Controlling keys is most important for safety due to the need for safekeeping and maintenance of the facility. Which two concepts are referenced?

• A. Access control and inventory
• B. Safekeeping and maintenance
• C. Training and records
• D. Security and surveillance

Answer: (B)

Controlling keys is about ensuring safety through secure handling and reliable hardware. Safekeeping means keys are stored and tracked so only authorized people have access, reducing the chance of loss, theft, or unauthorized entry. Maintenance covers keeping the locking system in good working order—rekeying when personnel change, replacing worn locks, and ensuring doors actually lock when they’re supposed to. Put together, these two focus areas address both preventing access by the wrong people and making sure the facility’s locks function properly, which is essential for safety. Other concepts like who has access or keeping records relate to processes or monitoring, but they don’t capture the immediate safety needs of secure key custody and dependable locks in the same way.