Complete ACE Security Training Exam Practice 2026

The purpose of a visitor management system is to control access and create a reliable record of who comes into a facility. It helps verify visitors, screen them as needed, issue temporary credentials like visitor badges, and capture an auditable trail of entries and exits. This improves security by ensuring only authorized visitors are admitted and that incidents can be investigated later. It may also integrate with building access controls so a visitor’s badge can grant limited access during their visit. While other tasks like scheduling facility maintenance, monitoring employee performance, or managing parking are important in their own right, they aren’t the primary function of a system designed to handle guest intake and traceability.