What is the purpose of controlled areas next to restricted areas?

The purpose of controlled areas next to restricted areas is to facilitate verification and authentication of personnel. Controlled areas are specially designed to provide a transitional zone that regulates access to more sensitive restricted areas. By having controlled areas, organizations can implement security measures such as identification checks, access controls, and monitoring systems. This ensures that only authorized personnel can gain access to the restricted area, thus enhancing overall security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

In these controlled areas, security personnel can effectively verify the identity of individuals, confirm their access rights, and maintain a log of those entering or exiting. This setup helps to strengthen the perimeter security around restricted areas while allowing for necessary access for authorizations and verifications.

Other options suggest different functions that do not align with the fundamental purpose of controlled areas. Unrestricted access would compromise security, eliminating security measures would defeat the purpose of controlling access, and designating these areas as visitor waiting zones does not address the need for security and access verification.