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LOCKSMITH EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (LATEST)
n. an automotive key that operates all locks except storage
compartments, on a vehicle where there is also a master key to
operate all locks - ANSWERS-Valet Key
abb. Vehicle Anti-Theft System - ANSWERS-VATS
n. an electronic system in some General Motors vehicles which uses a
resistor pellet of varying value imbedded in a mechanical ignition key
- ANSWERS-Vehicle Anti-Theft System
n. a lock which is operated by local input of a specific series or
sequence of numbers or letters - ANSWERS-Combination Lock
n. the gate area in a combination lock drive cam where the lever nose
does not contact the drive cam - ANSWERS-Contact Area
n. the area on each side of the drive cam gate that the lever nose
makes contact with. Most locks have a left contact point and a right
contact point. - ANSWERS-Contact Point
,n. a dial that is designed to readily accept a key locking core at any
time - ANSWERS-Convertible Dial
1. n. a locking device, other than the primary lock, used to maintain
the safe in a locked condition,
2. v. to insecurely close a safe or vault door without scrambling the
combination, even though the door may not be opened by simply
turning or pulling the handle - ANSWERS-Daylock
adj. of or pertaining to a combination lock with the drive cam
mounted on the dial's spindle shaft - ANSWERS-Direct Drive
n. the direction a combination lock dial is to be turned when the
combination is worked. It usually is specified as clockwise (CW) or
right (R), or counter clockwise (CCW) or left (L). - ANSWERS-
Direction of Rotation
n. the gate area of the drive cam where the lever nose drops into.
Usually identified with a corresponding number on the dial -
ANSWERS-Drop in
n. the location in a combination lock where the wheel gates are
aligned with the fence - ANSWERS-Drop In Point
n. on a combination lock dial, a range of marks within which the last
item of the combination must not be set to provide for proper lock
operation - ANSWERS-Forbidden Zone
,n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to
withstand 20 man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other
specifications listed in UL 768 - ANSWERS-Group 1
n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock equal to a
group 1 lock which has the added feature of being X-Ray resistant,
and which meets other requirements listed in UL publication 768 -
ANSWERS-Group 1R
n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to
withstand reasonable expert manipulation as well as other
specifications listed in UL 768 - ANSWERS-Group 2
n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to
withstand 2 man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other
specifications listed in UL 768 - ANSWERS-Group 2M
adj. pertaining to a combination lock in which the wheels must be
removed in order to change the
combination - ANSWERS-Hand Change
n. the mark outside the dial ring of a combination lock used as a
reference point - ANSWERS-Index
n. that part of a mesh change or key change combination wheel that
makes direct contact with the wheel post - ANSWERS-Inner Ring
, n. a device inside a safe lock case that prevents the lock bolt from
being retracted after attack - ANSWERS-Internal Relocking Device
adj. referring to a lock in which the combination can be changed
through the use of a special key or tool without disassembling the
lock - ANSWERS-Key Change
n. a safe lock component that may have the orientation of its gate
altered via a special key and process - ANSWERS-Key Change
Wheel
n. part of a combination lock that engages the drive cam, when the
proper combination is supplied, and is directly attached to the locking
bolt - ANSWERS-Lever (Combination Lock)
v. a dialing process typically used with combination locks to
determine operational status of the lock,
potential combinations or attempt to free the mechanism -
ANSWERS-Manipulate
n. a opening method for mechanical combination locks which uses the
tolerances of that lock to determine an opening combination -
ANSWERS-Manipulation
LOCKSMITH EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (LATEST)
n. an automotive key that operates all locks except storage
compartments, on a vehicle where there is also a master key to
operate all locks - ANSWERS-Valet Key
abb. Vehicle Anti-Theft System - ANSWERS-VATS
n. an electronic system in some General Motors vehicles which uses a
resistor pellet of varying value imbedded in a mechanical ignition key
- ANSWERS-Vehicle Anti-Theft System
n. a lock which is operated by local input of a specific series or
sequence of numbers or letters - ANSWERS-Combination Lock
n. the gate area in a combination lock drive cam where the lever nose
does not contact the drive cam - ANSWERS-Contact Area
n. the area on each side of the drive cam gate that the lever nose
makes contact with. Most locks have a left contact point and a right
contact point. - ANSWERS-Contact Point
,n. a dial that is designed to readily accept a key locking core at any
time - ANSWERS-Convertible Dial
1. n. a locking device, other than the primary lock, used to maintain
the safe in a locked condition,
2. v. to insecurely close a safe or vault door without scrambling the
combination, even though the door may not be opened by simply
turning or pulling the handle - ANSWERS-Daylock
adj. of or pertaining to a combination lock with the drive cam
mounted on the dial's spindle shaft - ANSWERS-Direct Drive
n. the direction a combination lock dial is to be turned when the
combination is worked. It usually is specified as clockwise (CW) or
right (R), or counter clockwise (CCW) or left (L). - ANSWERS-
Direction of Rotation
n. the gate area of the drive cam where the lever nose drops into.
Usually identified with a corresponding number on the dial -
ANSWERS-Drop in
n. the location in a combination lock where the wheel gates are
aligned with the fence - ANSWERS-Drop In Point
n. on a combination lock dial, a range of marks within which the last
item of the combination must not be set to provide for proper lock
operation - ANSWERS-Forbidden Zone
,n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to
withstand 20 man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other
specifications listed in UL 768 - ANSWERS-Group 1
n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock equal to a
group 1 lock which has the added feature of being X-Ray resistant,
and which meets other requirements listed in UL publication 768 -
ANSWERS-Group 1R
n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to
withstand reasonable expert manipulation as well as other
specifications listed in UL 768 - ANSWERS-Group 2
n. a UL rating given to a mechanical combination lock able to
withstand 2 man-hours of expert manipulation as well as other
specifications listed in UL 768 - ANSWERS-Group 2M
adj. pertaining to a combination lock in which the wheels must be
removed in order to change the
combination - ANSWERS-Hand Change
n. the mark outside the dial ring of a combination lock used as a
reference point - ANSWERS-Index
n. that part of a mesh change or key change combination wheel that
makes direct contact with the wheel post - ANSWERS-Inner Ring
, n. a device inside a safe lock case that prevents the lock bolt from
being retracted after attack - ANSWERS-Internal Relocking Device
adj. referring to a lock in which the combination can be changed
through the use of a special key or tool without disassembling the
lock - ANSWERS-Key Change
n. a safe lock component that may have the orientation of its gate
altered via a special key and process - ANSWERS-Key Change
Wheel
n. part of a combination lock that engages the drive cam, when the
proper combination is supplied, and is directly attached to the locking
bolt - ANSWERS-Lever (Combination Lock)
v. a dialing process typically used with combination locks to
determine operational status of the lock,
potential combinations or attempt to free the mechanism -
ANSWERS-Manipulate
n. a opening method for mechanical combination locks which uses the
tolerances of that lock to determine an opening combination -
ANSWERS-Manipulation
