NC Locksmith Exam Section 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

NC Locksmith Exam Section 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Bitting - CORRECT ANSWER - The number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of a
key, the actual cut(s) or combination of a key


Blind Code - CORRECT ANSWER - a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a
particular key combination for future reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed


clipper - CORRECT ANSWER - a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a
trigger-like handle


code - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. a designation assigned to a particular key combination
for reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed. See also, blind code, direct code,
and key symbol. 2. a standard for life safety, structural integrity, fire safety, etc., either
incorporated into the statutes of a given jurisdiction, or a model standard


Code Key - CORRECT ANSWER - a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated
from a pattern key. It may or may not conform to the lock manufacturers specifications


Code Original Key - CORRECT ANSWER - a code that conforms to the original lock
manufacturers specifications


combination - CORRECT ANSWER - the group of numbers which represent the bitting of
a key and/or the tumblers of a lock or cylinder


cut root - CORRECT ANSWER - the bottom of a key cut



Cut root shape - CORRECT ANSWER - the shape of the bottom of a key cut. It may have
a flat or radius of a specific dimension or be a perfect "V"