NORTH CAROLINA PRACTICE LOCKSMITH

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NORTH CAROLINA PRACTICE
LOCKSMITH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025

n. 1. the number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of the
key
2. the actual cut(s) or combination of a
key - correct answer- Bitting




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




n. a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-
like handle - correct answer- Clipper




n. 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 - correct answer- Code

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n. a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated from a
pattern key. it may or may not conform to the lock
manufacturer's specifications - correct answer- Code Key




n. a code key which conforms to the lock manufacturer's
specifications - correct answer- Code Original Key




n. the group of numbers which represent the bitting of a key
and/or the tumblers of a lock or cylinder - correct answer-
Combination




n. the bottom of a key cut - correct answer- Cut Root




n. 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 - correct answer- Cut Root Shape




n. a set of keys used to make a code original key on a key
duplicating machine to a lock manufacturer's given set of key
bitting specifications. Each key is cut with the correct spacing to
one depth only in all bitting positions, with one key for each
depth. - correct answer- Depth Key Set

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