NC Locksmith License Exam: Section 5 -
Lockset Functions Questions And
Answers 2025
American Disabilities Act (ADA) CORRECT ANSWERS Law that prohibits employers
from discriminating against people with physical disabilities
ANSI CORRECT ANSWERS American National Standards Institute
AHC CORRECT ANSWERS Architectural Hardware Consultant (as certified by Door
Hardware Institute)
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) CORRECT ANSWERS An organization, office, or
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for
approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.
Barrier free CORRECT ANSWERS Having to do with the absence of restrictions to
access by the handicapped
BOCA National Building Code CORRECT ANSWERS Building Officials and Code
Administration International (formerly Basic Building Code)
Certificate of Occupancy CORRECT ANSWERS A document issued by the governing
authority stating that a building complies with applicable laws and permitting occupancy
for its designated use.
deadbolt CORRECT ANSWERS a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend,
and which resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully extended
Deadlocking CORRECT ANSWERS Pertaining to any feature which, when fully
engaged, resists attempts to move the latch or bolt in the unlocking direction through
direct pressure.
Deadlocking Latch CORRECT ANSWERS A latch bolt with a deadlocking mechanism
Detention Lock CORRECT ANSWERS n. a lock designed for securing a cell or other
area in a prison or jail
Dog CORRECT ANSWERS 1. To place an exit device in the holdback mode
2. In marine applications the latch for a hatch
Dogging Cylinder CORRECT ANSWERS A key operated cylinder used to dog an exit
device.
Lockset Functions Questions And
Answers 2025
American Disabilities Act (ADA) CORRECT ANSWERS Law that prohibits employers
from discriminating against people with physical disabilities
ANSI CORRECT ANSWERS American National Standards Institute
AHC CORRECT ANSWERS Architectural Hardware Consultant (as certified by Door
Hardware Institute)
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) CORRECT ANSWERS An organization, office, or
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for
approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.
Barrier free CORRECT ANSWERS Having to do with the absence of restrictions to
access by the handicapped
BOCA National Building Code CORRECT ANSWERS Building Officials and Code
Administration International (formerly Basic Building Code)
Certificate of Occupancy CORRECT ANSWERS A document issued by the governing
authority stating that a building complies with applicable laws and permitting occupancy
for its designated use.
deadbolt CORRECT ANSWERS a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend,
and which resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully extended
Deadlocking CORRECT ANSWERS Pertaining to any feature which, when fully
engaged, resists attempts to move the latch or bolt in the unlocking direction through
direct pressure.
Deadlocking Latch CORRECT ANSWERS A latch bolt with a deadlocking mechanism
Detention Lock CORRECT ANSWERS n. a lock designed for securing a cell or other
area in a prison or jail
Dog CORRECT ANSWERS 1. To place an exit device in the holdback mode
2. In marine applications the latch for a hatch
Dogging Cylinder CORRECT ANSWERS A key operated cylinder used to dog an exit
device.
