NC LOCKSMITH SECTION 4 TEST QUESTIONS AND ALL
ANSWERS CORRECT
An actuator is a device that is often attached to a cylinder and that, when turned
on, may trigger a lock mechanism.
Any lock fitted in addition to the primary lock is referred to as an auxiliary lock.
A lock that has been constructed with one or more edge bores and cross-bores is
called a bored lock.
Bump key: ANSWER a cut key that enables the user to mimic a pick gun's
motion
By-pass instrument: ANSWER A device that exploits a design flaw to
undermine the security of a locking device or its application hardware
Cam: ANSWER 1. A component of a lock or cylinder that transmits the
rotational motion of a key or cylinder plug to the lock's bolt works. 2. The cam
lock's bolt
The plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, cam/tailpiece or other actuating
mechanism, and all other required working parts often make up a cylinder,
which is a whole operating unit.
A drilled lockset with a latch or bolt locking mechanism housed in the section
inserted through the cross bore is called a cylindrical lockset.
A deadbolt is a bolt that must be intentionally extended and that, when fully
extended, resists end pressure in the unlocking direction.
Deadlock: ANSWER a lock with a deadbolt integrated into it
ANSWERS CORRECT
An actuator is a device that is often attached to a cylinder and that, when turned
on, may trigger a lock mechanism.
Any lock fitted in addition to the primary lock is referred to as an auxiliary lock.
A lock that has been constructed with one or more edge bores and cross-bores is
called a bored lock.
Bump key: ANSWER a cut key that enables the user to mimic a pick gun's
motion
By-pass instrument: ANSWER A device that exploits a design flaw to
undermine the security of a locking device or its application hardware
Cam: ANSWER 1. A component of a lock or cylinder that transmits the
rotational motion of a key or cylinder plug to the lock's bolt works. 2. The cam
lock's bolt
The plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, cam/tailpiece or other actuating
mechanism, and all other required working parts often make up a cylinder,
which is a whole operating unit.
A drilled lockset with a latch or bolt locking mechanism housed in the section
inserted through the cross bore is called a cylindrical lockset.
A deadbolt is a bolt that must be intentionally extended and that, when fully
extended, resists end pressure in the unlocking direction.
Deadlock: ANSWER a lock with a deadbolt integrated into it
