LOMA EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
◉ n. a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a particular
key combination for future reference when additional keys or
cylinders may be needed. Answer: Blind Code
◉ n. a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like
handle. 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. Answer: Code
◉ 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. Answer: Code Key
◉ n. a code key which conforms to the lock manufacturer's
specifications. 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. Answer: Combination
◉ n. the bottom of a key cut. 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. 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.. Answer:
Depth Key Set
◉ n. a series of blind codes and bittings which are directly related to
those of another bitting list. Answer: Derived Series
◉ n. a designation assigned to a particular key which includes the
actual combination of the key. Answer: Direct Code
◉ n. the dimension obtained by adding the root depth of a key cut to
the length of its corresponding bottom pin which establishes a
perfect shear line. This will not necessarily be the same as the actual
plug diameter.. Answer: Effective Plug Diameter
,◉ n. the maximum allowable difference between adjacent cut
depths. Answer: Maximum Adjacent Cut Specification
◉ abb. maximum adjacent cut specification. Answer: "MACS"
◉ n. the dimension from the bottom of a cut on a key to the bottom
of the blade. Answer: Root Depth
◉ n. a location in a cylinder at which specific tumbler surfaces must
be aligned, removing obstruction(s) which prevented the plug from
moving. Answer: Shear Line
◉ n. the dimensions from the stop to the center of the first cut
and/or to the centers of successive cuts. Answer: Spacing
◉ n. the part of a key from which all cuts are indexed and which
determines how far the key enters the keyway. Answer: Stop (of a
key)
◉ n. that portion of the cylinder shell which normally houses the pin
chambers, especially those of a key-inknob
cylinder or certain rim cylinders. Answer: Bible
, ◉ n. 1. a tool used to cut the keyway into the cylinder plug 2. v. to cut
the keyway into a cylinder plug with a
broach. Answer: Broach
◉ n. 1. a lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational
motion of a key or cylinder plug to the
bolt works of a lock 2. the bolt of a cam lock. Answer: CAM
◉ n. any cavity in a cylinder plug and/or shell which houses the
tumblers. Answer: Chamber
◉ n. a keyway which has been enlarged to accept more than one key
section, often key sections of more
than one manufacturer. Answer: Composite Keyway
◉ n. 1. a flat tumbler which must be drawn into the cylinder plug by
the proper key so that none of its
extremities extends into the shell 2. a flat, usually rectangular
tumbler with a gate which must be aligned
with a sidebar by the proper key. Answer: Disc Tumbler
◉ n. a set of top pins of different lengths. Usage is based on the
height of the rest of the pin stack, in order
AND CORRECT ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE
◉ n. a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a particular
key combination for future reference when additional keys or
cylinders may be needed. Answer: Blind Code
◉ n. a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like
handle. 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. Answer: Code
◉ 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. Answer: Code Key
◉ n. a code key which conforms to the lock manufacturer's
specifications. 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. Answer: Combination
◉ n. the bottom of a key cut. 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. 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.. Answer:
Depth Key Set
◉ n. a series of blind codes and bittings which are directly related to
those of another bitting list. Answer: Derived Series
◉ n. a designation assigned to a particular key which includes the
actual combination of the key. Answer: Direct Code
◉ n. the dimension obtained by adding the root depth of a key cut to
the length of its corresponding bottom pin which establishes a
perfect shear line. This will not necessarily be the same as the actual
plug diameter.. Answer: Effective Plug Diameter
,◉ n. the maximum allowable difference between adjacent cut
depths. Answer: Maximum Adjacent Cut Specification
◉ abb. maximum adjacent cut specification. Answer: "MACS"
◉ n. the dimension from the bottom of a cut on a key to the bottom
of the blade. Answer: Root Depth
◉ n. a location in a cylinder at which specific tumbler surfaces must
be aligned, removing obstruction(s) which prevented the plug from
moving. Answer: Shear Line
◉ n. the dimensions from the stop to the center of the first cut
and/or to the centers of successive cuts. Answer: Spacing
◉ n. the part of a key from which all cuts are indexed and which
determines how far the key enters the keyway. Answer: Stop (of a
key)
◉ n. that portion of the cylinder shell which normally houses the pin
chambers, especially those of a key-inknob
cylinder or certain rim cylinders. Answer: Bible
, ◉ n. 1. a tool used to cut the keyway into the cylinder plug 2. v. to cut
the keyway into a cylinder plug with a
broach. Answer: Broach
◉ n. 1. a lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational
motion of a key or cylinder plug to the
bolt works of a lock 2. the bolt of a cam lock. Answer: CAM
◉ n. any cavity in a cylinder plug and/or shell which houses the
tumblers. Answer: Chamber
◉ n. a keyway which has been enlarged to accept more than one key
section, often key sections of more
than one manufacturer. Answer: Composite Keyway
◉ n. 1. a flat tumbler which must be drawn into the cylinder plug by
the proper key so that none of its
extremities extends into the shell 2. a flat, usually rectangular
tumbler with a gate which must be aligned
with a sidebar by the proper key. Answer: Disc Tumbler
◉ n. a set of top pins of different lengths. Usage is based on the
height of the rest of the pin stack, in order
