CA LOCKSMITH COMPANY QUALIFIED
MANAGER EXAM NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS A NEW UPDATED VERSION
LATEST 2026-2027 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
1. According to California Business and Professions Code Section 6980, what
is the definition of a "locksmith"?
A. Any person who duplicates existing keys for compensation.
B. Any person who sells locks and hardware at a retail establishment.
C. Any person who, for consideration, engages in the business of rekeying,
installing, repairing, opening, modifying locks, or who originates keys for
locks.
D. Any person who provides security consulting services.
Rationale: BPC §6980(j) clearly defines a locksmith as someone who performs
specific services like rekeying, installing, repairing, opening, modifying locks, or
originating keys. It explicitly excludes those whose activities are limited to making
duplicate keys from an existing key .
,2. Which of the following is NOT considered a "locksmith tool" under
California law?
A. A lock pick set.
B. A tubular lock impressioning tool.
C. A standard flat-head screwdriver.
D. A device designed for bypassing a lock.
Rationale: BPC §6980(s) defines a locksmith tool as any tool designed
specifically for opening, bypassing, altering, rekeying, servicing, or repairing a
lock, as well as any "burglar tool" described in Penal Code Section 466. A standard
screwdriver has general-purpose use and is not specifically designated as a
locksmith tool under this definition .
3. What constitutes a "branch office" under the Locksmith Act?
A. A telephone answering service used to route calls.
B. A call-forwarding device for routing calls within the immediate geographic area.
C. Any additional physical location, other than the principal place of business,
where any locksmith service is provided.
D. A vehicle used to respond to service calls.
Rationale: BPC §6980(a) defines a branch office as any additional physical
location, other than the principal place of business, where locksmith services are
provided. Telephone answering services or call-forwarding devices for routing
calls within the immediate geographic area are specifically excluded from this
definition.
4. The term "employee" performing services of a locksmith requires:
A. No registration if supervised by the Qualified Manager.
B. Registration with the local city government.
C. Initial registration and renewal fees as prescribed by regulation.
D. A separate license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Rationale: Under Title 16, California Code of Regulations §638(d) and (e), initial
registration for an employee performing locksmith services is $60, and renewal is
, $44 . An employee must be registered with the Bureau, though they do not hold the
primary license themselves.
5. What is the application fee for a locksmith license?
A. $45
B. $100
C. **$275**
D. $550
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Title 16, §638(a) sets the locksmith
license application fee at $275 . Note that outdated regulations may show different
amounts, but the operative regulation as of October 2025 sets this amount.
6. A person whose activities are limited to making a duplicate key from an
existing key is:
A. Not considered a locksmith.
B. Considered a locksmith trainee.
C. Required to hold a locksmith license.
D. Considered a key manufacturer.
Rationale: BPC §6980(j) explicitly excludes from the definition of locksmith any
person "whose activities are limited to making a duplicate key from an existing
key" . This is a critical distinction in the law.
7. The original license fee for a locksmith license is:
A. $45
B. $275
C. $550
D. $165
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Title 16, §638(b) sets the original
license fee at $275. This is in addition to the application fee. The renewal fee is
higher at $550 .
8. What is the renewal fee for a branch office registration?
A. $275
MANAGER EXAM NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS A NEW UPDATED VERSION
LATEST 2026-2027 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
1. According to California Business and Professions Code Section 6980, what
is the definition of a "locksmith"?
A. Any person who duplicates existing keys for compensation.
B. Any person who sells locks and hardware at a retail establishment.
C. Any person who, for consideration, engages in the business of rekeying,
installing, repairing, opening, modifying locks, or who originates keys for
locks.
D. Any person who provides security consulting services.
Rationale: BPC §6980(j) clearly defines a locksmith as someone who performs
specific services like rekeying, installing, repairing, opening, modifying locks, or
originating keys. It explicitly excludes those whose activities are limited to making
duplicate keys from an existing key .
,2. Which of the following is NOT considered a "locksmith tool" under
California law?
A. A lock pick set.
B. A tubular lock impressioning tool.
C. A standard flat-head screwdriver.
D. A device designed for bypassing a lock.
Rationale: BPC §6980(s) defines a locksmith tool as any tool designed
specifically for opening, bypassing, altering, rekeying, servicing, or repairing a
lock, as well as any "burglar tool" described in Penal Code Section 466. A standard
screwdriver has general-purpose use and is not specifically designated as a
locksmith tool under this definition .
3. What constitutes a "branch office" under the Locksmith Act?
A. A telephone answering service used to route calls.
B. A call-forwarding device for routing calls within the immediate geographic area.
C. Any additional physical location, other than the principal place of business,
where any locksmith service is provided.
D. A vehicle used to respond to service calls.
Rationale: BPC §6980(a) defines a branch office as any additional physical
location, other than the principal place of business, where locksmith services are
provided. Telephone answering services or call-forwarding devices for routing
calls within the immediate geographic area are specifically excluded from this
definition.
4. The term "employee" performing services of a locksmith requires:
A. No registration if supervised by the Qualified Manager.
B. Registration with the local city government.
C. Initial registration and renewal fees as prescribed by regulation.
D. A separate license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Rationale: Under Title 16, California Code of Regulations §638(d) and (e), initial
registration for an employee performing locksmith services is $60, and renewal is
, $44 . An employee must be registered with the Bureau, though they do not hold the
primary license themselves.
5. What is the application fee for a locksmith license?
A. $45
B. $100
C. **$275**
D. $550
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Title 16, §638(a) sets the locksmith
license application fee at $275 . Note that outdated regulations may show different
amounts, but the operative regulation as of October 2025 sets this amount.
6. A person whose activities are limited to making a duplicate key from an
existing key is:
A. Not considered a locksmith.
B. Considered a locksmith trainee.
C. Required to hold a locksmith license.
D. Considered a key manufacturer.
Rationale: BPC §6980(j) explicitly excludes from the definition of locksmith any
person "whose activities are limited to making a duplicate key from an existing
key" . This is a critical distinction in the law.
7. The original license fee for a locksmith license is:
A. $45
B. $275
C. $550
D. $165
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Title 16, §638(b) sets the original
license fee at $275. This is in addition to the application fee. The renewal fee is
higher at $550 .
8. What is the renewal fee for a branch office registration?
A. $275
