NC LOCKSMITH EXAM SECTION 4
Actuator - ANSWER -a device, usually connected to a cylinder,
which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate
Auxilary lock - ANSWER -any lock installed in addition to the
primary lock
Bored lock - ANSWER -a lock for a door prepared with one or
more cross-bores and one or more edge bores
Bump key - ANSWER -a cut key, cut to allow the user to
replicate the action of a pick gun
By-pass tool - ANSWER -A device that neutralizes the security
of a locking device, or its application hardware, often taking
advantage of a design weakness
, Cam - ANSWER -1. A lock or cylinder component which
transfers the rotational motion of a key or cylinder plug to the
bolt works of the lock. 2. The bolt of a cam lock
Cylinder - ANSWER -a complete operating unit which usually
consists of the plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a
cam/tailpiece or other actuating device and all other necessary
operating parts
Cylindrical lockset - ANSWER -a bored lockset whose latch or
bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed
through the cross bore
Deadbolt - ANSWER -a bolt, which requires a deliberate action
to extend, and which resists end pressure in the unlocking
direction when fully extended
Deadlock - ANSWER -a lock which incorporates a deadbolt
Deadlocking - ANSWER -pertaining to any feature which, when
fully engaged, resist attempts to move the latch or bolt in the
unlocking direction through direct pressure
Actuator - ANSWER -a device, usually connected to a cylinder,
which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate
Auxilary lock - ANSWER -any lock installed in addition to the
primary lock
Bored lock - ANSWER -a lock for a door prepared with one or
more cross-bores and one or more edge bores
Bump key - ANSWER -a cut key, cut to allow the user to
replicate the action of a pick gun
By-pass tool - ANSWER -A device that neutralizes the security
of a locking device, or its application hardware, often taking
advantage of a design weakness
, Cam - ANSWER -1. A lock or cylinder component which
transfers the rotational motion of a key or cylinder plug to the
bolt works of the lock. 2. The bolt of a cam lock
Cylinder - ANSWER -a complete operating unit which usually
consists of the plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a
cam/tailpiece or other actuating device and all other necessary
operating parts
Cylindrical lockset - ANSWER -a bored lockset whose latch or
bolt locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed
through the cross bore
Deadbolt - ANSWER -a bolt, which requires a deliberate action
to extend, and which resists end pressure in the unlocking
direction when fully extended
Deadlock - ANSWER -a lock which incorporates a deadbolt
Deadlocking - ANSWER -pertaining to any feature which, when
fully engaged, resist attempts to move the latch or bolt in the
unlocking direction through direct pressure
