NC LOCKSMITH ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2025 GRADED A+
✔✔Double Cylinder - ✔✔pertaining to a lock with two keyed cylinders
✔✔Double Cylinder Deadlock - ✔✔a deadbolt lock whose bolt may be operated by a
key from either side
✔✔Double locking - ✔✔of or pertaining to a lock with one or more bolts with different
functions, typically a latch and a deadbolt
✔✔Escutcheon - ✔✔a surface mounted trim which enhances the appearance and/or
security of a lock install
✔✔Hook pick - ✔✔a pick with a tip that curves up by 45 degrees or more toward
perpendicular to the blade
✔✔Impression - ✔✔1. The mark made by the tumbler on its key cut 2. To fit a key by
the impression technique
✔✔Impression Technique - ✔✔a means of fitting a key directly to a locked cylinder by
manipulating a blank in the keyway and cutting the blank where the tumblers have
made marks
✔✔Jamb - ✔✔The vertical component of a door frame
✔✔Key extractor - ✔✔a tool designed for use to remove a broken or stuck key form a
lock
✔✔Key-n-knob lockset - ✔✔any lockset with a key operated cylinder in one or more
knobs
✔✔Keyway - ✔✔1. The opening in a lock or cylinder which is shaped to accept key bit
or blade of a proper configuration. 2. the exact cross sectional configuration of a keyway
as viewed from the front. It is not necessarily the same as the key section
✔✔KIK - ✔✔Key-n-knob
✔✔KIL - ✔✔Key-n-lever
✔✔Latch - ✔✔1. A mechanical or magnetic door fastener which can automatically keep
a door, gate, etc. closed. 2. Engagement of a latch when a door, gate, etc. is pushed or
pulled
SOLUTIONS 2025 GRADED A+
✔✔Double Cylinder - ✔✔pertaining to a lock with two keyed cylinders
✔✔Double Cylinder Deadlock - ✔✔a deadbolt lock whose bolt may be operated by a
key from either side
✔✔Double locking - ✔✔of or pertaining to a lock with one or more bolts with different
functions, typically a latch and a deadbolt
✔✔Escutcheon - ✔✔a surface mounted trim which enhances the appearance and/or
security of a lock install
✔✔Hook pick - ✔✔a pick with a tip that curves up by 45 degrees or more toward
perpendicular to the blade
✔✔Impression - ✔✔1. The mark made by the tumbler on its key cut 2. To fit a key by
the impression technique
✔✔Impression Technique - ✔✔a means of fitting a key directly to a locked cylinder by
manipulating a blank in the keyway and cutting the blank where the tumblers have
made marks
✔✔Jamb - ✔✔The vertical component of a door frame
✔✔Key extractor - ✔✔a tool designed for use to remove a broken or stuck key form a
lock
✔✔Key-n-knob lockset - ✔✔any lockset with a key operated cylinder in one or more
knobs
✔✔Keyway - ✔✔1. The opening in a lock or cylinder which is shaped to accept key bit
or blade of a proper configuration. 2. the exact cross sectional configuration of a keyway
as viewed from the front. It is not necessarily the same as the key section
✔✔KIK - ✔✔Key-n-knob
✔✔KIL - ✔✔Key-n-lever
✔✔Latch - ✔✔1. A mechanical or magnetic door fastener which can automatically keep
a door, gate, etc. closed. 2. Engagement of a latch when a door, gate, etc. is pushed or
pulled
