NC Locksmith Exam Section 3| Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 100%
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Key Blank any material manufactured to the proper size and configuration which allows it
entry into a keyway of a specific locking device
Key section the exact cross sectional configuration of a key blade as viewed from the bow to
the tip
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 a key section
Keyway ward a ward which prevents entry of an incorrect key into a cylinder or lock
Multi section key blank a key section which enters more than one, but not all keyways in a
multiplex key system
Multiplex key blank any key which is part of a multiplex key system
Multiplex key system 1. A series of different key sections which may be used to expand a
master key system by repeating bittings on additional key sections. The keys of one section will
not enter the keyway of another section. This type of system always includes another key
section which will enter more than one or all of the keyways. 2. a keying system which uses
such keyways and key sections
Neck (of a key) 1. The portion of a bit key between the shoulder and the bit(s). 2. The
portion of a cylinder key between the shoulder and the bow
Neuter bow the bow of a key that is unidentifiable to a particular lock manufacturer
Solved| Grade A+
Key Blank any material manufactured to the proper size and configuration which allows it
entry into a keyway of a specific locking device
Key section the exact cross sectional configuration of a key blade as viewed from the bow to
the tip
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 a key section
Keyway ward a ward which prevents entry of an incorrect key into a cylinder or lock
Multi section key blank a key section which enters more than one, but not all keyways in a
multiplex key system
Multiplex key blank any key which is part of a multiplex key system
Multiplex key system 1. A series of different key sections which may be used to expand a
master key system by repeating bittings on additional key sections. The keys of one section will
not enter the keyway of another section. This type of system always includes another key
section which will enter more than one or all of the keyways. 2. a keying system which uses
such keyways and key sections
Neck (of a key) 1. The portion of a bit key between the shoulder and the bit(s). 2. The
portion of a cylinder key between the shoulder and the bow
Neuter bow the bow of a key that is unidentifiable to a particular lock manufacturer
