NC Locksmith Exam Section 4 Exam
2025 Questions and Answers
Actuator - --CORRECT ANSWER--a device, usually connected to a cylinder,
which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate
Auxilary lock - --CORRECT ANSWER--any lock installed in addition to the
primary lock
Bored lock - --CORRECT ANSWER--a lock for a door prepared with one or
more cross-bores and one or more edge bores
Bump key - --CORRECT ANSWER--a cut key, cut to allow the user to replicate
the action of a pick gun
By-pass tool - --CORRECT ANSWER--A device that neutralizes the security of a
locking device, or its application hardware, often taking advantage of a design
weakness
Cam - --CORRECT 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
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, Cylinder - --CORRECT 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 - --CORRECT ANSWER--a bored lockset whose latch or bolt
locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross bore
Deadbolt - --CORRECT ANSWER--a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to
extend, and which resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully
extended
Deadlock - --CORRECT ANSWER--a lock which incorporates a deadbolt
Deadlocking - --CORRECT ANSWER--pertaining to any feature which, when
fully engaged, resist attempts to move the latch or bolt in the unlocking direction
through direct pressure
Deadlocking latch - --CORRECT ANSWER--a latch bolt with a deadlocking
mechanism
Door silencer - --CORRECT ANSWER--a bumper installed in the jamb stop to
quiet the closing of a door
Double Cylinder - --CORRECT ANSWER--pertaining to a lock with two keyed
cylinders
Double Cylinder Deadlock - --CORRECT ANSWER--a deadbolt lock whose bolt
may be operated by a key from either side
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2025 Questions and Answers
Actuator - --CORRECT ANSWER--a device, usually connected to a cylinder,
which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate
Auxilary lock - --CORRECT ANSWER--any lock installed in addition to the
primary lock
Bored lock - --CORRECT ANSWER--a lock for a door prepared with one or
more cross-bores and one or more edge bores
Bump key - --CORRECT ANSWER--a cut key, cut to allow the user to replicate
the action of a pick gun
By-pass tool - --CORRECT ANSWER--A device that neutralizes the security of a
locking device, or its application hardware, often taking advantage of a design
weakness
Cam - --CORRECT 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
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, Cylinder - --CORRECT 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 - --CORRECT ANSWER--a bored lockset whose latch or bolt
locking mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross bore
Deadbolt - --CORRECT ANSWER--a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to
extend, and which resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully
extended
Deadlock - --CORRECT ANSWER--a lock which incorporates a deadbolt
Deadlocking - --CORRECT ANSWER--pertaining to any feature which, when
fully engaged, resist attempts to move the latch or bolt in the unlocking direction
through direct pressure
Deadlocking latch - --CORRECT ANSWER--a latch bolt with a deadlocking
mechanism
Door silencer - --CORRECT ANSWER--a bumper installed in the jamb stop to
quiet the closing of a door
Double Cylinder - --CORRECT ANSWER--pertaining to a lock with two keyed
cylinders
Double Cylinder Deadlock - --CORRECT ANSWER--a deadbolt lock whose bolt
may be operated by a key from either side
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