Locksmith Test Questions Answered 100%
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Blade of Key - ANSWER The blade of a key is that portion of the key that inserts into the
keyhole,
Bow of Key - ANSWER The bow of a key is that portion of the key that does not insert
into the keyhole, the part that is held onto and which often has identifying information
on it. Sometimes a code number is stamped on the bow of a key.
Codes, Keys - ANSWER Often times keys can be made by a Locksmith from the code
number of a lock. This is common with vehicles, padlocks, filing cabinets, etc.
Combination - ANSWER A sequence of numbers, along with corresponding directions of
rotation (clockwise, counter-clockwise) and iterations (frequency with which each
number of the sequence is dialed).
Combination Lock - ANSWER A lock which is operated by dialing (rotating a numbered
dial) the correct combination.
Key Lock - ANSWER A lock which requires a key to operate, as contrasted to a
combination lock.
Keyed Alike - ANSWER Locks are said to be keyed-alike (KA) when one and only one key
operates all of them.
Keyed-Different - ANSWER Locks in a group of locks that are "keyed-different" each
require their own individual keys to operate. No individual key will operate more than
one lock in the group.
, Keyway - ANSWER The configuration of grooves, millings, along the blade of a key.
Locksmith / Security Associations - ANSWER organizations committed to safeguarding
the trust society has placed in Security Professionals, and the Security Industry. This is
pursued in a number of ways, varying from Association to Association and from State to
State. Some principle ways are:
* Accountability - through security checks, background investigations, fingerprinting,
licensing, etc.
* Training - through ongoing hands-on classes at the local, state and national levels,
including Manufacturer and Supplier sponsored classes and seminars.
* Education - through Association bulletins and top-notch National-level Journals, Books
and Manuals.
Lost Keys - ANSWER Lost keys are one of those facts of life that make things, well
interesting.
Master Key - ANSWER a key that is designed to operate all the locks in a specific group
of locks.
Master-Keyed - ANSWER In a group of locks that are Master-keyed (MK) each lock is
operable by both it's own individual key and the Master-Key. Each individual key
operates it's own lock only. The Master-Key operates all the locks in the group.
Padlock Combinations - ANSWER If you've forgotten the combination of a combination-
type padlock you can contact your local Locksmith.
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Blade of Key - ANSWER The blade of a key is that portion of the key that inserts into the
keyhole,
Bow of Key - ANSWER The bow of a key is that portion of the key that does not insert
into the keyhole, the part that is held onto and which often has identifying information
on it. Sometimes a code number is stamped on the bow of a key.
Codes, Keys - ANSWER Often times keys can be made by a Locksmith from the code
number of a lock. This is common with vehicles, padlocks, filing cabinets, etc.
Combination - ANSWER A sequence of numbers, along with corresponding directions of
rotation (clockwise, counter-clockwise) and iterations (frequency with which each
number of the sequence is dialed).
Combination Lock - ANSWER A lock which is operated by dialing (rotating a numbered
dial) the correct combination.
Key Lock - ANSWER A lock which requires a key to operate, as contrasted to a
combination lock.
Keyed Alike - ANSWER Locks are said to be keyed-alike (KA) when one and only one key
operates all of them.
Keyed-Different - ANSWER Locks in a group of locks that are "keyed-different" each
require their own individual keys to operate. No individual key will operate more than
one lock in the group.
, Keyway - ANSWER The configuration of grooves, millings, along the blade of a key.
Locksmith / Security Associations - ANSWER organizations committed to safeguarding
the trust society has placed in Security Professionals, and the Security Industry. This is
pursued in a number of ways, varying from Association to Association and from State to
State. Some principle ways are:
* Accountability - through security checks, background investigations, fingerprinting,
licensing, etc.
* Training - through ongoing hands-on classes at the local, state and national levels,
including Manufacturer and Supplier sponsored classes and seminars.
* Education - through Association bulletins and top-notch National-level Journals, Books
and Manuals.
Lost Keys - ANSWER Lost keys are one of those facts of life that make things, well
interesting.
Master Key - ANSWER a key that is designed to operate all the locks in a specific group
of locks.
Master-Keyed - ANSWER In a group of locks that are Master-keyed (MK) each lock is
operable by both it's own individual key and the Master-Key. Each individual key
operates it's own lock only. The Master-Key operates all the locks in the group.
Padlock Combinations - ANSWER If you've forgotten the combination of a combination-
type padlock you can contact your local Locksmith.
