NC LOCKSMITH LICENSE EXAM: SECTION 8 - LOCKSET FUNCTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

NC LOCKSMITH LICENSE EXAM: SECTION 8 - LOCKSET FUNCTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025 Active Retainer - RIGHT ANSWER -a cylinder retaining mechanism which requires the plug be rotated before the cylinder be removed Bow Stop - RIGHT ANSWER -a type of stop located near the key bow Decode - RIGHT ANSWER -to determine a key combination by physical measurement of a key and/or cylinder without removing the tumblers Decoder Gauge - RIGHT ANSWER -a measuring device which helps determine the combination of a lock without removing the tumblers Depth Key set - RIGHT ANSWER -a set of keys used to make a code original key on a key duplicating machine to a lock manufacturers given set of key bitting specifications. Each key is cut with the correct spacing to one depth only in all bitting positions, with one key for each depth Impression Technique - RIGHT ANSWER -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 Key Pull Position - RIGHT ANSWER -any position, of the cylinder plug at which the key can be removed Key pull(s) - RIGHT ANSWER -a lock specification which indicates by quantity and orientation the position(s) at which a key may be withdrawn Primary Key - RIGHT ANSWER -a key, which operates the ignition lock on a vehicle. It may or may not also operate some or all the other locks on the vehicle Progression - RIGHT ANSWER -a logical sequence of selecting possible key bittings, usually in numerical order from the key bitting array Resistor Pellet - RIGHT ANSWER -the encapsulated resistor with exposed contacts installed in a key, such as that for VATS Secondary key - RIGHT ANSWER -a key which operates certain locks on a vehicle, but not the ignition lock Tip Stop - RIGHT ANSWER -a type of stop located near the tip of the key Try-out key - RIGHT ANSWER -a manipulation key which is usually part of a set, used for a specific series, keyway, and/or brand of lock Valet Key - RIGHT ANSWER -an automotive key that operates all locks except storage compartments, on a vehicle where there is also a master key to operate all locksd VATS - RIGHT ANSWER -Vehicle Anti-Theft System Vehicle Anti-Theft System - RIGHT ANSWER -an electronic system in some General Motors vehicles which uses a resistor pellet of varying value imbedded in a mechanical ignition key