NC (North Carolina) Locksmith Exam
Section 1: Questions and Correct
Answers 2024
A
VI
Bitting - ANSWER The number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of a key, the
actual cut(s) or combination of a key
TU
Blind Code - ANSWER a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a
particular key combination for future reference when additional keys or cylinders may be
needed
IS
clipper - ANSWER a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like
handle
M
code - ANSWER 1. a designation assigned to a particular key combination for
reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed. See also, blind code, direct
code, and key symbol. 2. a standard for life safety, structural integrity, fire safety, etc.,
O
either incorporated into the statutes of a given jurisdiction, or a model standard
A
Code Key - ANSWER a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated from a
pattern key. It may or may not conform to the lock manufacturers specifications
N
Code Original Key - ANSWER a code that conforms to the original lock
manufacturers specifications
JP
combination - ANSWER the group of numbers which represent the bitting of a key
and/or the tumblers of a lock or cylinder
cut root - ANSWER the bottom of a key cut
Cut root shape - ANSWER the shape of the bottom of a key cut. It may have a flat
or radius of a specific dimension or be a perfect "V"
Section 1: Questions and Correct
Answers 2024
A
VI
Bitting - ANSWER The number(s) which represent(s) the dimensions of a key, the
actual cut(s) or combination of a key
TU
Blind Code - ANSWER a designation, unrelated to the bitting, assigned to a
particular key combination for future reference when additional keys or cylinders may be
needed
IS
clipper - ANSWER a hand held key bitting punch, often incorporating a trigger-like
handle
M
code - ANSWER 1. a designation assigned to a particular key combination for
reference when additional keys or cylinders may be needed. See also, blind code, direct
code, and key symbol. 2. a standard for life safety, structural integrity, fire safety, etc.,
O
either incorporated into the statutes of a given jurisdiction, or a model standard
A
Code Key - ANSWER a key cut to a specific code rather than duplicated from a
pattern key. It may or may not conform to the lock manufacturers specifications
N
Code Original Key - ANSWER a code that conforms to the original lock
manufacturers specifications
JP
combination - ANSWER the group of numbers which represent the bitting of a key
and/or the tumblers of a lock or cylinder
cut root - ANSWER the bottom of a key cut
Cut root shape - ANSWER the shape of the bottom of a key cut. It may have a flat
or radius of a specific dimension or be a perfect "V"
