NC (North Carolina)Locksmith Exam
Section 4: Questions and Answers
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ALL Correct 2024
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Actuator - ANSWER a device, usually connected to a cylinder, which, when
activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate
Auxilary lock - ANSWER any lock installed in addition to the primary lock
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Bored lock - ANSWER a lock for a door prepared with one or more cross-bores and
one or more edge bores
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Bump key - ANSWER a cut key, cut to allow the user to replicate the action of a pick
gun
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By-pass tool - ANSWER A device that neutralizes the security of a locking device, or
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its application hardware, often taking advantage of a design weakness
Cam - ANSWER 1. A lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational
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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 - 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 - ANSWER a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking
mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross bore
Deadbolt - ANSWER a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend, and which
resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully extended
Section 4: Questions and Answers
A
ALL Correct 2024
VI
TU
Actuator - ANSWER a device, usually connected to a cylinder, which, when
activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate
Auxilary lock - ANSWER any lock installed in addition to the primary lock
IS
Bored lock - ANSWER a lock for a door prepared with one or more cross-bores and
one or more edge bores
M
Bump key - ANSWER a cut key, cut to allow the user to replicate the action of a pick
gun
O
By-pass tool - ANSWER A device that neutralizes the security of a locking device, or
A
its application hardware, often taking advantage of a design weakness
Cam - ANSWER 1. A lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational
N
motion of a key or cylinder plug to the bolt works of the lock. 2. The bolt of a cam lock
JP
Cylinder - 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 - ANSWER a bored lockset whose latch or bolt locking
mechanism is contained in the portion installed through the cross bore
Deadbolt - ANSWER a bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend, and which
resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully extended
