Locksmith Questions: Trivia Quiz!
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- 1.
A Change key is a key that:
- A.
Opens all or most locks in an entire building
- B.
Will usually operate only one lock in a series.
- C.
Is normally used by the builder's personnel for a temporary period during construction.
- D.
Is used to remove the central core from a removable core cylinder.
Correct Answer
B. Will usually operate only one lock in a series.Explanation
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- 2.
The length of the blade of a key blank indicates:
- A.
How much the key costs
- B.
What the key is made of
- C.
The number of pins within the lock
- D.
How secure a lock is made
Correct Answer
C. The number of pins within the lockExplanation
reference p117 under the cylinder keyRate this question:
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- 3.
The hand of a door is a term that describes:
- A.
The location of the hinges and the direction of swing
- B.
Where you put your hand to open the door
- C.
The direction to pick the lock
- D.
The location of a new lock installation
Correct Answer
A. The location of the hinges and the direction of swingExplanation
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- 4.
A mortise lock is:
- A.
Any lock designed to be mounted on the surface of a door
- B.
A very expensive high security type lock
- C.
Installed in a hollowed out cavity
- D.
Found only in commercial buildings
Correct Answer
C. Installed in a hollowed out cavityExplanation
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- 5.
A skeleton key usually operates:
- A.
A tumbler lock
- B.
Handcuffs
- C.
A mortise lock
- D.
A warded lock
Correct Answer
D. A warded lockExplanation
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- 6.
Disk tumbler locks are:
- A.
Far more secure than pin tumbler locks
- B.
Far less secure than pin tumbler locks
- C.
As secure as pin tumbler locks
- D.
Not superior to warded locks
Correct Answer
B. Far less secure than pin tumbler locksExplanation
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- 7.
The shear line of a pin tumbler cylinder describes:
- A.
The line along the edge of the key blade
- B.
The small amount of space between the plug and the cylinder case
- C.
The piece at the back of the lock that actuates the latching mechanism
- D.
The length of the keyblank
Correct Answer
B. The small amount of space between the plug and the cylinder caseExplanation
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- 8.
UL stands for:
- A.
Underwriters Listing
- B.
Underwriters Lock Laboratories
- C.
Unbelievable Locksmiths
- D.
Underwriters Laboratories
Correct Answer
D. Underwriters LaboratoriesExplanation
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- 9.
An undesirable combination for a Masterkeyed lock would be:
- A.
21919
- B.
65432
- C.
42654
- D.
46621
Correct Answer
A. 21919Explanation
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- 10.
Mechanical locks are commonly used for:
- A.
Automobiles
- B.
High security applications
- C.
Government buildings
- D.
Residential homes
Correct Answer
B. High security applicationsExplanation
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