Other Skilled Trades Locksmithing

Question 1

What are the main internal components of a pin tumbler lock?

Accepted Answer

Driver pins, key pins, springs, plug, and outer shell

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Levers, cams, and tension springs

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Wafers, cams, and actuators

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Discs, detents, and a rotating core

Question 2

What does key cutting mean in locksmithing?

Accepted Answer

Duplicating or originating a key by machining cuts to specific depths on a blank

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Physically removing a lock from a door

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Breaking the tip off a key for extraction

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Filing down lock pins to match an existing key

Question 3

What two tools are used for lock picking?

Accepted Answer

Tension wrench and pick

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Screwdriver and probe

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Drill and extractor

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Hammer and punch

Question 4

What defines a deadbolt lock?

Accepted Answer

A bolt that requires a key or thumb turn to operate and has no spring mechanism

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An electronic lock with a motorized bolt

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A padlock with a hardened shackle

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A cam lock used in cabinets

Question 5

What is key control?

Accepted Answer

A security system restricting unauthorized duplication and tracking key distribution

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Making multiple copies of keys for convenience

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A purely electronic key management solution

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The process of removing compromised keys from service

Question 6

What is re-keying a lock?

Accepted Answer

Changing the internal pin configuration so a new key operates it

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Replacing the entire lock cylinder and hardware

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Duplicating the existing key set

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Repairing a damaged lock mechanism