CAL - Certified Automotive Locksmith Vehicle Entry Techniques Questions and Answers

Question 1

A locksmith is attempting to open a newer model vehicle with known side-impact airbags in the doors. Which of the following entry tools should be used with extreme caution or avoided altogether to prevent accidental airbag deployment?

Accepted Answer

Slim Jim

Answer

Slim Jims are thin metal tools inserted between the window and door frame to manipulate the lock linkage. In modern vehicles, this area often contains wiring and sensors for side-impact airbags. Using a Slim Jim risks snagging these components, which could potentially trigger the airbag, causing injury and significant vehicle damage.

Question 2

When using an inflatable air wedge and a long reach tool to unlock a vehicle, what is the primary purpose of the air wedge?

Accepted Answer

To create a small, controlled gap between the door and the frame

Answer

The primary function of an inflatable air wedge is to be inserted between the door and the vehicle's frame and then slowly inflated. This action creates a small, controlled opening, which allows the locksmith to insert a long reach tool to access the interior door handle or unlock button without causing damage to the paint or door frame.

Question 3

A client has lost all keys to their 2018 Honda Civic. Which specialized tool would allow a Certified Automotive Locksmith to both pick the door lock and decode it to originate a new key without removing the lock?

Accepted Answer

A Lishi 2-in-1 Tool

Answer

Lishi 2-in-1 tools are precision instruments designed for specific vehicle makes and models. They allow a locksmith to pick the individual wafers or pins in a lock and, once picked, read the depths of each component. This decoding ability provides the information needed to cut a new key by code, all without dismantling the lock.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the most appropriate first step in a non-destructive vehicle entry scenario?

Accepted Answer

Verify ownership and authorization to gain entry

Answer

Before any attempt to gain entry is made, a professional locksmith must first verify that the person requesting the service is the rightful owner or has legal authorization to access the vehicle. This is a critical step for legal and ethical reasons, preventing the locksmith from unintentionally aiding in a vehicle theft.

Question 5

A locksmith is faced with a car lockout where the vertical lock button is located far from the door edge on the interior panel. After creating a gap with an air wedge, which tool is best suited for manipulating this type of lock button?

Accepted Answer

A flexible long reach tool with a gripper tip

Answer

A flexible long reach tool is designed to be maneuvered through the gap created by an air wedge and navigate around interior obstacles. A gripper tip attachment would be ideal for securing and pulling up a vertical lock button that is hard to access.

(CAL) Certified Automotive Locksmith Practice Test

(CAL) Certified Automotive Locksmith Practice Test

CAL - Certified Automotive Locksmith Vehicle Entry Techniques Questions and Answers