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

Answer

A pin tumbler lock operates with driver pins, key pins, springs, a rotating plug, and an outer shell that together allow or prevent the plug from rotating.

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

Answer

Key cutting involves using a key cutting machine to produce specific depth cuts on a key blank that correspond to the lock's pin configuration.

Question 3

What two tools are used for lock picking?

Accepted Answer

Tension wrench and pick

Answer

Lock picking uses a tension wrench to apply light rotational pressure to the plug while a pick manipulates the pins to align at the shear line one by one.

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

Answer

A deadbolt requires deliberate operation by key or thumb turn and has no spring mechanism, making it more resistant to forced entry than a spring latch.

Question 5

What is key control?

Accepted Answer

A security system restricting unauthorized duplication and tracking key distribution

Answer

Key control is a security system that restricts unauthorized key duplication and tracks which keys have been issued and to whom.

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Other Skilled Trades Locksmithing