ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America) offers standardized certification that helps aspiring locksmiths get recognized.
Do you want to become a certified locksmith?
Have you decided to have your professionalism recognized by obtaining an ALOA designation?
Here are 20 practice questions to help you on this quest.
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Question 1 |
The MACS of the Titan by Kwikset is
2 | |
4 | |
6 | |
7 |
Question 2 |
A standard pin tumbler lock on a house door contains how many pin tumbler sets?
1-2 | |
3-4 | |
5-6 | |
9-10 |
Question 3 |
Please indicate the correct use of mushroom and spool security pins:
They make standard lock picking attempts more difficult | |
They hinder attempts at key duplication | |
They allow for easier lock picking | |
They make duplicating the key easier |
Question 4 |
Please indicate what type of lock the statement describes: A key-in-knob lock where a key on either side is required to operate it.
An Exit Lock function | |
A Classroom Lock function | |
An asylum or Institutional Lock function | |
A Passage or Closet Latch function |
Question 5 |
GM 10-cut lock system normally means that the lock has:
An odd number of total cut depths | |
An even number of total cut depths | |
Five -1 depths | |
Four equal depth cuts in the 10 spaces |
Question 6 |
What parts of the key most commonly stop it from deeper insertion in the cylinder than is necessary?
The shoulder | |
The tip | |
A and B | |
The bow |
Question 7 |
The lock most commonly found on General Motors cars is...
A tubular key lock | |
A sidebar wafer lock | |
A keyless entry lock | |
A rim/mortise locks |
Question 8 |
The interchangeable core locks were developed by Frank Best and their most popular manufacturer is:
Kwikset | |
Best Lock Corporation | |
Core Lock Corporation | |
Chubb Locks |
Question 9 |
A rim cylinder is normally used in what type of locks?
Profile locks | |
Mortise locks | |
Deadbolts | |
Lever tumbler locks |
Question 10 |
What is an uncombinated key called?
A key base | |
A key blank | |
A non-key | |
A practice key |
Question 11 |
Please identify what could be the holding force capacity of an electromagnetic lock.
14,000 | |
12,000 | |
2,200 | |
1,200 |
Question 12 |
When using a key machine, running the cutter into the vise jaw...
is advisable to do | |
will speed up the process | |
will dull the cutter and reduce its efficiency | |
None of the above |
Question 13 |
To install a Preso-Matic you need to drill 12 1-inch holes. This statement is
True | |
False |
Question 14 |
Kaba Simplex/ Unican 1000 series provides combination locks that offer double protection by requiring a code on both sides of the door.
True | |
False |
Question 15 |
No key is required to open a combination lock.
True | |
False |
Question 16 |
One of the items that can be used to open a chain lock is...
a rubber band | |
a laptop | |
a padlock | |
None of the above |
Question 17 |
The acronym VATS stands for
Video-assisted Timing System | |
Video Alarm Technology Sample | |
Video Alarm Theft System | |
Vehicle Anti Theft System |
Question 18 |
Please indicate what statement is correct of the locking system on most BMW vehicles:
BMW locks are the easiest to pick open | |
BMW vehicles usually feature a deadlocking key mechanism
| |
It is difficult to open a BMW vehicle lock with car opening tools | |
B and C |
Question 19 |
If the entire cylinder is turning inside a car lock, the cause could be
A broken key | |
A damaged or loose set screw | |
The key is blocked | |
None of the above |
Question 20 |
The acronym VIN is used for:
Vehicle Integration Numeral | |
Vehicle Identification Number | |
Vehicle Information Number | |
None of the above |
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