Locksmithing Flashcards
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What is an access control system?
Answer: An electronic system that manages restricts and logs entry to specific areas using credentials
An access control system uses electronic credentials such as keycards, fobs, or biometrics to manage who can enter specific areas and logs all access events.
What type of drill bit is best for drilling out a hardened lock cylinder?
Answer: Carbide-tipped bit
Carbide-tipped drill bits are required for drilling out lock cylinders because they can penetrate the hardened steel anti-drill pins and core material.
What is a tubular lock and where is it commonly found?
Answer: A lock with pins arranged in a circle requiring a hollow tubular key common on vending machines
A tubular lock has its pins arranged in a circular pattern and requires a hollow cylindrical key, commonly used on vending machines and coin-operated equipment.
What does transponder key programming accomplish?
Answer: Programming a chip in the key to communicate a unique code to the vehicle immobilizer
Transponder key programming configures the microchip in a car key to transmit a unique code recognized by the vehicle's immobilizer, allowing the engine to start.
What does the ADA require for door hardware operated by people with disabilities?
Answer: Hardware must be operable with a closed fist and require no tight grasping pinching or twisting
ADA requires door hardware to be operable with a closed fist and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting, which typically means lever handles rather than round knobs.
What is impressioning in locksmithing?
Answer: Creating a working key by reading marks left on a blank when manipulated in the lock
Impressioning involves inserting a key blank into the lock, manipulating it under tension to mark the pins, then filing the blank at the marked locations until it operates the lock.