This study unit will introduce you to the wide variety of locks, keys, and security devices
that locksmiths see every day. We provide many illustrations and diagrams to make
your learning easier and more enjoyable. At the end of this unit, you\u2019ll performyour
first hands-on exercise with the cutaway padlock included in this package of materials.
\u00b7Describe the simple mechanics of how locks work
\u00b7List the three basic parts of a key-operated lock
\u00b7Identify the principal parts of a key
\u00b7Name the four main types of keys
\u00b7Define key blank
\u00b7Discuss the four main types of lock mechanisms
\u00b7List at least seven applications for key-operated locks
\u00b7Name the four factors that affect how well a lock works
\u00b7Describe several professional locksmithing skills and the situations when these
TH E KEY TO SUC C ESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 KEY PO I N TS TO REM EM BER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 LOCKING ITUP! ANSWERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 PRACTICE EXERCISE ANSWERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 EXAMINATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
02-Introduction To Locks And Keys
