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Here are 30 practice questions for the ALOA Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL) exam, complete with four answer choices and the correct answer highlighted.
Practice Questions for the ALOA CRL Exam
- What is the primary function of a lock?
- A) Decoration
- B) Security
- C) Weight
- D) Soundproofing
Correct Answer: B) Security
- Which type of key is typically used with a pin tumbler lock?
- A) Flat key
- B) Circular key
- C) Standard key
- D) Master key
Correct Answer: C) Standard key
- What does the term “bitting” refer to?
- A) The design of the lock
- B) The shape of the key
- C) The depth of the key cuts
- D) The material of the key
Correct Answer: C) The depth of the key cuts
- Which tool is commonly used to pick a pin tumbler lock?
- A) Screwdriver
- B) Tension wrench
- C) Hammer
- D) Pliers
Correct Answer: B) Tension wrench
- What does ALOA stand for?
- A) American Locksmiths of America
- B) Associated Locksmiths of America
- C) Association of Locksmiths and Artisans
- D) American League of Operators
Correct Answer: B) Associated Locksmiths of America
- What is the purpose of a master key system?
- A) To secure a single lock
- B) To allow multiple locks to be opened with one key
- C) To prevent key duplication
- D) To increase the number of locks
Correct Answer: B) To allow multiple locks to be opened with one key
- Which type of lock uses a rotating disk mechanism?
- A) Deadbolt
- B) Wafer lock
- C) Disc lock
- D) Pin tumbler lock
Correct Answer: C) Disc lock
- What is the standard keyway used in most residential locks?
- A) Kwikset
- B) Schlage
- C) Yale
- D) Medeco
Correct Answer: A) Kwikset
- What is the primary purpose of a lock cylinder?
- A) To hold the key
- B) To provide resistance to tampering
- C) To house the pins and springs
- D) To keep moisture out
Correct Answer: C) To house the pins and springs
- Which of the following is a common sign of a forced entry?
- A) Clean doorframe
- B) Scratches around the lock
- C) Smooth key insertion
- D) Original paint
Correct Answer: B) Scratches around the lock
- What does “key control” refer to?
- A) Managing key duplication
- B) Organizing key storage
- C) Keeping track of all installed locks
- D) Restricting access to certain keys
Correct Answer: D) Restricting access to certain keys
- Which type of lock is considered more secure than a standard pin tumbler lock?
- A) Cam lock
- B) Wafer lock
- C) Electronic lock
- D) Padlock
Correct Answer: C) Electronic lock
- What is a “key decoder” used for?
- A) Cutting new keys
- B) Identifying key bitting
- C) Opening locks without keys
- D) Removing broken keys
Correct Answer: B) Identifying key bitting
- What is the function of a latch in a door lock?
- A) To hold the door closed
- B) To secure the door from forced entry
- C) To provide a locking mechanism
- D) To facilitate key insertion
Correct Answer: A) To hold the door closed
- Which tool is used to remove a broken key from a lock?
- A) Screwdriver
- B) Extractor tool
- C) Needle-nose pliers
- D) Wrench
Correct Answer: B) Extractor tool
- What is the main advantage of a smart lock?
- A) Cost
- B) Mechanical design
- C) Remote access
- D) Simplicity
Correct Answer: C) Remote access
- Which of the following is NOT a type of lock?
- A) Mortise lock
- B) Rim lock
- C) Cam lock
- D) Valve lock
Correct Answer: D) Valve lock
- What does “rekeying” a lock involve?
- A) Replacing the entire lock
- B) Changing the internal pin configuration
- C) Duplicating keys
- D) Lubricating the lock
Correct Answer: B) Changing the internal pin configuration
- Which type of lock is often used in file cabinets?
- A) Deadbolt
- B) Wafer lock
- C) Padlock
- D) Mortise lock
Correct Answer: B) Wafer lock
- Which component of a lock prevents the plug from turning without the correct key?
- A) Cylinder
- B) Pin
- C) Housing
- D) Spring
Correct Answer: B) Pin
- What is a common tool for impressioning a key?
- A) Key gauge
- B) Blank key
- C) Digital caliper
- D) Tension wrench
Correct Answer: B) Blank key
- What does a combination lock use to open?
- A) Key
- B) Code
- C) Fingerprint
- D) RFID
Correct Answer: B) Code
- What is the purpose of a strike plate?
- A) To reinforce the lock
- B) To hold the key
- C) To secure the latch
- D) To indicate the door’s status
Correct Answer: A) To reinforce the lock
- Which lock is typically used for high-security applications?
- A) Padlock
- B) Smart lock
- C) Medeco lock
- D) Deadbolt
Correct Answer: C) Medeco lock
- What is the most common material used for keys?
- A) Plastic
- B) Aluminum
- C) Brass
- D) Steel
Correct Answer: C) Brass
- What does the term “cut depth” refer to?
- A) Length of the key
- B) Width of the key
- C) Height of the key cuts
- D) Material of the key
Correct Answer: C) Height of the key cuts
- Which of the following locks can be operated without a key?
- A) Deadbolt
- B) Padlock
- C) Smart lock
- D) Mortise lock
Correct Answer: C) Smart lock
- What is a common use for a cam lock?
- A) Home security
- B) Filing cabinets
- C) Garage doors
- D) Safes
Correct Answer: B) Filing cabinets
- What is the primary purpose of lock lubrication?
- A) Aesthetic appeal
- B) Prevent rust and wear
- C) Enhance key duplication
- D) Increase security
Correct Answer: B) Prevent rust and wear
- Which security measure is often used in high-traffic areas?
- A) Standard lock
- B) Electronic access control
- C) Padlock
- D) Combination lock
Correct Answer: B) Electronic access control
These questions should help you prepare for the ALOA CRL exam.
Good luck!
Hello Thomas,
I am looking to write the ALOA Mandatory Locksmith Exam for the third time.
I am struggling with getting material to study for the ‘cabinet, furniture and mail box locks’ and ‘lockset servicing’
Do you have any material that covers these areas you can share?