Department Locksmith Qualification Test
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Lock picking qualification test for the Saratoga Springs Forensic Lab. Secure, NO ACCESS REQUESTS WILL BE GRANTED FOR INDIVIDUALS. Exception: Used only for classroom teaching of law enforcement officers and personnel of related employment. In that case, a scanned and emailed copy of employment ID will be required and then an access code will be given.
- 1.What does a pickgun do?
- 2.When does an entry start?
- 3.What does Section 140.35 of NYS Penal Law pertain to?
- 4.What is required when breaching?
- 5.When is destructive entry lawful under policy?
- 6.How do you extract a broken key?
- 7.Describe what happens to the pins when a lock is picked.
- 8.How does breaking and entering pertain to lock picking?
- 9.Describe the process of how a lock works from locked to unlock.
- 10.Describe how to efficiently pick a lock.
- 11.Where are the pins located inside a lock?
- A.
Middle
- B.
Side
- C.
Bottom
- D.
Top
- 12.What kind of pick is used for raking?
- A.
Hook
- B.
3/4
- C.
Half Diamond
- D.
Ball
- 13.What happens when a security pin is picked?
- A.
Nothing
- B.
The keyway moves slightly backward
- C.
The keyway moves slightly forward
- D.
The lock is picked
- 14.What kind of tension wrench is used for high security locks?
- A.
Lightweight
- B.
Regular
- C.
Double ended
- D.
Double Prounged
- 15.What kind of picks are used on locks with indifferent looking keyways?
- A.
Hook
- B.
3/4
- C.
Ball
- D.
Warded
- 16.Where is the tension wrench inserted inside the lock?
- A.
Top
- B.
Side
- C.
Bottom
- D.
Middle
- 17.What is the most quickest, covert way to breach?
- A.
Lock Picking
- B.
Door Kicking
- C.
Using a special piece of metal with a hook to pull the plunger or using the credit card method depending on plunger orientation.
- D.
Hacksaw
- 18.Where is the pick initially inserted?
- A.
Bottom
- B.
Center
- C.
Side
- D.
Top
- 19.What is required when a lock is picked backwards?
- A.
Warded Picks
- B.
Featherweight tension wrench
- C.
Hooked Pick
- D.
Plug Spinner
- 20.What is the 3/4 pick used for?
- A.
Individual Pin
- B.
Raking
- C.
Tension
- D.
Double Picking
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