Locksmith Test

[Sampsonite]

hey all, a little off topic from picking locks. I am applying for a job as a locksmith within a school district. They have told me I will have to come take a written test. My question is, has anyone encountered this before and what type of questions should I expect? I'm nervous because I've never taken a "locksmith" test before.

[keysman]

I applied with the Los Angles County School district years ago.. The test was more oriented toward correctly identifying parts , correct color and specific handing of doors.. , there are several methods to identify handing of doors , each is exactly the opposite of the other , It would be a good idea to find out what method they prefer.
Door hardware:
Closers
Panic Hardware
Fire codes and regulations
other assorted hardware- pulls ,coordinators , hold opens ect


Good luck on your test

[raimundo]

handing doors left right sliding whatever

Interesting to note that someone else has found this to be subjective, things like this occur where different people see it differently

Good luck on the test. many large colleges and institutions use best brand locks and their locksmiths are very specific best brand locksmiths,
You might want to look at what hardware is in use,
Van Duprin panic hardware
adams rite deadbolts,
Best locks and hardware
Don't forget that you will also have to know somethings about door closers rixon hinges etc.

[Sampsonite]

thanks guys i really appreciate the heads up

[Sampsonite]

I applied with the Los Angles County School district years ago.. The test was more oriented toward correctly identifying parts , correct color and specific handing of doors.. , there are several methods to identify handing of doors , each is exactly the opposite of the other , It would be a good idea to find out what method they prefer.
Door hardware:
Closers
Panic Hardware
Fire codes and regulations
other assorted hardware- pulls ,coordinators , hold opens ect


Good luck on your test

Do you recall if it was a multiple choice type of test or just write in your answer

[Evan]

hey all, a little off topic from picking locks. I am applying for a job as a locksmith within a school district. They have told me I will have to come take a written test. My question is, has anyone encountered this before and what type of questions should I expect? I'm nervous because I've never taken a "locksmith" test before.

@Sampsonite:

Where are you located ?

The written test could also be for some state required licensing of locksmiths...

~~ Evan

[Sampsonite]

I'm in california. I know it's not that type of test though.

[pickmonger]

Province of Alberta in Canada has a comprehensive locksmith training program.

To be licensed here is what you are tested on .http://www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca/trades/pdf/trade_exams/050_exams/050_exam_qual_p1.pdf

It gives a good over view of the topics you may have to know.

Amazon has Bill Philip's Locksmith and Security Professionals' Exam Study Guide and offers a free preview of
the table of contents showing what topics you should know about.

[Sampsonite]

Thanks pickmonger that was quite helpful

[Sampsonite]

Hey guys,
Took the test today. It was pretty basic. 50 questions multiple choice. Definitely some questions that I doubt any real locksmith would know the answer to. There were a lot of collective "sighs" in the room. The older guys definitely struggled. Sense of "I know how to do this, I know what this is, but I don't know how to describe it."

There was also some math questions. Took me a second to remember my algebra, but I believe I fared better than the older folks on those answers. (14 years removed from high school as opposed to 35)

Luckily I had purchased the book that pickmonger mentioned. Definitely helped me through a handful of questions just from skimming.

Anyways I think I did good enough to move on to the interview.