Question 1
Which lock type is most commonly found on older GM vehicles (pre-2000) using the 'B' or 'D' keyway?
Correct Answer:
Wafer tumbler lock
Question 2
Ford's Tibbe lock (used on Jaguar and older Ford Europe models) is best described as what type of mechanism?
Correct Answer:
Rotating disc with axial cuts on a round key blade
Question 3
High-security 'sidewinder' (laser-cut) keys use cuts milled where on the blade?
Correct Answer:
A serpentine track milled down the center or face of the blade
Question 4
The Mercedes-Benz HU64 high-security lock operates using what internal mechanism?
Correct Answer:
Two independent sliders (upper and lower) read by a milled track
Question 5
A 'dimple' style automotive lock is characterized by:
Correct Answer:
Drilled dimples (pockets) on the flat of the key face read by pins that move perpendicular to the blade
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Prepare with the ALOA CAL Practice Questions - ALOA Certified Automotive Locksmith (CAL) - Professional Automotive Credential Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering transponder, typically, because, chip, and lock. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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ALOA CAL Practice Questions - ALOA Certified Automotive Locksmith (CAL) - Professional Automotive Credential Exam

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