Door Hardware Comes of Age

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Program Code: 127SPONF
LU: 1

1. A current major trend in hardware design is which?
a. Automatic door openers and closers
b. Incorporation of naturally aging materials and properties
c. Increased use of overhead controllers
d. ADA compliance

2. Which is not a common contemporary material used in hardware fabrication?
a Stainless Steel
b. Bronze
c. Brass
d. Titanium

3. Hardware selection begins with:
a. material.
b. lock functions.
c. size of door.
d. location.

4. What function distinguishes a hotel room lock from a storeroom lock?
a. Free handles
b. Exterior lock
c. Key lock
d. Deadbolt on the interior side

5. The width of the escutcheon is dependent on which component?
a. Door stile
b. Door height
c. Lock size
d. Door width

6. What is the standard backset for a mortised lock?
a. 2-1/2 inches and 2-3/4 inches
b. 2-3/8 inches and 2-3/4 inches
c. 2-1/8 inches and 2-3/8 inches
d. 2-5/8 inches and 2-7/8 inches

7. The key design advantage of bronze is which?
a. Maintains the same look over time
b. Accepts a variety of applied finishes
c. Easy to cast
d. Naturally aging properties and appearance

8. Which is a main characteristic of commercial and hospitality hardware applications?
a. Door thickness
b. Aesthetics
c. Security
d. Hardware material

9. Name the drawback of the multi-point locking system, as applied to American use.
a. Complicated manufacturing process
b. Operation is unfamiliar to users
c. Fragile mechanism
d. Expense

10. What is the major difference between U.S. and European hardware practice?
a. Keying systems
b. Handedness
c. Lock mechanisms
d. Local regulations and standards