History of locks and locksmithing Do you want to test your knowledge? Do you have knowledge not only in the field of lockpicking? But do you know the history of locks and locksmithing? So do not hesitate and fill out a quiz with us on the topic of the history of locks and locksmithing. The quiz contains 15 test questions with four possible answers and only one answer is always correct. Click the "Next" button. 1. What was the reward for opening Bramah’s lock?50 guineas200 guineas400 pounds100 pounds2. When were the first key-based locks invented in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?In the 2th century ADAbout 5000 BCAround 2000 BCFew hundred years BC3. Which of these locks is the predecessor of today’s lever locks?Sargent’s lockYale’s lockChubb’s lockThe Egyptian lock design4. Then were the telescopic pins first patented (by Thorsten Rydberg) and when did Mul-T-Lock start their production of locks with telescopic pins?First patented in 1977, production started in the 1990sFirst patented in 1957, production started in the 1980sFirst patented in 1897, production started in the 1970sFirst patented in 1937, production started in the 1960s5. How long did the era of “perfect security” last?Nearly 70 yearsAbout 150 yearsAbout 15 yearsIt never ended6. Who was the first major lock inventor of the 18th century?Alfred Charles HobbsLinus YaleRobert BarronJoseph Bramah7. Which king was know for his love of locks and lockpicking?Louis XVIHenry VIIICharles IVGeorge V8. Which statement about the old Egyptian lock mechanism is NOT true?The lock may be opened from either side of the door.The bolt is blocked by loose pins that have to be lifted by the key to open the lock.It was first used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and later re-invented by the Romans.The key is inserted directly into a hollow bolt.9. Which material was used for the keys and pins in the old Egyptian lock design?RockWoodCopperIron10. Who opened Bramah’s lock and ended the era of “perfect security”?Linus Yale Jr.Alfred Charles HobbsRobert BarronHarry Houdini11. When was the company FAB founded and who were the founders?In 1901 by Alois Fáborský and Jaroslav RousekIn 1921 by Karel Mudroch and Alois FáborskýIn 1931 by František Šeda and Jaroslav RousekIn 1911 by Alois Fáborský and František Šeda12. Who invented the old Scandinavian padlocks from 18th century that used rotating discs mechanism?Elias KohonenEmil HenrikssonAugust StenmanChristopher Polhem13. When was the first modern in-line pin-tumbler lock invented?In 1890s (Towne)In 1820s (Chubb)In 1850s (Bramah)In 1840s (Yale)14. When was the Abus company founded?191419341944192415. Up to how many wafers/sliders did the original Bramah lock (patented in 1787) have?1812924Thank you for completing the quiz. Press the "Send" button to evaluate. 2021-03-26T06:38:23+00:00By admin| Připoj se k nám a sdílej s námi! FacebookTwitterEmail