ALOA CAL study materials
ALOA CAL study resources

ALOA CAL case studies

ALOA CAL · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The ALOA Certified Locksmith (CAL) credential is offered within the certification program of ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc., an organization that describes itself as "dedicated to furthering the industry through education, leadership and promoting professionalism and ethics for security professionals worldwide." The CAL is aimed at working locksmiths and security technicians who want independent, third-party validation of their technical and professional competence, and at employers or consumers who use certification as a signal of quality. This study page organizes preparation around four equally weighted content areas: General Locksmithing Knowledge; Mechanical and Electronic Lock Servicing; Keying, Master Keying, and Key Generation; and Professional Practices, Ethics, and Safety. The ALOA CAL case studies are 5 cases and about 3,087 words.

1

Master Keying a Small Office Building

A property manager requests a master key system for a 3-story office building with 12 tenant suites, 2 common entry doors, and a maintenance closet. The existing locks are Schlage C-keyway cylindrical locksets with 6-pin cylinders.

1,089 words, about 5 min
2

Electronic Lock Battery Drain Diagnosis

A hotel has 200 guest room doors equipped with standalone electronic locks that use 4 AA alkaline batteries. The locks are 3 years old and have been in service 24/7.

487 words, about 2 min
3

Key Generation for a Restricted Keyway

A small business owner wants to upgrade to a restricted keyway system to prevent unauthorized key duplication. They have 10 employees, each needing a key to the main entrance and their individual office.

657 words, about 3 min
4

Ethical Dilemma: Unlicensed Practice

You are a licensed locksmith and a member of ALOA. A local property management company asks you to install a master key system in a 50-unit apartment complex.

454 words, about 2 min
5

Safe Manipulation and Drilling Decision

A customer has a small floor safe with a mechanical combination lock. The safe is a SentrySafe model with a 3-number combination and a tubular key lock for the handle?

400 words, about 2 min