Fixings: Locks and Hinges (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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Which type of hinge is most commonly used for doors?
Which type of hinge is most commonly used for doors?
Butt hinges
What is the main advantage of rising butt hinges?
What is the main advantage of rising butt hinges?
They clear floor coverings
How are doors removed when using lift-off hinges?
How are doors removed when using lift-off hinges?
Lifted straight up and off
Which lock type is most prevalent in door installations?
Which lock type is most prevalent in door installations?
Mortise locks
What must be cut into the door's edge to install a mortise lock?
What must be cut into the door's edge to install a mortise lock?
A rectangular cavity
What two mechanisms do mortise locks operate using?
What two mechanisms do mortise locks operate using?
Latch and lock
Where are night latches mounted on a door?
Where are night latches mounted on a door?
On the surface
How can night latches be opened from inside?
How can night latches be opened from inside?
Without a key
What do multipoint locks eliminate that single-point locks have?
What do multipoint locks eliminate that single-point locks have?
Weak spots
What are the two main components of butt hinges called?
What are the two main components of butt hinges called?
Leaves