Which statement is generally true about less expensive locks?

• A. They are harder to defeat
• B. They are easier to defeat
• C. They provide higher security
• D. They are more durable

Answer: (D)

Lower-cost locks generally offer less protection because their materials, tolerances, and internal components are simpler and weaker. Cheaper locks often use basic pin-tumbler designs with fewer or no security pins, looser tolerances, and cheaper metals, which makes them more vulnerable to common bypass methods like picking, bumping, or forced entry. They also tend to wear more quickly, reducing reliability over time. Because of these limitations, inexpensive locks are not more secure or more durable; the practical reality is that they are easier to defeat.