01 / 08
What type of lock is on your front door?
The main lock — not a chain or secondary lock.
Just a knob or lever lock
No deadbolt above it
A deadbolt — standard brand (Kwikset, etc.)
Probably came with the house
A deadbolt — upgraded brand (Schlage, Yale)
ANSI Grade 1 or similar
High security lock (Medeco, Abloy, Mul-T-Lock)
You probably know what pick resistance means
02 / 08
What's your strike plate situation?
The metal plate on the door frame where the bolt goes in.
No idea what a strike plate is
Probably the flimsy stock one then
Stock strike plate with short screws
Came with the lock, never touched it
Upgraded strike plate with long screws (3"+)
Screwed into the door frame stud
Security strike plate / door reinforcement kit
Full frame reinforcement installed
03 / 08
What's your door made of?
The actual front door material.
Hollow core wood
Lightweight, sounds hollow when you knock
Solid wood
Heavy, good knock sound
Steel or fibreglass
Solid exterior door
Not sure / it came with the house
Probably fine but you don't know
04 / 08
Do you have a secondary lock or security bar?
Chain, door bar, additional bolt, floor brace, etc.
Chain lock or door guard
Flimsy but better than nothing
Solid security bar or floor brace
Prevents kick-ins even if lock fails
Multiple locks on the door
Two or more deadbolts / quality secondary lock
05 / 08
What about your windows and sliding doors?
Ground floor accessible entry points.
Standard latches — never thought about it
Factory locks only
Window locks but no additional security
They lock but could be forced
Window pins, bars, or security film installed
Actively hardened windows
All windows and sliding doors secured + alarmed
Full perimeter coverage
06 / 08
Do you have a security alarm or monitoring system?
Active deterrent and detection.
Alarm sign / sticker only
The classic bluff
DIY alarm (Ring, SimpliSafe, etc.)
Self-monitored
Professional monitoring service
Calls authorities on activation
07 / 08
Any cameras or visible deterrents outside?
Exterior lighting, cameras, visible security.
Nothing — no lights, no cameras
Motion-sensor lights only
Deterrent but no recording
Camera(s) installed and visible
Ring, Nest, Arlo, etc.
Multiple cameras + lighting covering all entry points
Full exterior coverage
08 / 08
Where do you keep your spare key?
Be honest. This one matters more than you think.
Under the mat, flowerpot, or fake rock
Please no
Above the door frame
Everyone checks there
With a trusted neighbour or friend
The actual smart move
I don't keep a spare / use a smart lock
Respectable