<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How are locks picked?
<|assistant|>
The process of picking a lock is known as "lock pivoting". The lockpicking method involves the usage of specific tools to carefully manipulate the internal mechanisms of the lock to align the tumblers in such a way that the lock can be opened. This is usually done without damaging the lock and requires quite a high degree of dexterity and skill. In some cases, locks may also be defeated using methods other than lock pivoting, such as by exploiting security weaknesses in the design or by employing forced entry techniques.