Which of the following gate latches are padlockable?

• A. Self latching
• B. Ring latch
• C. Hasp latch
• D. Metal barrel bolt latch

Answer: (C)

Padlockability means you can pass a padlock through the latch when the gate is secured. A hasp latch is designed with a staple that a padlock shank fits through, making it straightforward to lock the gate and prevent opening. The other latches—self-latching, ring, and metal barrel bolt—do not provide a built-in, secure padlock point in their standard designs, so they aren’t reliably padlockable without additional hardware. Therefore, the hasp latch is the best choice for padlocking a gate.