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1.
The portion of the hair enclosed within the follicle beneath the skin surface:
Hair shaft
Hair follicle
Keratin
Hair root
None
2.
Perm wraps begin with sectioning the hair into _____________.
subpanels
panels
base placements
base directions
None
3.
The hair's porosity is equalized using __________.
pre-wrap lotion
extra water
special shampoo
neutral pH solutions
None
4.
Be sure to check the hairline and neck areas for ________ before beginning the neck shave.
hypertrophies
taut skin
ingrown hairs
rough or uneven spots
None
5.
You should hold the clippers in a manner that permits __________movement.
faster
more precise
controlled
free wrist
None
6.
An infrared device is a type of ________modality.
heat
electric current
light ray
nerve impulse
None
7.
Masks help to ________________.
draw impurities out of pores
soften the skin
loosen or dissolve dead-cell buildup on the skin surface
tone or tighten the skin
None
8.
Double-process haircoloring begins with hair ____________.
shampooing
lightening
tinting
toner
None
9.
The __________ perm pattern will blend hair from one area to another.
bricklay
basic
piggyback
curvature
None
10.
What type of stroke would you use around the mouth, over the ears, and in other tight areas?
Medium
Shorter
Longer
Smooth
None
11.
Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in _________.
strings of beads
irregular masses
pairs
clusters like bunches of grapes
None
12.
A potential side effect of finasteride would be ___________.
hair loss
high blood pressure
weight loss
weight gain
None
13.
On a Safety Data Sheet, toxicology information would include which of the following?
Routes of exposure
Disposal techniques
Chemicals characteristics
Chemical stability
None
14.
A gliding stroke away from you is the ________ stroke.
backhand
reverse-freehand
freehand
reverse backhand
None
15.
How long does a chemical wave last?
6-12 weeks
12 months
6 months
1 week
None
16.
Razor shapers are also known as ________.
edgers
outliners
blending shears
hair shapers
None
17.
Keep your fingers ________ to stretch or hold the skin firmly during the shave.
gloved
dry
moist
powdered
None
18.
Each area of the face is shaved systematically and ____________.
sequentially
with the same stroke
against the grain
without pulling or stretching the skin
None
19.
What type of hair products are often used in the manufacture of theatrical or fashion wigs?
Chemically treated
Mixed
Human
Synthetic
None
20.
The purpose of a shampoo product and service is to ________.
add shine to the hair
cleanse the scalp and hair
identify scalp disorders
cleanse the scalp
None
21.
The alkaline solutions and substances used in chemical texture services soften and swell the ________ of the hair.
cuticle
cortex
medulla
keratin
None
22.
If a ___________service precedes the haircut, replace the vinyl cape and towel with a nylon cape and neck strip.
shampoo
chemical
shave
mustache/beard trim
None
23.
The first step in a head shave is to____________.
drape the client for a wet service and shampoo hair
apply shaving cream or gel and lather
remove excess hair length with the clippers
examine the scalp for abrasions, lesions, or scalp disorders
None
24.
Herpes simplex II occurs __________.
below the waist
on the lips
on the face
in the nostrils
None
25.
Which of the following services can be offered in the barbershop?
Hair transplantation
Flap surgery
Low-light laser therapy
Scalp reduction
None
26.
A bulla is a(n) ____________________.
large blister containing a watery fluid
liver spot
abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color
small blister or sac containing clear fluid
None
27.
Bromhidrosis results in ____________.
extremely dry skin
foul-smelling perspiration
pimples
reddened skin
None
28.
Hypertrichosis is a condition of _____________.
gray hair
split ends
brittle hair
abnormal growth hair
None
29.
What layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands?
Granular
Papillary
Basal cell
Reticular
None
30.
The seventh cranial nerve is the chief ___________ nerve of the face.
sensor
motor
spinal
cranial
None
31.
What machine introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial?
Electrotherapy
Galvanic
High-frequency
Tesla
None
32.
Which finger controls the still blade of the shear?
Pinky
Index
Ring
Thumb
None
33.
For a long-layered cut, _______ the haircut by taking horizontal section at the top and looking for an increase in length.
graduate
style
cross-check
detail
None
34.
What type of cutting line builds weight?
Diagonal
Curved
Vertical
Horizontal
None
35.
The technical term for ____ is open comedo.
sweat glands
macules
a whitehead
a blackhead
None
36.
The chemical composition of a temporary color is_________.
mildly alkaline
acidic
unpredictable
strongly alkaline
None
37.
Which of the following is an indication of the strength of the side bonds in the hair?
Texture
Elasticity
Density
Porosity
None
38.
Head lice can live away from the human body for up to how long?
48 hours
1 month
1 week
72 hours
None
39.
A _________ style conforms to the contours of the head and produces a more uniformly consistent appearance on medium to thick hair.
quo vadis
fade
crew cut
flat top
None
40.
___________ can be used as samples to show prospective hair replacement clients what a replacement system might look like.
Stock systems
Fully customized hair systems
Custom hair solutions
Basic systems
None
41.
What type of haircoloring neutralizes yellow or other unwanted tones?
Permanent
Temporary
Demipermanent
Semipermanent
None
42.
Which of the following would be an example of a chemical exfoliant?
Emollient
Enzyme peel
Astringent
Granular scrub
None
43.
______________ is when the client helps to stretch the skin by rolling his bottom lip slightly over his bottom teeth.
Going against the grain
Going with the grain
Balling-the-chin
Balling-the-lip
None
44.
What type of haircolor washes out or fades within a few weeks?
Permanent
Demipermanent
Semipermanent
Temporary
None
45.
The hair's ____ is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture.
elasticity
density
porosity
texture
None
46.
Synthetic hair products _____________.
react to climate changes
fade with exposure to light
do not oxidize
require styling maintenance
None
47.
For a shave service, apply a skin toner or other mild astringent to ____________.
stretch the skin
clean the skin
prevent nicks
remove residual cream product
None
48.
Which of the following is strictly a medical procedure that should be performed only by licensed medical professionals?
Low-light laser therapy
Minoxidil application
Hair transplantation
Medicating with finasteride
None
49.
When cutting hair with a razor, the hair must be ___________.
parted
wet
dry
damp
None
50.
Hair with ________ holds the curl from wet sets and permanent waves.
normal elasticity
low elasticity
average length
sponginess
None
51.
The outer perimeter line of the haircut is known as the ________.
elevation
fall line
design line
heavy perimeter
None
52.
The palms and soles are lacking _________.
an epidermis
a dermis
nerve endings
sebaceous glands
None
53.
What type of hair might require a detangler?
Coarse
Medium, wavy
Medium, curly
Straight, fine hair
None
54.
____ treatments correct skin conditions such as dryness, oiliness, blackheads, aging lines, and minor acne.
Corrective
Medicinal
Preventive
Preservative
None
55.
Clients with long hair want to see their length at the __________.
front and back
the sides
side burn area
just in front of the ear
None
56.
What are split ends called?
Lentingines
Trichoptilosis
Bromhidrosis
Verucca
None
57.
Hacking should only be used on the _____________.
back and shoulders
scalp
face and neck
forehead
None
58.
What type of shears are chunking shears?
thinning
crane
blending
texturizing
None
59.
___________is distributed differently within the different hair textures.
Melanin
Protein
Lanolin
Toner
None
60.
Which of the following can be used as temporary coloring for mustaches, beards, or sideburns?
Color rinses
Crayons
Haircolor sprays
Haircolor gels
None
61.
Dandruff is indicated by ________ on the hair and scalp.
abnormal hair loss
white scales
high alcohol content
oil
None
62.
Lyme disease is caused by what type of bacteria?
Staphylococci
Spirilla
Bacilli
Diplococci
None
63.
Which of the following can work as an astringent?
Witch hazel
Emollients
Humectants
Paraffin wax
None
64.
Acquired canities develops with ________.
too much melanin
improper shaving
age
ingrown hairs
None
65.
Either an exterior or interior guide can be cut first when cutting ____________.
uniform layers
very short hair
curly hair
long hair
None
66.
Freehand slicing involves _____________.
razor-over-comb technique
blending
creating more movement within a style
tapering
None
67.
What muscle would be used for grinning?
Masseter
Zygomaticus minor
Zygomaticus major
Risorius
None
68.
Barbers are prohibited from treating scalp disorders caused by _________.
inactivity of the oil glands
alopecia
parasitic infestations
overactive sebaceous glands
None
69.
To restore damaged hair to a healthier condition, hair conditioners containing _________ substances should be used.
an aniline derivative
pheomelanin
eumelanin
lanolin
None
70.
____________ is a process that involves a negative pole and an alkaline product.
Anaphoresis
Iontophoresis
Cataphoresis
Microcurrent
None
71.
What should never be used for coloring mustaches?
Liquid tints
Pomades
Hair color crayons
Aniline derivative tints
None
72.
The most popular type of on-the-scalp lightener is _________.
peroxide
oil
cream
powder
None
73.
Scalp reduction involves removing the bald area from the scalp and ____.
letting a scar form
pulling together the surrounding scalp areas with hair growth
implanting new hair from a human
implanting new hair from an animal
None
74.
The immediate effect of massage is first noticed ____________.
in the muscles
in the nerves
on the skin
in blood circulation
None
75.
Apply the hair tonic after the scalp has been ____________.
manipulated
vibrated
steamed
massaged
None
76.
_______are poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
Pathogens
Toxins
Antitoxins
Allergens
None
77.
Natural hones are cut from ___________.
leather
wood
natural rock formations
rubber
None
78.
Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of ___________.
sodium hypochlorite
ammonium
formaldehyde
alcohol
None
79.
Warped or loose handles may cause the blade to ___________ when closing the razor.
crack
strike the handle
pass through to the fingers
separate by way of the pivot
None
80.
What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids?
Bloodborne pathogens
Bacteria
Viruses
Biofilms
None
81.
Flexibility is a sign of ____ skin.
oily
healthy
dry
alkaline
None
82.
Clipper blades are usually made of high-quality carbon steel or __________.
ceramic
hard rubber
plastic
graphite
None
83.
The medium press removes _______ percent of the curl.
60 to 75
80 to 90
40
100
None
84.
__________ refers to the way the hair is attached to the base of the hair solution.
Fitting
Root-turning
Looping
Knotting
None
85.
If you can feel a slight roughness in the hair, the hair is _________.
over-porous
porous
brittle
resistant
None
86.
What kind of melanin is found in black or brown hair?
Bemelanin
Melanin 2
Himelanin
Eumelanin
None
87.
Permanent waves are performed on hair that has been ___________.
blow dried
freshly cut
relaxed
freshly shampooed
None
88.
How long does a chemical relaxer last?
1 week
6-12 weeks
6 months
12 months
None
89.
Another name for cold waves is _______ perms.
low-Ph
alkaline
acid-balanced
ammonia-free
None
90.
_________ cutting lines remove weight within the cut and create layers.
Vertical
Horizontal
Diagonal
Curved
None
91.
When palming the razor for hair combing, the razor should be rolled into your hand with the blade ______________ from the combs.
upside down
facing away
lying horizontally
facing forward
None
92.
Which of the following should be performed in a series of treatments?
Scalp steaming
Shampoo applications
Scalp massage
Hair treatments
None
93.
Do not proceed with the service if the client has __________.
sensitive skin
chapped skin
pseudo folliculitis
a skin infection
None
94.
Beards should be styled to make the face appear more ___________.
pear-shaped
oval
square
oblong
None
95.
___________ may be used at the front hairline to create a softer and more natural look.
Yak hair
Angora
Sheep's wool
Horse hair
None
96.
What type of hair has a hard, glassy finish?
Medium
Wiry
Coarse
Fine
None
97.
When using an electric massager, do not apply vibrations _____ as it may cause discomfort.
on the shoulders
over the upper lip
on the neck
on the scalp
None
98.
The changes that take place in the hair during chemical services occur within the _______.
cortex
cuticle
melanin
medulla
None
99.
_________ is the science of the structure of organisms or of their parts.
Anatomy
Physiology
Osteology
Histology
None
100.
Which razor eliminates honing and stropping?
Changeable-blade straight razor
Nicked and smooth
Stropping razor
Safety razor
None
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