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End of chapter 50 random questions
1.
Cutting against the grain cuts the hair _____ than cutting with the grain.
shorter
longer
slower
faster
None
2.
How should you grasp the towel for a towel wrap?
tautly
lengthwise
vertically
loosely
None
3.
The immediate effect of massage is first noticed ____________.
in blood circulation
on the skin
in the muscles
in the nerves
None
4.
When using clippers, curly hair should be _______________.
clean
clean and dry
clean and wet
wet
None
5.
Stock systems are also known as ___________.
custom-made systems
pre-custom systems
custom hair solutions
contoured systems
None
6.
___________ may be used at the front hairline to create a softer and more natural look.
Angora
Yak hair
Sheep's wool
Horse hair
None
7.
___________ often require the addition of heat.
Cold waves
True acid waves
Alkaline wraps
Water wraps
None
8.
Which of the following can work as an astringent?
Humectants
Paraffin wax
Emollients
Witch hazel
None
9.
Pétrissage exerts a(n) ________ effect on the area being massaged.
soothing
invigorating
antiseptic
relaxing
None
10.
The direction of the razor's edge in stropping is the reverse of that used in _______.
edging
stroking
bracing
honing
None
11.
Preparations that contain salicylic acid to break up impactions and kill bacteria are available for the prevention of _________.
ingrown hairs
dandruff
carbuncles
furuncles
None
12.
Razor shapers are also known as ________.
hair shapers
blending shears
outliners
edgers
None
13.
What type of waves requires the use of an outside heat source to activate chemical reactions and processing?
Exothermic
Endothermic
Acid-balanced
Cold
None
14.
Natural hones are cut from ___________.
natural rock formations
rubber
wood
leather
None
15.
Most semipermanent colors do not contain ________and may be used right out of the bottle.
solvents
surfactants
ammonia
oxidizers
None
16.
____________ is a topical treatment that is applied to the scalp twice a day to stimulate hair growth.
Folliculitis
Minoxidil
Alopecia
Furuncle
None
17.
____ on the scalp are symptoms of tinea favosa.
Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts
Red itchy patches
Large, white, hairless patches
Dry scales
None
18.
For a shave service, right-handed barbers stand ____________.
behind the client
at the client's left side
in front of the client.
at the client's right side
None
19.
Beards should be styled to make the face appear more ___________.
oval
square
pear-shaped
oblong
None
20.
Diffused melanin is called _____________.
pheomelanin
eumelanin
keratin
oxymelanin
None
21.
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a __________.
nodule
macule
cyst
vesicle
None
22.
The hair's ____ is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture.
density
elasticity
texture
porosity
None
23.
Scalp preparations for ____ hair and scalp may contain moisturizing agents.
fine
dry
curly
oily
None
24.
Which type of brush should you use to dry a uniform-layered cut?
Vented brush
Wide-tooth comb
Round brush
Paddle brush
None
25.
_________ is the science of the structure of organisms or of their parts.
Physiology
Osteology
Histology
Anatomy
None
26.
What shampooing method would require the client to bend his head forward over the shampoo bowl or sink?
Scalp massage
Reclined
Draping
Inclined
None
27.
What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids?
Bloodborne pathogens
Bacteria
Biofilms
Viruses
None
28.
Freehand slicing involves _____________.
razor-over-comb technique
tapering
blending
creating more movement within a style
None
29.
If a ___________service precedes the haircut, replace the vinyl cape and towel with a nylon cape and neck strip.
shampoo
mustache/beard trim
chemical
shave
None
30.
Scalp reduction involves removing the bald area from the scalp and ____.
implanting new hair from a human
implanting new hair from an animal
letting a scar form
pulling together the surrounding scalp areas with hair growth
None
31.
Synthetic hair solutions matte and tangle _________.
when washed
when combed
when blended with other hair
rarely, making them the best choice for a hair replacement system
None
32.
The outer perimeter line of the haircut is known as the ________.
elevation
design line
heavy perimeter
fall line
None
33.
Which are the primary digits for stretching the skin?
Middle and ring finger
Second and middle finger
Thumb and second finger
Thumb and pinky finger
None
34.
Before beginning _________, check to determine if one sideburn is longer than the other.
draping
arching
lathering
outlining
None
35.
The first step in a head shave is to____________.
remove excess hair length with the clippers
drape the client for a wet service and shampoo hair
apply shaving cream or gel and lather
examine the scalp for abrasions, lesions, or scalp disorders
None
36.
The first step in the removal of ________ dye from the hair is the application of 70 percent alcohol.
aniline
metallic
oxidation
henna
None
37.
_________ are available to treat conditions requiring a medicinal product.
Shampoos
Scalp conditioners
Hair conditioners
Styling lotions
None
38.
Dry peroxides __________________.
are better than liquid
are preferred by discerning barbers
can be damaging to hair
have become somewhat obsolete
None
39.
If you can feel a slight roughness in the hair, the hair is _________.
porous
resistant
over-porous
brittle
None
40.
What type of cutting line builds weight?
Vertical
Curved
Diagonal
Horizontal
None
41.
What would cause an excoriation?
Excessive dandruff
Severely chapped hands
Scratching
Post-operative repair
None
42.
The seventh cranial nerve is the chief ___________ nerve of the face.
motor
spinal
sensor
cranial
None
43.
Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in _________.
pairs
strings of beads
irregular masses
clusters like bunches of grapes
None
44.
Follow-up conditioning treatments after the shampooing helps to _______________.
increase blood circulation
keep hair in a healthy and manageable condition
prevent and combat disorders
stimulate muscles
None
45.
Another name for cold waves is _______ perms.
low-Ph
ammonia-free
acid-balanced
alkaline
None
46.
Barbers are prohibited from treating scalp disorders caused by _________.
inactivity of the oil glands
alopecia
parasitic infestations
overactive sebaceous glands
None
47.
None
48.
What type of stroke would you use around the mouth, over the ears, and in other tight areas?
Medium
Smooth
Shorter
Longer
None
49.
A disease that has spread from one person to another is a ________ disease.
Systematic
Local
General
Contagious
None
50.
Beveled shears usually have what type of blades?
Serrated and plain
Nickeled and smooth
Sharp and serrated
Very sharp
None
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