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1.
Masks help to ________________.
soften the skin
tone or tighten the skin
loosen or dissolve dead-cell buildup on the skin surface
draw impurities out of pores
None
2.
A neutral base color tends to _____________.
produce cool results
minimize yellow tones
soften and balance other colors
create warm, bright tones in the hair
None
3.
When holding shears, do not allow the finger grip to slide past the second knuckle or you will _____________.
lose control of the cutting blade
strain your hand
lose control of the shears
strain your arm
None
4.
What type of placement results in greater volume at the scalp area and maximum movement?
Half off-base
Half-base
Off-base
On-base
None
5.
Pathogenic bacteria ____.
help with digestion
break down soil
cause disease
are very rare
None
6.
____ on the scalp are symptoms of tinea favosa.
Large, white, hairless patches
Dry scales
Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts
Red itchy patches
None
7.
An outliner is used for _______.
quick cuts
cutting thick hair
detailed work
trimming long hair
None
8.
What is the most popular technique for eyebrow trimming?
Shear-over-comb
Cutting below the fingers
Clipper-over-comb
Razor cutting
None
9.
Clients with long hair want to see their length at the __________.
the sides
side burn area
just in front of the ear
front and back
None
10.
During adolescence, what types of glands are very active?
Sudoriferous
Endocrine
Sebaceous
Thyroid
None
11.
The hair's ____ is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture.
porosity
elasticity
density
texture
None
12.
An infrared device is a type of ________modality.
electric current
heat
light ray
nerve impulse
None
13.
Which of the following accomplished by using roller picks to support the rod above the base of the hair system?
Knotting
Root-turning
Floating
Looping
None
14.
Brush and comb hair solutions with a(n) _____________ movement.
sideways
upward
brisk
downward
None
15.
What refers to the quality of a form's surface?
Proportion
Design texture
Space
Balance
None
16.
Keep your fingers ________ to stretch or hold the skin firmly during the shave.
dry
powdered
moist
gloved
None
17.
How many categories does the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) have?
12
16
6
9
None
18.
Which texturizing technique is produced by positioning the shears at a flatter angle to the ends of the hair?
Slithering
Point cutting
Slicing
Notching
None
19.
What kind of melanin is found in black or brown hair?
Melanin 2
Bemelanin
Himelanin
Eumelanin
None
20.
A disease that has spread from one person to another is a ________ disease.
Systematic
Contagious
General
Local
None
21.
A ____ brush has a rigid base with openings to facilitate quicker drying.
vented
wet
paddle
rounded
None
22.
What types of rods are usually used for a spiral wrap?
Bender
Concave
Straight
Loop
None
23.
Antiseptics generally contain a high volume of ___________.
alcohol
sodium hypochlorite
ammonium
formaldehyde
None
24.
For the uniform-layered cut, how should you dry the hair?
Blow dryer
With your hands
Naturally
Diffuser
None
25.
What type of style is tapered slightly higher to above the occipital?
Medium-length
Longer
Semi-short
Fade
None
26.
Synthetic hair products _____________.
do not oxidize
require styling maintenance
react to climate changes
fade with exposure to light
None
27.
What shampooing method would require the client to bend his head forward over the shampoo bowl or sink?
Scalp massage
Reclined
Inclined
Draping
None
28.
What type of hair has a hard, glassy finish?
Fine
Wiry
Medium
Coarse
None
29.
__________refers to the position of the perm rod or tool in relation to its base section.
Base direction
Wave formation
Base control
Wrapping pattern
None
30.
For a long-layered cut, _______ the haircut by taking horizontal section at the top and looking for an increase in length.
cross-check
graduate
style
detail
None
31.
The outer perimeter line of the haircut is known as the ________.
heavy perimeter
design line
elevation
fall line
None
32.
The first step in the removal of ________ dye from the hair is the application of 70 percent alcohol.
metallic
henna
oxidation
aniline
None
33.
Outliners require very _________ against the skin.
firm pressure
little pressure
hard pressure
hot blades
None
34.
What type of hair might require a detangler?
Coarse
Straight, fine hair
Medium, wavy
Medium, curly
None
35.
The __________ perm pattern will blend hair from one area to another.
bricklay
piggyback
curvature
basic
None
36.
Elevation is also known as _________.
projection
position
proportion
over-direction
None
37.
Which of the following services can be offered in the barbershop?
Low-light laser therapy
Flap surgery
Hair transplantation
Scalp reduction
None
38.
When using an electric massager, do not apply vibrations _____ as it may cause discomfort.
on the neck
over the upper lip
on the shoulders
on the scalp
None
39.
What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids?
Bloodborne pathogens
Viruses
Bacteria
Biofilms
None
40.
The most popular type of on-the-scalp lightener is _________.
oil
powder
peroxide
cream
None
41.
Scalp preparations for ____ hair and scalp may contain moisturizing agents.
fine
dry
oily
curly
None
42.
Permanent waves are performed on hair that has been ___________.
blow dried
relaxed
freshly shampooed
freshly cut
None
43.
Stock systems are also known as ___________.
pre-custom systems
custom hair solutions
custom-made systems
contoured systems
None
44.
Which of the following cuts does all the hair strands end at one level to form a heavy weight line at the perimeter?
Graduated
Long layered
Blunt
Uniform layered
None
45.
Electric flat irons are used to temporarily _________ the hair.
shorten
straighten
curl
wave
None
46.
In hair design, the _________ occupies positive space.
color
form
texture
proportion
None
47.
Which of the following results in a limp or weak wave formation with undefined ridges within the S pattern?
Reconditioning
Over processing
Faster processing
Under processing
None
48.
How many freehand strokes are made in a 1-14 shave stroke service?
2
6
10
8
None
49.
Which of the following would be an example of a chemical exfoliant?
Astringent
Enzyme peel
Emollient
Granular scrub
None
50.
The ____________ are the bones of the fingers, consisting of three in each finger and two in the thumb.
parietal bones
temporal bones
phalanges
metacarpals
None
51.
When using clippers, curly hair should be _______________.
clean and wet
wet
clean
clean and dry
None
52.
A topical medication for hair replacement that is available to men and women is ____.
loniten
procerin
minoxidil
finasteride
None
53.
Beards should be styled to make the face appear more ___________.
oblong
oval
square
pear-shaped
None
54.
Once the blunt cut is dry, what type of line should you see?
Central vertical line from crown to occipital
Even, horizontal line all the way around the head
Line parallel to the parting
Slight arc-shaped line
None
55.
Be careful when shaving sensitive areas such as ___________.
on the cheekbones
on top of the lip
upper part of the neck
around the Adam's apple
None
56.
On average, how often should a client clean their hair solution after the first week of wear?
3 to 4 weeks
2 to 3 weeks
2 to 3 days
1 to 2 days
None
57.
Where do massage manipulations performed during a shampoo or scalp treatment start?
Top of the head
Nape of the neck
Hairline
Back of the head
None
58.
___________ can be used as samples to show prospective hair replacement clients what a replacement system might look like.
Basic systems
Custom hair solutions
Fully customized hair systems
Stock systems
None
59.
What muscle would be used for grinning?
Risorius
Masseter
Zygomaticus major
Zygomaticus minor
None
60.
_________ is a mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent.
Disinfection
Cleaning
Sterilization
Sanitizing
None
61.
What kind of adhesive is used to attach a hair replacement system?
cement
water soluble
semi permanent
permanent
None
62.
_________ cutting lines remove weight within the cut and create layers.
Horizontal
Diagonal
Vertical
Curved
None
63.
When cutting women's hair, keep the hair ________when cutting.
wet
dry
damp
parted
None
64.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is not contagious and is caused by ____.
a virus
animal parisites
an unknown cause
bacteria
None
65.
Diffused melanin is called _____________.
eumelanin
pheomelanin
oxymelanin
keratin
None
66.
Perm wraps begin with sectioning the hair into _____________.
subpanels
base directions
base placements
panels
None
67.
What are lentigines?
Lice
Ingrown hairs
Warts
Liver spots
None
68.
Double-process haircoloring begins with hair ____________.
lightening
toner
tinting
shampooing
None
69.
For a shave service, right-handed barbers stand ____________.
at the client's left side
at the client's right side
behind the client
in front of the client.
None
70.
Which type of massage has a rhythmic tempo?
Petrasage
Tapotment
Rotary
Effleurage
None
71.
Hair with ________ holds the curl from wet sets and permanent waves.
sponginess
normal elasticity
low elasticity
average length
None
72.
The first step in a head shave is to____________.
drape the client for a wet service and shampoo hair
remove excess hair length with the clippers
apply shaving cream or gel and lather
examine the scalp for abrasions, lesions, or scalp disorders
None
73.
Barbers may encounter bacterial staphylococci infections in the form of different types of _____________.
folliculitis
malassezia
pityriasis
pediculosis
None
74.
Which of the following refers to the way the razor is held in the barber's hand to perform a stroke movement?
Position
Direction
Relation
Convention
None
75.
Herpes simplex II occurs __________.
on the face
below the waist
on the lips
in the nostrils
None
76.
What type of hair is easier to cut with clippers?
Curly hair of medium density
Thick, coarse hair
Clean damp hair
Extremely curly hair
None
77.
How many backhand strokes are made in a 1-14 shave stroke service?
4
6
2
8
None
78.
What is the action of gradually increasing the length of the hair from one point on the head to another without any lines of demarcation?
Blending
Tapering
Texturizing
Trimming
None
79.
The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABCDE Cancer Checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. What does the "C" stand for in this acronym?
Consistency
Character
Color
Cause
None
80.
Cutting against the grain cuts the hair _____ than cutting with the grain.
shorter
slower
longer
faster
None
81.
If a ___________service precedes the haircut, replace the vinyl cape and towel with a nylon cape and neck strip.
shave
mustache/beard trim
shampoo
chemical
None
82.
_________ is the science of the structure of organisms or of their parts.
Histology
Osteology
Anatomy
Physiology
None
83.
________ waves contain both ATG and GMTG.
True acid
Alkaline
Thermal
Acid-balanced
None
84.
What measures or shows the comparative relationship between two or more design elements of a form?
Balance
Space
Design texture
Proportion
None
85.
Which of the following would be a variation of the taper cut?
Businessman's cut
Butch cut
Quo vadis cut
Brush cut
None
86.
Staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grow in _________.
pairs
irregular masses
strings of beads
clusters like bunches of grapes
None
87.
What type of hair products are often used in the manufacture of theatrical or fashion wigs?
Human
Mixed
Synthetic
Chemically treated
None
88.
___________ is a wet styling technique that shapes and directs the hair into an S pattern.
Finger waving
Double twisting
Scrunch styling
Coiling
None
89.
For the uniform-layered haircut, once dry, you should texturize the interior to remove weight by using ___________.
carving
razor cutting
slithering
deep point cutting
None
90.
The technical term for ____ is open comedo.
a blackhead
a whitehead
macules
sweat glands
None
91.
The most common way contagious infections spread is through _________.
dirty hands
intact skin
inhalation
water
None
92.
How long does a chemical wave last?
1 week
6-12 weeks
6 months
12 months
None
93.
Follow-up conditioning treatments after the shampooing helps to _______________.
prevent and combat disorders
increase blood circulation
keep hair in a healthy and manageable condition
stimulate muscles
None
94.
A _________ style conforms to the contours of the head and produces a more uniformly consistent appearance on medium to thick hair.
fade
flat top
quo vadis
crew cut
None
95.
When finishing the shave service, apply light facial cream or moisturizing lotion with ____________movements.
brisk
rotary
effleurage massage
pétrissage massage
None
96.
Dry or powder shampoo is ____ the client's hair with a brush.
removed from
shaken through
spread around
applied to
None
97.
Which of the following is strictly a medical procedure that should be performed only by licensed medical professionals?
Low-light laser therapy
Medicating with finasteride
Hair transplantation
Minoxidil application
None
98.
Bromhidrosis results in ____________.
foul-smelling perspiration
pimples
reddened skin
extremely dry skin
None
99.
___________ are often the result of improper hair removal by a razor, tweezers, or trimmer.
Pustules
Whorls
Ingrown hairs
Skin infections
None
100.
Which of the following can be used as temporary coloring for mustaches, beards, or sideburns?
Color rinses
Crayons
Haircolor gels
Haircolor sprays
None
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