Test 2
Which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation? Select one: a. flat comb b. taper comb c. cutting comb d. large cutting comb
B
The common cold, hepatitis and measles are examples of: Select one: a. harmless diseases b. beneficial diseases c. communicable diseases d. nonpathogenic diseases
C
Long-lasting semi-permanent colors will generally last: Select one: a. 1-2 weeks b. 2-3 weeks c. 4-6 weeks d. at least 3 months
C
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as: Select one: a. viruses b. bacteria c. external parasites d. bloodborne pathogens
C
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called: Select one: a. acne b. eczema c. psoriasis d. herpes simplex
C
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of: Select one: a. 4.5-5.5 b. 6.5-7.5 c. 8.5-9.5 d. 10.5-11.5
C
Blow dryers vary in the amount of wattage generally from: Select one: a. 200-500 watts b. 600-900 watts c. 1,000-1,800 watts d. 2,000-2,400 watts
C
Hair with normal ability to absorb moisture is said to have what kind of porosity? Select one: a. uneven b. extreme c. average d. resistant
C
Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called: Select one: a. cold b. acidic c. exothermic d. endothermic
C
How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of disease? Select one: a. kills all pathogens b. replaces handwashing c. reduces amount of organic matter that contributes to future growth of pathogens d. increases amount of organic matter that contributes to future growth of pathogens
C
How is the temperature of a hot steam towel tested? Select one: a. on the side of the barber's face b. on the side of the barber's nose c. on the inside of the barber's wrist d. on the inside of the barber's elbow
C
How many pairs of spinal nerves does the spinal cord hold that branch out to muscles, internal organs and skin? Select one: a. 10 b. 21 c. 31 d. 40
C
Question 99 Correct 1 points out of 1 Flag question Question text Why is it recommended to advise clients with curly and tightly curled hair textures to avoid the use of aftershaves containing alcohol? Select one: a. they will dry the skin b. they will soften the skin c. they will hydrate the skin d. they will exfoliate the skin
A
Red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas caused by an itch mite burrowing under the skin are known as: Select one: a. scabies b. dandruff c. head lice d. ringworm
A
Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to create: Select one: a. mobility b. precise lines c. a clean blunt edge d. a broom-like effect
A
The alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair to soften and: Select one: a. swell b. shrink c. become brittle d. become acidic
A
The process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the chemical is called: Select one: a. phoresis b. anaphoresis c. cataphoresis d. iontophoresis
A
If using cotton towels for draping a beard design service, the first towel is positioned: Select one: a. over the cape b. under the neck strip c. over the back of the neck and shoulders and clipped in front d. diagonally across the chest, tucked in on one side of cape neckband
C
Why should a scalp massage treatment be avoided if the client has a history of high blood pressure? Select one: a. massage may soften the scalp too much b. massage may decrease the circulation of blood c. massage may increase the circulation of blood d. massage may provide too much relaxation for the client
C
A barber should NOT proceed with chemical services for all of the following conditions EXCEPT? Select one: a. scalp abrasions or irritations are present b. dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp c. red, circular patch of small blisters d. translucent flakes attached to scalp or on hair
D
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten loose fiber/hair is called a: Select one: a. block b. dryer c. stand d. hackle
D
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: Select one: a. tools are new b. clients request it c. when tools are used to puncture the skin d. when nonporous tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
D
Demi-permanent colors are NOT designed to: Select one: a. add tone b. deposit color c. last 4-6 weeks d. lift existing natural hair color
D
Fatigue can be prevented through: Select one: a. bad health b. lack of sleep c. poor hygiene d. rest and relaxation
D
If a tool is free from dirt, oil and/or pathogens, it has been: Select one: a. disposed b. dispensed c. contaminated d. decontaminated
D
In the case of a chemical injury to the eye, which of the following steps is recommended? Select one: a. flush the eyeball with hot water for 45 minutes b. flush the eyeball with cold water for 45 minutes c. flush the eyeball with hot water for 3 to 5 minutes d. flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes
D
Magnetic motors are also known as: Select one: a. rotary motors b. circular motors c. universal motors d. vibratory motors
D
Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as: Select one: a. scars b. ulcers c. fissures d. excoriations
D
Mixtures of two or more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing, are known as: Select one: a. solutions b. ointments c. emulsions d. suspensions
D
Of the following steps, what would occur last when disinfecting a razor? Select one: a. stropping the razor b. cleaning with soap and water c. removing the changeable blade d. immersing razor in disinfectant solution
D
The cause of sycosis barbae could be: Select one: a. dermatophytes b. shaving too close c. shaving against the grain d. contact with contaminated implements
D
The combination of hydrogen peroxide and which of the following items will allow for the lift and lightening of the hair's natural color? Select one: a. relaxer b. pigment c. shampoo d. ammonia
D
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n): Select one: a. solution b. ointment c. emulsion d. suspension
D
To avoid a choppy or stepped result when using shear-over-comb use: Select one: a. shorter shears b. the tips of the shears only c. a slow comb movement with hesitation d. a fluid comb movement without hesitation
D
What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill or inactivate pathogens? Select one: a. toxins b. viruses c. bacteria d. antibodies
D
What forms the central region of the spine? Select one: a. ribs b. sternum c. clavicle d. thoracic vertebrae
D
What hair problem may be caused by an inherited defect in the hair's keratin protein structure? Select one: a. alopecia b. trichonodosis c. plica polonica d. trichorrhexis nodosa
D
What is the advantage of a brush that has a metal core? Select one: a. creates a smooth, slick texture b. stretches wavy or curly textures c. stays cool to weaken the curl pattern d. retains heat to strengthen the curl pattern
D
When a barber performs a massage treatment, what system is directly influenced and stimulated? Select one: a. digestive b. excretory c. endocrine d. circulatory
D
When longer beard lengths with straighter or wavy textures are desired the barber would use shears and: Select one: a. razor guards b. a taper comb c. shear-over-comb techniques d. their fingers to control the hair
D
When two of the three primary colors are mixed in varying proportions, the three secondary colors produced are: Select one: a. red, blue and green b. red, blue and yellow c. orange, red and green d. orange, green and violet
D
When using the overcomb technique what makes it easier to see the hair being cut? Select one: a. standing to the left of the client b. standing to the right of the client c. the color of the comb is the same color as the hair d. the color of the comb contrasts the color of the hair
D
Which clients need hairstyles with height and volume on the top? Select one: a. average b. very tall c. tall and lanky d. short and sturdy
D
Which electrotherapy treatment can cause sebum to be broken down or blackheads to be liquefied, as in deep-pore cleansing? Select one: a. phoresis b. cataphoresis c. iontophoresis d. desincrustation
D
Which massage movement involves light, gliding strokes and is often used to begin and/or end a treatment? Select one: a. friction b. petrissage c. tapotement d. effleurage
D
Which muscle is used when nodding yes or no? Select one: a. platysma b. trapezius c. temporalis d. sternocleido-mastoid
D
Which of the following profiles has an inward curve, often the result of a dominant, protruding forehead and chin or a small nose? Select one: a. curved b. convex c. straight d. concave
D
Which of the following steps should a barber perform before beginning each service? Select one: a. apply hand lotion b. rinse hands in cold water c. dry hands with a communal cloth towel d. wash hands with warm water and soap
D
Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T-zone? Select one: a. dry b. oily c. normal d. combination
D
Which tool allows you to cut as close as possible while using shear-over-comb and clipper-over-comb techniques? Select one: a. razor b. trimmer c. cutting comb d. barber comb
D
Why are circular movements used to massage lather into the bearded area? Select one: a. presses hairs flat to the skin b. tightens skin for a smoother shave c. allows lather to penetrate deeper into the skin d. lifts beard hairs up and away from the skin
D
Why does molding or wrapping of the hair create little to no volume? Select one: a. curl is added at the ends b. a hood dryer is used c. hair is lifted at the scalp d. hair is not lifted at the scalp
D
What is a hair-to-base attachment that means the hair was knotted by hand to the mesh or lace base? Select one: a. hand-tied b. injected c. V-looped d. semi-hand-tied
A
What is the purpose of shampooing hair before a service? Select one: a. cleanse scalp b. build up product on the hair c. protect hair from further damage d. make hair wet so it is more manageable
A
Which of the following primary lesions are small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus? Select one: a. wheals b. tumors c. pustules d. macules
C
Which face shape is most often elongated, with a narrower forehead and a wide jaw? Select one: a. pear b. heart c. square d. diamond
A
The surface appearance of hair is referred to as: Select one: a. texture b. density c. elasticity d. condition
A
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of: Select one: a. 5-6.5 b. 6.5-8 c. 8.5-10 d. 11.5-14
D
Which of the following statements is a client care and safety guideline during a shaving or beard design service? Select one: a. disinfect single-use items b. remove towel or neck strip c. call 911 immediately if a skin tag is nicked d. remove hair clippings from client's eyes, face and neck
D
Jack is performing a scalp massage on a client. Which of the following bones would be affected by the massage Jack is offering? Select one: a. frontal b. ethmoid c. sphenoid d. phalanges
A
Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of: Select one: a. dandruff b. ringworm c. head lice d. itch mites
A
On the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate a(n): Select one: a. acidic solution b. neutral solution c. chemical solution d. alkaline solution
A
Which of the following shampoos are NOT recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair? Select one: a. plain shampoo b. all-purpose shampoo c. non-stripping shampoo d. acid-balanced shampoo
A
Which type of perm is recommended for damaged, highly porous or previously permed hair? Select one: a. acid b. cold c. alkaline d. low pH alkaline
A
A diffuser is attached to blow dryer to: Select one: a. make waves b. soften airflow c. increase airflow d. concentrate airflow
B
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service that uses a product containing an aniline derivative ingredient? Select one: a. 2-6 b. 24-48 c. 36-58 d. 40-60
B
A primary cause of water-spill accidents is: Select one: a. low water pressure b. excessive water pressure c. moderate water pressure d. decreased water pressure
B
All of the following terms describe the type of container disinfected tools or multi-use supplies are stored in EXCEPT: Select one: a. dry b. open c. covered d. disinfected
B
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to: Select one: a. grow b. soften c. shrink d. harden
B
An abraded cuticle can result from all of the following actions EXCEPT: Select one: a. brushing b. shampooing c. too much tension d. manipulating the hair when wet
B
Before applying the water stream to a client's scalp when shampooing, always: Select one: a. add shampoo b. monitor the water temperature c. have the client put on protective eyewear d. ask the client to test the water temperature
B
How can a barber help their client treat acne? Select one: a. infrared light b. ultraviolet light c. fluorescent light d. intense pulse light
B
In which direction is the exterior section of the head generally shaved? Select one: a. upward b. downward c. in all directions d. outward below the apex
B
Of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil (sebum)? Select one: a. friction b. petrissage c. tapotement d. effleurage
B
Post-shave lotions or aftershave products help obtain all of the following results EXCEPT: Select one: a. close the pores b. open the pores c. tighten the skin d. restore the pH of the skin
B
The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n): Select one: a. anode b. cathode c. insulator d. grounding wire
B
The epicranius is formed by two muscles called the frontalis and the: Select one: a. procerus b. occipitalis c. corrugator d. temporalis
B
Two important regulations that OSHA has put in place to assist in safe operations are the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the: Select one: a. features of products b. labeling of products c. location of products d. formulas of products
B
What body shape has shoulders and hips that are approximately the same width? Select one: a. triangle b. rectangle c. trapezoid d. inverted triangle
B
What process may be used to loosen pathogens for removal when cleaning a surface? Select one: a. placed in sterilizer b. scrubbing process c. sprayed with antiseptic d. immersed in disinfectant
B
Which motor type is recommended for all textures of hair? Select one: a. pivot b. rotary c. magnetic d. vibratory
B
Which of the following shampoo types is designed to treat scalp and hair problems or disorders? Select one: a. color shampoo b. medicated shampoo c. powder dry shampoo d. anti-dandruff shampoo
B
Which shampoo is recommended for removing residue such as product buildup? Select one: a. color b. clarifying c. conditioning d. pH-balanced
B
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores? Select one: a. dry b. oily c. normal d. combination
B
A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair: Select one: a. one level b. two levels c. three levels d. four levels
C
Spreading infection in the workplace can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT: Select one: a. open sores b. coughing or sneezing c. clean hands and implements d. unclean hands and implements
C
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals is known as: Select one: a. texture b. density c. porosity d. capacity
C
The base control that results in maximum volume and maximum base strength is called: Select one: a. off base b. underdirected c. on base (full base) d. half-off base (half-base)
C
Tinea barbae is a skin infection named for its location which is the: Select one: a. nails b. scalp c. beard d. hands
C
To avoid possible sensitivity while shaving: Select one: a. angle the blade at 90˚ b. angle the blade flat to the skin c. make sure skin is well-lubricated d. use repeated razor strokes in one area
C
What is another name for folliculitis barbae? Select one: a. head lice b. itch mites c. barber's itch d. razor bumps
C
What is formed when two or more immiscible substances are united with the help of a binder? Select one: a. solution b. powder c. emulsion d. ointment
C
What is used to store disinfected tools? Select one: a. autoclave b. sterilizer c. UV light cabinet d. sharps container
C
What strops are made of high-quality silk or linen woven into fine or coarse texture? Select one: a. shell strop b. loom strop c. canvas strop d. Russian strop
C
When cutting hair with a razor, all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT: Select one: a. ends are tapered b. softer appearance to hair c. a diffused form line appears d. regular alternation of short and long lengths
C
When performing a face shaving service for a client who wears a mustache, trim and shape the mustache: Select one: a. after shaving b. after lathering c. prior to shaving d. when you get to that zone
C
Which of the following conditions is a skin disorder that is caused by contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps, detergents, solvents or other chemicals such as hair dyes or perm solutions? Select one: a. melanotic sarcoma b. dermatitis venenata c. irritant contact dermatitis d. allergic contact dermatitis
C
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? Select one: a. injury b. cut or abrasion c. a healthy scalp d. infectious skin disorder
C
Which of the following statements about hard water is TRUE? Select one: a. hard water does not contain minerals b. hard water allows shampoo to lather freely c. hard water does not allow shampoo to lather freely d. hard water cannot be softened by a chemical process
C
Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation? Select one: a. eczema b. impetigo c. folliculitis d. pseudofolliculitis barbae
C
