4.1 & 10.2 Flashcards
Which of the following descriptions identifies voltage ?
A. Number of electrons flowing on a line
B. Measure of how difficult it is to push electrons through a resistor
C. Measure of how difficult it is to push electrons through a conductor
D. Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source
D. Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source
What type of hair can be quite resistant to hair pressing ?
A. Fine
B. Thin
C. Medium
D. Coarse, tightly curled
D. Coarse, tightly curled
The temperature of the iron is determined by which of the following factors ?
A. Client’s hair condition & texture
B. The type of handle on the electric curling iron
C. The number of clicking movements that are made
D. The amount of time the stylist has for the appointment
A. Client’s hair condition & texture
A shock that passes through a small part of the body, causing burns & muscle contractions is called:
A. Big shock
B. Minor shock
C. Local shock
D. General shock
C. Local shock
Which of the following is recommended to use for the testing temperate of a stove heated thermal iron ?
A. Lifter
B. Pomade
C. Styling clamp
D. White paper towel
D. White paper towel
Which of the following is true about the use of a smaller round brush when air forming ?
A. Used for longer hair
B. Results in a curlier style
C. Creates smoother results
D. Creates a very loose curl
B. Results in a curlier style
The blow dryer attachment that focuses the air flow to a small area is called the:
A. Nozzle
B. Handle
C. Diffuser
D. Concentrator
D. Concentrator
The technical name for any electrically powered appliance I a(n):
A. Load
B. Conductor
C. Insulator
D. Electric current
A. Load
Which of the following is true about using a thermal iron on tinted, white or very fine hair ?
A. Iron is tested with your fingers
B. Highest iron temperate is used
C. Hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
D. Iron is tested on hair prior to service to prevent scorching
C. Hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
Which type of hair is the least difficult to press & requires no particular precautions ?
A. Fine
B. Medium
C. Coarse
B. Medium
The technique used to create a curved-under or flipped-up effect by adding curl texture is referred to as a(n):
A. Roll technique
B. Curl technique
C. Ends technique
D. Undulating technique
C. Ends technique
When performing an air forming service, if the clients wants volume, where should the round brush be positioned ?
A. On top of the hair
B. On top of the ends
C. Underneath the hair
D. Curled out from ends & up
C. Underneath the hair
Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n):
A. Overload
B. Open circuit
C. Closed circuit
D. Short circuit
D. Short circuit
Which of the following will help determine the temperature used when pressing hair ?
A. Color
B. Length
C. Density
D. Texture
D. Texture
Which curling iron technique creates volume & support at the base & a consistent curl pattern throughout the strand ?
A. Ends
B. Base to ends
C. Ends to base
D. Marcel technique
B. Base to ends
Which of the following steps is NOT included in the completion phase of air forming ?
A. Offer a prebook visit to client
B. Wash your hands with liquid soap
C. Disinfect implements & clean workstation
D. Use volume base control with a round brush
D. Use volume base control with a round brush
To maintain a constant temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a:
A. Rod
B. Clamp
C. Conductor
D. Thermostat
D. Thermostat
To avoid possibility of overloads & short circuits, safety devices are installed in appliances & buildings. Two of these devices are fuses &:
A. Insulators
B. Open circuits
C. Circuit breakers
D. Grounding wires
C. Circuit breakers
Which technique involves using the curling iron to create alternating oblongs along the hair strand ?
A. Ends technique
B. Base technique
C. Marcel technique
D. Ends to base technique
C. Marcel technique
Which of the following changes alternating current to direct current ?
A. Ohm
B. Rectifier
C. Insulator
D. Conductor
B. Rectifier
When a blow dryer is on & air begins to flow, you have an example of:
A. Open circuit
B. Series wiring
C. Closed circuit
D. Parallel wiring
C. Closed circuit
Name the part of the thermal iron indicated by the number 3:
A. Rod handle
B. Barrel/rod
C. Shell handle
D. Groove/Shell
B. Barrel/rod
Which of the following materials does NOT allow a current to pass through it ?
A. Metal
B. Water
C. Carbon
D. Alcohol
D. Alcohol
In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the following materials ?
A. Copper
B. Bronze
C. Heavy plastic
D. Stainless steel
D. Stainless steel
Since silver & copper transmit electricity, they are called:
A. Electrons
B. Insulators
C. Conductors
D. Closed circuits
C. Conductors
Any electrical appliance activated by the flow of electric current such as a blow dryer is known as a(n):
A. Load
B. Electron
C. Insulator
D. Conductor
A. Load
How can the temperature of a pressing comb be tested ?
A. Wave it in the air & then quickly touch it
B. Hold it close to the nose to smell of it is too hot
C. Quickly grasp the comb in the palm of the hand
D. Place it against a white paper towel & look for a change in color
D. Place it against a white paper towel & look for a change in color
The type of electrical current in which electrons flow first in one direction, then in the other is:
A. Direct current
B. General current
C. Indirect current
D. Alternating current
D. Alternating current
A current in which electrons move at an even rate & flow in only one direction is called:
A. Direct current
B. Faradic current
C. Sinusoidal current
D. Alternating current
A. Direct current
Which of the following time periods describes how long hair pressing results last ?
A. 6-8 weeks
B. 3-4 weeks
C. Until the next perm
D. Until the next shampoo
D. Until the next shampoo
During hair pressing, fine hair requires which of the following actions ?
A. Apply less heat
B. Apply more heat
C. Apply hard press
D. Apply a double process
A. Apply less heat
What type of part can make thin or fine hair look fuller ?
A. Side part
B. Center part
C. Diagonal part
D. Off center part
A. Side part
Which of the following steps should NOT be followed to break the circuit when a person comes in contacts with an electric current ?
A. Unplug the appliance
B. Turn off all the circuit breakers
C. Touch the person to ground the cuircuit
D. Knock the person out of the circuit using an insulator such as a broom
C. Touch the person to ground the circuit
Glass, rubber, or paper are examples of what type of material ?
A. Watt materials
B. Prism materials
C. Insulating materials
D. Conducting materials
C. Insulating materials
Which of the following is true about the use of a blow dryer ?
A. Keep the dryer close to the scalp
B. Always use a heat protective styling lotion
C. Style & dry hair against the cuticle scales
D. Remove approximately 50% of the water before styling
B. Always use a heat protective styling lotion
The heat from an electric curling can be tested by:
A. Clicking it on steel wool
B. Touching it quickly with your fingers
C. Placing it close to your nose to smell if it is hot
D. Bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it
D. Bringing your hand very near the barrel, without touching it
Smooth effects are accomplished with a pressing comb by which one of the following actions ?
A. Wide partings
B. Applying excess pressing oil
C. Using the center teeth of the pressing comb
D. Pressing the heated spine of the comb against the hair
D. Pressing the heated spine of the comb against the hair
Which thermal styling tool is used to air form wet hair while using brushes, combs, & fingers to create temporary direction & texture changes ?
A. Hood dryer
B. Blow dryer
C. Stove-heater
D. Stationary dryer
B. Blow dryer
Which of the follow should NOT be done if a fire results from an overload of an electric circuit ?
A. Put water on it
B. Turn off circuit
C. Use a fire extinguisher
D. Smother it with a rug or heavy towel
A. Put water on it
Two common sources of electric current are generators &:
A. Watts
B. Loads
C. Batteries
D. Frequencies
C. Batteries
How many watts equal one kilowatt ?
A. 10
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 1000000
C. 1000
The hair type that generally requires lower temperatures & less contact time when using an electric curling iron is which of the following ?
A. Red hair
B. Healthy hair
C. Resistant hair
D. Chemically altered hair
D. Chemically altered hair
If someone comes in contact with an electric current, you can break the circuit carrying the power by:
A. Grabbing the appliance causing the shock
B. Turning off the fuse box or circuit breaker
C. Unplugging the appliance using your bare hands
D. Knocking the person out of the way using your bare hands
B. Turning off the fuse box or circuit breaker
Who was the first person to introduce thermal irons ?
A. Henry Ford
B. Thomas Edison
C. Marcel Grateau
D. Benjamin Franklin
C. Marcel Grateau
The two forms of electrical current are:
A. AC & DC
B. AD & BC
C. AB & CD
D. hot & cold
A. AC & DC
Which of the following actions would be an example of closing a circuit
A. Blowing a fuse
B. Unplugging a lamp
C. Turning on a light switch
D. Turning off a circuit switch
C. Turning on a light switch
What type of pattern does an undulating iron produce?
S shape
Name the part of the thermal iron indicates by the number 1
Groove/ shell
Which of the following actions would be an example of closing a circuit?
A. Blowing a fuse
B. Unplugging a lamp
C. Turning on a light switch
D. Turning off a circuit breaker
C. Turning on a light switch
What type of pattern does an undulating iron produce?
A. Figure eight
B.
C. C shaped
S shape
Name the part of the thermal iron indicated by number one
Groove/ shell
