Barber Exam 1 - Study Points Flashcards by Derick W.

Popular men hairstyles were flat top, butch cut, crew cut, and Princeton cut during which time period?

A) 1930s
B) 1940s
C) 1950s
D) 1960s

B) 1940s

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Life skills are those day-to-day actions and skills that help you to be a _____ and well-rounded person.

a) productive
b) sad
c) outstanding
d) boring

a) productive

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Which category of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) lists emergency procedures, protective equipment, and proper methods of containment and cleanup?

A) Accidental Release Measures
B) Exposure protection
C) Hazard Identification
D) Toxicology Information

A) Accidental Release Measures

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Staphylococci bacteria DO NOT cause ____.

A) pimples
B) boils
C) pustules
D) abscesses

B) pimples

staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grows in clusters like bunches of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils. Some types of “staph” may not cause infection in healthy humans.

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Staphylococci bacteria cause_______.

A) boils, pustules, and abscesses
B) pimples, boils and pustules
C) abscesses, pustules, and boils
D) boils, pimples, and abscesses

A) boils, pustules, and abscesses

staphylococci are pus-forming bacteria that grows in clusters like bunches of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils. Some types of “staph” may not cause infection in healthy humans.

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______ are resistant to antibiotics.

A) MRSA (type of staph infection)
B) people
C) bacteria
D) yeast

A) MRSA (type of Staph Infection)

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Fumes from chemical applications and nail care products require proper ventilation by ____.

A) an open window
B) ceiling fan
C) air vents
D) sophisticated filtration units

D) sophisticated filtration units

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Cast shears are ____.

a) formed by pouring molten steel into a mold
b) made by hand
c) mass produced
d) mass produced shears made by hand

a) formed by pouring molten steel into a mold

EX: the term cast comes from the method of manufacturing shears; a metal-forming process whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and, once the metal is cooled, takes on the shape of the mold.

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To ensure proper balance when holding the haircutting shears, rest the ____ finger(s) on the shank of the still blade.

A) pinky
B) middle and index
c) ring and pinky
d) index

D) index

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Natural hones are cut from ____.

A) rock formations
B) wood
C) animal hides
D) steel

A) rock formations

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The depressor labii inferioris surrounds the ____.

A) upper lip
B) lover lip
C) eye socket
D) earlobe

B) lower lip

EX: Muscle surrounding the lower lip that depresses the it and draws the lower lip to one side.

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____ pairs of spinal nerves extending from the spinal cord are distributed to the muscles and skin of the trunk and limbs.

A) 62
B) 6
C) 31
D) 12

C) 31

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The function of the ____ is to carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles.

A) arteries
B) heart
C) arterioles
D) veins

A) arteries

*****Arteries are thick-walled, muscular, flexible tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles.

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The ____ are examples of endocrine glands.

A) blood
B) thyroid gland and parathyroid glands.
C) sebaceous and sweat glands
D) lungs

B) thyroid gland and parathyroid glands.

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____ is/are anything that occupies space, has mass, and has physical and chemical properties.

A) cells
B) matter
c) organic matter
D) inorganic matter

B) Matter

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Chemical compounds are classified as acids, salts, ____, and bases.

A) oxides
B) water
C) calcium
D) dioxide

A) oxides

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Dissolving a ____ substance in another substance produces a solution.

A) liquid, solid, and gas
B) liquid
C) liquid and solid
D) gas

A) liquid, solid, and gas

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Which type of conditioner are formulated to help control minor dandruff and scalp conditions?

A) clarifying
B) medicated
C) treated
D) normal

B) medicated

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____ is a colorless gas composed of hydrogen and nitrogen.

A) oxygen
B) ammonia
C) carbon dioxide
D) a fart

B) ammonia

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The layer of the dermis that contains papillae and ____ is the papillary layer.

A) veins
B) nerve endings
C) dermis
D) bones

B) nerve endings

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The reticular layer of the ____ supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients.

A) skin
B) epidermis
C) dermis
D) epidermis and dermis

C) dermis

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____ is characterized by light abnormal patches.

A) eczema
B) leukoderma
C) freckles
D) birthmarks

B) leukoderma

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Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands ____ of scalp area.

A) per square centimeter
B) per square inch
C) per square meter
D) per square foot

B) per square inch

If a client is disabled or wheelchair bound, ____.

A) use the inclined method to shampoo
B) use the reclined method to shampoo
C) The client should be asked how he or she would like to be shampooed
D) refuse to shampoo the client

C) The client should be asked how he or she would like to be shampooed

The ____ muscle covers the top of the nose. A) striated B) non-striated C) procerous D) frontalis

C) procerous

Which cranial nerve controls motions of the neck muscles? A) eleventh cranial nerve B) third cranial nerve C) sixth cranial nerve D) seventh

A) eleventh cranial nerve

The client holds a wire glass electrode between both hands in the ____ application. A) light therapy B) indirect high frequency C) modular D) facial

B) indirect high frequency

____ treatments help maintain the health of facial skin through correct cleansing, toning, and massage. A) facial B) preservative C) cleaning D) freshening

B) preservative

Cleansing ____ are usually water-based. A) lotions B) creams C) serums D) pomades

A) lotions

After you have properly draped the client and they are in the correct position for the shave, ____. A) lock the chair B) start the shave C) wash their hair D) lather their face

A) lock the chair

Any hairstyle that maintains the ____ shape is usually suitable. A) square B) round C) oval D) concave

C) oval

Outliners with T-shaped blades are the safest tools to ___. A) trim excess hair from the nostrils B) trim sideburns C) shave the nape D) outline the part

A) trim excess hair from the nostrils

Each section of hair is dried in a definite direction with the ____ followed by the dryer in stylized blowdrying. A) hands B) comb or brush C) clippers D) marcel iron

B) comb or brush

___ hair care associated with styling the hair into braids and locks originated in Africa. A) decorative B) natural C) stylized D) braided

B) natural

After the preliminary cut is finished, gently twist a small section of the hair from the client’s crown and cut with thinning shears to create a sample for a ____ guide for ordering the hair replacement. A) color B) color and texture C) texture D) density

A) color

Among most early cultures, the beard was a sign of ____. A) strength, wisdom and manhood B) wisdom C) being a wizard D) manhood

A) strength, wisdom and manhood *Because you don't have to have a beard to be a wizard. Just ask Harry.

Effective ____ skills help build rapport with clients and coworkers. A) human relations B) communication C) Both A & B D) None of these

C) Both: human relations and communication skills

How many categories does the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) have? A) 3 B) 12 C) 14 D) 16

D) 16 HINT: SWEET 16 THE SDS DOES HAVE

Which type of cutting edge has a clamshell or half-moon shape on the outside and the inside is concave or hollow-ground? A) convex B) concave C) flat D) Breedlove

A) convex

____ clippers use a spring and magnet mechanism. A) magnetic B) rotary C) shear D) manual

A) magnetic

Which task are you performing with a straight razor when the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle in a straight position? A) shaving B) haircutting C) nose hair trimming D) mowing

A) shaving

The part of the muscle that does not move and is attached closest to the skeleton is called the ____. A) origin B) striated C) stepped D) frontalis

A) origin

The muscle that pulls down the corner of the mouth is the ____. A) depressor anguli oris (triangularis) B) depressor frontalis effector (frontangulis) C) om ganapatae namaha D) hip

A) depressor anguli oris (triangularis)

Dendrites are treelike branchings that carry impulses toward ____and receive impulses from neurons. A) brain B) cells C) nerves D) dendrites

B) cells

Blood is supplied to the ____ by the facial artery. A) neck B) legs C) lower region of face, mouth and nose D) scalp, neck and brain

C) lower region of the face, mouth and nose

When hydrogen peroxide is mixed with an oxidation haircolor product, the haircolor product gains ____. A) oxygen B) carbon C) minerals D) bleach

A) oxygen

Which type of shampoo washes away excess oiliness while keeping the hair from drying out? A) clarifying B) balancing C) dandruff D) medicated

B) balancing

The nerves that regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and the flow of ____ are the secretory nerve fibers. A) blackheads B) comedomes C) sebum D) oil

C) sebum

A lesion is a mark on the skin that may indicate ____. A) injury, freckles, or skin cancer B) dandruff C) eczema D) lottery winnings

A) injury, freckles or skin cancer HINT: is a mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs; can be as simple as a freckle or as dangerous as a skin cancer

Which type of hair often has low elasticity, breaks easily, and has a tendency to knot, especially on the ends? A) straight B) extremely curly C) extremely wavy D) blonde

B) extremely curly

The process of ____ liquefies waste and sebum. A) galvanization B) disincrustation C) sebumirradication D) ionic

B) disincrustation

____ cutting lines are perpendicular to the floor. A) horizontal B) vertical C) weight D) tapered

B) vertical

Holding the hair at45 degrees from where it grows is considered to be a ____ elevation. A) low B) freehand C) medium D) high

C) medium

A stationary guide at the perimeter creates ____. A) a weight line B) a perimeter C) a design line D) a bald face

A) a weight line

The razor is held almost flat against the surface of the hair in ____. A) haircutting B) shaving C) light taper blending D) layering

C) light taper blending

Increased layering characterizes a ____. A) short bob cut B) long layered cut C) mullet D) softer shapes

B) long layered cut

The _________ of a curl gives the hair direction and mobility. A) base B) stem C) circle D) staph

B) stem