Barber Exam Practice Flashcards

1
Q

When cutting hair with a razor, all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT:

A

regular alternation of short and long lengths

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2
Q

Which tool allows you to cut as close as possible while using shear-over-comb and clipper-over-comb techniques?

A

barber comb

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3
Q

What strops are made of high-quality silk or linen woven into fine or coarse texture?

A

Canvas strop

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4
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Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:

A

excoriations

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5
Q

Blow dryers vary in the amount of wattage generally from:

A

1,000-1,800 watts

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6
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Which muscle is used when nodding yes or no?

A

sternocleido-mastoid

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7
Q

Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores?

A

Oily

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8
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Magnetic motors are also known as:

A

Vibratory motors

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9
Q

What hair problem may be caused by an inherited defect in the hair’s keratin protein structure?

A

trichorrhexis nodosa

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10
Q

Which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation?

A

taper comb

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11
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Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called:

A

exothermic

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12
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In which direction is the exterior section of the head generally shaved?

A

downward

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13
Q

The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n):

A

Anode

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14
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The process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the chemical is called:

A

phoresis

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15
Q

Which motor type is recommended for all textures of hair?

A

Rotary

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16
Q

Which of the following shampoos are NOT recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair?

A

Plain

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17
Q

Of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil (sebum)?

A

petrissage

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18
Q

A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called:

A

Monilethrix

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19
Q

A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition w excessive flaking and irritation of the scalp is known as dandruff or:

A

Pityriasis

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20
Q

Which of the following cutting tools is used to produce a clean, blunt edge?

A

Shears

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21
Q

The foundation for all other hair services is the:

A

Haircut

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22
Q

How are motor points soothed and stimulated?

A

Applying electrical stimulus

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23
Q

Dry skin is usually characterized as:

A

Not prone to acne

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24
Q

What do no thio/thio free perms use as a reducing agent?

A

cysteamine hydrochloride

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25
Q

Do not use sodium hydroxide relaxer on any of the following hair conditions EXCEPT:

A

hair that has been colored with semi-permanent hair color

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26
Q

An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize keratin is called:

A

Tinea barbae

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27
Q

Which muscle extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest?

A

Platysma

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28
Q

Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods and caffeine, would be beneficial if they have:

A

Rosacea

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29
Q

Calamine lotion would fall under which cosmetic classification

A

Suspension

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30
Q

Which chemical relaxer ingredient requires the addition of heat?

A

ammonium bisulfate

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31
Q

A type of hair color that uses a low-volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add tone to the hair would be:

A

long-lasting semi-permanent

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32
Q

Which base material used in hair replacement construction offers a transparent, scalp-like appearance?

A

Polymers

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33
Q

What does SPM stand for in relation to clippers?

A

Strokes per minute

34
Q

Shaving too close could cause folliculitis barbae, which is more commonly called:

A

Barber’s itch

35
Q

What current has chemical effects that are caused by passing the currents through particular acid or alkaline solutions and/or by passing the current through body tissues and fluids?

A

Galvanic

36
Q

Which of the following statements identifies what demi-permanent colors use to develop the color molecules and aid in the color processing?

A

Low volume hydrogen peroxide

37
Q

H+ on pH scale

A

Acids

38
Q

H- on pH scale

A

Alkali

39
Q

What is the control factor of clippers?

A

the torque or power output

40
Q

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is also called:

A

Razor bumps

41
Q

Ringworm is AKA:

A

Tinea

42
Q

Cell division during the active stage of bacterial growth is called:

A

Binary fission

43
Q

What requires that employees be informed of the dangers of the materials used in the workplace?

A

Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

44
Q

Sean just got his hair colored for the first time. Which shampoo should his barber be sure to send Sean home with so he can cleanse his hair without removing the new hair color?

A

pH-balanced shampoo

45
Q

Which harmful effect can UV light produce on the skin?

A

Chemical effects

46
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are generally used on which type of hair?

A

Tightly Curled

47
Q

Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:

A

Milia

Milia Obama has pearly white teeth

48
Q

When dealing with a flat crown area, which of the following guidelines would be appropriate?

A

leave slightly more length and weight in the crown

49
Q

Solute

A

What is added to solvent to make solution

50
Q

Solvent

A

What solute is added to, to make solution

Solvent -permanent[ly in cup]

51
Q

The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:

A

Melanoderma

52
Q

What is a genetic disease that is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands, accompanied by lesions such as pimples, pustules and cysts?

A

Acne

53
Q

The effect created by using an off base tool position is:

A

least volume and least base strength

54
Q

Which profile has a somewhat sloping forehead combined with a strong or protruding jaw/chin?

A

Angular

55
Q

Which perm type makes use of a computer to digitally control the temperature of each perm rod?

A

Ionic

56
Q

Relaxer strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following types:

A

Mild, regular, super

57
Q

Which of the following treatments infuses water-based products for deeper penetration into the skin?

A

Iontophoresis

58
Q

Why is it important to add disinfectant to water when diluting a concentrate?

A

Prevent foaming

59
Q

Acid perms are in the pH range of:

A

6.9-7.2

60
Q

What is the hair-to-base attachment method called when a single strand is hand implanted into a polymer base?

A

Injected

61
Q

Endothermic

A

Absorbs heat

62
Q

Exothermic

A

Releases heat

63
Q

Excessive matting of the hair is referred to as:

A

Plica plonica

64
Q

The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:

A

Melanoderma

65
Q

When chemically relaxing hair with sodium hydroxide, the disulfide bonds are broken between the first sulphur atom and the adjacent carbon atom, resulting in one sulphur atom being lost. What is this process called?

A

Lanthionization

66
Q

Which muscle aids in swinging of the arms?

A

Latissimus Dorsi

67
Q

A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is:

A

viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics

68
Q

A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as:

A

psoriasis

69
Q

All of the following terms describe an active relaxer ingredient EXCEPT:

A

Aniline derivative

70
Q

Examples of an emulsion include:

A

Shampoos and conditioners

71
Q

Fingerwaves with low ridges are known as:

A

Shadow waves

72
Q

For the comfort of the client, it is essential that the hair be damp-to-wet when cutting with which of the following tools?

A

Razor

73
Q

LED devices using blue light help:

A

Acne

74
Q

Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:

A

Lye relaxers

S[odium]H[ydroxide]e lye

75
Q

Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or:

A

Dry heat

76
Q

The muscle that controls the eyebrows, drawing them in and downward is the:

A

Corrugator

Corre = run
Snear at running

77
Q

The name given to grayness or whiteness of the scalp hair is:

A

Canities

Canities = grannies

78
Q

The two bones that form the upper jaw are the:

A

Maxillae

2 L’s = 2 bones

79
Q

What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor?

A

Tinea favosa

Favo = flavor = honeycomb = yellow

80
Q

Which hair color product should never be used for mustaches?

A

aniline derivative tint

81
Q

Which shampoo is highly flammable and has an astringent quality that causes it to evaporate quickly?

A

Liquid dry shampoos