Barber Exam Practice Flashcards
When cutting hair with a razor, all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT:
regular alternation of short and long lengths
Which tool allows you to cut as close as possible while using shear-over-comb and clipper-over-comb techniques?
barber comb
What strops are made of high-quality silk or linen woven into fine or coarse texture?
Canvas strop
Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:
excoriations
Blow dryers vary in the amount of wattage generally from:
1,000-1,800 watts
Which muscle is used when nodding yes or no?
sternocleido-mastoid
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores?
Oily
Magnetic motors are also known as:
Vibratory motors
What hair problem may be caused by an inherited defect in the hair’s keratin protein structure?
trichorrhexis nodosa
Which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation?
taper comb
Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called:
exothermic
In which direction is the exterior section of the head generally shaved?
downward
The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n):
Anode
The process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the chemical is called:
phoresis
Which motor type is recommended for all textures of hair?
Rotary
Which of the following shampoos are NOT recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair?
Plain
Of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil (sebum)?
petrissage
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called:
Monilethrix
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition w excessive flaking and irritation of the scalp is known as dandruff or:
Pityriasis
Which of the following cutting tools is used to produce a clean, blunt edge?
Shears
The foundation for all other hair services is the:
Haircut
How are motor points soothed and stimulated?
Applying electrical stimulus
Dry skin is usually characterized as:
Not prone to acne
What do no thio/thio free perms use as a reducing agent?
cysteamine hydrochloride
Do not use sodium hydroxide relaxer on any of the following hair conditions EXCEPT:
hair that has been colored with semi-permanent hair color
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize keratin is called:
Tinea barbae
Which muscle extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest?
Platysma
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods and caffeine, would be beneficial if they have:
Rosacea
Calamine lotion would fall under which cosmetic classification
Suspension
Which chemical relaxer ingredient requires the addition of heat?
ammonium bisulfate
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:
long-lasting semi-permanent
Which base material used in hair replacement construction offers a transparent, scalp-like appearance?
Polymers
What does SPM stand for in relation to clippers?
Strokes per minute
Shaving too close could cause folliculitis barbae, which is more commonly called:
Barber’s itch
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?
Galvanic
Which of the following statements identifies what demi-permanent colors use to develop the color molecules and aid in the color processing?
Low volume hydrogen peroxide
H+ on pH scale
Acids
H- on pH scale
Alkali
What is the control factor of clippers?
the torque or power output
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is also called:
Razor bumps
Ringworm is AKA:
Tinea
Cell division during the active stage of bacterial growth is called:
Binary fission
What requires that employees be informed of the dangers of the materials used in the workplace?
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
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?
pH-balanced shampoo
Which harmful effect can UV light produce on the skin?
Chemical effects
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are generally used on which type of hair?
Tightly Curled
Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:
Milia
Milia Obama has pearly white teeth
When dealing with a flat crown area, which of the following guidelines would be appropriate?
leave slightly more length and weight in the crown
Solute
What is added to solvent to make solution
Solvent
What solute is added to, to make solution
Solvent -permanent[ly in cup]
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:
Melanoderma
What is a genetic disease that is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands, accompanied by lesions such as pimples, pustules and cysts?
Acne
The effect created by using an off base tool position is:
least volume and least base strength
Which profile has a somewhat sloping forehead combined with a strong or protruding jaw/chin?
Angular
Which perm type makes use of a computer to digitally control the temperature of each perm rod?
Ionic
Relaxer strengths for ammonium thioglycolate are categorized as all of the following types:
Mild, regular, super
Which of the following treatments infuses water-based products for deeper penetration into the skin?
Iontophoresis
Why is it important to add disinfectant to water when diluting a concentrate?
Prevent foaming
Acid perms are in the pH range of:
6.9-7.2
What is the hair-to-base attachment method called when a single strand is hand implanted into a polymer base?
Injected
Endothermic
Absorbs heat
Exothermic
Releases heat
Excessive matting of the hair is referred to as:
Plica plonica
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:
Melanoderma
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?
Lanthionization
Which muscle aids in swinging of the arms?
Latissimus Dorsi
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is:
viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as:
psoriasis
All of the following terms describe an active relaxer ingredient EXCEPT:
Aniline derivative
Examples of an emulsion include:
Shampoos and conditioners
Fingerwaves with low ridges are known as:
Shadow waves
For the comfort of the client, it is essential that the hair be damp-to-wet when cutting with which of the following tools?
Razor
LED devices using blue light help:
Acne
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
Lye relaxers
S[odium]H[ydroxide]e lye
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or:
Dry heat
The muscle that controls the eyebrows, drawing them in and downward is the:
Corrugator
Corre = run
Snear at running
The name given to grayness or whiteness of the scalp hair is:
Canities
Canities = grannies
The two bones that form the upper jaw are the:
Maxillae
2 L’s = 2 bones
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?
Tinea favosa
Favo = flavor = honeycomb = yellow
Which hair color product should never be used for mustaches?
aniline derivative tint
Which shampoo is highly flammable and has an astringent quality that causes it to evaporate quickly?
Liquid dry shampoos
