State Board Exam 1 Flashcards
Disinfectants are____.
A) pesticides
B) pathogens
C) germicides
D) antiseptics
A-pesticides
Approaching work with a strong sense of responsibility is an important____.
A) Life skill
B) self actualization
C) motivation
D) Personality approach
A-Life skill
Mini primitive cultures have beliefs systems that elevated tribal barbers to positions of importance, such as____.
A) Tonsorial artists
B) Shamans
C) Warriors
D) rulers
B- Shamans
A balanced diet includes getting plenty of____.
A) Salt
B) Water
C) Fats
D) Sugar
B- Water
The best way to deal with disputes or differences within the barbershop is____.
A) by avoiding the topic
B) Sharing information with others
C) asking questions
D) in private
D- in private
Staph bacteria causes____.
A) chicken pox
B) Influenza
C) Common colds
D) Food poisoning
D- Food poisoning
An important life skill to remember and practice is______.
A) Being helpful and caring to others
B) mastering techniques to become more serious
C) sticking to goals only if necessary
D) Maintaining a protective attitude
A- being helpful and caring to others
The Latin word____, meaning “beard,” is the origin of the word barber.
A) Tondere
B) Tonsors
C) queue
D) barba
D- Barba
Diplococci are spherical bacteria that cause diseases such as____.
A) Strep throat
B) pneumonia
C) Syphilis
D) typhoid fever
B- pneumonia
Hepatitis is a blood borne virus that can damage the___.
A) heart
B) kidney
C) lungs
D) liver
D- liver
To create a mission statement, begin with your____.
A) closest friends
B) Interests
C) educational background
D) confidence
B- interests
The associated Master barbers and beauticians of America (AMBBA) adopted the barber code of ethics to promote____.
A) professional responsibility
B) professional education
C) professional licensure
D) The profession of beauticians
A- Professional responsibility
You should never mix bleach with___.
A) detergents
B) disinfectants
C) pesticides
D) water
A- Detergents
Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi cannot enter the body through___.
A) The mouth
B) Intact skin
C) The nose
D) Inflamed skin
B-intact skin
The acronym NABBA stands for____.
A) National Association of state board
B) National Association of Barber code
C) National Association of barber boards of America
D) National Association of Barber code
C- National Association of barber boards of America
The process used to identify a long-term and short-term goal is____.
A) goal setting
B) mind mapping
C) self-actualization
D) time management
A- goal setting
In 2010, the barbering fashion trend that return for young man was____.
A) clean-shaven faces
B) Sideburns
C) Long hair
D) beards and beard designs
D- beards and beard designs
All employees should be instructed and how to use_____.
A) Hydraulic chairs
B) fire extinguishers
C) implements
D) disinfectants
B- fire extinguishers
Shears that create patterns and texture in the hair are____.
A) Blending
B) Chunking
C) Thinning
D) texturizing
B- Chunking
The soap used an electric latherizers is____.
A) Liquid cream
B) hard
C) Vegetable
D) soft
A- Liquid cream
Clear thinking is stimulated by____.
A) note taking
B) exercise and recreation
C) keywords and phrases
D) repetition
B- exercise and recreation
When standing to cut hair, your leg position should be___.
A) at a 30° angle
B) Neutral
C) hip-width apart
D) bent forward
C- hip width apart
The invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens is a(n)____.
A) infection
B) disinfection
C) contamination
D) fission
A- infection
The weight and length of the blade relative to the handle is razor____.
A) temper
B) grind
C) size
D) balance
D- balance
The study of tiny structures found in living tissues is____.
A) myology
B) physiology
C) microscopic anatomy
D) pathology
C- microscopic anatomy
When taking notes, using keywords or phrases helps to identify____.
A) problem-solving activities
B) main points
C) tasks and techniques
D) guidelines
B- main points
As a professional, you should control your emotions and respond rather than___.
A) understand
B) react
C) Disapprove
D) listen
B- react
The tools used for finish and detail work are___.
A) detachable blade clippers
B) adjustable blade clippers
C) Metal combs
D) outliners
D- outliners
Nerve tissue is composed of____.
A) Interstitial cells
B) Neurons
C) daughter cells
D) microscopic cells
B- Neurons
The pace preferred when stropping is___.
A) Fast
B) slow
C) uneven
D) moderate
D- moderate
When you align behavior and actions to values, you are demonstrating___.
A) emotional stability
B) integrity
C) discretion
D) diplomacy
B- integrity
Tuberculocidal disinfectants are referred to as____.
A) quats
B) non-pathogenic
C) infectious
D) phenolics
D- phenolics
You should grasp the towel or a towel wrap_____.
A) tautly
B) vertically
C) lengthwise
D) loosely
C- lengthwise
Staphylococci grow in___.
A) strings of beads
B) irregular masses
C) Clusters like bunches of grapes
D) Pairs
C- clusters like bunches of grapes
The study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the bones is___.
A) osteology
B) histology
C) myology
D) pathology
A- osteology
One benefit of effective communications skills is___.
A) self-promotion
B) self-confidence
C) self-checks
D) self-esteem
A- self-promotion
Puss is a sign of a___.
A) bacterial infection
B) viral infection
C) biofilm
D) parasitic infection
A- bacterial infection
The part of the cell needed for growth, reproduction, and self-repair is the__.
A) cell membrane
B) cytoplasm
C) Protoplasm
D) nucleus
B- cytoplasm
Sensory nerves are known as___.
A) afferent nerves
B) axon nerves
C) efferent nerves
D) reflex nerves
A- afferent nerves
The brain is contained in the___.
A) axon terminal
B) Cranium
C) spinal column
D) thorax
B- cranium
Laws are written by___.
A) regulatory departments
B) Federal and state legislators
C) Health agencies
D) State boards
B- Federal and state legislatures
The process that destroys all microbial life including spores is___.
A) cleaning
B) sterilization
C) sanitizing
D) disinfecting
B- sterilization
The largest bone of the arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow is the___.
A) humerus
B) carpus
C) radius
D) ulna
A- humerus
The word integument means__.
A) bone
B) map
C) study of
D) natural covering
D- natural covering
Glands that release hormonal secretions directly into the bloodstream are__.
A) duct
B) exocrine
C) endocrine
D) hormonal
C- Endocrine
Chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces are__.
A) disinfectants
B) cleansers
C) sterilizers
D) sanitizers
A- Disinfectants
Antiseptics contain a high volume of___.
A) alcohol
B) ammonium
C) formaldehyde
D) sodium hypochlorite
A- Alcohol
Soap in most disinfectants will cause them to become___.
A) toxic
B) harmful
C) inactive
D) explosive
C- inactive
Clipper guards are known as____.
A) attachment combs
B) hair shapers
C) edgers
D) blending shears
A- attachment combs
The machine that introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial is___.
A) High-frequency
B) Tesla
C) galvanic
D) electrotherapy
C- galvanic
The basic building blocks of all matter are____.
A) protons
B) molecules
C) electrons
D) atoms
D- atoms
A suspension of one liquid disbursed into another is a(n)____.
A) emulsion
B) Solvent
C) surfactant
D) solution
A-emulsion
The cationic ingredient used in dandruff shampoo is___.
A) sodium laureth sulfate
B) amphoteric I-20
C) quaternary ammonium compounds
D) cocamide
C- quaternary ammonium compounds
The letters pH denote___.
A) Potential hydrogen
B) partial hydrogen
C) partially hydrophilic
D) potential hydroxide
A- potential hydrogen
The connection between two or more bones of the skeleton is a___.
A) tendon
B) ligament
C) joint
D) nerve
C- joint
The most common element found in the known universe is____.
A) hydrogen
B) carbon dioxide
C) sodium
D) oxygen
A- hydrogen
The average pH for hair and skin is___.
A) 7.5
B) 3.5
C) 9.0
D) 5.0
D- 5.0
Astringents have an alcohol content of up to___.
A) 4 to 15%
B) 20%
C) 35%
D) 50%
C- 35%
An example of a good conductor is___.
A) Silk
B) rubber
C) cement
D) A watery solution of acid and salt
D- A watery solution of acid and salt
The color of blood when it is in the veins is___.
A) bright red
B) dark red
C) light red
D) blue
B- dark red
The loss of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen is___.
A) oxidation
B) reduction
C) reaction
D) application
B- reduction
You should disconnect an appliance by_.
A) twisting the plug
B) pulling on the cord
C) pulling on the plug
D) stepping on the plug
C-pulling on the plug
The process that introduces water-soluble products into the skin is___.
A) iontophoresis
B) anaphoresis
C) desincrustation
D) cataphoresis
A-iontophoresis
The light that is known as cold light or actinic light is___.
A) visible
B) infrared
C) electromagnetic
D) ultraviolet
D- ultraviolet
The nerves that carry impulses from the brain to muscle glands are___.
A) receptor
B) afferent
C) motor
D) sensory
C- motor
Compounds of hydrogen, a metal, and oxygen are___.
A) acids
B) oxides
C) salts
D) bases
D- bases
The part of the body where the skin is the thinnest is the___.
A) scalp
B) eyelids
C) hands
D) shoulders
B- eyelids
Sebum secretion is affected by___.
A) heat
B) injury
C) pathogens
D) hormones
D- hormones
The epidermis contains no___.
A) keratin
B) fibrous protein
C) melanin
D) blood vessels
D- blood vessels
The U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue is the___.
A) cervical vertebrae
B) mandible
C) malar
D) hyoid
D- hyoid
Non-aqueous solutions do not have__.
A) volume
B) pH
C) shape
D) mass
B- pH
The substance that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair is__.
A) elastin
B) collagen
C) melanin
D) sebum
D- sebum
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth and fibrous tissue is a(n)___.
A) crust
B) keloid
C) excoriation
D) cicatrix
B- keloid
The technical term for freckles is__.
A) hypopigmentation
B) lentingines
C) leukoderma
D) vitiligo
B- lentigines
Chemical compounds that attract and retain moisture from the atmosphere are___.
A) fatty alcohols
B) mineral oils
C) silicones
D) humectants
D- humectants
Moisturizing creams treat___.
A) wrinkles
B) dryness
C) Oil accumulation
D) dandruff
B- dryness
The layer of the dermis that contains the lymph glands is___.
A) reticular
B) basal cell
C) papillary
D) granular
A- reticular
The vitamin important to skin and tissue repair is___.
A) vitamin A
B) Vitamin E
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin K
C- vitamin C
A side effect of finasteride is___.
A) A rash
B) further hair loss
C) loss of sexual function
D) Weight loss
C-loss of sexual function
The outer layer of the epidermis is the_.
A) stratum lucidum
B) stratum granulosum
C) Stratum corneum
D) stratum spinosum
C-stratum corneum
The least severe skin cancer is__.
A) basal cell carcinoma
B) malignant melanoma
C) basal cell melanoma
D) squamous cell carcinoma
A- basal cell carcinoma
Acquired Canities is the result of__.
A) previous over-processing
B) fungus
C) Poor nutrition
D) genetics
D-genetics
Hair that has a hard, glassy finish is__.
A) wiry
B) fine
C) coarse
D) medium
A- wiry
The pH range for hair conditioners is__.
A) 4.5 to 7.5
B) 2.0 to 4.5
C) 3.0 to 5.5
D) 6.0 to 8.5
C- 3.0 to 5.5
The color of the skin depends on genetics and___.
A) keratin
B) collagen
C) melanin
D) sebum
C- melanin
I condition of abnormal hair growth is__.
A) trichoptilosis
B) hypertrichosis
C) trichorrhexis nodosa
D) canities
B- hypertrichosis
The degree of coarseness or fineness of individual hair strands is hair___.
A) elasticity
B) density
C) texture
D) porosity
C- texture
A chronic bacterial infection surrounding the follicles of the beard and mustache areas is called___.
A) pseudofolliculitis Barbae
B) a furuncle
C) folliculitis Barbae
D) sycosis vulgaris
D- sycosis vulgaris
A conditioner that can lay down fine hair, leaving it flat or oily, is__.
A) spray-on
B) light leave-in
C) cuticle-coating
D) scalp
C-cuticle-coating
Dermatitis lesions may appear as___.
A) nodules
B) wheals
C) vesicles
D) fissures
C- vesicles
Oily scalp and hair is caused by___.
A) Poor blood circulation to the scalp
B) overactive sebaceous glands
C) inactivity of the oil glands
D) The fungus ma lassezia
B- overactive sebaceous glands
Tinea barbae is a superficial fungal infection occurring over the___.
A) entire scalp
B) bearded area of the face
C) nape of the neckline
D) top of the scalp
B- Bearded area of the face
The term used to describe abnormal hair loss is__.
A) malassezia
B) alopecia
C) dandruff
D) pediculosis capitis
B- alopecia
Eyebrow hairs and eyelashes are replaced every___.
A) 75 to 100 days
B) 1 to 2 months
C) 6 months
D) 4 to 5 months
D- 4 to 5 months
A birthmark is also known as a___.
A) chloasma
B) nevus
C) vitiligo
D) stain
B- nevus
The cycle of hair growth where new hair is grown is___.
A) anagen
B) catagen
C) androgen
D) telogen
A- anagen
An example of a chemical modality is__.
A) Microcurrent
B) lasers
C) Microdermabrasion
D) galvanic
C- Microdermabrasion
A tuft of hair that stand straight up is a_.
A) cowlick
B) hair stream
C) whorl
D) vellus
A- cowlick
A characteristic of scabies is__.
A) excessive itching
B) brittle hair
C) dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts
D) musty odor
A- excessive itching
Skin tags most frequently occur on the_.
A) scalp
B) neck and chest
C) hands and feet
D) face
B- neck and chest
The tendon that connects the occipitalis and frontails is the___.
A) procerus
B) epicranial aponeurosis
C) epicranius
D) corrugator
B- epicranial aponeurosis
A stroking movement is used in__.
A) friction
B) percussion
C)effleurage
D) petrissage
C- effleurage
And example of mechanical exfoliation is__.
A) streaming
B) Direct surface application
C) brushing
D) desincrustation
C- brushing
A positive electrode is a(n)___.
A) anode
B) wavelength
C) cathode
D) High-frequency current
A- anode
Ultraviolet lamps treat___.
A) aging skin
B) wrinkles
C) dandruff
D) nerve disorders
C- dandruff
The muscle that bends and rotates the head is the___.
A) trapezius
B) platysma
C) sternocleidomastoideus
D) Zygomaticus minor
C-sternocleidomastoideus
The most stimulating form of massage is___.
A) effleurage
B) percussion
C) petrissage
D) friction
B- Percussion
The products that work best for combination skin types are__.
A) Oil-based
B) water-oil-based
C) water-based
D) alcohol-based
C- water-based
Hairline shapes are determined by__.
A) hair texture
B) facial-hair design
C) skin type
D) growth patterns
D-growth patterns
Ingrown hairs are called___.
A) folliculitis
B) A keloid condition
C) Pseudofolliculitis
D) pustules
C-Pseudofolliculitis
An example of an electric current modality is___.
A) an electric massager
B) lasers
C) high frequency
D) infrared devices
C- High frequency
An example of a chemical exfoliant is a(n)___.
A) enzyme peel
B) Astringent
C) emollient
D) granular scrub
A-enzyme peel
The way the razor is held in the barbers hand to perform a stroke movement is referred to as the__.
A) grain
B) procedure
C) position
D) angle
C- position
An example of an antihemorrhagic is__.
A) astringent
B) pH balanced fresheners or toner
C) styptic powder
D) alcohol
C-styptic powder
Toners:
A) remove dead cells from the skin surface
B) add moisture to the skin surface
C) tighten the skin
D) draw impurities out of pores
C-tighten the skin
The chief sensory nerve of the face is the___.
A) eleventh cranial
B) seventh cranial
C) facial
D) fifth cranial
D- fifth cranial
The razor position and stroke not used in facial shaving is the___.
A) backhand
B) reverse backhand
C) reverse freehand
D) freehand
B- reverse backhand
A type of mask that employs the pack application method is__.
A) clay
B) parraffin wax
C) gel
D) cream
B- paraffin wax
The average rate of hair growth per month is___.
A) 1 1/2 inches
B) 1 inch
C) 1/4 inch
D) 1/2 inch
D- 1/2 inch
The facial shape that has over-wide cheekbones and a narrow jaw line is the__.
A) inverted triangular
B) Diamond
C) oval
D) pear shaped
A - inverted triangular
The massage movement that stimulates the nerves to tone the muscles is__.
A) petrissage
B) friction
C) percussion
D) effleurage
C- percussion
Skin that allows the beard hair to be cut more easily is__.
A) taut
B) dry
C) loose
D) tight
A- taut
The facial shape recognized as the ideal shape is___.
A) square
B) round
C) oblong
D) oval
D- oval
The type of beard that would help to fill out a narrow jaw is___.
A) full
B) square
C) rounded
D) close-cut
A-full
Finishing a shave includes__.
A) stretching the skin
B) massaging moisturizer into the skin
C) lathering the face with cream or gel
D) steaming the face
B- Massaging moisturizer into the skin
The profile that has a prominent forehead and chin is___.
A) concave
B) angular
C) straight
D) convex
A- concave
An important design element when discussing Balance is hair___.
A) color
B) porosity
C) density
D) texture
C- density
A variation of the taper cut is the__.
A) brush cut
B) businessman’s cut
C) quo vids cut
D) butch cut
B- businessman’s cut
The most popular hair choice when it comes to hair replacement is___.
A) human
B) synthetic
C) chemically treated
D) mixed
A- human
You should discard used Blades in a__.
A) Closed receptacle
B) plastic garbage bag
C) sharps container
D) trash basket
C- sharps container
The way the hair is attached to the base of the hair solution is called___.
A) root-turning
B) fitting
C) looping
D) knotting
D- knotting
All the hair strands end at one level to form a heavy weight line at the perimeter in the___.
A) graduated cut
B) uniform-layered cut
C) Blunt cut
D) Long-layered cut
C- Blunt cut
The most commonly used perm rod is__.
A) Bender
B) loop
C) concave
D) straight
C- concave
Relaxers sold in base and no-base formulas are___.
A) Chemical neutralizing
B) hydroxide
C) ammonium thioglycolate
D) base neutralizing
C- ammonium thioglycolate
While shaving, the skin should be__.
A) cold
B) moist
C) hot
D) dry
B- moist
Ready-to-wear wigs are made of__.
A) A synthetic fiber
B) wool
C) angora
D) yak hair
A- A synthetic fiber
The elevation for a graduated cut is__.
A) 180 degrees
B) 90 degrees
C) 0 degrees
D) 45 degrees
D- 45 degrees
An ownership structure controlled by one or more stockholders is a__.
A) partnership
B) Corporation
C) sole proprietorship
D) franchise
B- Corporation
A salary-plus-commission compensation arrangement is__.
A) default
B) guarantee
C) percentage
D) upsell
B- guarantee
A series of connected dots that results in a continuous mark is a(n)____.
A) shape
B) outline
C) form
D) line
D- line
The act of recommending and selling products to your clients for at-home use is___.
A) upselling
B) ticket upgrading
C) servicing
D) retailing
D- retailing
On the exam, the question you should answer first are the__.
A) easiest ones
B) shortest ones
C) longest ones
D) difficult ones
A- easiest ones
On your resume you should stress your__.
A) salary requirements
B) technologically savvy
C) personal information
D) accomplishments
D- accomplishments
The hairs ability to absorb hair coloring products is determined by___.
A) elasticity
B) texture
C) porosity
D) density
C- Porosity
The outer perimeter line of the haircut is the__.
A) cutting line
B) guideline
C) parting
D) design line
D- design line
The primary concern when constructing the best physical layout for a barber shop is___.
A) retail sales
B) costs
C) personnel
D) maximum efficiency
D- maximum efficiency
An indication of the strength of the hairs cortex is__.
A) texture
B) elasticity
C) density
D) porosity
B- elasticity
A typical question asked on an interview would be___.
A) what is your native language?
B) are you a US citizen?
C) what skills do you feel are your strongest?
D) how old are you?
C- what skills do you feel are your strongest?
A guide to the actions of the organization is a__.
A) Mission statement
B) goal
C) Business plan
D) vision statement
A- Mission statement
A variation of the crew cut is the___.
A) flat top
B) Princeton cut
C) precision cut
D) brush cut
D- brush cut
