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State Board - Mock Exam - Module G-Q Flashcards

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A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:

a. lesions
b. tissue
c. pus
d. blood

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c. pus

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The nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6

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b. 3

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The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of:

a. onychomadesis
b. nail psoriasis
c. eggshell nails
d. onycholysis

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d. onycholysis

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The physical foundation of the body consisting of bones connected by joints is the:

a. nervous system
b. skeletal system
c. muscular system
d. endocrine system

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b. skeletal system

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The bones in the fingers or digits are called:

a. phalanges
b. metacarpus
c. scapula
d. carpus

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a. phalanges

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The deeper the layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:

a. papillary layer
b. subcutaneous layer
c. reticular layer
d. basal layer

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c. reticular layer

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Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n):

a. infection
b. antitoxin
c. abrasion
d. inflammation

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a. infection

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Muscles that are attached to bones and are voluntary or consciously controlled are:

a. nonstriated muscles
b. striated muscles
c. cardiac muscles
d. insertion muscles

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b. striated muscles

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The nervous system that controls the voluntary functions of the five senses is the:

a. peripheral
b. autonomic
c. central
d. voluntary

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c. central

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10
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If an exposure incident should occur discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

a. trash bag
b. contaminated waste container
c. paper towel
d. trash can

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b. contaminated waste container

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The word integument means:

a. skin
b. hormone
c. natural covering
d. gland

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c. natural covering

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The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:

a. papillary layer
b. cuticle layer
c. subcutaneous layer
d. dermis layer

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b. cuticle layer

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The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger, is called:

a. humerus
b. carpus
c. ulna
d. radius

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c. ulna

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Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp?

a. tinea capitis
b. pediculosis furuncle
c. tinea favosa
d. tinea barbae

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c. tinea favosa

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The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:

a. protein
b. keratin
c. melanin
d. collagen

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c. melanin

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An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color and shape is a:

a. tumor
b. pustule
c. scale
d. tubercle

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a. tumor

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A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp is:

a. herpes
b. macula
c. papules
d. psoriasis

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d. psoriasis

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The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers us:

a. palm-to-palm
b. undercutting
c. over fingers
d. below fingers

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c. over fingers

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19
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A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a:

a. comdeo
b. cicatrix
c. bulla
d. nodule

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a. comdeo

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The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the:

a. nail bed
b. nail plate
c. nail grooves
d. nail mantle

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b. nail plate

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The nail plate is constructed of many layers of nail cells?

a. 50
b. 75
c. 80
d. 100

A

d. 100

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Elements differ from one another because of the difference in the structure of their:

a. atoms
b. deionized elements
c. occupying elements
d. elemental molecules

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a. atoms

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The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the:

a. eponychium
b. mantle
c. hyponychium
d. matrix

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c. hyponychium

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A nail condition in which blood clots from under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:

a. bruised nails
b. blue nails
c. abnormal nails
d. bruised onychia

A

a. bruised nails

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25
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Prior to a full-color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a(n):

a. elasticity test
b. strand test
c. allergy test
d. porosity test

A

b. strand test

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Nails with a noticeable thin, white nail plate that more flexible that normal nails are:

a. ingrown nails
b. bitten nails
c. leukonychia nails
d. eggshell nails

A

d. eggshell nails

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In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a:

a. yellow-green spot
b. blue spot
c. brown-black spot
d. white-yellow sopt

A

a. yellow-green spot

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Any deformity or disease of the nail in general is called:

a. onyx
b. onychia
c. onychosis
d. onychophosis

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c. onychosis

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29
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Permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hair’s:

a. hydrogen bonds
b. ionic bonds
c. disulfide bonds
d. amino acids

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c. disulfide bonds

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30
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Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to:

a. lanthionine bonds
b. sulfur bonds
c. carbon bonds
d. hydrogen bonds

A

a. lanthionine bonds

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31
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The phase of metabolism that involves the breaking down of complex compounds within cells into smaller ones is:

a. catabolism
b. anabolism
c. cell division
d. mitosis

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a. catabolism

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32
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The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as:

a. monilethrix
b. ringed hair
c. hypertrichosis
d. trichoptilosis

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c. hypertrichosis

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33
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Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the client’s hair is blended are:

a. wiglets
b. switches
c. integration
d. cascade

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c. integration

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34
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The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is:

a. porosity
b. elasticity
c. density
d. saturation

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a. porosity

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35
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The medical term used to describe dandruff is:

a. alopecia
b. selenium
c. pityriasis
d. pyrithione

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c. pityriasis

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36
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Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called:

a. pyrithione
b. steatoides
c. capitis
d. malassezia

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d. malassezia

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37
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Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by:

a. seborrheic dermatitis
b. parasites
c. subcutaneous tissue
d. fungal organisms

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d. fungal organisms

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38
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The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as hair:

a. dryness
b. texture
c. elasticity
d. porosity

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b. texture

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39
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The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the:

a. ligament
b. eponychium
c. cuticle
d. lunula

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c. cuticle

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40
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic elements of 3-D hair design?

a. form
b. line
c. space
d. creativity

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d. creativity

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41
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Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a:

a. 45- degree angle
b. 90-degree angle
c. curved angle
d. 30-degree angle

A

b. 90-degree angle

42
Q

When using hear on human hair wigs, the temperature setting on the styling tool should be:

a. low
b. high
c. fast
d. strong

A

a. low

43
Q

Dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged or raised may be a warning sign of:

a. malignant melanoma
b. malignant rosacea
c. keratoma
d. leukoderma

A

a. malignant melanoma

44
Q

The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies is:

a. texture
b. line
c. silhouette
d. space

A

d. space

45
Q

A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is:

a. pityriasis capitis
b. tinea favosa
c. pityriasis papules
d. pityriasis steatoides

A

d. pityriasis steatoides

46
Q

A client’s facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the:

a. head shape
b. chin line
c. profile
d. facial bones

A

d. facial bones

47
Q

Shampooing encompasses 3 different processes, including all of the following EXCEPT:

a. conditioning
b. massage
c. profile
d. blowdrying

A

d. blowdrying

48
Q

A substance that is a particularly good conductor of electricity is:

a. rubber
b. silk
c. glass
d. copper

A

d. copper

49
Q

Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are:

a. natural
b. nylon
c. rounded
d. synthetic

A

a. natural

50
Q

Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is:

a. slithering
b. slicing
c. notching
d. beveling

A

a. slithering

51
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The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is:

a. beveling
b. tapering
c. stacking
d. texturizing

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d. texturizing

52
Q

During the shampoo pricedure, apply small quantities of shampoo to the hair befinning at the:

a. crown area
b. nape area
c. hairline
d. ear area

A

c. hairline

53
Q

The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the:

a. base
b. circle
c. stem
d. size

A

c. stem

54
Q

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and:

a. head points
b. reference points
c. four corners
d. technique points

A

b. reference points

55
Q

A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:

a. hepatitis
b. tuberculosis
c. pneumonia
d. blood poisoning

A

a. hepatitis

56
Q

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the:

a. wave pattern
b. texture
c. thickness
d. density

A

a. wave pattern

57
Q

The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are:

a. diagonal
b. vertical
c. horizontal
d. beveled

A

b. vertical

58
Q

An imported wool fiber available in black or brown with a matte finish that is used in hair extensions is:

a. lin
b. yak
c. rayon
d. linen

A

a. lin

59
Q

The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp, creating a flat top or square shape, is:

a. comb-over-scissor
b. clipper-over-comb
c. notching shear-over-comb
d. clipper-under-comb

A

b. clipper-over-comb

60
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The line dividing hair at the scalp, separating one section from another creating subsections is a(n):

a. tension
b. elevation
c. parting
d. angle

A

c. parting

61
Q

The hair type that requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer because of shrinkage when it fries is:

a. coarse hair
b. dry hair
c. straight hair
d. curly hair

A

d. curly hair

62
Q

Brushes with widely spaced protective pins used on human hair extensions or to gently remove tangle from wet wavy or dry curly hair are:

a. square brushes
b. double-tooth
c. vent brushes
d. tail brushes

A

c. vent brushes

63
Q

An excellent comb for design parting and opening and removing braids is a:

a. finishing comb
b. wide-tooth-comb
c. pressing comb
d. tail comb

A

d. tail comb

64
Q

A basic haircut where the hair is cut at a 180-degree angle, is the:

a. graduated cut
b. blunt cut
c. angled cut
d. long-layered cut

A

d. long-layered cut

65
Q

All of the following are appendages of the skin EXCEPT:

a. pineal gland
b. nails
c. sebaceous glands
d. hair

A

a. pineal gland

66
Q

Water is the most abundant and important element on Earth is classified as a(n):

a. complete solvent
b. natural solvent
c. universal solvent
d. acidic solvent

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c. universal solvent

67
Q

During the consultation the stylist must pay special attention to the client’s hair:

a. style
b. length
c. texture
d. color

A

c. texture

68
Q

Combs that are used for the thermal curling should be made of:

a. plastic
b. nylon blends
c. soft metal
d. hard rubber

A

d. hard rubber

69
Q

The correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the:

a. texture of the hair
b. length of hair
c. type of iron used
d. size of iron used

A

a. texture of the hair

70
Q

The terms sing braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to:

a. underhand braids
b. inverted braids
c. extension braids
d. free-hanging braids

A

d. free-hanging braids

71
Q

A board of fine upright nails that is used to comb or detangle human hair extensions or to blend colors is a:

a. drawing board
b. hackle
c. leather board
d. extension

A

b. hackle

72
Q

Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do have the same amount of tension are:

a. straight curls
b. rectangular curls
c. open curls
d. barrel curls

A

d. barrel curls

73
Q

The tree-strand braid produced by overlapping the strands of hair on top of each other is the:

a. box braid
b. fishtail
c. inverted
d. visible

A

c. inverted

74
Q

Wax applied to an area should be removed using:

a. fingers
b. paper strips
c. fabric strips
d. wooden applicators

A

c. fabric strips

75
Q

The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied and expertly used during the manicure is:

a. tapotement
b. friction
c. effleurage
d. petrissage

A

c. effleurage

76
Q

Most human hair used commercially comes from:

a. Europe
b. Latin America
c. India & Asia
d. Canada

A

c. India & Asia

77
Q

Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are:

a. barrel curls
b. roll curls
c. spiral curls
d. flat curls

A

c. spiral curls

78
Q

The blow-dryer attachment that stretches and softens textured hair and loosens the curl pattern is a:

a. concentrator
b. butterfly clip
c. pick nozzle
d. diffuser

A

c. pick nozzle

79
Q

The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are:

a. flat and spiral
b. croquignole and even
c. spiral and perpendicular
d. croquignole and spiral

A

d. croquignole and spiral

80
Q

Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is:

a. processed hair
b. fallen hair
c. resistant hair
d. turned hair

A

d. turned hair

81
Q

Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering:

a. high-frequency current
b. microcurrent
c. electrotherapy
d. alternating current

A

a. high-frequency current

82
Q

The technique used to apply nail tips is:

a. rock, slide and hold
b. stop, rock and hold
c. stop, hold and remove
d. stop, slide and press

A

b. stop, rock and hold

83
Q

In the braid-and-sew method of hair extensions, the angle of the track determines:

a. how the hair will fall
b. the amount of hair
c. the size of extension
d. the length of extension

A

a. how the hair will fall

84
Q

The method of attaching extensions to a client’s own hair with a bonding material and heat from a special tool is:

a. fusion bonding
b. locking
c. sewing
d. switch bonding

A

a. fusion bonding

85
Q

In permanent waving, the shape and type of curl ware determined by the shape and type of rod and the:

a. long rods
b. hair length
c. sectioning
d. wrapping method

A

d. wrapping method

86
Q

Which of the following is shaped like a two-sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface?

a. two-way buffer
b. chamois buffer
c. terry cloth
d. gauze

A

a. two-way buffer

87
Q

Caution should be used with on-base rod placement to avoid additional:

a. sectioning of hair
b. stress and tension on hair
c. increased volume
d. curl patterns

A

b. stress and tension on hair

88
Q

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:

a. spore-forming
b. cilia
c. protoplasm
d. photosynthesis

A

c. protoplasm

89
Q

The active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers is the:

a. hydrogen ion
b. keratin ion
c. peroxide ion
d. lithium ion

A

a. hydrogen ion

90
Q 
Relaxers are often marketed and sold as no-mix no-lye relaxers are:
a.  potassium hydroxide relaxers
b.  sodium hydroxide relaxers
c,  ammonium thio relaxers
d.  guanidine hydroxide relaxers
A

d. guanidine hydroxide relaxers

91
Q

The difference in the strength of most chemical hair relaxers is determined by the concentration of:

a. lanthionization
b. hydroxide
c. ammonia
d. coatings

A

b. hydroxide

92
Q

Primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel are:

a. complementary colors
b. contrasting colors
c. permanent colors
d. tertiary colors

A

a. complementary colors

93
Q

Liquid and cream forms of foundation are a mixture of water and oil with coloring agents called:

a. melanocytes
b. perscriptives
c. pigments
d. alkaloids

A

c. pigments

94
Q

The technique of coloring stands of hair darker than the natural color is:

a. lowlighting
b. accelerating
c. highlighting
d. balayage

A

a. lowlighting

95
Q

Change in the form of a substance that does not cause a chemical reaction is a(n):

a. anion change
b. chemical change
c. matter change
d. physical change

A

d. physical change

96
Q

A combination of a thio relaxer and a thio permanent wrapped on large rods is a:

a. permanent wave
b. soft curl permanent
c. full curl permanent
d. relaxer retouch

A

b. soft curl permanent

97
Q

The melanin that gives black and brown color to hair is:

a. primary
b. eumelanin
c. pigment
d. pheomelanin

A

b. eumelanin

98
Q

The process that lightens hair and deposits color in one application is a:

a. deposit-only color
b. semipermanent color
c. single-process hair coloring
d. double-process hair coloring

A

c. single-process hair coloring

99
Q

The darkest hair colors in the level system are identified as being a level:

a. 1
b. 3
c. 6
d. 10

A

a. 1

100
Q

Toenail clippers that are the most effective should have jaws with a:

a. blunt point
b. fine point
c. curved point
d. dull point

A

b. fine point

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