Test Questions

Question 1

A _____ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.

Answer 1

traveling guideline

Question 2

A guideline that does not move and to which all other sections are combed is a(n):

Answer 2

stationary guideline

Question 3

When hair is combed away from its natural falling position, _____ occurs.

Answer 3

overdirection

Question 4

Which technique is best to use when you need to maintain control of a subsection while cutting a vertical or diagonal cutting line?

Answer 4

cutting palm-to-palm

Question 5

Which method of cutting or thinning hair involves the fingers and shears gliding along the edge of the hair to remove length?

Answer 5

slide cutting

Question 6

Once a week, you should open shears to a ______-degree angle in order to clean out any hair particles or debris.

Answer 6

90

Question 7

The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:

Answer 7

hair density

Question 8

When using the clipper-over-comb technique, you should:

Answer 8

hold the comb stationary and cut the length against the comb

Question 9

A good rule of thumb is to have _____ available at all times.

Answer 9

two cutting shears and one thinning shear

Question 10

Vertical lines:

Answer 10

remove weight

Question 11

The apex area is easily located by placing a comb flat on the:

Answer 11

top of the head

Question 12

When using thinning shears to remove bulk, you should comb the subsection out from the head and cut it with the thinning shears at least _____ from the scalp.

Answer 12

4 to 5 inches

Question 13

For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called:

Answer 13

sections

Question 14

A(n) _____ is a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting.

Answer 14

line

Question 15

The nape area is located by taking a horizontal parting across the back of the head at the _____ bone.

Answer 15

occipital

Question 16

When performing a haircut with haircutting shears, you should use your holding hand to:

Answer 16

hold the hair while cutting

Question 17

When using the scissor-over-comb method, you generally:

Answer 17

start at the hairline

Question 18

The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:

Answer 18

parietal ridge

Question 19

The _____ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.

Answer 19

cutting line

Question 20

During a haircut, when the hair is elevated below 90 degrees, you:

Answer 20

build weight

Question 21

The degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting is called:

Answer 21

elevation

Question 22

Forged shears:

Answer 22

are made by hammering or pressing metal to a finished shape

Question 23

When performing a graduated haircut, you should NOT:

Answer 23

use two fingers’ depth on the sides

Question 24

Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:

Answer 24

reduces strain on the index finger and thumb

Question 25

The shape of the head is also known as the:

Answer 25

head form

Question 26

The _____ is the direction hair grows from the scalp.

Answer 26

growth pattern

Question 27

Which of the following is a technique that uses diagonal lines to create angles by cutting the ends with a slight increase or decrease in length?

Answer 27

beveling

Question 28

When performing a layered haircut, the hair is usually cut at an elevation of _____ degrees.

Answer 28

90

Question 29

Which of the following is a more aggressive version of point cutting that creates a chunkier effect?

Answer 29

notching

Question 30

In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by:

Answer 30

releasing weight

Question 31

Which term is used to describe the amount of movement in the hair strand?

Answer 31

wave pattern

Question 32

The amount of pressure applied in cutting when combing and holding a subsection is called:

Answer 32

tension

Question 33

Shears with a(n) _____ grip move the thumb forward, so it is resting below the ring and middle fingers.

Answer 33

offset

Question 34

The crown is defined as the area between the apex and the:

Answer 34

back of the parietal ridge

Question 35

When cutting the bangs or fringe:

Answer 35

you should allow for the natural lift of the hair

Question 36

To create precise lines when cutting straight hair, you should use _____ tension.

Answer 36

maximum

Question 37

What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?

Answer 37

density of the hair

Question 38

The _____ is a triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners.

Answer 38

bang area

Question 39

To determine the front area of the head, you should draw a line from the apex to the:

Answer 39

back of the ear

Question 40

Generally, a shear with a Rockwell hardness of _____ is ideal.

Answer 40

56 or 57

Question 41

A _____ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.

Answer 41

guideline

Question 42

As hair dries, it:

Answer 42

shrinks up to 1/2 inch

Question 43

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length is known as:

Answer 43

texturizing

Question 44

When your shears are properly fitted, the thumb hole will rest

Answer 44

at or slightly over the cuticle area

Question 45

Which tool is mainly used when creating short haircuts, short tapers, fades, and flat tops?

Answer 45

clippers

Question 46

Where is the occipital bone located?

Answer 46

base of the skull

Question 47

A _____ haircut is a slow or immediate build up of weight.

Answer 47

graduated

Question 48

Which type of lines direct the eye from one side to the other?

Answer 48

horizontal

Question 49

Which statement about razors is correct?

Answer 49

They use a finer blade than shears.

Question 50

How often should you clean and disinfect your shears?

Answer 50

after every client

Question 51

When standing to work on a haircut, you should NOT:

Answer 51

stand to the side of the section you are cutting

Question 52

Which bang style is generally NOT designed for all hair lengths?

Answer 52

side swept

Question 53

The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is called the:

Answer 53

weight line

Question 54

If you are buying cast shears, you should not pay more than:

Answer 54

$200

Question 55

How often should you sharpen your shears?

Answer 55

only when needed

Question 56

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is called a(n):

Answer 56

angle

Question 57

When performing a haircut, cutting past the two front corners can cause a bang area to end up on the _____ of the haircut.

Answer 57

sides

Question 58

Which haircutting tool is mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair?

Answer 58

haircutting shears

Question 59

Areas of the head where the surface changes are called:

Answer 59

reference points

Question 60

A _____ comb is mainly used for close tapers on the nape and sides when using the scissor-over-comb technique.

Answer 60

barber