Test Questions

Question 1

A(n) _____ braid is a three-strand braid created with an underhand technique.

Answer 1

visible

Question 2

When the bristles of a square paddle brush encounter too much resistance, they:

Answer 2

collapse

Question 3

Several weeks after creating locks using extensions, the braid will grow away from the scalp. Which method should you use to cultivate the new growth to form a lock?

Answer 3

palm roll

Question 4

It is NOT particularly important to pay attention to the _____ of the client’s hair during a consultation for a braiding service.

Answer 4

color

Question 5

Separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together are called:

Answer 5

dreadlocks

Question 6

The rope braid is created by twisting how many strands of hair?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

If a client asks for a box braid, which type of braid is he or she referring to?

Answer 7

single

Question 8

What should you do if your vent brush is missing one of its protective tips?

Answer 8

Discard the brush.

Question 9

Cornrows are:

Answer 9

positioned close to the scalp

Question 10

When producing a French braid:

Answer 10

the side section goes over the middle section

Question 11

What is the best material to use for hair extensions?

Answer 11

human hair

Question 12

Braiding is regarded in many _____ cultures as an opportunity for women to socialize and form relationships.

Answer 12

African

Question 13

Hair texture does NOT refer to:

Answer 13

density of the hair

Question 14

When preparing a client’s hair for braiding, what should you do next after shampooing and towel blotting the hair?

Answer 14

apply a leave-in conditioner

Question 15

Which type of brush is best for stimulating the scalp?

Answer 15

boar-bristle brush

Question 16

Braiders report that tree braids are faster than some other techniques, taking about how long?

Answer 16

4 hours

Question 17

An excellent manufactured synthetic fiber that is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle than many other synthetics is:

Answer 17

Kanekalon

Question 18

Which method of locking is most gentle on the hair?

Answer 18

palm roll

Question 19

How long do cornrows typically last?

Answer 19

4 to 6 weeks

Question 20

A _____ is a flat leather pad with fine teeth used to sandwich human hair extensions so a specific amount of hair can be extracted without loosening and disturbing the rest of the hair during the process of braiding.

Answer 20

drawing board

Question 21

To test the _____ of the hair, you should select a small section of hair at the crown, hold it at the root and the tip, and slide the hair down two to three times slowly.

Answer 21

porosity

Question 22

It is NOT appropriate to braid:

Answer 22

damaged hair

Question 23

A disadvantage of lin is that it:

Answer 23

is very flammable

Question 24

Where should you place the comb to perform the coil comb technique?

Answer 24

base of the scalp

Question 25

A _____ is a board of upright nails through which extensions are blended, combed, and detangled.

Answer 25

hackle

Question 26

A coil is NOT:

Answer 26

determined by the diameter of the hair

Question 27

What should you use to separate hair into large sections?

Answer 27

long clips

Question 28

When preparing a spiral rod set, the hair must be completely dry or else the style will:

Answer 28

appear frizzy

Question 29

A cornrow achieved by the feed-in method will NOT:

Answer 29

place excessive tension on the hairline

Question 30

Which style involves braiding the hair when either wet or dry and then opening the braid to create a crimped texture-on-texture effect with added volume?

Answer 30

braid-out set

Question 31

With proper care, a braided hair design can last how long?

Answer 31

3 months

Question 32

Blowdrying textured hair:

Answer 32

loosens and elongates the wave pattern

Question 33

Which type of comb should you use for separating wet, curly hair?

Answer 33

double-toothed comb

Question 34

What are the two broad classifications of braiding styles?

Answer 34

visible and invisible