Test Questions

Question 1

To shorten a wig from front to nape and remove bulk, you should create a:

Answer 1

horizontal tuck or fold across the back

Question 2

A _____ wig is made by inserting individual strands of hair into mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle.

Answer 2

hand-tied

Question 3

The wet wig cutting method:

Answer 3

is more controlled than the abstract method

Question 4

Machine-made wigs are referred to as:

Answer 4

capless wigs

Question 5

For the bonding method of attaching hair extensions, natural hair should be how long?

Answer 5

4 inches

Question 6

Capless wigs:

Answer 6

allow the scalp to breathe

Question 7

A(n) _____ is a long strip of human or artificial hair woven by hand or machine onto a thread.

Answer 7

weft

Question 8

The most expensive wigs, hairpieces, and extensions are made from:

Answer 8

virgin, European, human hair

Question 9

A(n) _____ is a small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head.

Answer 9

toupee

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the measurements you should take when measuring a client’s head for a wig?

Answer 10

nape to crown

Question 11

Some fusion-bonding procedures require wrapping the hair and extension with a:

Answer 11

keratin-based strip

Question 12

A drawback to the linking method of hair extension attachment is that:

Answer 12

the metal links can oxidize

Question 13

A small wig used to cover the top and crown of the head is called a(n):

Answer 13

hairpiece

Question 14

The creation of a custom-made wig begins with:

Answer 14

taking the client’s measurements

Question 15

A(n) _____ has openings in the base through which the client’s own hair can be blended.

Answer 15

integration hairpiece

Question 16

Hair shed from the head or gathered from a brush is called:

Answer 16

fallen hair

Question 17

To use a linking method of hair extension attachment, natural hair should be at least how long?

Answer 17

5 inches

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the bonding technique for attaching hair extensions?

Answer 18

completely nonallergenic

Question 19

What is the fastest way to tell if a strand of hair is synthetic or real human hair?

Answer 19

Burn it with a match.

Question 20

The best way to gauge how realistic a wig looks is to use the _____ test.

Answer 20

wind

Question 21

The stitch used in extensions where thread is wound twice around the needle is a(n):

Answer 21

double-lock stitch

Question 22

Which type of hair lends itself to adding fantasy colors?

Answer 22

yak

Question 23

A(n) _____ is an artificial covering for the head that completely covers the client’s hair.

Answer 23

wig

Question 24

Which method is recommended for drying a wig after cleaning?

Answer 24

drying rack

Question 25

The most common natural color level of commercially available human hair is 1, or:

Answer 25

black

Question 26

A _____ is a head-shaped form used for fitting, styling, or coloring a wig.

Answer 26

block

Question 27

The two regions that provide most of the commercially available human hair are:

Answer 27

India, Asia

Question 28

A(n) _____ is a hair addition secured to the base of the client’s natural hair to add length, volume, texture, or color.

Answer 28

extension

Question 29

If a client’s head measures 22 inches, which size wig should you select?

Answer 29

Average wigs fit heads from 21.5 inches to 22.5 inches.

Question 30

Bonded wefts of hair are removed by:

Answer 30

dissolving the bond with oil

Question 31

When using free-form cutting, horizontal sections:

Answer 31

build heavier weight

Question 32

When using the braid-and-sew method, position the braids or tracks:

Answer 32

vertically, horizontally, or diagonally

Question 33

When cutting a wig, remember that the more solid the shape, the more ________ the hair will look.

Answer 33

unnatural

Question 34

With exposure to light, a human hair wig will:

Answer 34

experience color fading

Question 35

Traditionally, _____ have been regarded as best for use on human hair wigs.

Answer 35

brushes made with natural boar bristles

Question 36

The least-expensive wig option is a:

Answer 36

machine-made wig

Question 37

Attaching hair wefts or single strands of hair with an adhesive is called:

Answer 37

bonding

Question 38

Asian hair is usually:

Answer 38

straight and available in lengths of 12 to 28 inches

Question 39

A _____ is a wig constructed with an elasticized, mesh-fiber base to which the hair is attached.

Answer 39

cap wig

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a semi-permanent way to attach a toupee?

Answer 40

clips

Question 41

In the fusion method, hair is bonded to the client’s with bonding material activated by:

Answer 41

heat

Question 42

Synthetic hair wigs:

Answer 42

cannot be styled with a curling iron

Question 43

When coloring a human hair wig, you should conduct color checks every:

Answer 43

5 to 10 minutes

Question 44

Hair in which the root end of every single strand is sewn into the base is called _____ hair.

Answer 44

turned

Question 45

If you use free-form cutting, you should always:

Answer 45

work toward the weight