Sample Question from State Board
All the following products contain a strong Alkali known as lye or sodium Hydroxide EXCEPT
***Neutralizers***
Hair Relaxers
Drain Cleaners
Callous removers
Which stroke should be used when shaving beneath the lower lip
Freehand
Backhand
***Reverse freehand***
Reverse backhand
Which of the following is TRUE of normal hair growth
Massage increases hair growth
***Shaving or cutting the hair has no effect on hair growth***
Grey hair is coarser and more resistant than pigmented hair
The amount of natural curl is always determined by racial background
Which of the following is a skin pigment disorder?
Eczema
***Lentigo***
Mole
Verruca
What is the meaning of immunity?
Germs in the air
The practice of cleanliness
Microorganisms that cause disease
***Resistance of an organism to infection or disease***
What is an alternative option to a scalp steamer when preparing for a shave?
Cream
Ointment
Tonic
***Towel***
Which is the ingredient in shampoo that attracts oily dirt in hair and wash it away?
Protein
Silicone
***Surfactant***
Moisturizer
Which is the first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood?
***Stop performing service***
Clean work area and implements
Apply bandage to exposed area
Wash exposed area with anti-bacterial soap
All of the following purposes of having an MSDS available apply EXCEPT
The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
To have quick access to medical and first aid information
***Knowing what supplies are in stock***
To keep from being fined
What precaution should be used when applying a hot towel before a shave?
Boiling the towel in a ceramic bowl
Wringing the towel over a cool basin
Spraying the towel with a mild astringent
***Testing the water temperature on your wrist***
All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT
absorption
excretion
lubrication
***maturation***
Which of the following hair conditions resists color?
***Low porosity***
Small-diameter
Medium-textured
Chemically relaxed
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed?
Pay for service
Schedule next appointment
***Complete a Consultation Card***
Fill out an emergency contact card
Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing color?
***Double process***
Predisposition
Secondary color
Virgin application
Which is the proper way to wash hands?
Run water until hot over hands
Rinse, lather, dry
***Wet, lather, scrub, rinse dry***
Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rinse , dry
The following are fundamental colors EXCEPT
blue
***green***
red
yellow
OHSA regulated all of these EXCEPT
Chemical hazards
Employee-owned equipment
Personal protective Equipment
***Evaluation of skilled and competent services***
Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid?
Sterilization
***Disinfection***
Decontamination
Wash with soap
In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced?
***Anagen***
Catagen
Collagen
Telogen
Which of the following is considered a variation of friction and is used mainly to massage the arms and legs?
Fulling
Hacking
Vibration
***Wringing***
Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing color?
***Double process***
Predisposition
Secondary color
Virgin application
All of the following are tips for the clipper – over – comb technique EXCEPT
work against the growth pattern
***stand above the working area***
hold comb parallel to head
work with small sections
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
Utility cart
***Covered Container***
Laundry facility
Back bar
All of the following are a foundation of cornrows EXCEPT
***elevation***
even partings
lay close to scalp
three strand
Which stroke should be used when shaving across the chin?
***Freehand***
Backhand
Reverse freehand
Reverse backhand
Which of the following is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk?
Chunking shears
***Thinning shears***
Texturizing shears
Swivel shears
What types of strokes should be used when performing the backhand stroke?
*leading with the point of the razor
How should used linens, towels, and capes be handled in the barbershop?
*Placed in the laundry
What should be used to clean under nails during hand washing?
*Nail Brush
In order to prevent slipping, what should be kept dry on the left hand during the backhand stroke?
*Fingertips of the left hand
What is the position of the right hand when performing a reverse backhand stroke?
*Razor in freehand, turned upward
What type of stoke is used during the reverse backhand stroke?
*Downward gliding
What type of movement should be used when performing the reverse freehand stroke for a smooth gliding?
*Upward semi-arid stroke