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

What is amount of hair follicles per square inch on the scalp called?

*Density

 

What is an EPA registered disinfectant required for?

*Disinfectant product that destroys most bacteria

 

If perm solution gets into your eyes, what should you do?

* Immediately flush them with cool running water for at least 15 minutes

 

What bond does a relaxer solution break down?

*Disulfide bonds

Humectants is an ingredient in conditioners that do what?

*Retain moister

 

One of the main ingredients in shampoos is what?

*Surfactant

 

Scabies are wat type of parasites?

*A parasitic skin infection

 

Where do you use reverse backhand stroke?

*The neck and behind the ear

 

What direction do you move the razor with freehand stoke?

*Down

 

How do you stretch the skin with a freehand stoke?

*Taut and behind the razor

 

What implement do you use for a 0-degree elevation?

*Shears

 

What is the double process color service?

*Lightener to color

 

Before pressing, the hair is it thoroughly dried why?

*To avoid burning

In a relaxer service, what is the purpose of a test strand?

*To see if they have a reaction

 

What is the process of lifting the natural pigment from the hair called?

*Lightening

 

When holding a razor where does your pinky rest?

*Tang

 

What is the most sensitive part during face shave?

*Adams apple

 

If the client’s skin is too sensitive for astringent, what can be used in place?

*Witch hazel

 

What is the use of antiseptic?

*To slow or stop the growth of micro-organism

 

What are thinning shears for?

*Blending

 

When using trimmers, what can cause cuts, irritation, and ingrown hairs?

*Pressure

 

What do you do if a client is cut during a service?

*Stop the service

 

When are you required to wear gloves during a service?

*Chemical Service

 

An infection around the beard known as folliculitis barbea is also known as what?

*Barbers itch

 

When lightening/color virgin hair, where do you start?

*Applying color to the mid-lengths and end first

 

How would you apply wave solution?

*Evenly across and side to side

Knowing the hair grows 1/2 inch per month, the barber can use this to determine what?

*How much hair to cut off to achieve the desired length

 

As a licensee, what would you do if client just ask for trim?

*Recommend something you think is better

 

What is a sign or symptom of a local infection?

*Pus

 

There are 2 types of immunity?

*Natural and acquired

 

When mixing chemicals accordingly to the manufacture instructions, what are you required to have with you?

*Measuring device

 

What is the proper draping for clients receiving a chemical service?

*Double drape

 

How often should a barber disinfect a razor?

*After each client

 

What are disinfectants required to be used in a shop?

*Barbicide

 

What does SDS provide?

*Safety data sheet provide information of the hazards of a chemicals and how to safely handle them

 

Lathering before a shave services serves all these purposes except?

*Hair growth

 

Which finger is inserted into the finger grip on the still blade?

*Ring finger

 

Use shorter strokes when shaving around where?

*Close areas

 

Body building conditioners penetrate the hair strands to deposit protein where?

*The cortex of the hair shaft

 

Hair color products that use metallic salts can have this effect on excessive sunlight?

*Will cause a chemical reaction

 

What is the main determining factor of hair absorption of chemicals?

*The hair porosity

 

How do you use wide tooth comb to detangle curly hair?

*Split your hair into section

 

What is the best way to get an even shave by only lathering one time?

*Building a thick, consistent lather, thoroughly working it into your facial hair

 

What is the blow-dryer attachment the dries the hair without disturbing the curl pattern?

*Diffuser attachment

 

How long should implements be in disinfectant?

*10 min

 

What should you do immediately after a disinfectant comes in contact with your skin?

* Rinse the affected area with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes

 

What infection control step comes after cleaning?

*Disinfection

 

How would you sterilize an implement with a metal surface?

*Autoclave

 

How should permanent waving solution be applied?

*Liberally to top and underside of rods making sure to fully saturate

 

Before disinfectant can be used in a salon, they need to be approved by who?

*EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

 

In what area of the face is reverse freehand used?

*Neck and Chin – 14, 13, 10, 5

 

What is the purpose of neck strips?

*Provide a barrier between the neckband of the cape and the clients neck

 

Clay facial products should be used on what kind of skin?

*Oily and combination skin

 

Prior to shave, what should you check for?

*Skin infections or pustules

 

You should not use hot towels on a client who has?

*If skin is chapped, blistered, thin or sensitive

 

What is skin that has become thick or rough due to friction?

*Callous

 

When using a chemical relaxer, what part of the head do you start?

* The back of the head, specifically the nape of the neck

 

What type of comb should never be used when thermal pressing?

*Metal Comb

 

What should you user on dry hair?

*Leave in conditioners and hydrating shampoo-conditioner

 

What type of shampoo is used to get rid of build up?

*Clarifying

 

What type of dye is vegetable dye?

*Henna

 

How do you test the temperature of the thermal iron?

*Clamp it onto a piece of tissue paper or a white cloth for a few seconds

 

What stroke is used behind the ear down the neckline?

*Reverse backhand

 

 

When doing a head shave, where do you start?

*At the hairline at the front of your head

 

How is a graduated bob or beveled cut?

*The hair is cut with stacked layers that gradually get longer towards the front

 

A long-layered cut is also referred to as?

*Shag haircut

 

A razor is used to make the end of the hair what?

*Feathered, Textured

 

How often should disinfectant be changed?

*Weekly or when contaminated

 

What part of the razor leads the stroke?

*The point of the razor

 

What is used to apply electrotherapy to the skin?

*Electrode

 

What can be used on hair that has been treated with ammonium thioglycolate relaxer?

*Neutralizing shampoo

 

When doing a virgin lightener service, where should product be applied first?

* To the mid-lengths and ends of the hair

 

Avoiding fish hooks can be done when end papers are what?

*Past the hair ends