Foundation Ch. 7 Flashcards by Kylie Merwin

Which of the following is an example of a conductor?
A) Tap water
B) Rubber
C) Glass
D) Cement

A) Tap water

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The third circular electrical connection on a three-prong plug is called a ________.
A) Ground fault interrupter
B) Grounding pin
C) Circuit Breaker
D) Fuse

B) Grounding pin

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Which of the following is TRUE of ultraviolet light?
A) It has a long wavelength
B) It is invisible
C) It slows chemical reactions
D) It is hot light

B) It is invisible

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Which of the following types of energy is most likely associated with nuclear power plants?
A) Radio waves
B) Gamma rays
C) X-rays
D) Microwaves

B) Gamma Rays

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Which of the following measures the resistance of electrical current?
A) An ohm
B) An ampere
C) a volt
D) A watt

A) An ohm

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Which of the following is a good example of an insulator?
A) Copper
B) Tap water
C) Wood
D) Steel

C) Wood

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In which of the following is TRUE of a galvanic current?
A) It is a broken, inconsistent current
B) It is an indirect current
C) It has a positive and a negative pole
D) It doesn’t not produce a chemical change

C) It has a positive and negative pole

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In which of the following location would a GFI MOST likely be required?
A) A bathroom
B) A bedroom
C) An office building
D) A basement

A) A bathroom

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Which of the following is TRUE of the poles of an electric current?
A) They are either positive or negative
B) They are ether left or right
C) They are either direct or alternating
D) They are either conductive or not conductive

A) They are either positive or negative

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Which of the following should you do if you recieve a light shock sensation while using an electrical appliance?
A) Continue using the appliance with caution
B) Attempt to repair the appliance immediately
C) Unplug the appliance from the wall
D) Give the appliance a short break before using it again

C) Unplug the appliance from the wall

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Which of the following is an example of an electrical safety device that you may encounter when working in a salon, spa, or barbershop?
A) An ampere
B) A circuit breaker
C) An alternating current
D) A conductor

B) A circuit breaker

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the name given to _____.
A) All forms of microwaves
B) All forms of energy except for gamma rays
C) All forms of energy except for X-rays
D) All of the forms of energy that exist

D) All of the forms of energy that exist

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Which of the following is TRUE of infrared light?
A) It is visible to the eye
B) It is galvanic
C) It is bluish
D) It produces heat

D) It produces heat

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Why is grounding important?
A) Because it protects against electrical shock
B) Because it prevents downed wired in storm
C) Because it turns conductors into nonconductors
D) Because it turns direct current into alternating current

A) Because it protects against electrical shock

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The use of electrical currents to treat the skin is called _____.
A) Electrotherapy
B) Electrocution
C) Electrolysis
D) Electrode

A) Electrotherapy

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Which of the following types of effects does electricity exhibits?
A) Magnetic
B) Magnetic and thermal
C) Magnetic and chemical
D) Magnetic, thermal, chemical

D) Magnetic, thermal, chemical

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What does a watt measure?
A) How much electric energy is being used in one second
B) The pressure or force that pushes electric current through a conductor
C) The strength of an electric current
D) The resistance of an electric current

A) How much electric energy is being used in one second

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Which of the following is NOT a good electrical safety advice?
A) Read all electrical safety instructions carefully
B) Inspect all electrical equipment regularly
C) Pull on the cord, not the plug, when disconnecting an electrical appliance
D) Keep electrical cords off the floor and away from everyone’s feet

C) Pull on the cord, not the plug, when disconnecting an electrical appliance

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Which of the following is Tesla high frequency current used for?
A) Slowing blood circulation
B) Decreasing elimination and absorption
C) Decreasing skin metabolism
D) Improving germicidal action

D) Improving germicidal action

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Which percentage of natural sunlight is visible, making up the visible spectrum of light?
A) 10%
B) 35%
C) 70%
D) 95%

B) 35%

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Light therapy is also known as ______.
A) Heat therapy
B) Phototherapy
C) Radiotherapy
D) Laser therapy

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B) Phototherapy

Which of the following is TRUE of alternating current?
A) It is produced by chemical means
B) It travels in only one direction
C) It is most often found in batteries
D) It is a rapid, interrupted current

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D) It is a rapid, interrupted current

Which of the following is TRUE of electricity and the beauty and wellness industry?
A) Most beauty professionals will not interact directly with electricity
B) Most of the equipment that beauty professionals deal with is very dangerous
C) Electricity use in the beauty industry is limited to clippers and hair dryers
D) Advanced electrical machines require an understanding of electrical theory

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D) Advanced electrical machines require an understanding of electrical theory

How does energy move through space?
A) In waves
B) Electromagnetically
C) By physical force
D) Mechanically

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A) In waves

Why is copper used in electrical wiring and electrical motors? A) Because it is inexpensive B) Because it is a good conductor C) Because it is a good insulator D) Because it provides safeguard against electrocution

B) Because it is a good conductor

Which of the following is TRUE of fluorescent light? A) It is warmer that natural sunlight B) It’s cooler than natural sunlight C) It is a yellow gold light D) It is a type of incandescent light

B) It is cooler than natural sunlight

Which of the following is an electrical safety device that is designed to prevent excessive current from passing through a circuit by blowing out or melting when a wire becomes too hot from overloading the circuit with too much current? A) A fuse B) A circuit breaker C) A ampere D) A nonconductor

A) A fuse

A condition that prohibits certain treatments is called a ______. A) Cathode B) Catalyst C) Contraindication D) Conductor

C) Contraindication

Which of the following BEST differentiates between direct current and alternating current? A) Direct current flows in one direction, whereas alternating current flows back and forth B) Direct current flows back and forth , whereas alternating current flows in one direction C) Direct current is not truly and electric current, whereas alternating current is D) Direct current is the true form of electrical current, whereas alternating current is not

A) Direct current flows in one direction, whereas alternating current flows back and forth

Jeremy is having a hard time getting his electrical equipment to work properly for his clients. The technician who came in to look at the situation advised Jeremy that the current is not able to flow through the wires efficiently. Why is this MOST likely the case? A) The force (volt) is stronger than the force (ohms) B) The resistance (ohms) is stronger than the force (volts) C) The amperage of the appliance is rated higher than the cord being used D) The amperage of the appliance is rated lower than cords being used

B) Resistance (ohms) is stronger than the force (volts)

IN order to practice good electrical safety, ALWAYS ______. A) Attempt to repair electrical appliances when they malfunction B) Twist electrical cords to protect against a short circuit C) Attempt to clean around electrical outlets while equipment is plugged in D) Disconnect appliance when they are not in use

D) Disconnect appliance when they are not in use

Which is the following BEST differentiates between long wavelengths and short wavelengths? A) Long wavelengths have low frequency; short wavelength have high frequency B) Short wavelength have low frequency; long wavelength have high frequency C) Long wavelength are visible; short wavelength are not D) Short wavelength are visible; long wavelength are not

A) Long wavelength have low frequency; short wavelength have high frequency

You client, Rachel, sat down with you to discuss her client intake form before she receives Tesla high frequency current, which is commonly used in electrical facial and scalp treatment. What might Rachel have told you that would lead you to rule out Tesla high frequency current as a treatment option for her? A) Rachel told you that she has bad acne B) Rachel told you that her condition is specific to her scalp C) Rachel told you that she is pregnant D) Rachel told

C) Rachel told you that she is pregnant

You are a worker at a high end establishment that uses cutting edge technology and techniques in treating clientele. Your newest client, Gregory, has just told you that his doctor is recommending UV light therapy as part of overall path towards better health. Which of the following is MOST likely the reason why Gregory’s doctor has recommend this particular type of light exposure as part of his therapy? A) Gregory is very low on vitamin D B) Gregory is at high risk for developing skin cancer C) Gregory has skin cancer D) Gregory is developing premature wrinkle

Alycia notices a prior employee tried to repair a crack in the power cord on an electrical device with an insulator. Which of the following may have been used as an insulator? A) Disinfecting wipes B) Heavy rubber tape C) A rag D) A heavier gauge wire

B) Heavy rubber tape

You are a worker at a high end establishment that uses cutting edge technology and techniques in treating clients. Your newest client, Gregory, has just told you that his doctor is recommending UV light therapy as part of overall path towards better health. Which of the following is MOST likely the reason why Gregory’s doctor has recommended this particular type of light exposure as part of his therapy? A) Gregory is very low on Vitamin D B) Gregory is at high risk for developing skin cancer C) Gregory has skin cancer D) Gregory is developing premature wrinkles

A) Gregory is very low on Vitamin D

Cornelius is opening a beauty business. He will need to have a thorough understanding of electricity for all EXCEPT which of the following reason? A) Cornelius will rely on a variety of electrical devices B) Cornelius will rely on lighting and air temperature controls for the comfort of his clients C) Cornelius will need to be able to quickly repair electrical devices when they malfunction D) Cornelius will need to be able to properly care for a variety of electrical devices

C) Cornelius will need to be able to quickly repair electrical devices when they malfunction

As a business owner, Brenda knows the importance of electrical safety. Each evening, she is the last person to leave work. Before she leaves, she makes sure that all electrical appliances are shut off and unplugged. Any that have been left plugged in, she carefully unplugs by pulling on the plug, not the cord. Every morning, Brenda arrives early to work. Before any other employees arrive, she makes sure that all cords to the appliances are tucked away and not left in the middle of the room for customers and employees to trip over. What, if anything, has Brenda done wrong? A) Brenda has done nothing wrong B) Brenda should unplug the appliances by the cord, not the plug C) Brenda should not clean the appliance while they are plugged in D) Brenda should leave all appliance cords out in the middle of the floor so people can see them

C) Brenda should not clean the appliance while they are plugged in

Jane noticed that as she was working on a client throughout the morning, the electrical extension cord from her electrical device to the outlet was getting hotter and hotter. Knowing this, which of the following is MOST likely true? A) The electrical device has fever volts than the outlet it is plugged into B) The electrical device has more volts than the outlet it is plugged into C) The extension cord’s gauge is too small to support the amperage rating of the electric device D) The extension cord’s gauge is too large to support the amperage rating of the electrical device

C) The extension cord’s gauge is too small to support the amperage rating of the electrical devices

Maria knows that light therapy is most likely the best solution for her client, James. Assuming Maria is correct, which of the following is LEAST likely to be true of James? A) James wants to get rid of the wrinkles on his forehead B) James wants to emote the hair on his back C) James wants to eliminate some of his age spots D) James wants to lighten his hair color

D) James wants to lighten his hair color

Alyssa notices that the electrical device she uses on the Jon has a three pronged plug that was to be inserted into a three pronged outlet in the wall. Since there were only two pronged outlets in the room, however, Alyssa purchased an adapter to connect her three pronged device into a two pronged outlet. Why was this a bas idea? A) Adapting a three pronged plug to fit into a two pronged outlet changes the appliance’s amperage B) Adapting a three pronged plug to fit into a two pronged outlet switched direct current into alternating current C) Adapting a three pronged plug into a two pronged outlet eliminates the intended grounding D) Adapting a three pronged plug to fit into two pronged outlet makes the conductor an inductor

C) Adapting a three pronged plug to fit into a two pronged outlet eliminates the intended grounding

For which of the following would microcurrent be MOST useful? A) Removing the natural protective barrier of the skin B) Slowing healing time for acne lesions C) Decreasing muscle tone D) Reducing redness and inflammation

D) Reducing redness and inflammation

Which of the following reactions can be expected when using cataphoresis? A) A closing of pores B) A stimulation of nerves C) An increase in blood supply D) A softening of tissues

A) A closing of pores

Just as Sandra turned on her electrical device, all of the appliance in the business shut off and the lights went dark. It turned out that Sandra’s device, added to all the other appliances that were in use, were asking for too much amperage. Which of the following did Sandra MOST likely have to do to quickly get the powers in the establishment back on? A) Flip the main circuit on the circuit breaker B) Lower the amperage of the appliance in use C) Change the current in the establishment from direct to alternating D) Replace the conductors in the establishment with inductors

A) Flip the main circuit switch on the circuit breaker

Krause has noticed that, throughout the establishment, there are ground fault interrupters (GFIs) in the walls beside all sinks and in the bathrooms and the employee kitchen. Why are these types of receptacles strategically placed in these locations? A) GFIs are required in places where shock hazard are likely (such as near any running or sitting water) B) GFIs are required wherever direct current is transferred to alternate current (Such as in bathroom) C) GFIs are most useful in salons, spa, and barbershops because appliance that heat up can only operate when GFI is in place D) GFIs are most useful in salons, and barbershops because when multiple appliances are in use, GFIs must be in place

A) GFIs are required in places where shock hazard are likely (such as near any running or sitting water)

You are an instructor of beauty and wellness course at a local vocational school. Ursula, a student of yours, ask you why it is so important that beauty professionals have a thorough understanding of basic electricity, what do you tell her? A) Without an understanding of basic electricity, she will not be able to use professional electrical appliance effectively and safely B) AS she progresses toward a successful career, her clients will becomes more and more expectant of her knowledge and safety C) In order to someday make it as her own salon, spa, or barbershop owner, economic viability will be reliant on her skills as an electrician D) Electricity is the backbone of the beauty and wellness industry and if she lacks a solid understanding of it she cannot be apart of that industry

A) Without an understanding of basic electricity, she will not be able to use professional electrical appliance effectively and safely

Which of the following reactions can be expected when using anaphoresis? A) A closing of pores B) A stimulation of nerves C) A decrease in blood supply D) A hardening of tissues

B) A stimulation of nerves

While working on a customer, Cindy accidentally dropper her electrical devices into a sink full of water. Which of the following should Cindy do? A) Cindy should quickly grab the device out of the sink full of water B) Cindy should quickly unplug the device from the outlet C) Cindy should run over to the circuit breaker panel and shut down all powder to the establishment D) Cindy should get everyone out of the establishment and call the fire department =

B) Cindy should quickly unplug the device from the outlet **If the outlet is not GFI protected

Many of Wilson’s clients complain to him that their skin always appears very bluish-green when they are sitting in his chair. Which of the following would most likely be the cause of this? A) The incandescent lighting just above Wilson’s station B) The fluorescent lighting just above Wilson’s station C) The ultraviolet lighting just above Wilson’s station D) The natural sunlight that comes in from the window beside Wilson’s station

B) The fluorescent lighting just above Wilson’s station

Owner Samuel’s chair, Janine, has just learned she has skin cancer. While Janine’s doctor told her that the cancer is most likely treatable, she is still concerned about further exposure and damage. She ask Samuel which type of light caused her skin cancer. Which of the following types of light most likely did so? A) Ultraviolet B light B) Ultraviolet C light C) Infrared light D) Visible light

A) Ultraviolet B light

Manny is excited to use his new series of hand held appliances on his clients this week. His boss has told Manny to come in to work prepared to get used to the new equipment. All Manny knows is that the appliances are expensive and top of the line and that they run on alternating current. Manny has already cleaned off his station, made sure that he has ample space to work, properly disposed of his old appliances, and picked up plenty of long lasting batteries for the new appliances. What mistakes, if any, has Manny made? A) Manny has not made any mistakes B) Manny should not have disposed of his old equipment C) Manny should not have purchases any batteries D) Manny should not have cleaned out and made extra space at his station

C) Manny should not have purchases any batteries

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