State Board Exam 3 Flashcards
(150 cards)
1
Q
The implements used during the glacial age for hair cutting and styling were made of___.
A) oyster shells
B) copper
C) Iron
D) ceramic
A
A- Oyster shells
2
Q
Your outward appearance and conduct in the workplace projects your professional___.
A) health
B) image
C) attitude
D) success
A
B-Image
3
Q
Bacteria that are harmful microorganisms and can cause disease or infection in humans are___.
A) parasitic
B) pathogenic
C) infectious
D) non-pathogenic
A
B- pathogenic
4
Q
You can irritate your lungs if you inhale the fumes from___.
A) bleach
B) detergents
C) antiseptics
D) alcohol
A
A- Bleach
5
Q
The study of human body structures and how the body parts are organized is__.
A) myology
B) physiology
C) histology
D) anatomy
A
D- anatomy
6
Q
During the middle ages, clergyman wore a distinguishing her style known as a__.
A) Tonsure
B) queue
C) mustache
D) wig
A
A- tonsure
7
Q
To prevent fatigue and other physical problems, you should practice___.
A) good posture
B ) repetitive motions
C) physical therapy
D) movement therapy
A
A- good posture
8
Q
Puss forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes are__.
A) streptococci
B) Cocci
C) staphylococci
D) Diplococci
A
C-staphylococci
9
Q
You should remove hair particles from clipper blades with a___.
A) tong
B) scrub brush
C) nail brush
D) stuff brush
A
D- stiff brush
10
Q
The colorless jelly like substance found inside cells is__.
A) plasm
B) centrioles
C) cytoplasm
D) Protoplasm
A
D- Protoplasm
11
Q
The historical figure that encouraged shaving by imposing a tax on beards was__.
A) emperor Hadrian
B) Peter the great
C) Alexander the great
D) Louis XIV
A
B- Peter the great
12
Q
The type of motion that can have a cumulative affect on muscles and joints is___.
A) steady
B) repetitive
C) downward
D) upward
A
B- repetitive
13
Q
A fungicidal disinfectant is one capable of destroying___.
A) bacteria
B) parasites
C) viruses
D) molds
A
D- molds
14
Q
Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, are___.
A) pathogens
B) antitoxins
C) allergens
D) toxins
A
D- toxins
15
Q
An example of connective tissue is__.
A) The spinal cord
B) mucous membranes
C) blood
D) tissue inside the mouth
A
C- blood
16
Q
The organization that develops standards for licensing and policing the barber industry is the___.
A) associated Master barbers and beauticians of America
B) barbers protective Association
C) National Association of barbor boards of America
D) journeyman Barber‘s international Union of America.
A
C- National Association of barber boards of America
17
Q
To avoid ergonomic related injuries, the position your wrists should be held is__.
A) straight or neutral
B) erect
C) elongated and balanced
D) parallel to the floor
A
A- straight or neutral
18
Q
Scrubbing using soap and water or detergent and water is considered___.
A) disinfecting
B) sanitizing
C) cleaning
D) sterilizing
A
C-cleaning
19
Q
The most common way a contagious infection is spread is/are__.
A) water
B) intact skin
C) inhalation
D) dirty hands
A
D- dirty hands
20
Q
Body tissues are made up of large amounts of___.
A) minerals
B) water
C) nutrients
D) fat
A
B- water
21
Q
An improvement to barbering over the past century has been__.
A) educational standards
B) relaxation of hygiene practices
C) restriction of implement types
D) The study of psychology
A
A- educational standards
22
Q
The key to avoiding musculoskeletal disorders in the barbering profession is__.
A) movement therapy
B) A stress-free environment
C) physical therapy
D) prevention
A
D- prevention
23
Q
A single celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics is a__.
A) virus
B) parasite
C) bacterium
D) fungus
A
C- bacterium
24
Q
The body prevents and controls infections through__.
A) antitoxins
B) compromised skin
C) Red blood cells
D) Uncompromised skin
A
A- antitoxins
25
Tissues that give smoothness and contour the body are___.
A) epithelial tissue
B) muscle tissue
C) nerve tissue
D) adipose tissue
D- Adipose tissue
26
The time period that represented the heyday for American Barbershops was the__.
A) 1960s
B) 1940s and 1950s
C) 1980s and 1990s
D) 1970s
B- 1940s and 1950s
27
An important human relations skill for a barber is__.
A) attitude
B) emotion
C) Communication
D) education
C- Communication
28
A blood borne virus that can live on a surface outside the body for long periods of time is___.
A) AIDS
B) HIV
C) hepatitis
D) Tinea Barbae
C- hepatitis
29
The type of electric clipper motor where the blades pull in one direction is the__.
A) universal motor
B) Rotary motor
C) pivot motor
D) magnetic motor
D- magnetic motor
30
Muscles found in the internal organs of the body are___.
A) striped
B) voluntary
C) non-striated
D) striated
C- non striated
31
The red, white, and blue barber pole colors represent__.
A) hair cutting, shaving, beard grooming
B) blood, veins, bandages
C) leeches, shaving cream, razors
D) Life, water, porcelain
B- blood, veins, bandages
32
The interactions and relationships between two or more people is collectively called__.
A) Communication
B) rapport
C) human relations
D) empathy
C- human relations
33
AIDS breaks down the body’s ___.
A) immune system
B) cardiovascular system
C) nervous system
D) endocrine system
A- immune system
34
Clipper blades are made of high-quality carbon steel or___.
A) plastic
B) ceramic
C) hard rubber
D) graphite
B- ceramic
35
The muscles of the mouth that are used for grinning are the__.
A) Mentalis muscles
B) risorious muscles
C) buccinator muscles
D) triangularis muscles
B- risorious muscles
36
The settlers that brought barber surgeons to America were the___.
A) French
B) Dutch and Swedish
C) Italians
D) Egyptians and Greeks
B- Dutch and Swedish
37
As a barber, you should be most concerned with the clients personal__.
A) grooming
B) hygiene habits
C) preferences
D) life
C- preferences
38
Effective sterilization requires the use of a(n)___.
A) heat lamp
B) UV ray cabinet
C) countertop receptacle
D) autoclave
D- autoclave
39
The razor of choice for professional barbering is the___.
A) safety razor
B) straight razor
C) edger
D) trimmer
B- straight razor
40
An example of an in movable joint is the__.
A) skull
B) knee
C) elbow
D) hip
A- skull
41
A time management tool that helps you to prioritize tasks and activities is__.
A) downtime
B) physical activity
C) unstructured time
D) A to do list
D- A to do list
42
Specific standards of conduct that can be changed or updated frequently are_.
A) statutes
B) regulations
C) laws
D) rules
D- rules
43
A form of formaldehyde that has a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes, are___.
A) bleaches
B) quaternary ammonium compounds
C) petroleum distillates
D) phenolic disinfectants
D- phenolic disinfectants
44
The method for loose hair removal deemed no longer safe and sanitary is the___.
A) paper towel
B) neck duster
C) vacuum system
D) paper neck strip
B- neck duster
45
Painful inflammation of the wrist area can be caused by___.
A) keeping the wrist straight
B) prolonged standing
C) heat
D) repetitive motions
D- repetitive motions
46
The hours of sleep recommended by medical professionals are__.
A) 8 to 9
B) 7 to 8
C) 6 to 7
D) 5 to 6
B: 7- 8
47
Disinfection is not effective against__.
A) bacteria spores
B) molds
C) viruses
D) bacteria
A- bacteria spores
48
Examples of known carcinogens are__.
A) bleaches
B) distillates
C) phenolics
D) quats
C- phenolics
49
The towel you use for a towel wrap should be___.
A) The neck duster
B) The styling towel
C) pre-steamed
D) 100% cotton terry cloth
D- 100% cotton terry cloth
50
The body system that helps regulate the body’s temperature is the__.
A) nervous system
B) circulatory system
C) integumentary system
D) Lymphatic/immune system
C- integumentary system
51
The negative or positive pole of an electric current is indicated by___.
A) modality
B) polarity
C) elasticity
D) activity
B- polarity
52
The outermost hair layer is the___.
A) Cortex
B) medulla
C) cuticle
D) Follicle
C- cuticle
53
The immediate effect of a massage is first noticed___.
A) in the muscles
B) in the hair follicles
C) through blood circulation
D) on the skin
D- on the skin
54
An insufficient flow of sebum from the sebaceous glands causes___.
A) combination skin
B) oily skin
C) normal skin
D) Dry skin
D- dry skin
55
The spleen is part of the___.
A) circulatory system
B) reproductive system
C) endocrine system
D) lymphatic/immune system
D- lymphatic/immune system
56
One primary lesion that doesn’t require a medical referral is__.
A) macule
B) pustule
C) papule
D) cyst
A- macule
57
Disulfide bonds can be broken by___.
A) pH
B) heat
C) Chemical relaxers
D) water
C- Chemical relaxers
58
To help soften follicle accumulation you should use___.
A) brushing
B) A galvanic machine
C) steam
D) High frequency current
C-steam
59
Alipidic skin is known as___.
A) dry skin
B) combination skin
C) normal skin
D) oily skin
A- dry skin
60
The nerve that supplies impulses to the upper part of the face is the___.
A) ophthalmic nerve
B) maxillary nerve
C) infratrochlear nerve
D) mandibular nerve
B-Maxillary nerve
61
Severely cracked or chapped hands or lips are examples of___.
A) keloids
B) ulcers
C) fissures
D) crusts
C- fissures
62
Natural hair color is the result of__.
A) Chemical cross bonds
B) COHNS elements
C) amino acids
D) melanin pigment
D- melanin pigment
63
The primary actions of high frequency current are thermal and___.
A) tonic
B) therapeutic
C) systematic
D) antiseptic
D- antiseptic
64
A standard procedure when preparing the beard for shaving is applying___.
A) astringents
B) toners
C) Hot towels
D) fresheners
C- Hot towels
65
The body system that passes on genetic code from one generation to another is the___.
A) integumentary system
B) endocrine system
C) reproductive system
D) lymphatic/immune system
C- reproductive system
66
An excoriation might be caused by___.
A) psoriasis
B) A postoperative repair
C) chicken pox
D) Nail biting
D- nail biting
67
Natural hair wave patterns are due to__.
A) age
B) genetics
C) melanin pigment
D) hormonal changes
B- genetics
68
Skin tissue can be destroyed with overexposure to___.
A) astringent solutions
B) Microcrystals
C) ultraviolet rays
D) alkaline pH products
C- ultraviolet rays
69
When shaving, stretching the skin too tightly can cause___.
A) ingrown hairs
B) nicks
C) irritation
D) cuts
C- irritation
70
The bones of the fingers are the__.
A) phalanges
B) temporal bones
C) parietal bones
D) metacarpals
A- phalanges
71
A disorder of the Sudoriferous glands that can be life-threatening is__.
A) anhidrosis
B) malaria rubra
C) bromhidrosis
D) Hyperhidrosis
A- anhidrosis
72
Dandruff is due to___.
A) an acute, deep-seated bacterial infection
B) A fungus called Malassezia
C) genetics
D) an active inflammatory process
B- A fungus called malassezia
73
To heat and relax a skin without increasing overall body temperature you use___.
A) galvanic currents
B) infrared rays
C) Microcurrents
D) ultraviolet rays
B- infrared rays
74
To stretch or hold the skin firmly during the shave you should keep your fingers__.
A) gloved
B) dry
C) moist
D) powdered
B- dry
75
Blood vessels that bring nutrients to the cells and carry away waste materials are called___.
A) capillaries
B) arteries
C) arterioles
D) venules
A- capillaries
76
Foul smelling perspiration could be caused by___.
A) malaria rubra
B) Anhidrosis
C) bromhidrosis
D) Hyperhidrosis
C- bromhidrosis
77
The number of hairs on the head varies with the hairs___.
A) porosity
B) elasticity
C) Color
D) coarseness
C- color
78
To perform desincrustation, a solution is applied to the skin surface that is___.
A) astringent
B) basic
C) Ion containing water soluble
D) acid-based
D- acid based
79
To establish proportionate design lines and contours, you use___.
A) partings
B) reference points
C) guides
D) cutting lines
B- reference points
80
The type of muscle not duplicated anywhere else in the body is the__.
A) striped muscle
B) cardiac muscle
C) striated muscle
D) non-striated muscle
B- cardiac muscle
81
A change in the pigmentation of the skin, known as a liver spot in older adults, is called___.
A) leukoderma
B) nevus
C) lentigines
D) chloemasma
C- lentigines
82
Wet hair has a tendency to stick to__.
A) synthetic material
B) vinyl capes
C) Terry cloth
D) nylon capes
B- vinyl capes
83
To produce chemical and ionic reactions in the skin, you use__.
A) ultraviolet rays
B) Tesla current
C) galvanic current
D) High frequency current
C- galvanic current
84
The quality of a forms surface is called its__.
A) proportion
B) design texture
C) trough
D) weight line
B- design texture
85
When oxygen is combined with a substance, the substances is said to be__.
A) oxidized
B) United
C) blended
D) reduced
A- oxidized
86
If the thickening of a callus grows inward, it becomes a__.
A) blemish
B) verruca
C) corn
D) wart
C- corn
87
This shampooing method where the client bends his head forward over the shampoo bowl or sink is the___.
A) massage message
B) draping method
C) inclined method
D) reclined method
C- inclined method
88
The follicle size of oily skin is__.
A) deeper
B) rounder
C) smaller
D) larger
D- larger
89
The line used to create one length low elevation or blunt haircut designs is the__.
A) vertical line
B) curved line
C) diagonal line
D) horizontal line
D) horizontal line
90
Ingredients and wrinkle treatment creams are hormones and__.
A) glycerin
B) starch
C) hydrolyzed protein
D) collagen
D- collagen
91
Eyes that are pink and skin that is sensitive to light are characteristics of__.
A) hyperpigmentation
B) albinism
C) vitiligo
D) Lentigines
B- Albinism
92
The fifth cranial nerve is known as the__
A) Facial nerve
B) cervical nerve
C) Trigeminal nerve
D) accessory nerve
C- Trigeminal nerve
93
Cleansing creams___.
A) prevent moisture from evaporating
B) dissolve dirt and make up
C) re-balance the pH of the skin
D) soften the skin
B- dissolve dirt and make up
94
Cutting the hair in the same direction in which it grows is called cutting__.
A) with a circular motion
B) with the grain
C) against the grain
D) across the grain
B- With the grain
95
To remove hair by pulling it out of the follicle you would use a(n)___.
A) depilatory
B) mask
C) epilator
D) pack
C- epilator
96
Sores that do not heal may be a symptom of__.
A) hypertrophies
B) dyschromias
C) skin cancer
D) disorders of the sudoriferous glands
C- skin cancer
97
A beneficial result obtained by the proper massage is__.
A) blood circulation is increased
B) nerves are aggravated
C) blood circulation is decreased
D) muscle fiber is reduced
A- blood circulation is increased
98
An example of an astringent is__.
A) witch hazel
B) paraffin wax
C) humectants
D) emollients
A- witch hazel
99
The amount of tension used on straight hair to create precise lines is__.
A) Minimum
B) Maximum
C) medium
D) moderate
B- maximum
100
The volt measures__.
A) electrical pressure
B) electrical resistance
C) strength or rate of electric current
D) amount of electric energy used in one second
A- electrical pressure
101
The cutting technique used for longer, tightly curled hair lengths that require more sculpting is___.
A) razor
B) freehand clipper
C) freehand shear
D) clipper over comb
B- freehand clipper
102
The cut that will look soft and textured and conform to the head shape without weight lines or corners is the__.
A) graduated cut
B) uniform layered cut
C) Long layered cut
D) Blunt cut
B- Uniform layered cut
103
A written summary of your education and work experience is a__.
A) template
B) resume
C) portfolio
D) cover letter
B- resume
104
Chemical reactions among proteins produce___.
A) peptide linkages
B) alkaline substances
C) glycerol monothioglycolates
D) ammonium sulfites
A- peptide linkages
105
To replace ammonia, ammonia free waves use___.
A) alkanolamines
B) cysteamines
C) busilfites
D) mercaptamines
A- alkanolamines
106
You would use a light stroke of the razor with very little pressure on___.
A) thick hair
B) fine hair
C) medium textured hair
D) coarse hair
B- fine hair
107
To set a pattern in the hair that will form the basis for a hairstyle you use__.
A) pin curls
B) curling irons
C) rollers
D) hair wraps
C- rollers
108
On your resume you should not state your__.
A) salary history
B) past accomplishments
C) professional references
D) skills mastered at other jobs
A- Salary history
109
Cysteine is a(n)___.
A) reducing agent
B) amino acid
C) alkali
D) oxidizing agent
B- amino acid
110
A resistance strength of chemical waving products should be used on__.
A) porous hair
B) hair with less porosity
C) damaged hair
D) tinted hair
B- hair with less porosity
111
To cut where the top of the crest area looks squared off when viewed from the front is the__.
A) fade style
B) flat top
C) taper cut
D) precision cut
B- flat top
112
To perform a thermal waving you use__.
A) flat irons
B) heated pressing combs
C) Marcel irons
D) blow dryers
C- Marcel irons
113
On your resume, begin accomplishment statements with___.
A) qualifying words
B) absolutes
C) action verbs
D) keywords
C- action verbs
114
The wrap used with short rods or short lengths of hair is the___.
A) Single and wrap
B) double and wrap
C) Bookend wrap
D) double flat wrap
C- Bookend wrap
115
Texturizers and chemical blowouts are performed with a___.
A) Guanidine hydroxide relaxer
B) lithium hydroxide relaxer
C) potassium hydroxide relaxer
D) Thio relaxer
D) Thio relaxers
116
The haircut that is cut with shears to create short, uniform layers is the__.
A) pompadour fade
B) flat top
C) classic Caesar
D) crew cut
C- classic Caesar
117
A guide to the actions of the organization that lays the foundation for how your company’s strategies are created is called a(n)___.
A) organizational plan
B) marketing plan
C) Mission statement
D) vision statement
C) Mission statement
118
A client consultation should take a(n)__.
A) Half hour
B) full appointment
C) few minutes
D) hour
C- few minutes
119
To smooth out the wrapping of uneven hair lengths, you use___..
A) fishhooks
B) relaxers
C) conditioners
D) end papers
D- end papers
120
A chemical blowout removes some but not all___.
A) elasticity
B) curl
C) body
D) moisture
B- curl
121
For trimming excess hair in or around the ears, you could use__.
A) shears
B) an outliner
C) A straight razor
D) and electric razor
B- an outliner
122
Supplies used in daily business operations are___.
A) retail supplies
B) consumption supplies
C) merchandise supplies
D) Service supplies
B- consumption supplies
123
If the elasticity is good, after stretching hair it will___.
A) tangle
B) curl
C) expand
D) contract
D- contract
124
Rods used for a body wave that serve as a foundation for further styling are___.
A) concave rods
B) large, straight rods
C) Bender rods
D) circle tool rods
B- large, straight rods
125
Styling products use as part of the finishing process of a curl reformation are___.
A) moisturizers
B) conditioners
C) Texturizers
D) pomades
A- moisturizers
126
Popular for both men and women during the 1920s and 1930s was___.
A) scrunch styling
B) finger waving
C) defused drying
D) braiding
B- finger waving
127
Most new shops begin operating at full capacity in___.
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 2 years
D) 1 year
B- 6 months
128
The diameter of a single strand of hair is the measure of hair__.
A) texture
B) elasticity
C) porosity
D) density
A- texture
129
Half off-bass rod replacement results in__.
A) The least amount of volume
B) medium movement
C) greater volume at the scalp area
D) maximum movement
B) medium movement
130
Wet hair that does not return to its original length when stretched has__.
A) Low elasticity
B) Low porosity
C) high porosity
D) normal elasticity
A- Low elasticity
131
During the 18th century, the front section of hair was called the__.
A) Club
B) Periwig
C) queue
D) toupee
D- toupee
132
The best form of advertising for your barber shop or services are__.
A) giveaway promotional items
B) satisfied clients
C) social media posts
D) television ads
B- Satisfied clients
133
To chemically oxidize hair, thio relaxing products require a(n)___.
A) texturizer
B) activator
C) neutralizer
D) moisturizer
C- neutralizer
134
The wrapping pattern where all rods within a panel are positioned in the same direction on equal-size bases is the___.
A) curvature wrap
B) piggy back wrap
C) Basic wrap
D) bricklayer wrap
C- basic wrap
135
The pigment that lies under the natural hair color is___.
A) artificial pigment
B) contributing pigment
C) foundation pigment
D) natural pigment
B- Contributing pigment
136
Replacement hair that can last a lifetime if the service is performed properly is___.
A) cell regenerated
B) transplanted
C) synthetic
D) cover-up
B- transplanted
137
The night before an examination you should avoid__.
A) rest
B) test taking strategies
C) Reading notes
D) cramming
D) cramming
138
Hydroxide relaxers can have a pH over__.
A) 13.0
B) 9.6
C) 10.0
D) 9.0
A- 13.0
139
The technique that increases the size of the curl as it nears the scalp area, with a tighter curl at the end is___.
A) croquignole perm wrapping
B) double end wrapping
C) spiral wrapping
D) Bookend wrapping
A- croquignole perm wrapping
140
Colors created by mixing equal amounts of two primary colors are___.
A) quaternary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) complementary
B- Secondary
141
An oral medication for hair replacement, with the potential side effects of weight gain and loss of sexual function is___.
A) finasteride
B) loniten
C) Rogaine
D) Minoxidil
A- finasteride
142
The average time a potential employer will spend scanning your resume is__.
A) 45 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 20 seconds
D) 5 minutes
C- 20seconds
143
When waving lotion/solutions break the sulfide bonds, it is called___.
A) lanthionization
B) oxidation
C) reduction
D) reformation
C- reduction
144
Waves that require an outside heat source to activate chemical reactions and processing are___.
A) exothermic
B) cold
C) acid balanced
D) endothermic
D- endothermic
145
A non-oxidizing hair color that washes out or fades within a few weeks is considered___.
A) temporary
B) Demi permanent
C) permanent
D) semi permanent
D- semi permanent
146
A service that could be offered in the Barber shop is___.
A) scalp reduction
B) hair transplantation
C) flap surgery
D) Low light laser therapy
D- Low light laser therapy
147
Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are__.
A) transferable skills
B) Academic skills
C) test taking skills
D) career skills
A- Transferable skills
148
Chemical texture products that break chemical bonds and soften and expand the hair are___.
A) acidic substances
B) alkaline substances
C) alkanolamines
D) Mercaptamines
B- alkaline substances
149
A limp or weak wave formation with undefined ridges within the S pattern results from___.
A) Overprocessing
B) under processing
C) reconditioning
D) faster processing
B- under processing
150
Hair that absorbs the base color of the toner is___.
A) over lightened
B) gray
C) under lightened
D) pre-lightened
A- over lightened
