CALIFORNIA BARBER
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
1 . What is a steatoma?: Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
2. The cause of acne vulgaris is: Chronic inflammation of hair follicles and
associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum
production and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
3. What are levels of color: Lightness to darkness
4. What is seborrhea?: Severe oiliness of the skin
5. What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis?:
Inflamed skin
6. What are subjective symptoms?: A symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
1/
,7. Acid-balanced shampoo: Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin
and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
8. Set of the shears: The manner in which the blades and shanks of the
shears align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
9. Highest form on decontamination: sterilization
10. Tinea favosa: (tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
1 1. Good skin has a balance of: Oil and water
12. pH of temporary hair color: 3.5-4.5
13. Natural pH of hair: 4.5-5.5
14. Sinusoidal current is used during:: scalp and facial manipulations
15. Sinusoidal current is: A smooth, repetitive alternating current; the most
commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency
machine and can produce heat.
16. Four types of muscle tissue: epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
17. To hone is: to sharpen
18. The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull: top of the skull
19. Stages of hair growth: anagen, catagen, telogen
, 20. OSHA stands for: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
21 . What does OSHA do?: Sets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
22. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): Provides communication to workers
regarding chemicals used in the office
23. What is the shoulder of a blade?: back edge of the razor
24. Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin: Do not
proceed with a shave
25. What are the three layers of hair?: cuticle, cortex, medulla
26. Alkaline solutions have a pH: between 7 and 14
27. Acid solutions have a pH: below 7.0 (neutral)
28. Alkaline solutions: Soften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
29. What does a tail end of a surfactant do: attracts dirt and oil and repels
water
30. When do you not perform a face shave?: When cuts, abrasion, and rash
are present
31 . Three types of nerves: sensory, motor, autonomic
32. The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the:: blade
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE
1 . What is a steatoma?: Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
2. The cause of acne vulgaris is: Chronic inflammation of hair follicles and
associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum
production and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
3. What are levels of color: Lightness to darkness
4. What is seborrhea?: Severe oiliness of the skin
5. What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis?:
Inflamed skin
6. What are subjective symptoms?: A symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
1/
,7. Acid-balanced shampoo: Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin
and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
8. Set of the shears: The manner in which the blades and shanks of the
shears align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
9. Highest form on decontamination: sterilization
10. Tinea favosa: (tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
1 1. Good skin has a balance of: Oil and water
12. pH of temporary hair color: 3.5-4.5
13. Natural pH of hair: 4.5-5.5
14. Sinusoidal current is used during:: scalp and facial manipulations
15. Sinusoidal current is: A smooth, repetitive alternating current; the most
commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency
machine and can produce heat.
16. Four types of muscle tissue: epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
17. To hone is: to sharpen
18. The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull: top of the skull
19. Stages of hair growth: anagen, catagen, telogen
, 20. OSHA stands for: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
21 . What does OSHA do?: Sets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
22. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): Provides communication to workers
regarding chemicals used in the office
23. What is the shoulder of a blade?: back edge of the razor
24. Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin: Do not
proceed with a shave
25. What are the three layers of hair?: cuticle, cortex, medulla
26. Alkaline solutions have a pH: between 7 and 14
27. Acid solutions have a pH: below 7.0 (neutral)
28. Alkaline solutions: Soften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
29. What does a tail end of a surfactant do: attracts dirt and oil and repels
water
30. When do you not perform a face shave?: When cuts, abrasion, and rash
are present
31 . Three types of nerves: sensory, motor, autonomic
32. The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the:: blade
