Barbers State Board Exam Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true of soft tempered razors? a) easy to sharpen b) does not hold a sharp edge a long time c)both a and b d) none of the above - ANSWER-c) Both a and b The most popular size razor is a) 4/8 b) 5/8 c) 6/8 d)7/8 - ANSWER-5/8 When pressing hair, if the hair is smoking: a) use more pressing oil, the hair is burning b) use more heat c) wait to proceed until hair cools d) use less pressing oil - ANSWER-D) use less pressing oil A verruca is more commonly known as: a) a boil b) a pimple c) a wart d) a macule - ANSWER-B) a wart On which type of skin would a facial be ill-advised a) skin with macule b) acneic skin c) mature skin d) skin with lesions - ANSWER-d) skin with lesions Any product with a pH below 7, is considered: a) a base b) an alkaline c) a neutral d) an acid - ANSWER-D) an Acid Neutralizers, stablizers, and fixatives, tend to fall where on the pH scale? a) at 7 b) above 7 c) below 7 d) none of the above - ANSWER-c) below 7 Cornrow braiding is similar to: a) double strand braiding b) inverted braiding c) invisible french braiding d) visible, 3 strand, french braid - ANSWER-d) visible, 3 strand, french braiding Pediculosis is: a) head live b) lice c) ringworm d) the itch-mite - ANSWER-b) lice Scabies is also referred to as: a) tinea b)itch mite c) lice d) none of the above - ANSWER-b) an itch mite The bodies ability to fight off infection and disease is referred to as: a) immunity b) auto-immune system c) integumentary system d) antibodies - ANSWER-a) immunity The "Integumentary System" refers to: a) the skin b) the skin an its accessory organs c) the skin an nails d) the skin and hair - ANSWER-b) the skin and its accessory organs an atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge: a) cathode b) anode c) anion d) Ion - ANSWER-d) ion the concentration of Hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called: a) pH b) CO2 c) NaCl d) H2O - ANSWER-pH a Federal Agency requiring the practice of Universal Precautions: a) EPA b) OSHA c) CDC d) FDA - ANSWER-B) OSHA Occupational safety and health administration This federal agency requires Efficacy Labels and Registration Numbers: a) EPA b) OSHA c) CDC d) FDA - ANSWER-a) EPA Environmental Protection Administration Material Safety Data Sheets are required by which federal agency: a) EPA b) OSHA c) CDC d) FDA - ANSWER-b) OSHA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires manufacturers put these on their products: a) Efficiency labels b) MSDS c) Registration Numbers d) both A and C - ANSWER-d) Both a and c Eumelanin is the melanin responsible for: a) eye color b) skin color c) red and blonde hair color d) brown and black hair color - ANSWER-d) brown and black hair color A uniformed layers cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/ degree: a) 0 b) 45 c)90 d) 180 - ANSWER-C) 90 A haircut using a 0 degree/ angle is referred to as all of the following except: a) wedge b)BOB c) blunt cut d) solid form - ANSWER-a) wedge a haircut using a 180 degree/angle will have which of the following lengths: a) longer interior, shorter exterior b) horizontal lines with a longer interior c) shorter interior, longer exterior d) none of the above - ANSWER-c) shorter interior, longer exterior which of the following design lines would be used to add weight/ build weight line: a) vertical b) horiztonal c) diagonal d) perpendicular lines - ANSWER-b) horizontal lines The skin is thickest on the soles and palms because this layer of skin is found only there: a) stratum Germinitivum b) basal layer c) papillary layer d) stratum lucidum - ANSWER-d) stratum lucidum Wigs, whether made from Human or Synthetic hair, are colored using: a) tint b) fabric color c) demi-permanent color d) deposit only color - ANSWER-b) fabric color a wig covers: a) more than 50% b) less than 50% of the head c) 50 to 75% d) 80 to 100% of the head - ANSWER-d) 80 to 100% of the head The muscles that allow you to move, open an close your fingers are located: a) in the forearm b) in the wrist c) in the elbow d) in the carpus - ANSWER-a) in the forearm This type of shampoo will likely increase porosity: a) acid b) moisturizing c) non-organic d) alkaline - ANSWER-d) alkaline this type of shampoo will likely INCREASE porosity: a) organic b) color safe/preserving c) volumizing d) acid - ANSWER-c) volumizing this type of shampoo will likely DECREASE porosity: a) organic b) volumizing c) alkaline d) acid - ANSWER-d) acid when cutting hair, if some parts are wet while others are dry, the likely outcome will be: a) textured b)beveled c) uneven d) none of the above - ANSWER-c) uneven the lower thick-walled chamber of the heart are referred to: a) ventricles b)atria c) rhytads d) atrium - ANSWER-a) ventricles The two thin-walled chambers of the heart are referred to as: a) ventricles b) atria c) rhytads d) atrium - ANSWER-d) atrium the two thick-walled chambers of the heart are referred to as: a) ventricles b) atria c) rhytads d) atrium - ANSWER-a) ventricles medical term denoting any abnormal skin inflammation: a) contact dermatitis b) irritant dermatitis c) dermatitis venenata d) dermatitis - ANSWER-d) dermatitis After a P.D test, how long should you wait before performing a waxing service: a) 30 minutes b) one hour c) 24-48 hours d) 5-7 minutes - ANSWER-5-7 minutes a thickened scar resulting from the excessive growth of fibrous tissue: a) scar b) keloid c) cicatrix d) excoriation - ANSWER-b) keloid a crack in the skin such as chapped lips/ hands is known as: a) ulcer b) cicatrix c) a scar d) fissure - ANSWER-d) fissure what effect does an astringent have on the pores: a) dilation b) constriction c) opens them d) all of the above - ANSWER-b) constriction pityriasis refers to: a) excessive sweating b) dry skin c) ingrown nails d) none of the above - ANSWER-d) none of the above ` broad spectrum disinfectants were formally known as: a) Hospital grade b) multi-sprectrum c) Hospital level d) both a and c - ANSWER-d) both a and c commonly known as a "birthmark" the medical name is a) miasma b) verruca c) nevus d) all of the above - ANSWER-c) nevus Which of the following agencies is responsible for approval of disinfectant solutions: a) Food and Drug Admin (FDA) b) Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology c) State Board cosmetology d) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - ANSWER-d) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cutting hair at this elevation produces graduation/ staking and movement - ANSWER-medium Pheomelanin is the melanin responsible for - ANSWER-red and blonde hair color which of the following is contagious: a) psoriasis b) onychophagy c) androgenic Alopecia d) none of the above - ANSWER-d) none of the above the least common, but most serious form of skin cancer: - ANSWER-Malignant Melanoma type of cancer usually occurring in places on the body receiving a lot of sun: a) malignant melanoma b) squamous cell carcinoma c) basal cell carcinoma d) malignant squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER-a) malignant melanoma Over active sebaceous glands will result in what condition? a) oily skin b) dry skin c) inflamed skin d) florid skin - ANSWER-a) oily skin what is the correct ratio for mixing a Quats solution: a) 1 : 100 b) 1 : 1,000 c) 1 : 10,000 d) 1 : 100,000 - ANSWER-b) 1 : 1,000 the elimination of perspiration, salt and other chemicals by the body is known as: a) kytosis b)excretion c) secretion d) excoriation - ANSWER-b) excretion Any strain of the Staphylococci Bacteria having evolved immunity to most antibiotics: a) MRSA b) Methicillin-retardant Staphloccus aureus c) AIDS d) Methicillin-resistant staphloccus aereus - ANSWER-D) Methicillin-resistant staphloccus aereus The more common name for alopecia is a) Baldness/hair loss b) lice c) Gray hair d) none of the above - ANSWER-a) baldness/ hair loss the more common name for Barba is: a) mens hair stylists b) beard c) goatee d) eyebrow - ANSWER-b) beard hair "density" refers to: a) hairs per sq inch b) hair thickness c) hair texture d) all of the above - ANSWER-a) hairs per square inch hair "diameter" refers to: a) hairs per sq inch b) thickness/diameter of the individual hair shaft c) hair texture d) all of the above - ANSWER-b) thickness/ diameter of the individual hair shaft there are _____ pints of blood in the average human body: a) 6-8 b) 8-10 c) 10-12 - ANSWER-b) 8-10 hyperhidrosis refers to: a) excessively bad/ foul smelling sweat b) excessively high/heavy amount of sweat c) the inability to sweat d) none of the above - ANSWER-b) excessively high/heavy amounts of sweat skin exfoliation would e contra-indicated when the following conditions exist: a) inflamed tissues b) cold sores c) broken capillaries d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all of the above excessively heavy sweat or perspiration is known as: a) hypohydrosis b) hyperhydrosis c) anhidrosis d)bromhidrosis - ANSWER-b) HYPERhidrosis excessively foul smelling sweat or perspiration is known as - ANSWER-bromhydrosis bromhidrosis refers to: - ANSWER-excessively foul smelling sweat or perspiration sebaceous glands are found everywhere in the body except: a) palms of hands b) scalp c) face d) palms of the hand and soles of feet - ANSWER-d) palms of the hand and soles of the feet products used in hair-coloring designed to even out porosity and avoid uneven color: a) azo dyes b) protonators c) both a and b d) fillers - ANSWER-d) fillers Tesla high-frequency current is also known as: a) blue ray b) violet ray c) white light d) ultra violet light - ANSWER-b) violet ray if a hair cutting client has a red patchy skin with silvery white scales you should: a) refuses the service b) recommend they see a dermatologist c) continue service, psoriasis isn't contagious d) none of the above - ANSWER-c) continue service, psoriasis isn't contagious which electrical modality is contra-indicated for women who are pregnant: a) faradic b) tesla/ high frequency/ violet ray c) galvanic d) sinusoidal - ANSWER-b) tesla/high freq/ violet ray friction is: a) a tapping movement b) a rubbing movement c) a kneading or rolling movement d) a light stroking movement - ANSWER-b) a rubbing movement petrissage is: a) a tapping movement b) a rubbing movement c) a kneading or rolling movement d) a light stroking movement - ANSWER-c) a kneading or rolling movement tapotement is: a) a tapping movement b) a rubbing movement c) a kneading or rolling movement