Pivot Point Final Exam 1 with Complete
Solutions
A constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed is referred to as a: - ANSWER-
stationary design line
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is
called: - ANSWER-Direct current
A graduated from is also referred to as a wedge or a: - ANSWER-45 (degree) angle cut
A technique performed on the ends of the hair to allow for mobility, soften the ends and
blend weight lines is called: - ANSWER-End texturizing
A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to: - ANSWER-Outline and refine the
hairline
A volt is a unit of electric: - ANSWER-pressure
At the basic level of observation, a hair sculpture can be identified by observing the
outer boundary or silhouette known as the: - ANSWER-Form line
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - ANSWER-Immediately prior to a chemical service
Bundles called melanosomes are formed by - ANSWER-melanocytes
Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time? -
ANSWER-Only a few weeks
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp? - ANSWER-1
1/2" (3.75cm)
Cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create closeness is called: -
ANSWER-Texturizing
Depending on its design, which type of light can create blue or cool tones? - ANSWER-
Fluorescent
Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n): -
ANSWER-Short Circuit
Extreme porosity describes hair that has been damaged by the environment or: -
ANSWER-Overprocessed
, For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended
that elderly clients: - ANSWER-Lean forward into the shampoo bowl
For the comfort of the client, it is essential that the hair be damp throughout, when
cutting with which of the following tools? - ANSWER-Razor
Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n): - ANSWER-Follicle
Hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under which of the following
circumstances? - ANSWER-The papilla has not been destroyed
Hair with normal ability to absorb moisture is said to have what kind of porosity? -
ANSWER-Average
How long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last? - ANSWER-3-4 months
If the diameter of a female client's ponytail has become smaller over time it could
indicate: - ANSWER-Androgenetic Alopecia
In order to ensure lengths are not shorter than desired when sculpting , first establish
the length guide for the design line: - ANSWER-in natural fall
Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of hair clippings: -
ANSWER-Prior to performing an air forming service
LED devices using blue light help: - ANSWER-Reduce Acne
Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as: -
ANSWER-terminal hair
Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of: - ANSWER-Dandruff
Materials that best transport electricity are called: - ANSWER-Conductors
Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called: - ANSWER-
Insulators
Most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged
particles called: - ANSWER-Electrons
Never use clipper blades that have: - ANSWER-broken teeth
Never use firm scalp manipulations when shampoo is to be followed by: - ANSWER-
Any kind of chemical service
people with lighter colored hair have melanin in the: - ANSWER-Cortex Only
Solutions
A constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed is referred to as a: - ANSWER-
stationary design line
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is
called: - ANSWER-Direct current
A graduated from is also referred to as a wedge or a: - ANSWER-45 (degree) angle cut
A technique performed on the ends of the hair to allow for mobility, soften the ends and
blend weight lines is called: - ANSWER-End texturizing
A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to: - ANSWER-Outline and refine the
hairline
A volt is a unit of electric: - ANSWER-pressure
At the basic level of observation, a hair sculpture can be identified by observing the
outer boundary or silhouette known as the: - ANSWER-Form line
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - ANSWER-Immediately prior to a chemical service
Bundles called melanosomes are formed by - ANSWER-melanocytes
Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time? -
ANSWER-Only a few weeks
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp? - ANSWER-1
1/2" (3.75cm)
Cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create closeness is called: -
ANSWER-Texturizing
Depending on its design, which type of light can create blue or cool tones? - ANSWER-
Fluorescent
Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n): -
ANSWER-Short Circuit
Extreme porosity describes hair that has been damaged by the environment or: -
ANSWER-Overprocessed
, For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended
that elderly clients: - ANSWER-Lean forward into the shampoo bowl
For the comfort of the client, it is essential that the hair be damp throughout, when
cutting with which of the following tools? - ANSWER-Razor
Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n): - ANSWER-Follicle
Hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under which of the following
circumstances? - ANSWER-The papilla has not been destroyed
Hair with normal ability to absorb moisture is said to have what kind of porosity? -
ANSWER-Average
How long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last? - ANSWER-3-4 months
If the diameter of a female client's ponytail has become smaller over time it could
indicate: - ANSWER-Androgenetic Alopecia
In order to ensure lengths are not shorter than desired when sculpting , first establish
the length guide for the design line: - ANSWER-in natural fall
Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of hair clippings: -
ANSWER-Prior to performing an air forming service
LED devices using blue light help: - ANSWER-Reduce Acne
Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as: -
ANSWER-terminal hair
Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of: - ANSWER-Dandruff
Materials that best transport electricity are called: - ANSWER-Conductors
Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called: - ANSWER-
Insulators
Most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged
particles called: - ANSWER-Electrons
Never use clipper blades that have: - ANSWER-broken teeth
Never use firm scalp manipulations when shampoo is to be followed by: - ANSWER-
Any kind of chemical service
people with lighter colored hair have melanin in the: - ANSWER-Cortex Only
