Texas Barber Written Exam Prep Questions And Answers

The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria - ANS Bacteriology one-celled microorganisms that exists almost everywhere also known as germs and microbes - ANS bacteria pathogenic bacteria that causes abscesses, pustules, pimples and boils - ANS staphylococci bacteria that is round shaped - ANS cocci bacteria that is rod shaped and is the cause of tuberculosis - ANS bacilli bacteria that is corkscrew- shaped - ANS spirila how cells grow and reproduce - ANS mitosis the body's ability to resist invasion and destroy bacteria - ANS immunity harmful disease producing bacteria - ANS pathogenic Harmless or beneficial bacteria, known as saprophytes? - ANS nonpathogenic Non-motorized items such as combs shears emery boards are known as? - ANS implements electrically powered items such as clippers and trimmers - ANS tools barber chairs, steam towels also knows as - ANS equipment can be used to spread relaxer creams or for detailing - ANS wide- toothed handle comb position that the hone is held in the hand - ANS firm and flat how do you test a honed razor - ANS on a moist thumbnail blow-dryer attachments include - ANS Comb, brush and air diffuser attachments. the technique used to hold shears in a safe manner while combing through hair - ANS palming because they remove oil astringents should not be used on this type of skin - ANS dry skin the outermost protective layer of the skin - ANS epidermis AKA cuticle or scarf skin (contains no blood vessels) the inner most layer of the skin - ANS dermis AKA derma, corium, cutsis, or true skin the portion of the hair found beneath the skin surface - ANS root The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the: - ANS follicle club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root - ANS hair bulb the cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair follicle - ANS derma papilla outermost layer of the hair - ANS cuticle the middle layer of the hair - ANS cortex the innermost layer of the hair - ANS medulla (thin hair doesnt have a medulla) what bonds are broken with water and heat - ANS hydrogen bonds what bonds are broken with chemicals - ANS sulfur bonds or disulfide bonds how is hair texture measured - ANS The diameter of a hair strand the ability of the hair to absorb moisture - ANS porosity the ability of the hair to stretch - ANS elasticity measures the amount of individual hair strands per square inch - ANS density the technical term for any abnormal hair loss - ANS alopecia premature hair loss is - ANS Alopecia prematura *prematura key word* hair loss in round patches - ANS alopecia areata *area key word for round* hair loss caused by syphilis - ANS Alopecia syphilitica male pattern baldness or horseshoe shaped hair loss - ANS androgenic alopecia *by genetics* Normal scalp hair loss occurring in old age? - ANS Alopecia Senilis *senior key word* the two most common ANIMAL parasitic infections seen by barbers - ANS pediculosis and scabies An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: - ANS pediculosis capitis caused by itch mites - ANS scabies the bacterial infections that barbers may encounter in the shop - ANS staphylococci infections *furuncle or boil* the science of dealing with hair its diseases and care - ANS trichology draping the towel for wet and chemical services requires the use of - ANS two towels and a waterproof cape stroking the face skin to soothe and relax - ANS effleurage A kneading, pinching, squeezing massage movement - ANS Petrissage A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is: - ANS friction Tapping, slapping, and hacking movements are known as: - ANS percussion or tapotement The rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application is called - ANS vibration