BARBER PRACTICE EXAM - MA STATE BOARD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Bleach - CORRECT ANSWER- You can irritate your lungs if you inhale the fumes from
Tonsure - CORRECT ANSWER- During the Middle Ages, clergymen wore a
distinguishing hair style known as a
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacteria that are harmful microorganisms and can
cause disease or infection in humans are
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER- Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a
bunch of grapes.
Dirty hands - CORRECT ANSWER- The most common way a contagious infection is
spread is/are:
Water - CORRECT ANSWER- Body tissues are made up of large amounts of:
Antitoxins - CORRECT ANSWER- The body prevents and controls infections through:
Adipose tissue - CORRECT ANSWER- Tissues that give smoothness and contour to
the body are:
Communication - CORRECT ANSWER- An important human relations skill for a barber
is
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER- Effective sterilization requires the use of a(n)
Phenolic disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER- A form of formaldehyde that has a very
high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes, are:
Bacteria spores - CORRECT ANSWER- Disinfection is not effective against:
Chemical relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER- Disulfide bonds can be broken by:
dry skin - CORRECT ANSWER- Alipidic skin is known as:
Maxillary nerve - CORRECT ANSWER- The nerve that supplies impulses to the upper
part of the face is the:
, Melanin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER- Natural hair color is the result of:
Nail biting - CORRECT ANSWER- An excoriation might be caused by:
Hot towels - CORRECT ANSWER- A standard procedure when preparing the beard for
shaving is applying:
Stiff brush - CORRECT ANSWER- You should remove hair particles from clipper blades
with a
Molds - CORRECT ANSWER- A fungicidal disinfectant is one capable of destroying
Blood - CORRECT ANSWER- An example of connective tissue
National Association of Barber Boards of America - CORRECT ANSWER- Organization
that develops standards for licensing and policing barber industry
Preferences - CORRECT ANSWER- As a barber, you should be most concerned with
the client's personal
Risorius muscles - CORRECT ANSWER- The muscles of the mouth that are used for
grinning
Phenolics - CORRECT ANSWER- Examples of know carcinogens are
Integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWER- Body system that helps regulate the
body's temperature
Cuticle - CORRECT ANSWER- The outermost hair layer
Lymphatic/immune system - CORRECT ANSWER- The spleen is part of the
Macule - CORRECT ANSWER- One primary lesion that doesn't require a medical
referral is
Ultraviolet rays - CORRECT ANSWER- Skin tissue can be destroyed with overexposure
to
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Bleach - CORRECT ANSWER- You can irritate your lungs if you inhale the fumes from
Tonsure - CORRECT ANSWER- During the Middle Ages, clergymen wore a
distinguishing hair style known as a
Pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacteria that are harmful microorganisms and can
cause disease or infection in humans are
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER- Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a
bunch of grapes.
Dirty hands - CORRECT ANSWER- The most common way a contagious infection is
spread is/are:
Water - CORRECT ANSWER- Body tissues are made up of large amounts of:
Antitoxins - CORRECT ANSWER- The body prevents and controls infections through:
Adipose tissue - CORRECT ANSWER- Tissues that give smoothness and contour to
the body are:
Communication - CORRECT ANSWER- An important human relations skill for a barber
is
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER- Effective sterilization requires the use of a(n)
Phenolic disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER- A form of formaldehyde that has a very
high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes, are:
Bacteria spores - CORRECT ANSWER- Disinfection is not effective against:
Chemical relaxers - CORRECT ANSWER- Disulfide bonds can be broken by:
dry skin - CORRECT ANSWER- Alipidic skin is known as:
Maxillary nerve - CORRECT ANSWER- The nerve that supplies impulses to the upper
part of the face is the:
, Melanin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER- Natural hair color is the result of:
Nail biting - CORRECT ANSWER- An excoriation might be caused by:
Hot towels - CORRECT ANSWER- A standard procedure when preparing the beard for
shaving is applying:
Stiff brush - CORRECT ANSWER- You should remove hair particles from clipper blades
with a
Molds - CORRECT ANSWER- A fungicidal disinfectant is one capable of destroying
Blood - CORRECT ANSWER- An example of connective tissue
National Association of Barber Boards of America - CORRECT ANSWER- Organization
that develops standards for licensing and policing barber industry
Preferences - CORRECT ANSWER- As a barber, you should be most concerned with
the client's personal
Risorius muscles - CORRECT ANSWER- The muscles of the mouth that are used for
grinning
Phenolics - CORRECT ANSWER- Examples of know carcinogens are
Integumentary system - CORRECT ANSWER- Body system that helps regulate the
body's temperature
Cuticle - CORRECT ANSWER- The outermost hair layer
Lymphatic/immune system - CORRECT ANSWER- The spleen is part of the
Macule - CORRECT ANSWER- One primary lesion that doesn't require a medical
referral is
Ultraviolet rays - CORRECT ANSWER- Skin tissue can be destroyed with overexposure
to
