OREGON BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSE BOARD EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The word " barber" is derived from the Latin word _______ - ANSWER: Barba
Which country is credited with being the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant
fashion? - ANSWER: Egypt
The modern barber pole originated from the symbol of barber-surgeons, which
evolved from the technical procedure of ______ - ANSWER: Bloodletting
Which ethnic groups brought barber-surgeons to America? - ANSWER: Swedish and
Dutch immigrants
Who was the author of the first barbering textbook and was published by ______? -
ANSWER: A.B. Moler
Minnesota was the first state to pass a barber license law in what year? - ANSWER:
1897
The study of human characteristics for a specific work environment is _____? -
ANSWER: Ergonomics
What are the principles and standards of good character, proper conduct and moral
judgment used in the performance of one's profession ? - ANSWER: Professional
Ethics
Where does the best motivation for learning originate? - ANSWER: Internally or
intrinsically
The letters pH refer to __________ - ANSWER: Potential Hydrogen
Bacteria are commonly known as germs or______ - ANSWER: Microbes
Pus forming organisms that grow in chains and cause strep throat, tonsillitis, lung
diseases and blood poisoning are__________ - ANSWER: Streptococci bacteria
Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia and gonorrhea are ________ -
ANSWER: Diplococci bacteria
Hair-like projections that propel bacteria through liquids are called __________ -
ANSWER: Flagella or cilia
During the active stage, bacteria grow and ______ - ANSWER: Reproduce
,Some bacteria survive the inactive stage by ______ - ANSWER: Forming Spores
Diseases may be spread by _________ - ANSWER: Soiled hands
Disease producing organisms that live only by penetrating cells and becoming part of
them are __________ - ANSWER: Viruses
Disease producing bacteria that are carried through the body and blood or body
fluids are known as ______________ - ANSWER: Bloodborne pathogens
Ringworm is caused by a ____________ - ANSWER: Plant parasite
The removal of pathogens from tools and services is known as ____________ -
ANSWER: Decontamination
State barber boards and health departments require sanitation and _________ -
ANSWER: Disinfection procedures
The highest LEVEL of decontamination is _________ - ANSWER: Sterilization
For effective disinfection the minimum STRENGTH of a Quat solution used to sanitize
implements is ____________ - ANSWER: 1:1000
OSHA regulates and enforces safety and health in the workplace by setting _______
standards. - ANSWER: Safety
The responsibility for product safety rest with the _____________ - ANSWER:
Manufacturer
Headrest covers must be changed for __________ - ANSWER: each client
For sanitary reasons, combs and other implements should never be placed in
__________ - ANSWER: Uniform pockets
Mild acidic solutions contract or _______ - ANSWER: Harden the hair
Shampoo categories include liquid, liquid-dry and ________ or ___________ -
ANSWER: Dry or powder formulations
What type of shampoo is generally recommended for normal, chemically treated or
fragile hair? - ANSWER: Acid-balanced shampoos
The technical term for the study of the hair is _______ - ANSWER: Trichology
Chemical UNITS that make up PROTEIN are _______ - ANSWER: Amino acids
, Chemical BONDS that JOIN amino acids together are ________ - ANSWER: Peptide
bonds
Hair is chiefly composed of HORNY substance called _________ - ANSWER: Keratin
That portion of the hair found BENEATH THE SKIN SURFACE is known as the
_____________ - ANSWER: Hair Root
Hair cells MATURE IN THE FOLLICLE through a PROCESS known as ____________ -
ANSWER: Keratinization
The ELEMENTS found in the human hair are Carbon (51%), Oxygen(21%),
Hydrogen(17%), Nitrogen(6%), and (5%) _______ - ANSWER: Sulfur
End bonds are ____________ - ANSWER: Chemical bonds
It is normal to lose an average of _____________ - ANSWER: 75 to 100 hairs per day
NEW hair is produced during which phase? - ANSWER: Anagen Phase
The Anagen Phase generally lasts __________ - ANSWER: 3 to 5 years
Hair loss that occurs as a result of GENETICS, AGE and HORMONAL changes is called
______________ - ANSWER: Androgenic Alopecia
Two hair loss TREATMENTS known to stimulate hair growth are ________ and
________ - ANSWER: Minoxidil and Finasteride
Common scalp disorders include DANDRUFF, FUNGAL infections, animal PARASITIC
infestations and ______________ - ANSWER: Staphylococcal infections
The technical term for DANDRUFF is ________ - ANSWER: Pityriasis
Ringworm of the scalp is the common name for ______ - ANSWER: Tinea Capitis
SYCOSIS VULGARIS (barbers itch or infection of the beard), FURUNCLES (boil) and
CARBUNCLES (infected follicle with pus) are the result of a ________ - ANSWER:
Staphylococcal infection
Inflammation of the follicle caused by bacteria or irritation may be signs of ________
- ANSWER: Folliculitis or Pseudofolliculitis barbae
Razor bumps is a common name for _____________ - ANSWER: Pseudofolliculitis
barbae
What type of cape is preferable for haircutting because they shed wet or dry hair
more effectively? - ANSWER: Nylon or other synthetic
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The word " barber" is derived from the Latin word _______ - ANSWER: Barba
Which country is credited with being the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant
fashion? - ANSWER: Egypt
The modern barber pole originated from the symbol of barber-surgeons, which
evolved from the technical procedure of ______ - ANSWER: Bloodletting
Which ethnic groups brought barber-surgeons to America? - ANSWER: Swedish and
Dutch immigrants
Who was the author of the first barbering textbook and was published by ______? -
ANSWER: A.B. Moler
Minnesota was the first state to pass a barber license law in what year? - ANSWER:
1897
The study of human characteristics for a specific work environment is _____? -
ANSWER: Ergonomics
What are the principles and standards of good character, proper conduct and moral
judgment used in the performance of one's profession ? - ANSWER: Professional
Ethics
Where does the best motivation for learning originate? - ANSWER: Internally or
intrinsically
The letters pH refer to __________ - ANSWER: Potential Hydrogen
Bacteria are commonly known as germs or______ - ANSWER: Microbes
Pus forming organisms that grow in chains and cause strep throat, tonsillitis, lung
diseases and blood poisoning are__________ - ANSWER: Streptococci bacteria
Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia and gonorrhea are ________ -
ANSWER: Diplococci bacteria
Hair-like projections that propel bacteria through liquids are called __________ -
ANSWER: Flagella or cilia
During the active stage, bacteria grow and ______ - ANSWER: Reproduce
,Some bacteria survive the inactive stage by ______ - ANSWER: Forming Spores
Diseases may be spread by _________ - ANSWER: Soiled hands
Disease producing organisms that live only by penetrating cells and becoming part of
them are __________ - ANSWER: Viruses
Disease producing bacteria that are carried through the body and blood or body
fluids are known as ______________ - ANSWER: Bloodborne pathogens
Ringworm is caused by a ____________ - ANSWER: Plant parasite
The removal of pathogens from tools and services is known as ____________ -
ANSWER: Decontamination
State barber boards and health departments require sanitation and _________ -
ANSWER: Disinfection procedures
The highest LEVEL of decontamination is _________ - ANSWER: Sterilization
For effective disinfection the minimum STRENGTH of a Quat solution used to sanitize
implements is ____________ - ANSWER: 1:1000
OSHA regulates and enforces safety and health in the workplace by setting _______
standards. - ANSWER: Safety
The responsibility for product safety rest with the _____________ - ANSWER:
Manufacturer
Headrest covers must be changed for __________ - ANSWER: each client
For sanitary reasons, combs and other implements should never be placed in
__________ - ANSWER: Uniform pockets
Mild acidic solutions contract or _______ - ANSWER: Harden the hair
Shampoo categories include liquid, liquid-dry and ________ or ___________ -
ANSWER: Dry or powder formulations
What type of shampoo is generally recommended for normal, chemically treated or
fragile hair? - ANSWER: Acid-balanced shampoos
The technical term for the study of the hair is _______ - ANSWER: Trichology
Chemical UNITS that make up PROTEIN are _______ - ANSWER: Amino acids
, Chemical BONDS that JOIN amino acids together are ________ - ANSWER: Peptide
bonds
Hair is chiefly composed of HORNY substance called _________ - ANSWER: Keratin
That portion of the hair found BENEATH THE SKIN SURFACE is known as the
_____________ - ANSWER: Hair Root
Hair cells MATURE IN THE FOLLICLE through a PROCESS known as ____________ -
ANSWER: Keratinization
The ELEMENTS found in the human hair are Carbon (51%), Oxygen(21%),
Hydrogen(17%), Nitrogen(6%), and (5%) _______ - ANSWER: Sulfur
End bonds are ____________ - ANSWER: Chemical bonds
It is normal to lose an average of _____________ - ANSWER: 75 to 100 hairs per day
NEW hair is produced during which phase? - ANSWER: Anagen Phase
The Anagen Phase generally lasts __________ - ANSWER: 3 to 5 years
Hair loss that occurs as a result of GENETICS, AGE and HORMONAL changes is called
______________ - ANSWER: Androgenic Alopecia
Two hair loss TREATMENTS known to stimulate hair growth are ________ and
________ - ANSWER: Minoxidil and Finasteride
Common scalp disorders include DANDRUFF, FUNGAL infections, animal PARASITIC
infestations and ______________ - ANSWER: Staphylococcal infections
The technical term for DANDRUFF is ________ - ANSWER: Pityriasis
Ringworm of the scalp is the common name for ______ - ANSWER: Tinea Capitis
SYCOSIS VULGARIS (barbers itch or infection of the beard), FURUNCLES (boil) and
CARBUNCLES (infected follicle with pus) are the result of a ________ - ANSWER:
Staphylococcal infection
Inflammation of the follicle caused by bacteria or irritation may be signs of ________
- ANSWER: Folliculitis or Pseudofolliculitis barbae
Razor bumps is a common name for _____________ - ANSWER: Pseudofolliculitis
barbae
What type of cape is preferable for haircutting because they shed wet or dry hair
more effectively? - ANSWER: Nylon or other synthetic
