California Barber Practice Exam Questions –
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What is a steatoma? - correct answerSebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - correct answerChronic inflammation of hair follicles and
associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum production
and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color - correct answerLightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - correct answerSevere oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? - correct answerInflamed
skin
What are subjective symptoms? - correct answerA symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - correct answerShampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin
and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears - correct answerThe manner in which the blades and shanks of the
shears align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
Highest form on decontamination - correct answersterilization
Tinea favosa - correct answer(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - correct answerOil and water
pH of temporary hair color - correct answer3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - correct answer4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - correct answerscalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - correct answerA smooth, repetitive alternating current; the most
commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency machine and
can produce heat.
,Four types of muscle tissue - correct answerepithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
To hone is - correct answerto sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - correct answertop of the skull
Stages of hair growth - correct answeranagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - correct answerOccupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - correct answerSets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - correct answerProvides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - correct answerback edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin - correct answerDo not
proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? - correct answercuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH - correct answerbetween 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH - correct answerbelow 7.0 (neutral)
Alkaline solutions - correct answerSoften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
What does a tail end of a surfactant do - correct answerattracts dirt and oil and repels
water
When do you not perform a face shave? - correct answerWhen cuts, abrasion, and rash
are present
Three types of nerves - correct answersensory, motor, autonomic
The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the: - correct answerblade
What is the grind of the razor? - correct answerThe shape of the blade after it has been
ground There are 2 types of razor grinds: Concave and Wedge
To avoid damage, massage should be directed - correct answerTowards the origin of
the muscle.
Origin fixed attached
, buccinator muscle - correct answerThin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper
and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.
What bacteria grows in clusters that causes abcesses, pustules, and boils? - correct
answerstaphylococci
Petrissage - correct answerKneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and
pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
What tendon connects the epicranius muscle - correct answerthe epicranial
aponeurosis
What is used after a high frequency treatment? - correct answerAlcohol based toner
Strand test - correct answerDetermines how the hair will react to the color formula and
how long the formula should be left on the hair.
patch test - correct answera test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on
a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test - correct
answer24-48 hours
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? - correct answerConvex and beveled
Blood spill procedure - correct answer-Put on gloves
-Clean area with antiseptic
-Apply bandage
-Dispose of everything in double-bagged procedure, and place in trash (or sharps
container if you work at a Dr's office/hospital).
What do you do if you cut someone during a service? - correct answerStop the service,
put on gloves, and treat the cut
What bacteria causes disease of infection? - correct answerPathogenic
Blood borne pathogens - correct answerDisease-causing organisms transferred through
contact with blood or other body fluids such as Hepatitis or HIV
What is required for hospital grade disinfectant? - correct answerEffective against
bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Two types of immunity - correct answernatural and acquired
EPA - correct answerEnvironmental Protection Agency
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep PDF | Graded
A+
What is a steatoma? - correct answerSebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - correct answerChronic inflammation of hair follicles and
associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum production
and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color - correct answerLightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - correct answerSevere oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? - correct answerInflamed
skin
What are subjective symptoms? - correct answerA symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - correct answerShampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin
and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears - correct answerThe manner in which the blades and shanks of the
shears align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
Highest form on decontamination - correct answersterilization
Tinea favosa - correct answer(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - correct answerOil and water
pH of temporary hair color - correct answer3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - correct answer4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - correct answerscalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - correct answerA smooth, repetitive alternating current; the most
commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency machine and
can produce heat.
,Four types of muscle tissue - correct answerepithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
To hone is - correct answerto sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - correct answertop of the skull
Stages of hair growth - correct answeranagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - correct answerOccupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - correct answerSets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - correct answerProvides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - correct answerback edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin - correct answerDo not
proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? - correct answercuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH - correct answerbetween 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH - correct answerbelow 7.0 (neutral)
Alkaline solutions - correct answerSoften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
What does a tail end of a surfactant do - correct answerattracts dirt and oil and repels
water
When do you not perform a face shave? - correct answerWhen cuts, abrasion, and rash
are present
Three types of nerves - correct answersensory, motor, autonomic
The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the: - correct answerblade
What is the grind of the razor? - correct answerThe shape of the blade after it has been
ground There are 2 types of razor grinds: Concave and Wedge
To avoid damage, massage should be directed - correct answerTowards the origin of
the muscle.
Origin fixed attached
, buccinator muscle - correct answerThin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper
and lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.
What bacteria grows in clusters that causes abcesses, pustules, and boils? - correct
answerstaphylococci
Petrissage - correct answerKneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and
pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure.
What tendon connects the epicranius muscle - correct answerthe epicranial
aponeurosis
What is used after a high frequency treatment? - correct answerAlcohol based toner
Strand test - correct answerDetermines how the hair will react to the color formula and
how long the formula should be left on the hair.
patch test - correct answera test in which a substance is applied topically to the skin on
a small piece of blotting paper or wet cloth
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test - correct
answer24-48 hours
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? - correct answerConvex and beveled
Blood spill procedure - correct answer-Put on gloves
-Clean area with antiseptic
-Apply bandage
-Dispose of everything in double-bagged procedure, and place in trash (or sharps
container if you work at a Dr's office/hospital).
What do you do if you cut someone during a service? - correct answerStop the service,
put on gloves, and treat the cut
What bacteria causes disease of infection? - correct answerPathogenic
Blood borne pathogens - correct answerDisease-causing organisms transferred through
contact with blood or other body fluids such as Hepatitis or HIV
What is required for hospital grade disinfectant? - correct answerEffective against
bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Two types of immunity - correct answernatural and acquired
EPA - correct answerEnvironmental Protection Agency
