PSI Exam (Barbering) Questions and Answers.

PSI Exam (Barbering) Questions and
Answers
Question 1
How should you grasp the towel for a towel wrap
Correct Answer
Lengthwise



Question 2
As professional barber, your most important responsibility is to____________
Correct Answer
Protect your client's health and safety



Question 3
Where do massage manipulations performed during a shampoo or scalp treatment
start?
Correct Answer
Hairline



Question 4
Which of the following is a condition of abnormal growth of hair
Correct Answer
Hypertrichosis



Question 5
The direction of the blade edge in the stropping is the reverse of that used in
____________
Correct Answer
Honing




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,Question 6
Which of the following refers to the weight and length of the blade relative to that of
the handle
Correct Answer
Razor balance



Question 7
________is an effective choice for combing through textured or lightly curled hair
Correct Answer
Hair pick



Question 8
Dandruff is the result of _________
Correct Answer
fungus called malassezia



Question 9
Which of the following is the study of the functions and activities preformed by the
body's structures
Correct Answer
6) Physiology



Question 10
The part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton is the
_____________
Correct Answer
Insertion




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,Question 11
What part of the cell plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism
Correct Answer
Nucleus



Question 12
A salt bond is a weak, physical side bond which cross-links the polypeptide chains,
but it reacts to changes in_______________
Correct Answer
PH



Question 13
Which of the following can prevent viruses from growing in the body
Correct Answer
Antibiotics



Question 14
A__________is a tuft of hair that stands straight up
Correct Answer
Cowlick



Question 15
What does the volt measure
Correct Answer
Electrical pressure




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, Question 16
What current is commonly called the violet ray and is used for both scalp and facial
treatments
Correct Answer
Tesla high-frequency current



Question 17
That type of combs are slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a
disinfectant over an extended time

Correct Answer
Hard rubber



Question 18
the client _________ always should be protected during light theraphy treatment
Correct Answer
Eyes



Question 19
What type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in clusters like bunches of grapes
Correct Answer
Staphylococci



Question 20
Disinfectants are_________and can be harmful if absorbed through the skin
Correct Answer
Pesticides




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