Milady Chapter 16 Exam
Exam Coverage
1. Head Form and Reference Points (Apex, Parietal Ridge, Occipital Bone, Four
Corners, Crown, Nape)
2. Lines, Angles, and Elevation in Haircutting (Horizontal, Vertical, Diagonal,
Cutting Lines, Elevation Degrees)
3. Sectioning, Partings, and Guidelines (Sections, Subsections, Traveling vs.
Stationary Guidelines)
4. Haircutting Tools and Equipment (Shears, Clippers, Razors, Combs, Tension,
Maintenance)
, 5. Haircutting Techniques (Blunt Cut, Graduated Cut, Uniform Layers, Long-
Layered Cut, Taper)
6. Overdirection, Tension, and Distribution (Natural Fall, Overdirection, Tension
Control)
7. Texturizing and Removing Bulk (Point Cutting, Notching, Slicing, Slide Cutting,
Effilating)
8. Clipper Cutting and Scissor-Over-Comb Techniques (Fades, Tapers, Blending)
9. Hair Characteristics Affecting Haircutting (Texture, Density, Wave Pattern,
Growth Patterns, Shrinkage)
10. Client Consultation and Safety (Face Shape Analysis, Repetitive Motion Injury
Prevention, Tool Safety)
Milady Chapter 16 Exam
,1. The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or
vice versa is known as which of the following anatomical landmarks?
A. Crown area
B. Occipital corner
C. Four corners
D. Parietal ridge
Answer: C
Rationale: The four corners are reference points on the head that indicate where
the shape of the head changes from flat to round or vice versa. These points
help stylists establish balanced design lines 1 5 .
2. The straight lines used to build weight and create one-length or low-
elevation haircuts are identified as which type of lines?
, A. Parallel lines
B. Horizontal lines
C. Weight lines
D. Diagonal lines
Answer: B
Rationale: Horizontal lines are parallel to the horizon or floor and are used to
build weight in a haircut, creating one-length or low-elevation designs 1 9 .
3. The straight lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered
haircuts are classified as which type of lines?
A. Cutting lines
B. Diagonal lines
C. Vertical lines
D. Horizontal lines