State board Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - Answer-two levels
A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - Answer-three levels
A Barber should avoid closing in the forehead and what type of face shape? - Answer-
pear
A Barber should NOT proceed with chemical services for all of the following conditions
EXCEPT - Answer-translucent flakes attached to scalp or on hair
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is - Answer-spread from one person to
another
A condition, a Barber may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or
inflamed, after direct contact with a substance is called - Answer-Dermatitis venenata
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called - Answer-
Monilethrix
A conditioner ingredient that gives dry hair a smooth feel and makes hair easier to comb
is: - Answer-Fatty alcohols
A difference between viruses in bacterial infection is - Answer-viruses cannot be treated
with antibiotics
A diffuser is attached to blow dryer to - Answer-soften airflow
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on - Answer-nonporous tools and multi-use supplies
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking and irritation of
the scalp is known as dandruff or - Answer-Pityriasis
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as - Answer-
Psoriasis
A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause
extremely serious staph infection is - Answer-MRSA
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement? - Answer-
vibration
,A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n) - Answer-Uniformly
layered form
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten loose fiber/hair is
called a - Answer-Hackle
A mixture of red and yellow creates what color? - Answer-orange
A mixture of secretions from the sebaceous glands and precipitation from the sweat
glands is called the - Answer-Acid mantle
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms
of the disease is called a(n): - Answer-asymptomatic carrier
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6? - Answer-10
A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative
ingredient is a requirement from the - Answer-U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service that
uses a products containing an aniline derivative ingredient? - Answer-24-48
A primary cause of water spill accidents is - Answer-Excessive water pressure
A red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by a vegetable
parasite is known as tinea or: - Answer-ringworm
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery
scales is called: - Answer-Psoriasis
A shampoo type generally recommended for clients who are bedridden and cannot wet
their hair is known as: - Answer-non-aerosol powder dry shampoo
A skin patch test will help determine: - Answer-if the client has a sensitivity or allergic
reaction
A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely
movable is called a - Answer-tumor
A strong, circular directional growth on either side of the nape, or crown is known as a -
Answer-whorl
A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water,
because it donates, or releases, H+ ions is an - Answer-acid
, A substance that is able to dissolve, another substance is called - Answer-solvent
A tapered outline could be described as: - Answer-hair that visually blends into skin at
the perimeter
A technique that is based on molding hair over the curves of the head and then drying
the hair under a hood dryer is called - Answer-Hair wrapping
A type of color that uses a low volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or
add tone to the hair would be - Answer-Long lasting semi permanent
According to the standard proportion, most artist use, the head of a man is - Answer-1/8
of his overall body height
Acid perms are in the pH range of - Answer-6.9-7.2
Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which
profile? - Answer-convex
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine, would be beneficial if
they have - Answer-Rosacea
All of the following actions can be taken immediately after a shave EXCEPT - Answer-
applying a deep cleansing facial
All of the following actions can help prevent neck and back strain EXCEPT - Answer-
standing with feet together
All of the following are precautions to take when storing disinfectants EXCEPT -
Answer-keep within reach of all barbershop clients
All of the following bones are located in the cranium EXCEPT - Answer-metacarpal
All of the following conditions are examples of parasites and fungi that would prevent
offering Barbering services EXCEPT - Answer-seborrheic dermatitis
All of the following guidelines are used to perform a head shave EXCEPT - Answer-
keep the scalp dry while shaving
All of the following razor positions are used when performing a face shave EXCEPT -
Answer-Reverse backhand
All of the following statements about massage are true EXCEPT - Answer-Keep your
nails long to be able to scratch the scalp
Correct Answers
A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - Answer-two levels
A 30 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair - Answer-three levels
A Barber should avoid closing in the forehead and what type of face shape? - Answer-
pear
A Barber should NOT proceed with chemical services for all of the following conditions
EXCEPT - Answer-translucent flakes attached to scalp or on hair
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is - Answer-spread from one person to
another
A condition, a Barber may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or
inflamed, after direct contact with a substance is called - Answer-Dermatitis venenata
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called - Answer-
Monilethrix
A conditioner ingredient that gives dry hair a smooth feel and makes hair easier to comb
is: - Answer-Fatty alcohols
A difference between viruses in bacterial infection is - Answer-viruses cannot be treated
with antibiotics
A diffuser is attached to blow dryer to - Answer-soften airflow
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on - Answer-nonporous tools and multi-use supplies
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking and irritation of
the scalp is known as dandruff or - Answer-Pityriasis
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as - Answer-
Psoriasis
A highly contagious bacterium that enters the skin through open wounds and can cause
extremely serious staph infection is - Answer-MRSA
A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage movement? - Answer-
vibration
,A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n) - Answer-Uniformly
layered form
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten loose fiber/hair is
called a - Answer-Hackle
A mixture of red and yellow creates what color? - Answer-orange
A mixture of secretions from the sebaceous glands and precipitation from the sweat
glands is called the - Answer-Acid mantle
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms
of the disease is called a(n): - Answer-asymptomatic carrier
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6? - Answer-10
A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative
ingredient is a requirement from the - Answer-U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service that
uses a products containing an aniline derivative ingredient? - Answer-24-48
A primary cause of water spill accidents is - Answer-Excessive water pressure
A red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by a vegetable
parasite is known as tinea or: - Answer-ringworm
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery
scales is called: - Answer-Psoriasis
A shampoo type generally recommended for clients who are bedridden and cannot wet
their hair is known as: - Answer-non-aerosol powder dry shampoo
A skin patch test will help determine: - Answer-if the client has a sensitivity or allergic
reaction
A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely
movable is called a - Answer-tumor
A strong, circular directional growth on either side of the nape, or crown is known as a -
Answer-whorl
A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water,
because it donates, or releases, H+ ions is an - Answer-acid
, A substance that is able to dissolve, another substance is called - Answer-solvent
A tapered outline could be described as: - Answer-hair that visually blends into skin at
the perimeter
A technique that is based on molding hair over the curves of the head and then drying
the hair under a hood dryer is called - Answer-Hair wrapping
A type of color that uses a low volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or
add tone to the hair would be - Answer-Long lasting semi permanent
According to the standard proportion, most artist use, the head of a man is - Answer-1/8
of his overall body height
Acid perms are in the pH range of - Answer-6.9-7.2
Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which
profile? - Answer-convex
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine, would be beneficial if
they have - Answer-Rosacea
All of the following actions can be taken immediately after a shave EXCEPT - Answer-
applying a deep cleansing facial
All of the following actions can help prevent neck and back strain EXCEPT - Answer-
standing with feet together
All of the following are precautions to take when storing disinfectants EXCEPT -
Answer-keep within reach of all barbershop clients
All of the following bones are located in the cranium EXCEPT - Answer-metacarpal
All of the following conditions are examples of parasites and fungi that would prevent
offering Barbering services EXCEPT - Answer-seborrheic dermatitis
All of the following guidelines are used to perform a head shave EXCEPT - Answer-
keep the scalp dry while shaving
All of the following razor positions are used when performing a face shave EXCEPT -
Answer-Reverse backhand
All of the following statements about massage are true EXCEPT - Answer-Keep your
nails long to be able to scratch the scalp
