California Barber Written Exam 100%
Accurate.
What is a steatoma? - ANSWERSSebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - ANSWERSChronic 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 - ANSWERSLightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - ANSWERSSevere oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? - ANSWERSInflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? - ANSWERSA symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - ANSWERSShampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and
hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears - ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSsterilization
Tinea favosa - ANSWERS(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - ANSWERSOil and water
pH of temporary hair color - ANSWERS3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - ANSWERS4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - ANSWERSscalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSepithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
, To hone is - ANSWERSto sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - ANSWERStop of the skull
Stages of hair growth - ANSWERSanagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - ANSWERSOccupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - ANSWERSSets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - ANSWERSProvides communication to workers
regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - ANSWERSback edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin - ANSWERSDo not
proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? - ANSWERScuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH - ANSWERSbetween 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH - ANSWERSbelow 7.0 (neutral)
Alkaline solutions - ANSWERSSoften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
What does a tail end of a surfactant do - ANSWERSattracts dirt and oil and repels water
When do you not perform a face shave? - ANSWERSWhen cuts, abrasion, and rash
are present
Three types of nerves - ANSWERSsensory, motor, autonomic
The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the: - ANSWERSblade
What is the grind of the razor? - ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSTowards the origin of the
muscle.
Origin fixed attached
buccinator muscle - ANSWERSThin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and
lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.
Accurate.
What is a steatoma? - ANSWERSSebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - ANSWERSChronic 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 - ANSWERSLightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - ANSWERSSevere oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? - ANSWERSInflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? - ANSWERSA symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - ANSWERSShampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and
hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears - ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSsterilization
Tinea favosa - ANSWERS(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - ANSWERSOil and water
pH of temporary hair color - ANSWERS3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - ANSWERS4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - ANSWERSscalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - ANSWERSA 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 - ANSWERSepithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
, To hone is - ANSWERSto sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - ANSWERStop of the skull
Stages of hair growth - ANSWERSanagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - ANSWERSOccupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - ANSWERSSets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - ANSWERSProvides communication to workers
regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - ANSWERSback edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin - ANSWERSDo not
proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? - ANSWERScuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH - ANSWERSbetween 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH - ANSWERSbelow 7.0 (neutral)
Alkaline solutions - ANSWERSSoften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
What does a tail end of a surfactant do - ANSWERSattracts dirt and oil and repels water
When do you not perform a face shave? - ANSWERSWhen cuts, abrasion, and rash
are present
Three types of nerves - ANSWERSsensory, motor, autonomic
The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the: - ANSWERSblade
What is the grind of the razor? - ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSTowards the origin of the
muscle.
Origin fixed attached
buccinator muscle - ANSWERSThin, flat muscle of the cheek between the upper and
lower jaw that compresses the cheeks and expels air between the lips.
