COSMETOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a (n): - Answer-
vertical line
The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the: - Answer-
silhouette
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is
the: - Answer-oval face
The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has: -
Answer-volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a (n): -
Answer-hair and scalp examination
The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: -
Answer-crown
The area that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners and is located by placing
a comb on top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the: - Answer-
bang area
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position
and becomes the new guideline is a: - Answer-traveling guide
The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-
comb technique is a: - Answer-barber comb
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
Answer-slide cutting
Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls are: - Answer-open center
curls
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - Answer-arc base
Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do have the same amount of
tension are - Answer-barrel curls
Brushes that are used to blow-dry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired
are: - Answer-classic styling brushes
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a (n): - Answer-
vertical line
The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the: - Answer-
silhouette
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is
the: - Answer-oval face
The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has: -
Answer-volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a (n): -
Answer-hair and scalp examination
The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the: -
Answer-crown
The area that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners and is located by placing
a comb on top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the: - Answer-
bang area
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position
and becomes the new guideline is a: - Answer-traveling guide
The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides and when using a scissor-over-
comb technique is a: - Answer-barber comb
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is -
Answer-slide cutting
Pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls are: - Answer-open center
curls
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - Answer-arc base
Large diameter pin curls that are similar to a roller but do have the same amount of
tension are - Answer-barrel curls
Brushes that are used to blow-dry precision haircuts where little or no volume is desired
are: - Answer-classic styling brushes
