STATE BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
All of the following statements are true about changeable blade, razors EXCEPT -
Answer-requires stropping and honing skills
All of the following statements are true about sodium hydroxide relaxer products
EXCEPT - Answer-used on wavy and nonresistant hair
, All of the following statements, describe the cells in the stratum granulosum, EXCEPT -
Answer-are called squamous cells
All of the following statements describe why sheer over comb techniques are used
EXCEPT - Answer-Create blunt looks for female clients
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the suns harmful
rays EXCEPT - Answer-Apply sunscreen every 6 hours
All of the following terms describe an active relaxer ingredient EXCEPT - Answer-
Aniline derivative
All of the following terms, describe the type of container, disinfected, tools, or multi use
supplies are stored in EXCEPT - Answer-to open
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to: - Answer-
to soften
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of - Answer-8.5-9.5
An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body, where it normally only lanugo, or a
baby fine hair, appears in a condition, known as - Answer-Hypertrichosis
And a braided cuticle can result from all of the following actions EXCEPT - Answer-
Shampooing
An application of which of the following complementary color categories would help
neutralize or correct brassiness or orange tones in a hair color - Answer-blue-based
An approved EPA registered hospital disinfectant is effective for incidents involving
exposure to blood and body fluids on what type of surface? - Answer-nonporous
An auto immune skin disease that results in sudden hair loss in round or irregular
patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as - Answer-Alopecia
areata
An example of a cleaning guideline is: - Answer-sweep or vacuum all hair clippings from
the floor after each service.
An example of a subjective symptom would be - Answer-itching
An example of an oil-in-water emulsion is: - Answer-Perm solution
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize
keratin is called - Answer-tinea barbae
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
All of the following statements are true about changeable blade, razors EXCEPT -
Answer-requires stropping and honing skills
All of the following statements are true about sodium hydroxide relaxer products
EXCEPT - Answer-used on wavy and nonresistant hair
, All of the following statements, describe the cells in the stratum granulosum, EXCEPT -
Answer-are called squamous cells
All of the following statements describe why sheer over comb techniques are used
EXCEPT - Answer-Create blunt looks for female clients
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the suns harmful
rays EXCEPT - Answer-Apply sunscreen every 6 hours
All of the following terms describe an active relaxer ingredient EXCEPT - Answer-
Aniline derivative
All of the following terms, describe the type of container, disinfected, tools, or multi use
supplies are stored in EXCEPT - Answer-to open
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to: - Answer-
to soften
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of - Answer-8.5-9.5
An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body, where it normally only lanugo, or a
baby fine hair, appears in a condition, known as - Answer-Hypertrichosis
And a braided cuticle can result from all of the following actions EXCEPT - Answer-
Shampooing
An application of which of the following complementary color categories would help
neutralize or correct brassiness or orange tones in a hair color - Answer-blue-based
An approved EPA registered hospital disinfectant is effective for incidents involving
exposure to blood and body fluids on what type of surface? - Answer-nonporous
An auto immune skin disease that results in sudden hair loss in round or irregular
patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as - Answer-Alopecia
areata
An example of a cleaning guideline is: - Answer-sweep or vacuum all hair clippings from
the floor after each service.
An example of a subjective symptom would be - Answer-itching
An example of an oil-in-water emulsion is: - Answer-Perm solution
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize
keratin is called - Answer-tinea barbae
