STATE BOARD TEST #1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The most commonly used current in a salon is: - Answer-Galvanic
Another term or expression meaning to "close the pores" is: - Answer-Contract the
pores or tissues
A material which prohibits the passage of electricity is: - Answer-An insulator
Not a good insulator: - Answer-H2O
Wood, rubbers, and glass are all examples of: - Answer-Insulators
Conductors: - Answer-Let electricity pass
Insulators: - Answer-Stop electricity from psssing
Silk is an excellent: - Answer-Insulator
Hair texture refers to: - Answer-Diameter
When using a hot iron, curl the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as:
- Answer-Croquignole
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from scalp to ends is referred to as: - Answer-
Spiral
In a roller set, a permanent wave, or with a curling iron, croquignole is winding: -
Answer-From ends to scalp
On base curls, whether achieved by roller set or a hot tool, will result in: - Answer-
Maximum volume
Half off based curls, or half stem, effectively means the same thing, and will result in:
- Answer-Medium volume
Full stem (pin curls) or off based (rollers) achieve the same result: - Answer-The
least volume/lift
If your client wants wavy hair with maximum lift, you would do: - Answer-Large
rollers, on base
Which type of roller placement would create maximum volume in a hair style? -
Answer-Over direct
Why does the clever stylist place a plastic comb between the hot iron and scalp? -
Answer-Avoid burning the clients scalp
, What effects will acids tend to have on pores? - Answer-Close or contract them
Astringents are generally used to: - Answer-Contract pores or tissues
Astringents are usually: - Answer-Acid
Styptics are astringents that are used to stop bleeding because they: - Answer-
Contract pores or tissues
A neutralizer has which of the following actions on the hair: - Answer-Re-bond the
hair into a new shape
Porosity refers to: - Answer-The hair's ability to hold moisture
The pH scale is a system designed to measure: - Answer-Alkalinity and Acidity
The unit of measurement for electrical current is known as: - Answer-Watt
The most common bacteria produces diseases such as tetanus/lockjaw and typhoid
fever: - Answer-Bacilli
Using "double notched" shears will: - Answer-Remove less hair than single notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -
Answer-90
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: - Answer-Blunt cut, BOB, solid
form
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you
use? - Answer-A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? - Answer-180 degrees
Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? - Answer-180 degrees
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: -
Answer-Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: -
Answer-Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -
Answer-3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? - Answer-3-
6 months
AND ANSWERS
The most commonly used current in a salon is: - Answer-Galvanic
Another term or expression meaning to "close the pores" is: - Answer-Contract the
pores or tissues
A material which prohibits the passage of electricity is: - Answer-An insulator
Not a good insulator: - Answer-H2O
Wood, rubbers, and glass are all examples of: - Answer-Insulators
Conductors: - Answer-Let electricity pass
Insulators: - Answer-Stop electricity from psssing
Silk is an excellent: - Answer-Insulator
Hair texture refers to: - Answer-Diameter
When using a hot iron, curl the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as:
- Answer-Croquignole
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from scalp to ends is referred to as: - Answer-
Spiral
In a roller set, a permanent wave, or with a curling iron, croquignole is winding: -
Answer-From ends to scalp
On base curls, whether achieved by roller set or a hot tool, will result in: - Answer-
Maximum volume
Half off based curls, or half stem, effectively means the same thing, and will result in:
- Answer-Medium volume
Full stem (pin curls) or off based (rollers) achieve the same result: - Answer-The
least volume/lift
If your client wants wavy hair with maximum lift, you would do: - Answer-Large
rollers, on base
Which type of roller placement would create maximum volume in a hair style? -
Answer-Over direct
Why does the clever stylist place a plastic comb between the hot iron and scalp? -
Answer-Avoid burning the clients scalp
, What effects will acids tend to have on pores? - Answer-Close or contract them
Astringents are generally used to: - Answer-Contract pores or tissues
Astringents are usually: - Answer-Acid
Styptics are astringents that are used to stop bleeding because they: - Answer-
Contract pores or tissues
A neutralizer has which of the following actions on the hair: - Answer-Re-bond the
hair into a new shape
Porosity refers to: - Answer-The hair's ability to hold moisture
The pH scale is a system designed to measure: - Answer-Alkalinity and Acidity
The unit of measurement for electrical current is known as: - Answer-Watt
The most common bacteria produces diseases such as tetanus/lockjaw and typhoid
fever: - Answer-Bacilli
Using "double notched" shears will: - Answer-Remove less hair than single notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -
Answer-90
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: - Answer-Blunt cut, BOB, solid
form
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you
use? - Answer-A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? - Answer-180 degrees
Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? - Answer-180 degrees
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: -
Answer-Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: -
Answer-Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -
Answer-3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? - Answer-3-
6 months
