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CALIFORNIA BARBER WRITTEN EXAM NEWEST 2025
COMPLETE EXAM| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) ALREADY
GRADED A+|| NEW!!
What is a steatoma? - ..(ANSWER)...Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled
with sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - ..(ANSWER)...Chronic 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 - ..(ANSWER)...Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - ..(ANSWER)...Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? -
..(ANSWER)...Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? - ..(ANSWER)...A symptom apparent to the
individual afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - ..(ANSWER)...Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin
and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
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Set of the shears - ..(ANSWER)...The 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 - ..(ANSWER)...sterilization
Tinea favosa - ..(ANSWER)...(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry,
sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - ..(ANSWER)...Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color - ..(ANSWER)...3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - ..(ANSWER)...4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - ..(ANSWER)...scalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - ..(ANSWER)...A 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 - ..(ANSWER)...epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
To hone is - ..(ANSWER)...to sharpen
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The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - ..(ANSWER)...top of the skull
Stages of hair growth - ..(ANSWER)...anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - ..(ANSWER)...Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - ..(ANSWER)...Sets standards for a safe and healthy
workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - ..(ANSWER)...Provides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - ..(ANSWER)...back edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin - ..(ANSWER)...Do
not proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? - ..(ANSWER)...cuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH - ..(ANSWER)...between 7 and 14
CALIFORNIA BARBER WRITTEN EXAM NEWEST 2025
COMPLETE EXAM| ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) ALREADY
GRADED A+|| NEW!!
What is a steatoma? - ..(ANSWER)...Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled
with sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - ..(ANSWER)...Chronic 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 - ..(ANSWER)...Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - ..(ANSWER)...Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? -
..(ANSWER)...Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? - ..(ANSWER)...A symptom apparent to the
individual afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - ..(ANSWER)...Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin
and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
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Set of the shears - ..(ANSWER)...The 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 - ..(ANSWER)...sterilization
Tinea favosa - ..(ANSWER)...(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry,
sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - ..(ANSWER)...Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color - ..(ANSWER)...3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - ..(ANSWER)...4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - ..(ANSWER)...scalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - ..(ANSWER)...A 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 - ..(ANSWER)...epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
To hone is - ..(ANSWER)...to sharpen
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The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - ..(ANSWER)...top of the skull
Stages of hair growth - ..(ANSWER)...anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - ..(ANSWER)...Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - ..(ANSWER)...Sets standards for a safe and healthy
workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - ..(ANSWER)...Provides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - ..(ANSWER)...back edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin - ..(ANSWER)...Do
not proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? - ..(ANSWER)...cuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH - ..(ANSWER)...between 7 and 14
