Milady Standard Barbering Written
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?
a. To trim the hair
b. To cleanse the scalp and hair
c. To apply styling product
d. To disinfect the comb
A clean scalp and hair provide the best foundation for all other services.
2. What layer of the hair contains pigment granules?
a. Cuticle
b. Follicle
c. Cortex
d. Medulla
The cortex contains melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color.
,3. Which part of the hair structure is responsible for hair growth?
a. Shaft
b. Cuticle
c. Hair bulb
d. Medulla
The hair bulb houses the cells that produce the hair shaft.
4. Which shampoo is best suited for oily hair and scalp?
a. Clarifying shampoo
b. Conditioning shampoo
c. Medicated shampoo
d. Color-enhancing shampoo
Clarifying shampoos remove excess oil and product buildup.
5. The muscle that causes goosebumps is called the:
a. Corrugator
b. Arrector pili
c. Sternocleidomastoid
d. Masseter
The arrector pili muscle contracts to make the hair stand on end.
6. Which implement is used for close shaving?
a. Razor
b. Clipper
c. Straight razor
d. Shear
A straight razor is traditionally used for smooth, close shaves.
, 7. A mild, scaly form of dandruff is known as:
a. Tinea capitis
b. Alopecia areata
c. Pityriasis capitis simplex
d. Seborrheic dermatitis
This type involves dry flakes and minimal inflammation.
8. What is the proper way to handle soiled linens?
a. Store them with clean linens
b. Place in a covered, labeled container
c. Shake them out
d. Rinse and reuse
Soiled linens must be stored separately to prevent contamination.
9. What type of bacteria is round-shaped?
a. Cocci
b. Bacilli
c. Spirilla
d. Diplobacilli
Cocci are spherical bacteria, often appearing in clusters.
10.What is the first step when an exposure incident occurs?
a. Stop the service
b. Sanitize your hands
c. Apply antiseptic
d. Cover the wound
You must stop the service immediately to prevent further contamination.
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?
a. To trim the hair
b. To cleanse the scalp and hair
c. To apply styling product
d. To disinfect the comb
A clean scalp and hair provide the best foundation for all other services.
2. What layer of the hair contains pigment granules?
a. Cuticle
b. Follicle
c. Cortex
d. Medulla
The cortex contains melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color.
,3. Which part of the hair structure is responsible for hair growth?
a. Shaft
b. Cuticle
c. Hair bulb
d. Medulla
The hair bulb houses the cells that produce the hair shaft.
4. Which shampoo is best suited for oily hair and scalp?
a. Clarifying shampoo
b. Conditioning shampoo
c. Medicated shampoo
d. Color-enhancing shampoo
Clarifying shampoos remove excess oil and product buildup.
5. The muscle that causes goosebumps is called the:
a. Corrugator
b. Arrector pili
c. Sternocleidomastoid
d. Masseter
The arrector pili muscle contracts to make the hair stand on end.
6. Which implement is used for close shaving?
a. Razor
b. Clipper
c. Straight razor
d. Shear
A straight razor is traditionally used for smooth, close shaves.
, 7. A mild, scaly form of dandruff is known as:
a. Tinea capitis
b. Alopecia areata
c. Pityriasis capitis simplex
d. Seborrheic dermatitis
This type involves dry flakes and minimal inflammation.
8. What is the proper way to handle soiled linens?
a. Store them with clean linens
b. Place in a covered, labeled container
c. Shake them out
d. Rinse and reuse
Soiled linens must be stored separately to prevent contamination.
9. What type of bacteria is round-shaped?
a. Cocci
b. Bacilli
c. Spirilla
d. Diplobacilli
Cocci are spherical bacteria, often appearing in clusters.
10.What is the first step when an exposure incident occurs?
a. Stop the service
b. Sanitize your hands
c. Apply antiseptic
d. Cover the wound
You must stop the service immediately to prevent further contamination.
