Pivot Point: Final Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A

Pivot Point: Final Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A the temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy is: Postpartum Alopecia Which of the following actions should NOT be done if a fire results from an overload of an electric circuit? Put water on it Which of the following statements is NOT true about draping? Performed after shampooing is complete The area all around the hairline is referred to as the: Perimeter The cross-section, or diameter, of the hair shaft is much larger in coarse hair than: Fine hair For the comfort of the client, it is essential that the hair be damp throughout, when cutting with which of the following tools? Razor In order to ensure lengths are not shorter than desired when sculpting , first establish the length guide for the design line: in natural fall With a parallel finger and shear position, the fingers are positioned: Equal distance away from the parting A constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed is referred to as a: stationary design line A graduated from is also referred to as a wedge or a: 45 (degree) angle cut Which hair color generally has the highest number of hairs per square inch on the head? Blond What is the average amount of daily hair loss? 40 to 100 strands When lifting the lengths on top of the head, you will need to sculpt the hair along which area of your fingers? The top Which of the following descriptions refers to the ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking? Elasticity The direction the hair is combed in relation to its base parting is called: Distribution Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n): Follicle Short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body is called: Vellus Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of: Dandruff Which tool allows you to sculpt as close to the scalp as possible while using shear-over-comb and clipper-over-comb techniques? Taper/contour comb Extreme porosity describes hair that has been damaged by the environment or: Overprocessed Which type of conditioner closes the cuticle after a color service to prevent the color from fading? Acid-balanced Avoid performing a scalp treatment: Immediately prior to a chemical service A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is called: Direct current Which of the following steps would be performed first during a shampoo procedure? Position cape on the outside of the shampoo chair Select the longest wavelength from the following list: Infrared rays A technique performed on the ends of the hair to allow for mobility, soften the ends and blend weight lines is called: End texturizing Infection control procedures include sweeping and disposing of hair clippings: Prior to performing an air forming service The foundation for all other hair services is: Sculpture or cut The technical name for the hair of the head is known as: Capilli The concentration of length within a given area is defined as: Weight What determines the shape of the hair shaft as it grows? The shape of the hair follicle White light is referred to as: Combination light Texturizing reduces bulk without: Shortening the overall appearance of length Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is referred to as: Alopecia Areata Which finger should be placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears? Ring Bundles called melanosomes are formed by melanocytes Volts and frequency needed and watts the appliance consumes are indicated on the: Nameplate people with lighter colored hair have melanin in the: Cortex Only Hair with normal ability to absorb moisture is said to have what kind of porosity? Average Prior to parting the hair: Comb hair into the direction the hair will be parted Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called: Insulators Which line is considered to be the artistic pattern or length guide used while cutting hair? Design line Never use firm scalp manipulations when shampoo is to be followed by: Any kind of chemical service The widest area around the head is known as the: Crest area The process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the chemical is called: Phoresis The technical term for broken hair is: Abraded hair Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to create: Mobility Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time? Only a few weeks Projecting the hair below 90° would: Build weight Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? Mitosis The technical name for the hair of the eyebrows is known as : Supercilia When using galvanic current, what precaution must a salon professional take in order to prevent injury to the client? Do not use over an area with many broken capillaries Which of the following forms would indicate an unactivated (smooth) texture? Solid Which of the following types of hair is likely to tangle more easily? Chemically treated hair At the basic level of observation, a hair sculpture can be identified by observing the outer boundary or silhouette known as the: Form line When performing an electrotherapy procedure, what current conductor is used to bring the current from the appliance to the client's skin? Electrode Materials that best transport electricity are called: Conductors Long, thick pigmented hair such as scalp and eyebrow hair is referred to as: terminal hair The application of a specific electric current or piece of equipment for corrective and therapeutic benefits on the skin is called: Electrotherapy The direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is: Galvanic The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is: Pityriasis steatoides The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is is known as the: Arrector Pili Which area of the head should you avoid thinning the hair? Hairline The arrangement of lengths across the curves of the head is defined as: structure What is the portion of hair that extends above the skin's surface? Hair Fiber Slithering, a technique in which the shears are opened and closed rhythmically while sliding blades upward from the ends, is also called: Effilating LED devices using blue light help: Reduce Acne Small doses of ultraviolet light may help the body produce: Vitamin D Depending on its design, which type of light can create blue or cool tones? Fluorescent The two types of finger and shear positions that are used while cutting are: Parallel and nonparallel When too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated all at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to carry. This is known as: Overload Which of the following benefits is derived from UV light? Small doses tan the skin Which of the following statements is true about fluorescent lighting? Is an economical and long-lasting light source What scalp disease might be present if prior to a service several dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp are noticed along with a peculiar odor? Tinea Favosa Which light source is close to being adopted as the mainstream light source due to falling prices and phasing out of 40- and 60-watt bulbs? LED You and your client should wear protective eyewear when you are using: UV light For medical and comfort purposes during a shampoo service, it is often recommended that elderly clients: Lean forward into the shampoo bowl Which of the following cutting tools is used to create a clean, blunt edge? Shears A trimmer, also known as an edger, is a tool used to: Outline and refine the hairline Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp? 1 1/2" (3.75cm) Perform scalp massage movements starting at: The front hairline The type of shears that consist of one straight blade and one notched blade is called: Taper Shears A volt is a unit of electric: pressure Which texturizing technique can be performed with shears or clippers? Notching Which type of light can be broken into its individual wavelengths by a prism? White The diameter of a hair fiber will be the same as: The inside diameter of the hair follicle The central core of the hair shaft sometimes missing in fine or very fine hair is the: Medulla Hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under which of the following circumstances? The papilla has not been destroyed If the diameter of a female client's ponytail has become smaller over time it could indicate: Androgenetic Alopecia Which of the following terms is also known as actinic light? Ultraviolet Projection can be measured from the curve of the head or: Natural fall Small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis crinium or: Trichoptilosis Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n): Short Circuit The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the: Catagen stage Which of the following conditions results in a situation in which alternating bands of gray and dark hair exist? Ringed Hair Most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged particles called: Electrons How long does the telogen, or resting stage of hair growth, last? 3-4 months Cutting shorter lengths within the form to reduce bulk and create closeness is called: Texturizing The surface appearance of hair is referred to as: texture Never use clipper blades that have: broken teeth