CALIFORNIA STATE BARBER BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When do you not use a steam towel ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Sensitive skin, irritated, chapped or
blisterd
What are the 3 layers of the hair ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cuticle, cortex, medulla
alkaline solutions ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and opens the cuticle
What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Attracts dirt and oil and
repels water
What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber shop ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Disinfection
What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Deny the service
and recommend them to see a physician
Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Common caryatid
artery
What does a free form blow dry do ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Builds fullness
When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When cuts, abrasions and rash
are present
What are 3 types of nerves ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Sensory, motor and reflex
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tissue
, What's a professional shave ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Shave with the grain then a 2nd time over shave
What is the grind of the razor ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The shape of the razor after it has been ground
To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The origin of the
muscle
What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, pustules and boils ? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Staphylococci
How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when blow drying ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅6-10
inches
What shops carry an MSDS ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅All shops
The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Occipitalis
What movement is petrissage ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Kneading movement that is performed with
light, firm pressure
What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The epicranial aponeurosis
Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the work place ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅OSHA
What is used after high frequency treatment ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Alcohol based toner
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test ? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅24-48 hrs
1-2 days
ANSWERS
When do you not use a steam towel ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Sensitive skin, irritated, chapped or
blisterd
What are the 3 layers of the hair ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cuticle, cortex, medulla
alkaline solutions ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and opens the cuticle
What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Attracts dirt and oil and
repels water
What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber shop ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Disinfection
What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Deny the service
and recommend them to see a physician
Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Common caryatid
artery
What does a free form blow dry do ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Builds fullness
When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When cuts, abrasions and rash
are present
What are 3 types of nerves ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Sensory, motor and reflex
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Tissue
, What's a professional shave ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Shave with the grain then a 2nd time over shave
What is the grind of the razor ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The shape of the razor after it has been ground
To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The origin of the
muscle
What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, pustules and boils ? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Staphylococci
How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when blow drying ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅6-10
inches
What shops carry an MSDS ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅All shops
The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Occipitalis
What movement is petrissage ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Kneading movement that is performed with
light, firm pressure
What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The epicranial aponeurosis
Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the work place ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅OSHA
What is used after high frequency treatment ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Alcohol based toner
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test ? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅24-48 hrs
1-2 days
