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1. 1. Wrapping the hair around permanent wave rods must be performed with an absolute minimum of: A. tension C. winding B. smoothness D. softening ANS : A
2. 2. The permanent wave solution is required in order to break the: A. peptide links C. sulfur bonds B. hydrogen bonds D. polypeptides ANS : C
3. 3. In permanent waving, the processing time depends primarily on the hair's texture, elasticity and:

A. porosity C. color B. shade D. long length ANS : A

4. 4. The two general classifications of hair processors are the ammonium thioglycolate and: A. thio products C. full strength ammonia B. petrolatum D. sodium hydroxide ANS : D
5. 5. To predetermine the results to be expected from the straightening treat- ment, it is necessary to take a : A. density test C. relaxer test B. finger test D. pull test ANS : C
6. 6. The basic purpose of a cold cream is to: A. eradicate wrinkles C. strengthen facial muscles

B. cleanse the skin D. reduce fat cells ANS : B

7. 7. Emollient cream causes the skin to: A. harden C. soften B. roughen D. wrinkle ANS : C

8. 8. Scalp lotions and ointments containing medicinal agents are applied for the purpose of: A. changing the hair texture C. correcting a scalp condition B. cleansing the hair D. encouraging alopecia ANS : C
9. 9. A good after-shave cosmetic is: A. muscle oil C. massage cream B. witch hazel D. emollient cream ANS : B
10. 10. Scalp massage is beneficial because it stimulates the: A. salivary glands C. pituitary gland B. blood circulation D. thyroid gland ANS : B
11. 11. Acne is a disorder of the: A. sweat glands C. intestinal glands

B. oil glands D. stomach glands ANS : B

12. 12. Long neglected dandruff frequently leads to: A. tinea C. baldness B. scabies D. psoriasis ANS : C
13. 13. Baldness in spats is known as alopecia: A. adnata C. areata B. senilis D. prematura ANS : C
14. 14. Continued friction of the skin is likely to cause a/an: A. naevus C. keratoma B. keloid D. albinism ANS : C
15. 15. A major reason why men wear hairpieces is to: A. change hair color

C. cover baldness

B. maintain cleanliness D. look older ANS : C

16. 16. The scalp and skin are protected from the active ingredient in the sodium hydroxide processor by a: A. sodium hydroxide C. petroleum base B. gentian violet jelly D. chemical relaxer ANS : C
17. 17. The removal of natural pigment from the hair is referred to as hair: A. relaxing C. tinting B. texturizing D. bleaching ANS : D
18. 18. An aniline derivative tint should not be used if the allergy test results are: A. positive C. neutral B. negative

D. clear ANS : A

19. 19. Lightening agents that tone down or reduce red and gold tones are: A. drab oil lighteners C. neutral oil lighteners B. conditioning agents D. gold oil lighteners ANS : A
20. 20. For better control of the lightening agent and to prevent overlapping, use: A. liquid lighteners C. cream lighteners B. water lighteners D. alcohol lighteners ANS : C
21. 21. A scalp massage during the shampoo is given with the: A. cushions of the fingertips C. rubber gloves B. metacarpus D. carpus ANS : A
22. 22. Before applying the shampoo, loosen dandruff by:

A. oiling the scalp C. steaming the scalp

B. massaging the scalp D. heating the scalp ANS : B

23. 23. A corrective hair treatment deals primarily with the: A. scalp C. follicle B. hair shaft D. papilla ANS : B
24. 24. A conditioner is applied to chemically processed hair to restore some of the: A. hair length C. natural color B. natural oils D. hair density ANS : B
25. 25. Bacteria live and grow best in: A. cold places C. dirty places B. dry places D. clean places ANS : C
26. 26. A tight scalp can be rendered more flexible by giving:

A. an egg shampoo C. a tar shampoo B. scalp manipulations D. an antiseptic shampoo ANS : B

27. 27. Effleurage is used in massage for its: A. stimulating effects C. heating effects B. soothing and relaxing effects D. magnetic effects ANS : B
28. 28. Dry skin may be caused by under-active: A. sudoriferous glands C. sebaceous glands B. thyroid glands D. salivary glands ANS : C
29. 29. Dermatology deals with the structure, functions and diseases of the: A. nails C. heart B. stomach

D. skin ANS : D

30. 30. An external skin swelling is known as a: A. papule C. tumor B. macule D. pustule ANS : C
31. 31. Hair growth starts in the region known as the hair: A. shaft C. root B. cuticle D. papilla ANS : D
32. 32. Coloring matter is found in the hair: A. medulla C. cortex B. cuticle D. follicle ANS : C
33. 33. No person should be permitted to perform barber- styling services if he/she is suffering from a/an: A. chronic headache C. ingrown toenail

B. communicable disease D. fallen arch ANS : B

34. 34. The barber license law should never be used to: A. test competency C. protect the patron B. limit the number of licensees D. discipline barbers ANS : B
35. 35.Every barber-stylist accused of violating the barber license law must be granted a: A. reprieve C. demonstration B. license D. hearing ANS : D
36. 36. Resistance to disease is known as: A. infection C. parasite B. immunity D. fungus ANS : B
37. 37. Sanitation is the process of:

A. keeping bacteria alive

C. destroying offensive odors B. destroying only beneficial bacteria D. keeping objects clean and sanitary ANS : D

38. 38. A wet sanitizer should contain: A. a disinfectant solution C. an antiseptic solution B. 30% alcohol D. 2% formalin ANS : A
39. 39. Quaternary ammonium compound is commonly used as a: A. disinfectant C. fumigant B. styptic D. deodorant ANS : A
40. 40. A dry sanitizer is effective when: A. the door is kept open C. it contains hot steam B. it contains an active fumigant D. it contains a deodorant ANS : B
41. 41. When wearing a hairpiece, the patron's hair should be

allowed to grow: A. very short C. shorter B. inwardly D. longer ANS : D

42. 42. The skin covering the body is: A. inelastic C. elastic and flexible B. inflexible D. very tight ANS : C
43. 43. The two main divisions of the skin are the epidermis and the: A. subcutaneous tissue C. cuticle B. dermis D. scarf skin ANS : B
44. 44. The epidermis contains: A. blood vessels C. adipose tissue

B. small nerve endings D. subcutaneous tissue ANS : B

45. 45. Hair is chiefly composed of a horny substance called: A. hemoglobin

C. keratin B. melanin D. calcium ANS : C

46. 46. In accordance with the provisions of the barber-styling license law, the authority to conduct hearings is vested in the: A. barber state board C. barber's union B. state association D. school association ANS : B
47. 47. Practicing barber-styling without first obtaining a barber-styling li- cense or certificate of registration is: A. good business C. basic compliance B. unlawful D. contempt of court ANS : B
48. 48. Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of the barber-li- cense law is guilty of a: A. felony C. misdemeanor

B. violation D. breach of contract ANS : C

49. 49. The major purpose of hygiene is to: A. control population growth C. teach barber-styling B. promote disease D. preserve health ANS : D
50. 50. Body odors can be prevented by regular bathing and the use of: A. styptics C. vapors B. astringents D. deodorants ANS : D
51. 51. To be effective, a dry sanitizer must contain: A. hydrogen peroxide solution C. disinfectant solution B. 60% grain alcohol D. formaldehyde fumes ANS : D
52. 52. An example of a chemical agent used in sanitization is:

A. boiling water C. ultra-violet rays

B. steam under pressure D. quats ANS : D

53. 53. Sanitized implements are best stored: A. in an open box C. in a closed dry sanitizer B. in an open cabinet D. on a shelf ANS : C
54. 54. Headrest covers must be changed: A. for each patron C. for every other patron B. whenever they get soiled D. for every three patrons ANS : A
55. 55. The main purpose of a shampoo is to: A. make hair easier to comb C. treat alopecia areata B. cleanse the hair and scalp D. soften the scalp ANS : B
56. 56. Permanent wave solution causes the hair that is wound on rods to:

A. revert C. contract B. expand D. discolor ANS : C

57. 57. The action of the sodium hydroxide hair processor causes the hair to: A. soften and straighten C. harden and set B. form new curls D. shrink and tighten ANS : A
58. 58. The stabilizer also is known as a/an: A. thio C. ammonium B. caustic D. fixative ANS : D
59. 59. Semi-permanent hair coloring agents are designed to last: A. 4-6 weeks C. 4-6 months

B. to the next shampoo D. 1-2 weeks ANS : A

60. 60. A patch test that results in redness or inflammation indicates the presence of a/an:

A. allergy C. resistance B. immunity D. peroxide ANS : A

61. 61. In facial massages, eye pads should be applied before using a/an: A. steam towel C. cleansing cream B. astringent lotion D. infra-red light ANS : D
62. 62. Oily skin and blackheads are the result of over-active: A. salivary glands C. sebaceous glands B. thyroid glands D. sudoriferous glands ANS : C
63. 63. Symptoms are signs revealing: A. normal body functions C. healthy functions of the body B. indications of disease