BARBER INSTRUCTOR PRACTICE
EXAM 1 WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. Wrapping the hair around permanent wave rods must be performed with an
absolute minimum of:
A. tension
C. winding
B. smoothness
D. softening Answer- A
2. The permanent wave solution is required in order to break the:
A. peptide links
C. sulfur bonds
B. hydrogen bonds
D. polypeptides Answer- C
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 Answer- A
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 Answer- D
5. To predetermine the results to be expected from the straightening treatment, it is
necessary to take a :
A. density test
C. relaxer test
B. finger test
D. pull test Answer- C
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 Answer- B
7. Emollient cream causes the skin to:
, Elitestudyvault Stuvia
A. harden
C. soften
B. roughen
D. wrinkle Answer- C
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 Answer- C
9. A good after-shave cosmetic is:
A. muscle oil
C. massage cream
B. witch hazel
D. emollient cream Answer- B
10. Scalp massage is beneficial because it stimulates the:
A. salivary glands
C. pituitary gland
B. blood circulation
D. thyroid gland Answer- B
11. Acne is a disorder of the:
A. sweat glands
C. intestinal glands
B. oil glands
D. stomach glands Answer- B
12. Long neglected dandruff frequently leads to:
A. tinea
C. baldness
B. scabies
D. psoriasis Answer- C
13. Baldness in spats is known as alopecia:
A. adnata
C. areata
B. senilis
D. prematura Answer- C
14. Continued friction of the skin is likely to cause a/an:
A. naevus
C. keratoma
B. keloid
D. albinism Answer- C
15. A major reason why men wear hairpieces is to:
A. change hair color