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HAIR: Oregon State Board Practice Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What ionic compounds are included in metal hydroxide relaxers? - ANSWER ✔✔-Sodium (Na),
Potassium (K), and Lithium (Li) added to (OH)
How much curl does a hard press remove? How many times is it pressed? - ANSWER ✔✔-100 percent
Twice on each side of the hair
How much curl does a medium press remove? How many times is it pressed? - ANSWER ✔✔-60 to 75
percent
One time on each side with slightly more pressure
How much curl does a soft press remove? How many times is it pressed? - ANSWER ✔✔-50 to 60 percent
Once on each side
What gives the illusion of dimension? - ANSWER ✔✔-Colors that are lighter and warmer alternate with
those that are darker and cooler
What colors give the illusion of volume? - ANSWER ✔✔-Light colors and warm colors
What is design texture? - ANSWER ✔✔-Wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when
designing a style
What is space? - ANSWER ✔✔-The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies
What is form? - ANSWER ✔✔-The mass or general outline of a hairstyle
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What is used to soften a hair design? - ANSWER ✔✔-Curved lines
What is used to emphasize or minimize facial features and create interest in a hair design? - ANSWER
✔✔-Diagonal lines
What creates length and height in hair design? - ANSWER ✔✔-Vertical lines
What creates width in a hair design? - ANSWER ✔✔-Horizontal lines
What is the technical term for beaded hair? - ANSWER ✔✔-Monilethrix
What is the technical term for brittle hair? - ANSWER ✔✔-Fragilitas crinium
What is the technical term for dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pityriasis
What is the fungus that causes dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Malassezia
What is the technical term for common dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pityriasis capitis simplex
What is the technical term for severe dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pityriasis steatoides
What is the technical term for ringworm? - ANSWER ✔✔-Tinea
What are three types of potentially infectious microorganisms? - ANSWER ✔✔-Bacteria, fungus, and
virus
What are bacteria? - ANSWER ✔✔-One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics
Where can bacteria exist? - ANSWER ✔✔-Almost anywhere (skin, water, air, decayed matter, body
secretions, clothing, & under the free edge of a fingernail)
What are the two primary types of bacteria? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pathogenic and nonpathogenic
What are the three classifications of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWER ✔✔-Cocci, bacilli, and spirilla
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HAIR: Oregon State Board Practice Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What ionic compounds are included in metal hydroxide relaxers? - ANSWER ✔✔-Sodium (Na),
Potassium (K), and Lithium (Li) added to (OH)
How much curl does a hard press remove? How many times is it pressed? - ANSWER ✔✔-100 percent
Twice on each side of the hair
How much curl does a medium press remove? How many times is it pressed? - ANSWER ✔✔-60 to 75
percent
One time on each side with slightly more pressure
How much curl does a soft press remove? How many times is it pressed? - ANSWER ✔✔-50 to 60 percent
Once on each side
What gives the illusion of dimension? - ANSWER ✔✔-Colors that are lighter and warmer alternate with
those that are darker and cooler
What colors give the illusion of volume? - ANSWER ✔✔-Light colors and warm colors
What is design texture? - ANSWER ✔✔-Wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when
designing a style
What is space? - ANSWER ✔✔-The area surrounding the form or the area the hairstyle occupies
What is form? - ANSWER ✔✔-The mass or general outline of a hairstyle
Created by ©EmilyCharlene 2025. All rights reserved.
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What is used to soften a hair design? - ANSWER ✔✔-Curved lines
What is used to emphasize or minimize facial features and create interest in a hair design? - ANSWER
✔✔-Diagonal lines
What creates length and height in hair design? - ANSWER ✔✔-Vertical lines
What creates width in a hair design? - ANSWER ✔✔-Horizontal lines
What is the technical term for beaded hair? - ANSWER ✔✔-Monilethrix
What is the technical term for brittle hair? - ANSWER ✔✔-Fragilitas crinium
What is the technical term for dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pityriasis
What is the fungus that causes dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Malassezia
What is the technical term for common dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pityriasis capitis simplex
What is the technical term for severe dandruff? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pityriasis steatoides
What is the technical term for ringworm? - ANSWER ✔✔-Tinea
What are three types of potentially infectious microorganisms? - ANSWER ✔✔-Bacteria, fungus, and
virus
What are bacteria? - ANSWER ✔✔-One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics
Where can bacteria exist? - ANSWER ✔✔-Almost anywhere (skin, water, air, decayed matter, body
secretions, clothing, & under the free edge of a fingernail)
What are the two primary types of bacteria? - ANSWER ✔✔-Pathogenic and nonpathogenic
What are the three classifications of pathogenic bacteria? - ANSWER ✔✔-Cocci, bacilli, and spirilla
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