Illinois State Barber Exam
How should a barber handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles
surrounded by clusters of red spots indicating tinea capitis are observed? - ANSWER-
refer the client to a physician
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the
processing action? - ANSWER-heat
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter 'D' represent? - ANSWER-diameter
Lines that curve outward, like the outside of a sphere, are called: - ANSWER-convex
Muscles affected by massage are generally massaged from the: - ANSWER-insertion
attachment to origin attachment
Parasitic fungi can cause noncontagious conditions such as: - ANSWER-dandruff
A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water
because it donates, or releases, H+ ions is a(n): - ANSWER-acid
A technique that is based on molding hair over the curves of the head and then drying
the hair under a hood dryer is called: - ANSWER-hair wrapping
A type of hair color that uses a low-volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit
color or add tone to the hair would be: - ANSWER-long-lasting semi-permanent
According to the standard proportion most artists use, the head of a man is: - ANSWER-
1/8 of his overall body height
Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which
profile? - ANSWER-convex
A condition a barber may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or
inflamed after direct contact with a substance is called: - ANSWER-dermatitis venenata
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called: - ANSWER-
monilethrix
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking and irritation of
the scalp is known as dandruff or: - ANSWER-pityriasis
, A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative
ingredient is a requirement from the: - ANSWER-U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act
An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo, or
baby-fine hair, appears is a condition known as: - ANSWER-hypertrichosis
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is effective for incidents involving
exposure to blood and body fluids on what type of surface? - ANSWER-nonporous
An example of a subjective symptom would be: - ANSWER-itching
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize
keratin is called: - ANSWER-tinea barbae
Calamine lotion would fall under which cosmetic classification? - ANSWER-suspension
Do not use sodium hydroxide relaxer on any of the following hair conditions EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-hair that has been colored with permanent hair color and/or hair that has
been permed or relaxed previously with ammonium
Dry skin is usually characterized as: - ANSWER-not being prone to acne
Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: - ANSWER-
infection control
How are motor points soothed and stimulated? - ANSWER-applying electrical stimulus
How can a shampoo make hair dry and brittle? - ANSWER-if it has a high pH level
How many shaving zones are used to shave the head? - ANSWER-2
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is also called: - ANSWER-shaving rash or razor bumps
Shaving too close could cause folliculitis barbae, which is more commonly called: -
ANSWER-barber's itch
Tall and lanky clients generally need volume and/or: - ANSWER-longer hair
The first ingredient of most shampoos is: - ANSWER-deionized water
The foundation for all other hair services is the: - ANSWER-haircut
The movable blade of the shears is controlled by the: - ANSWER-thumb grip
How should a barber handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles
surrounded by clusters of red spots indicating tinea capitis are observed? - ANSWER-
refer the client to a physician
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the
processing action? - ANSWER-heat
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter 'D' represent? - ANSWER-diameter
Lines that curve outward, like the outside of a sphere, are called: - ANSWER-convex
Muscles affected by massage are generally massaged from the: - ANSWER-insertion
attachment to origin attachment
Parasitic fungi can cause noncontagious conditions such as: - ANSWER-dandruff
A substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions when placed in water
because it donates, or releases, H+ ions is a(n): - ANSWER-acid
A technique that is based on molding hair over the curves of the head and then drying
the hair under a hood dryer is called: - ANSWER-hair wrapping
A type of hair color that uses a low-volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit
color or add tone to the hair would be: - ANSWER-long-lasting semi-permanent
According to the standard proportion most artists use, the head of a man is: - ANSWER-
1/8 of his overall body height
Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which
profile? - ANSWER-convex
A condition a barber may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or
inflamed after direct contact with a substance is called: - ANSWER-dermatitis venenata
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called: - ANSWER-
monilethrix
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking and irritation of
the scalp is known as dandruff or: - ANSWER-pityriasis
, A predisposition (skin patch) test for all products containing an aniline derivative
ingredient is a requirement from the: - ANSWER-U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act
An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo, or
baby-fine hair, appears is a condition known as: - ANSWER-hypertrichosis
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is effective for incidents involving
exposure to blood and body fluids on what type of surface? - ANSWER-nonporous
An example of a subjective symptom would be: - ANSWER-itching
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize
keratin is called: - ANSWER-tinea barbae
Calamine lotion would fall under which cosmetic classification? - ANSWER-suspension
Do not use sodium hydroxide relaxer on any of the following hair conditions EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-hair that has been colored with permanent hair color and/or hair that has
been permed or relaxed previously with ammonium
Dry skin is usually characterized as: - ANSWER-not being prone to acne
Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: - ANSWER-
infection control
How are motor points soothed and stimulated? - ANSWER-applying electrical stimulus
How can a shampoo make hair dry and brittle? - ANSWER-if it has a high pH level
How many shaving zones are used to shave the head? - ANSWER-2
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is also called: - ANSWER-shaving rash or razor bumps
Shaving too close could cause folliculitis barbae, which is more commonly called: -
ANSWER-barber's itch
Tall and lanky clients generally need volume and/or: - ANSWER-longer hair
The first ingredient of most shampoos is: - ANSWER-deionized water
The foundation for all other hair services is the: - ANSWER-haircut
The movable blade of the shears is controlled by the: - ANSWER-thumb grip
