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Final Review 2017

QuestionAnswer
In the late ____, members of employee organizations were called journeymen barbers. 1800's
High-ranking Egyptians shaved their ____________ to prevent infestations of parasites. Heads
Ticinius Mena of ____ is credited with having brought shaving and barbering services to Rome in earnest. Sicily
Which part of a business establishes the purpose and values for and by which an individual or institution lives and works? Mission Statement
A mission statement is typically one or two ___________. Sentences
By dividing goals into workable segments, you can organize them so that they do not seem out of sight or ___________? Overwhelmed
What is the term for ordering tasks on your to-do list from most important to least important? Prioritization
Give yourself some ______________ when you are feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Downtime
What is the term for being interested in other people and responsive to their opinions, feelings, and ideas? Receptivity
Your appearance, professional behavior, positive attitude, team camaraderie, proper ergonomics, and good communication skills all contribute to your ____. Professional Image
________________ are one of the four important personal hygiene habits. Self Checks
_____ is the first step in maintaining good hygiene. Hand Washing
Regular ___________ activity benefits the body by improving blood circulation, oxygen supply, and organ function. Physical
What term describes the inability to cope with a real or imagined threat that results in a series of mental and physical responses or adaptations? Stress
____ for male barbers is of utmost importance. Facial Grooming
Effective ____ skills help build rapport with clients and coworkers. Human Relations
Try to ____ rather than to ____. Respond; React
Which type of agency sets the guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and use of equipment and chemical ingredients? Federal
Which type of agency regulates licensing, enforcement, and your conduct when you are working in the barbershop? State
Which agency was created as part of the U.S. Department of Labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace? OSHA
Most ____________ of concern in the barbershop are adequately destroyed by standard EPA-registered disinfection. Pathogens
A pimple is a ____ infection Local
Hepatitis can damage the ____. Liver
An example of a bloodborne pathogen is ____. Hepititis
A parasite commonly encountered in the barbering environment is ____. Scabies
What process destroys all microbial life including spores? Sterilization
What type of disinfectant contains sophisticated blends of compounds that work together to significantly increase their effectiveness? Quats
Which type of disinfectant is excellent at removing grime and oils from metals? Petroleum distillates
What are the guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious? Standard Precautions
____________ from chemical applications and nail care products require proper ventilation by sophisticated filtration units. Fumes
It is your professional and ____ responsibility to follow state and federal laws and rules Legal
Check your state’s website _____ for any change or update to the rules and regulations. Monthly
Hard ____________ combs are durable and cost effective. Rubber
A _______________ comb is used for combing through curly hair textures. Wide-toothed
A ____ brush creates volume and/or curl in blowdry styling. Round
The ____ type of shears does not have a finger rest. German
Which type of cutting edge has a clamshell or half-moon shape on the outside and the inside is concave or hollow-ground? Convex
____ clippers utilize removable blades in a variety of sizes to achieve different hair lengths. Detachable-blade
____ clippers use a spring and magnet mechanism. Magnetic
An outliner is used for ____. Detail work
____ ensure uniformity within the cut. Clipper Guards
The conventional straight razor and ____ straight razor are the two types of razors used in a barbershop. Changeable-blade
The wedge and ____ grind are the two general types of grind. Concave
Crocus is the choice of ____ for most discriminating barbers. FInish
The ____ of a razor is measured either in eighths or sixteenths of an inch. Width
When honing a razor, use a ____ stroking motion. Diagonal
___________________ improves the lather qualities of shaving soap. Coconut oil
The ____ step in towel wrapping is to grasp the towel lengthwise. First
Which type of tissues bind together, protect, and support the various parts of the body? Connective tissue
What is a group of body organs acting together to perform one or more functions? Body systems
Osteology is the study of the anatomy, structure, and function of the ____. Bones
The hyoid bone is located at the base of the tongue and has a(n) ____ shape. U
The depressor labii inferioris surrounds the ____. Lower Lip
________________ appears as a clear watery fluid. Lymph
The thyroid and pituitary glands are examples of ____________ glands. Endocrine
Which system performs the function of producing offspring and passing on the genetic code from one generation to another? Reproductive system
___________ are the building blocks of all matter. Atoms
A substance from which ____ has been chemically removed is a reduced substance. Oxygen
The percentage of the human body that is composed of ____ is 65 percent. Water
Soft water comes from ____ or chemically treated water. Rainwater
The pH scale is a ____ scale Logarithmic
Which type of shampoo washes away excess oiliness while keeping the hair from drying out? Balancing Shampoo
Which type of shampoo helps to rebalance and restore the pH level of the hair by removing unwanted residues that remain in the hair after chemically relaxing the hair? Neutralizing Shampoo
Which type of shampoo is known as a mild cream shampoo that contains humectants designed either to “lock in” the moisturizing properties of the product or to draw moisture into the hair? Conditioning Shampoo
Which type of conditioners can be designed for use with thermal tools? Leave-in Conditioners
____ is a form of energy that produces physical, magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects when in motion. Electricity
An electric ____ is composed of a conductor and an insulator. Wire
____ current is a constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only. Direct
A ____ is a safety device that prevents the overheating of electrical wires by preventing excessive current from passing through a circuit. Fuse
A(n) ____ in an applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to a client’s skin. Electrode
The ____ indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current. Polarity
____ produces chemical changes when passed through body tissues and fluids. Galvanic Current
Which modality would be used to increase muscle tone and restore elasticity? Microcurrents
Which device used in light therapy helps to reduce acne, increase skin circulation, and improve collagen content in the skin? Light-emitting diode
The fibrous protein in the stratum corneum helps to make a ____ , waterproof layer. Protective
Another name for the outer layer of the epidermis is the ____. Horny layer
The layer beneath the stratum corneum is the stratum ____. Lucidum
The layer of the dermis that contains papillae and ____ fiber endings is the papillary layer. Nerve
Blood and lymph supply ____ to the skin. Nourishment
____ are most abundant in the fingertips. Nerve Endings
The palms and soles are lacking ____ glands. Sebaceous
____ skin lesions are lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin or lesions that are raised above the surface of the skin Primary
A closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin is a _______. Cyst
Cicatrix is another term for a ____. Scar
____ is characterized by dry or moist lesions. Eczema
Dermatitis venenata results from contact with ____. Chemicals
Milia are also known as ____. Milk spots
Disorders of the ____ glands include rosacea. Sebaceous
The congenital absence of ____ pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes, is called albinism. Melanin
A keratoma, also called a _____, is an acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin. Callus
The least severe form of skin cancer is ____ carcinoma. Basal cell
Trichology is the scientific study of ____, its disorders, and its care. Hair
The ____________ contains the blood and nerve supply that provides the nutrients needed for hair growth. Dermal Papilla
The cortex is the ____ layer of the hair. Middle
Natural hair color is the result of the ____ pigment found within the cortex. Melanin
Red and ginger to yellow and light blond hair colors are provided by ____. Pheomelanin
Asians and Native Americans tend to have extremely ____ hair. Straight
_________, or lanugo, hair is short and fine and in adults is found in places normally considered hairless. Vellus
Androgenic alopecia in men is also called ____ baldness. Male pattern
____ is ringworm of the bearded area. Tinea sycosis
The technical term for a ____ is furuncle. Boil
Hair ____________ refers to the number of individual hair strands per square inch of scalp area. Density
The hair’s ____ is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture. Porosity
Which type of hair product should a client with straight hair and a coarse texture use? Leave-in conditioner
____ towel(s) should always be used for chemical services. Two
In the first step of draping for wet and chemical services, your fold the towel____. Diagonally
In the barbershop, the ____ method of shampooing is the most commonly used method. Reclined
In a shampoo service, ____ water reacts favorably during the foaming process. Warm
Which cranial nerves are stimulated when you massage the sides to the top of the head? Fifth and Seventh
Which cranial nerves are stimulated when you massage behind the ears and neck-to-crown? Eleventh and Spinal nerves
Conditions such as a tight scalp and ____ may be corrected by proper scalp treatments. Overactive or Under-active oil glands
If _______ or abrasions are present, do not recommend a scalp treatment. Lesions
Products with ____ can only be safely applied to the hair or scalp after high-frequency treatments. Alcohol
When performing a shampoo service, ___________ with the client about products, hair and scalp problems after you drape the client for the service. Consult
_____________ the face and ears against splashes when saturating a client’s hair with water during a shampoo service. Protect
The ____ muscle covers the top of the nose. Procerus
Stimulating the nerves causes the ____ to expand and contract. Muscles
Applying ____ on the skin causes relaxation. Heat
Nerves stimulation may be accomplished with all of the following except ____. Ice cubes
The ____ cranial nerve controls motions of the face, scalp, and neck, and sections of the palate and tongue Seventh
The cervical nerves originate at the ____. Spinal cord
____ transport deoxygenated blood from various parts of the body to the heart. Veins
Muscle fiber is ____ by proper massage. Strengthened
A point on the skin where nerves that control the underlying muscle are located is called a ____. Motor Point
Hacking movements that employ the outer edges of the hands are used in ____ massage. Tapotement
When you perform facial massage on a client with facial hair, massage manipulations that go against or across the grain may cause ___________ to the client. Discomfort
____ application is performed with the mushroom or rake-shaped electrode. Direct surface
Which type of modality is used to produce chemical and ionic reactions in the skin? Galvanic current
Total exposure to ____ should not exceed 5 minutes. Infrared Rays
In which type of skin is the follicle size larger and contains more oil? Oily
Cleansing ____ are usually water-based. Lotions
A mechanical ______________ physically removes dead cells from the skin surface. Exfoliant
When performing a basic facial, before you apply a cleansing cream over the client’s face, protect the _____________ hair with a towel. Client's
Extra steam towels may be required when shaving a client with a _________ beard. Heavy
Each area of the face is shaved systematically and ____. Sequentially
____ shaving is the practice of shaving the beard against the grain during the second-time-over phase of the shave. Close
After you have properly draped the client and they are in the correct position for the shave, ____ the chair. Lock
A person’s ____ is determined by the position and prominence of the facial bones. Face shape
An inverted triangular face might benefit from a ____. Beard
The styling guidelines for a(n) ____ face are to visually shorten the face and have the angularity softened. Oblong
For a client with a(n) ____ profile, the aim should be to create the appearance of balance from the forehead to the chin. Convex
Be aware of balance, color, and ____ when cutting in the sideburns. Proportion
A(n) ____ haircut is shorter at the nape and hairline and longer in the crown and top areas. Tapered
____ tapering is particularly effective for thinning out or customizing difficult areas caused by hollows, wrinkles, whorls, and ragged patches or creases in the scalp. Shear-point
In ____ clipper cutting, placing the hair in a position to be cut and removing excess hair cut from the previous section is done with a comb or hair pick. Freehand
In____________, the razor follows the comb through the hair then the comb follows the razor. Razor rotation
____________ with T-shaped blades are the safest tools to trim excess hair from the nostrils. Outliners
Which styling technique uses your fingers to manipulate the hair into place instead of a comb or brush? Finger styling
______________ hair is used to create a softer and more natural look. Angora
All of the following are materials used in the base construction of a hair solution except for ____. Acrylic mesh
____hair solutions can be used as samples to show prospective hair replacement clients what a replacement system might look like. Custom
After the preliminary cut is finished, gently twist a small section of the hair from the client’s crown and cut with thinning shears to create a sample for a ____ and texture guide for ordering the hair replacement Color
____ hair solutions are attached with spirit gum. Facial
A ____________ is used when a hair solution is not being worn. Block
When a_________________ is performed on a hair solution, the rods are floated to eliminate weight and rod marks on the base. Permanent wave
If curly hair ends flip out from the head form, the hair parting was probably cut in the______________ of the wave. Trough
Which technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining a beautiful shape? Hair wrapping
In thermal waving, the___________ size of the iron determines the size of the curl Barrel
The roller or barrel placement that produces the least amount of volume in thermal styling is the _____________ placement. Off-base
The medium press removes ____ percent of the curl. 60 to 75
Which type of brush should you use to dry a uniform-layered cut? Paddle brush
During a long-layered cut, tilt the head slightly forward, and, starting in the center back, comb the hair at ____ degrees and cut the line parallel to the parting. 0 (zero)
Permanent ____ chemically restructures natural hair into a different wave pattern. Waving
The desired hairstyle and amount of curl or straightening can be addressed by having the client look at pictures, magazines, and stylebooks during the _______________________. Client consultation
Reduction of cystine leads to the amino acid ____. Cysteine
Perm wrapping begins with sectioning the hair into ____. Panels
In a _____________ perm wrap, base sections are offset from each other. Bricklay
Ammonium thioglycolate is the main ____ agent in alkaline perms. Reducing
The amount of processing time is determined by the_________ of the permanent waving solution. Strength
________________ strand test for a chemical relaxer include porosity and elasticity tests. Preliminary
Which hair characteristic is an indication of the strength of the cortex, including cross-bonds and melanin molecules? Elasticity
The ____________ level of the client’s hair is accomplished by using a manufacturer’s swatch or color ring to match the client’s hair color. Natural
Which percentage of gray hair is characterized by most of the remaining pigment being located at the back of the head? 70 to 90%
Color-enhancing shampoos are a combination of a ____ with a shampoo. Color rinse
____ haircolors require retouching. Permanent
____ derivative products of pale, delicate shades designed for use on pre-lightened hair are called toners. Analine
Metallic dyes are also called ____. Progressive colors
Compound dyes are ____ or mineral dyes combined with a vegetable tint. Metallic
In haircoloring, the strength of hydrogen peroxide is expressed as_____________. Volume
40-volume hydrogen peroxide can achieve up to four levels of lift/_______________ in one step. Lightening
______________ dye removers remove artificial pigment from the hair by lifting it from cuticle layers. Oil-based
Color______________ can be used to prevent dullness. Fillers
A _____________ test is performed for color applications to determine how the hair will react to a haircolor product. Strand
A client_____________ should include information appertaining to the haircoloring service. Record card
When tinting ____ hair darker, choose a level one to two levels lighter than the desired color. Gray
_____________ and beards can be colored with liquid eyebrow and eyelash tint . Mustaches
An employment _____________ might include before-and-after photographs of your best work. Portfolio
How many interview outfits should you have? One or two
At an ________________ you may be asked the following questions, Why do you want to work here?, In which areas do you consider yourself to be less strong?, What are your career goals?. Interview
A(n) ____ might work on a salary, commission, or a salary-plus commission basis. Employee
A(n) ____ is typically someone who rents a chair in a barbershop or salon. Independant contractor
The tenant is responsible for handling all money transactions in a(n) ____ arrangement. Booth rental
______________ wages usually involve a straight percentage of the total fees taken in for services. Commission
______________ are income in addition to your regular compensation and must be tracked and reported on your income tax return. Tips
If you _____________ report you tip income you may receive a fine and potential jail time. Do not
In a _______________, stockholders have an ownership interest in the company. Corporation
A ____ is a form of business organization where an already successful firm enters into a continuing contractual relationship with other businesses operating under the original firm’s trade name in exchange for a fee. Franchise
In which section of a business plan do you include the owner’s resume, personal financial information, and legal contracts? Supporting Documents
All of the following are considered expenses except for ____. Retail Sales
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