History
Which of the following historical figures encouraged shaving by imposing tax on beards?
a) Alexander the Great
b) Peter the Great
c) Louis XIV
d) Emperor Hadrain
Peter the Great
Being___ is good because it helps people understand your position?
a) critical
b) aggressive
c) assertive
d) confrontational
assertive
Because a significant number of people are sensitive or allergic to a variety of chemicals, barbershops often have what type of policy for staff members?
a) stain free
b) spill free
c) no fragrance
d) standard uniform
No-fragrance
Which of the following are chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces?
a) Disinfectants
b) Cleansers
c) Sanitizers
d) Sterilizers
Disinfectants
A(n) _____ is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens
a) infection
b) contamination
c) disinfection
d) fission
infection
In the 1990s, what became popular that drew men away from barbershops?
a) Unisex salons
b) Unisex spas
c) Independent spas
d) Full-service salons and spas
Full-services salons and spas
The cultural pulse for organizations often comes from?
a) the mission statement
b) mind mapping
c) ethics
d) effective communication skills
The mission statement
What type of a motion can have a cumulative effect on the muscles and joints?
a) upward
b) steady
c) repetitive
d) downward
Repetitive
Disinfection is not effective against
a) bacterial spores
b) bacteria
c) viruses
d) molds
Bacterial spores
Water heaters should not be set at higher than ____ degrees F
a) 100
b) 75
c) 130
d) 150
130
In what year did barber-surgeons begin practicing after they took over the role of physician and surgeon from the clergy?
a) 1096 b) 1163 c) 1308 d) 1450
1163
When you align your behavior and actions to your values, you are demonstrating
a) discretion
b) integrity
c) diplomacy
d) emotional stability
Integrity
At what angle should your arms be positioned when holding them away from your body while working?
a) 90 degrees
b) 45 degrees
c) 30 degrees
d) 60 degrees
60 degrees
Staph bacteria is responsible for
a) common colds
b) chicken pox
c) influenza
d) food poisoning
food poisoning
Blood may carry_____, so you should never touch an open sore or a wound
a) chemicals
b) pathogens
c) toxic substances
d) potential hazards
pathogens
The National Association of State Board of Barber Examiners was created in ____ to solidify required qualifications for barber examination applicants and the methods used in their evaluation?
a) 1929
b) 1924
c) 1927
d) 1925
1929
An example of ____ is never breaching confidentiality by repeating personal information that clients have shared with you
a) discretion
b) sincerity
c) competence
d) integrity
discretion
When standing to cut hair, your legs should be
a) in a stiff position
b) bent backwards
c) hip-width apart
d) at a 60-degree angle
hip-width apart
Effective sterilization typically requires the use of a(n)
a) counter top receptacle
b) UV light unit
c) heat lamp
d) autoclave
autoclave
What should you never mix with bleach?
a) detergents
b) disinfection
c) water
d) pesticides
detergents
What time period in history represented the heyday for American barbershops, with many men visiting their neighborhood shops every two weeks to maintain a clean-cut appearance?
a) 1970s
b) 1940s and 1950s
c) 1960s
d) 1980s and 1990s
1960s
Which of the following stimulates clear thinking?
a) Repetition
b) Exercise and recreation
c) Note taking
d) Key words and phrases
Exercise and recreation
When standing behind the chair, your shoulders should be held in an ______ position
a) level and relaxed
b) straight
c) elongated and balanced
d) tilted forward or backwards
level and relaxed
What type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?
a) cocci
b) diplococci
c) staphylococci
d) streptococci
staphylococci
______ are excellent at removing grime and oils from metals
a) Petroleum distillates
b) Phenolic disinfectants
c) Quaternary ammonium compounds
d) bleaches
Petroleum distillates