A
How is the balance of a razor determined?
a) width of head in relation to the heel
b) weight of tang in relation to the point
c) length and weight of shank in relation to shoulder
d) length and weight of blade in relation to the handle
D. length and weight of blade in relation to the handle
How is the temperature of a hot steam towel tested?
a) on the side of the barber's face
b) on the side of the barber's nose
c) on the inside of the barber's wrist
d) on the inside of the barber's elbow
C. on the inside of the barber's wrist
How many shaving zones are there on the face?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16
C. 14
In ancient Egypt, facial hair was a reflection of:
a) age
b) honor
c) social status
d) family history
C. social status
In the early 1900s beards were believed to:
a) carry bacteria
b) display honor
c) represent wealth
d) show social status
A. carry bacteria
Lather is applied to the face with the:
a) palms of the hand using a patting motion
b) palms of the hand using a circular motion
c) cushions of the fingertips in a circular motion
d) cushions of the fingertips using a swiping motion
C. cushions of the fingertips in a circular motion
Post-shave lotions or aftershave products help obtain all of the following results EXCEPT:
a) close the pores
b) open the pores
c) tighten the skin
d) restore the pH of the skin
B. open the pores
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is also called:
a) ringworm
b) razor bumps
c) barber's itch
d) sycosis vulgaris
B. razor bumps
Shaving the hair against the grain during the second-time-over part of a shave is known as:
a) close shaving
b) once-over shaving
c) a first-time-over shave
d) a second-time-over shave
A. close shaving
Shaving zone 14 is located:
a) under the lower lip
b) sideburn to jawbone
c) across chin from left to right
d) center of upper lip to corner of mouth
A. under the lower lip
The conventional straight razor is composed of either a stainless steel blade or a:
a) cobalt blade
b) ceramic blade
c) titanium blade
d) carbon steel blade
D. carbon steel blade
The direction the grain grows determines:
a) the razor position and stroke used while shaving
b) the position of clients head during shaving service
c) where the barber stands during the shaving service
d) length of the razor blade used for the shaving service
A. the razor position and stroke used while shaving
The goal when working with a round face shape is to make the face appear:
a) wider
b) shorter
c) heavier
d) slimmer
D. slimmer
The maxillae are the two bones that form the:
a) lower jaw
b) upper jaw
c) upper cheek
d) bridge of the nose
B. upper jaw
The shape the blade assumes after being ground is referred to as the:
a) grind of the razor
b) finish of the razor
c) temper of the razor
d) balance of the razor
A. grind of the razor
The technical term for ringworm of the beard area on the face and neck is:
a) tinea barbae
b) sycosis barbae
c) folliculitis barbae
d) pseudofolliculitis barbae
A. tinea barbae
The term that refers to the manner in which heat is used to treat the razor blade as it is manufactured is:
a) grind
b) finish
c) temper
d) balance
C. temper
The three areas of shaving or beard design services are preparation, procedure and:
a) shaving
b) finishing
c) completion
d) consultation
C. completion
The world's first safety razor was patented by:
a) Julius Caesar
b) Peter the Great
c) the Kampfe brothers
d) Jean-Jacques Perret
C. the Kampfe brothers
What product is applied to small cuts and nicks that occur while performing a shaving or beard design service?
a) gauze
b) alcohol
c) a bandage
d) styptic powder
D. styptic powder
What technique is used to remove uneven spots missed during the primary shave?
a) close shave
b) once-over shave
c) first-time over shave
d) second-time- over shave
D. second-time- over shave
When performing a face shave using a freehand position, what is the movement of the stroke?
a) gliding stroke, toward you
b) gliding stroke, away from you
c) upward, semi-arced stroke, toward you
d) gliding stroke, directed downward
A. gliding stroke, toward you
Which of the following combs are especially good for blending short lengths?
a) hair pick
b) overcomb
c) barber comb
d) cutting comb
C. barber comb
Which of the following tools are NOT to be disinfected?
a) hones
b) clippers
c) leather strops
d) all-purpose combs
C. leather strops
Which tool is recommended for clients who are prone to ingrown hairs?
a) razor
b) shear
c) electric shaver
d) clipper with guards
C. electric shaver