Chapter 9
Which comb is primarily used for sectioning the hair during haicutting services?
A. Barber Comb
B. Wide-tooth Comb
C. Tail Comb
D. Styling or Cutting Comb
Single-celled organisms that have characteristics of both plants and animals are called ______.
A. fungi
B. virus
C. bacteria
D. parasites
Why did Emperor Hadrian grow his beard?
A. to show his wealth
B. to set a fashion trend
C. to show his status as emperor
D. to hide scars on his chin
What does razor temper refer to?
A. the ease of using the razor
B. the balance of the razor
C. the hardness of the razor
D. the angle of the razor blade
What should be done with used blades after a shaving session?
A. Discard them in a Sharpe container
B. Discard them in the regular trash
C. Reuse them for the next client
D. Wash and reuse them
What does "palming the shears"refer to?
A. using thumb and index finger only
B. holding shears with the palm
C. holding shears and comb simultaneously
D. using non-dominant hand to hold shears
Pathogenic bacteria may produce _______
B. antitoxins
C. disease
D. parasites
In the Middle East, what was the purpose of shaving all body hair for those who had recovered from leprosy?
A. as a sign of beauty
B. to show their recovery
C. as part of a ritual cleansing
D. to prevent the spread of the disease
What are the three main types of hones?
A. diamond, emerald, and ruby
B. canvas, Russian, and shell
C. natural, synthetic, and combination
D. leather, metal, and plastic
A. Force the razor through the hair
B. Always use a dull blade
C. Cut dry hair with a razor
D. Always use a guard when working with a razor
How are wave and curl patterns categorized?
A. by letters and numbers from 1a to 4c
B. in three categories; straight, wavy, and curly
C. by hair strand length
D. by the direction the hair grows in
________ are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high PH, and can damage the skin and eyes.
A. Phenolic disinfectants
B. Quats
C. Mycobacteria
D. Alcohols
What did early haircutting tools from the glacial age used as adornments or to tie the hair back?
A. gold threads
B. silk ribbons
C. animal sinew or strips of hide
D. bone
What should a barber do when a client wears a mustache?
A. shave if off
B. trim and shape it prior to the shave service
C. ignore it
D. apply extra lather on it
Which haircut is ideal for a finer and thinner hair types, as it makes the hair appear thicker?
A. blunt haircut
B. graduated haircut
C. layered haircut
D. long-layered haircut
Which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used to make professional haircutting shears?
A. Japan, Germany, and the United States
B. France, Italy, and Spain
C. Canada, Mozambique and India
D. China, Brazil, and South Korea
Which statement is true of MRSA?
A. Clients who appear completely healthy may bring MRSA into the shop, where it can infect others
B. MRSA only occurs in individuals with other serious injuries or illness.
C. MRSA has become far less of a problem with the development of new antibiotics
D. Although common in hospitals and nursing homes, MRSA has not been reported to occur in the community as a whole.
Who is known for bringing the paracice of shaving to the rest of the world?
A. the Greeks
B. the Egyptians
C. early nomadic groups
D. the Romans
Which body part should be kept away from the path of the razor?
A. all fingers and thumbs
B. elbow of dominate hand
C. fingers of nondominated hand
D. fingers of denominate hand
5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is also known as _____
A. quaternary sodium
B. enzymatic disinfectant
C. household bleach
D. phenolic disinfectant
What does a fade refer to in a haircutting terminology?
A. a taper haircut with smooth transitions?
B. a type of hair color technique
C. a haircut where only one side of the head is shaved
D. A haircut where all hair is cut to the same length
Colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces are called ______.
A. biofilms
B. fungi
C. biomasses
D. layered contaminants
When was the alliance between barbers and surgeons officially dissolved?
A. 1645
B. 1845
C. 1745
D. 1945
What should be provided between the client's head and the headrest?
A. an additional drape
B. a clean cloth or paper
C. a warm, damp towel
D. nothing
________ are guidelines published by the CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and bodily fluids are potentially infectious.
A. Safety procedures
B. Standard rules
C. Standard precautions
D. Safety precautions