California Barber Written Exam questions with
correct answers
What is a steatoma? Correct Answer-Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous
tumor filled with sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is Correct Answer-Chronic inflammation of
hair follicles and associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated
increase in sebum production and excess keratin production block
follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color Correct Answer-Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? Correct Answer-Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? Correct
Answer-Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? Correct Answer-A symptom apparent to
the individual afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo Correct Answer-Shampoo that is balanced to
the pH of skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears Correct Answer-The manner in which the blades and
shanks of the shears align with each other and are joined at the tension
screw or rivet
,Highest form on decontamination Correct Answer-sterilization
Tinea favosa Correct Answer-(tinea favus) fungal infection
characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called
scutula.
Good skin has a balance of Correct Answer-Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color Correct Answer-3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair Correct Answer-4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: Correct Answer-scalp and facial
manipulations
Sinusoidal current is Correct Answer-A smooth, repetitive alternating
current; the most commonly used alternating current waveform, used in
the high frequency machine and can produce heat.
Four types of muscle tissue Correct Answer-epithelial, connective,
muscle, nerve
To hone is Correct Answer-to sharpen
, The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull Correct Answer-top
of the skull
Stages of hair growth Correct Answer-anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for Correct Answer-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
What does OSHA do? Correct Answer-Sets standards for a safe and
healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Correct Answer-Provides
communication to workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? Correct Answer-back edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin Correct
Answer-Do not proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? Correct Answer-cuticle, cortex,
medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH Correct Answer-between 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH Correct Answer-below 7.0 (neutral)
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