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Pivot Point Cosmetology Exam Prep Pt 2
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State Board Exam Prep Pivot Point Study Guide Part 2
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1
A graduate form is also referred to as a wedge or a
0° angle cut
90° angle cut
180° angle cut
45° angle cut
2
What is the area called on which a roller, thermal iron, round brush is placed?
Circle
Form
Top
Base
3
Why does the bar area lighten faster when using a midstrand to ends then base technique?
Hair at base is fully keratinized
Hair at base is darker
Lack of exposure to environment causes resistance
Additional body heat at the base area
4
The technical term for the study of hair is called
Biology
Cosmetology
Hairology
Trichology
5
What could be the cause of a perm not lasting s long as expected?
Overprocessing
Incomplete neutralization
Uneven distribution
Excessive stretching
6
Which electrotherapy treatment can cause sebum to be broken down or blackheads to be liquified, like dep pore cleansing?
Phoresis
Iontophoresis
Desincrustation
Cataphoresis
7
When performing electrotherapy, what current conductor is used to bring the current from the appliance to the skin?
Electrode
Resistor
Wall plate
Watt
8
Hair grows from a tube like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n)
Follicle
Arrestor pili
Bulb
Papilla
9
If the hair accepts color easily, it has
Resistant porosity
Extreme porosity
Average porosity
Poor porosity
10
Taper shears, aka thinning shears, are used on the end of hair to create
A broom like effect
Mobility
Precise lines
A clean blunt edge
11
Which bonds found in the hair can be easily broken by heat or water?
Van Der Waals force
Disulfide bonds
Peptide bonds
Hydrogen bonds
12
Red hair color would be determined due to
Dense concentration of eumelanin
Small concentration of pheomelanin
Small concentration of eumelanin
Dense concentration of pheomelanin
13
What type of design line is also called a traveling guide?
Stationary design line
Mobile design line
Stable line
Curved line
14
Which type of form is sometimes referred to as a one length or blunt cut?
Uniformly layered
Graduated
Increase layered
Solid
15
The tone of hair color can be described as
Light, medium, dark
Warm, cool, neutral
Bright, shiny, dull
Mild, medium, strong
16
Pressing combs are made of stainless steel or
Zinc
Brass
Plastic
Nickel
17
An Amp is a unit of electric
Resistance
Pressure
Frequency
Strength
18
Which type of hair colors are capable of lightening natural pigment and depositing artificial pigment in one process?
Permanent
Demi-permanent
Temporary
Semi-permanent
19
The visual appearance or feel of a surface that creates interest within a design is called
Form
Texture
Composition
Color
20
Small cracks starting in the cuticle and splitting the hair entirely are known as brittle hair, fragilitis cranium
Trichorrexis nodosa
Pityriasis
Pityriasis steatoides
Trichoptilosis
21
As it cuts hair, the movable blade of the clippers moves
To the right only
From side to side
To the left only
Up and down
22
Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called
Conductors
Open circuits
Insulators
Closed circuits
23
Generally, hair from India is wavy and hair from Asia is
Curly
Long
Straight
Short
24
In alkaline perms, the perm solution chemically breaks our reduces the
Porosity of the hair
Medulla of the hair
Color molecules in the hair
Strong disulfide bonds
25
All of the following statements regarding pH are true EXCEPT
It is a measure that notes if a substance is acidic, neutral, or alkaline
Values below 7 indicate more alkalinity
7 indicates a neutral substance
Values below 7 indicate more acidity
26
What is the natural flow of wave pattern of hair determined by?
The shape of the follicle
The angle of the follicle
The number of follicles
The size of the follicle
27
Hair consists of 97%
Electrons
Trace minerals
Protons
Keratin
28
Which of the following identifies the outer covering of the hair shaft made of overlapping layers of transparent scales?
Papilla
Medulla
Cortex
Cuticle
29
Water left in the end papers after rinsing the perm solution will dilute the neutralizer and
Create a crease in the hair
Crimp the curl ends
Weaken the curl formation
Cause the curl to be tighter
30
Treatment with light rays or waves is called
Mechanical effect
Light therapy
Phoresis
Combination cataphoresis
31
A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n)
Powder
Emulsion
Solvent
Ointment
32
What product should NOT be applied to hair that has been previously relaxed with a thioglycolate relaxer?
Neutralizer
Protective cream
Conditioner
Sodium hydroxide
33
An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called
Tinea favosa
Scabies
Pityriasis steatoides
Pediculosis capitis
34
Which of the following statements identifies the action performed by oxidative color after initial application?
The hairstrand swells
The cuticle on the hairstrand close
The hair shaft becomes coated
The hair takes on a peculiar outfit and color
35
What is created by molding two complete alternating oblongs that are joined and connected by a ridge?
Skip wave
Pincurl
Flat pincurl
Fingerwave
36
A 3D representation of shape is
Composition
Component
Texture
Form
37
Which of the following terms identifies lines that subdivide shapes or sections to help distribute and control the hair?
Partings
Trapezoids
Triangles
Distributions
38
The term used to describe the hair as the lengths lay or fall naturally over the curves of the head is known as
Medium projection
Structure graphic
Natural fall
Normal projection
39
It is recommended that not more than what percent of the natural texture be removed when relaxing the hair?
25%
85%
50%
75%
40
The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is referred to as the
Telogen stage
Anagen stage
Catagen stage
Active stage
41
Acid perms are in the pH range of
4.9-5.2
6.9-7.2
5.9-6.2
7.9-8.2
42
Two or more of the same atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n)
Molecule
Protein
Neutron
Electron
43
The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called
A gas
A solid
Matter
Organic
44
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n)
Emulsion
Solution
Ointment
Suspension
45
The bonds found within hair that help organize protein chains in order to build hair are called
Ionic bonds
Water bonds
Van Der Waals force
Side bonds
46
A constant, stable guide to which all lengths are directed is referred to as a
Movable design line
Mobile design line
Stationary design line
Traveling design line
47
What technique involves lightening the hair and then recoloring to the desired tone?
Cap highlighting
Recoloring
Double process
Toning
48
The application of specific electric current or piece of equipment for corrective & therapeutic benefits on the skin is
Mechanical therapy
Electrotherapy
Chemical therapy
Light therapy
49
Which of the following terms identifies the process of sizing a wig?
Pinning
Matching
Blocking
Synthesizing
50
Overprocessed permed hair could be indicated by hair that may look
Oily
Curly when wet but frizzy when dry
Frizzy when wet but curly when dry
Shiny
51
Permanent hair colors are mixed with
Metallic dye
Hydrogen peroxide
Conditioner
Shampoo
52
What is the result of using higher projecting when cutting the hair?
Less weight build up
Solid form
More weight build up
Tapered ends
53
A volt is a unit of electric
Pressure
Strength
Resistance
Frequency
54
Which of the following cutting tools is used to create a clean, blunt edge?
Taper shears
Razor
Channeling shears
Shears
55
When two of the three primary colors are mixed in varying proportions, the the secondary colors are produced as
Red, blue, Green
Orange, red, green
Red, blue yellow
Orange, green, violet
56
A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n)
Graduated form
Increase layered form
Uniformly layered form
Solid form
57
Which of the following cosmetic classifications represents a mixture of two or more kinds of molecules evenly dispersed?
Emulsion
Ointment
Solution
Suspension
58
Disorder that refers to a scalp condition with excessive flaking, which accumulates or falls to the shoulder, is called
Tinea capitis
Scabies
Pityriasis
Tinea favosa
59
Projection, aka elevation, is the angle at which the hair is held in relation to the
Curve of the head
Top if the head
Position if the fingers
Position of the shears
60
The movable blade of the shears is controlled by the
Thumb grip
Hand screw
Finger brace
Still blade
61
Which of the following color groups are considered the three pure colors?
Green, orange, purple
Red, white, blue
Red, blue, yellow
Green, black, purple
62
Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length?
70% to 80%
10% to 20%
100% to 150%
40% to 50%
63
What identfies the technque used to check the balance & accuracy of a cut by usng the line opposite the originl parting?
Parting
Cross checking
Texturizing
Sectioning
64
Projecting the hair below 90° would
Shorten length
Remove bulk
Remove weight
Build weight
65
Which of the following terms refers to the visual perception of the reflection of light?
Texture
Color
Illusion
Form
66
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the
Catagen stage
Anagen stage
Active stage
Telogen stage
67
What is the longest wavelength?
Visible light
Infrared rays
X-ray
Ultraviolet rays
68
If water contains certain salts of calcium, magnesium, and other metals that prevent shampoo from lathering, is called
Filtered water
Pure water
Distilled water
Hard waters
69
An application of what complementary color category would help neutralize or correct bassinets or orange tones?
Brown based
Green based
Blue based
Black based
70
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its pigment and strength is called
Medulla
Follicle
Cortex
Cuticle
71
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen form the basis of
Elements
Mixtures
Amino acids
Compounds
72
The apex refers to what part of the head?
Side
Top
Front
Bottom
73
All matter that is now living or was alive at one time, with carbon present, falls within the scientific division of
Organic chemistry
Physics
Anatomy
Inorganic chemistry
74
What is created when amino acid join together in chains?
Chemicals
Elements
Proteins
Compound
75
Which of the following hair types are most often used to construct human hair wigs?
African and South American
Asian and European
European and African
South and North American
76
The hollow of the fingerwave may be described by which of the following terms?
Ledge
Overdirection
Ridge
Recess
77
Which of the following angles best represents low projection?
90° to 180°
45° to 60°
0° to 30°
180° to 240°
78
Human hairstrands will produce which of the following results when held over a match flame?
Produce no outdoor
Burn rapidly
Melt in the ends
Burn slowly
79
Which of the following is an oxidizing agent used with demipermanent and permanent colors, lighteners, and toners?
Drabber
Filler
Intensifier
Developer
80
Which ingredient is found in the stronger of the two most commonly used chemical relaxers?
Bisulfate
Potassium
Sodium hydroxide
Hydrogen peroxide
81
In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will eliminate crimps or
"Fishhooks" on the ends of hair
Bevels in the hair
Beads on the ends of the hair
Spirals in the hair
82
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers have a pH of
4.5-5.5
10.5-11.5
6.5-7.5
8.5-9.5
83
When using galvanic current, what precaution must a salon professional take in order to prevent injury to the client?
Do not apply the active electrode to the clients skin
Do not wrap electrodes in moist cotton
Do not use over an area with many broken capillaries
Do not allow the client to hold the inactive electrode
84
Which of the following is known as the active growing stage of hair?
Anagen stage
Resting stage
Catagen stage
Transitional stage
85
The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n)
Insulator
Cathode
Anode
Grounding wire
86
The comb used to protect the scalp when performing curling iron techniques should be made of
Lightweight material
Hard rubber or non-flammable material
Aluminum material
Soft plastic material
87
Slithering, a technique in which the shears are opened and closed while sliding blades upward from the ends is called
Etching
Effilating
Razor rotation
Razor peeling
88
Why are color molecules able to Pentwater the cuticle layer of the hair when using semipermanent products vs temporary?
Color molecules are larger in size
Color molecules are smaller in size
Color molecules are square in shape
Color molecules are triangular in shape
89
The condition is which the cuticle is lifted or missing is referred to as
Average porosity
Extreme porosity
Resistant porosity
Normal porosity
90
What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?
Disulfide bond
Hydrogen bond
Salt bond
Van Der Waals force
91
The papilla supplies nourishment to the
Medulla
Arrector pili muscle
Cortex
Germinal matrix
92
What could be the cause of weak or limp curls following a perm service?
Using rods that are too small
Clients mood
Overprocessing
Underprocessing
93
Which hairpiece is made up of hair fibers six inches or less in length and is attached to a round shaped flat base?
Switch
Curl segment
Wiglet
Chignon
94
What hairpiece has a base that covers the crown, occipital, and nape area?
Braid
Chignon
Switch
Fall
95
Two oblong shapes that alternate result in which of the following patterns?
S shape
O shape
Figure eight
C shape
96
What term refers to the size of the base in relation to the diameter and position of the tool in relation to the base?
Curl control
Base control
Combination control
Diameter control
97
Sodium hydroxide relaxers have an alkaline pH of
6.5-8
5-6.5
8.5-10
11.5-14
98
An angle of 45° would be considered what type of projection?
Low
High
Medium
Very high
99
In what pH range is skin and hair?
11.5 to 12.0
7.5 to 10.5
4.5 to 5.5
6.5 to 7.0
100
What temp effect will a negative electrode pole produce when applying galvanic current during a electrotherapy treatmnt?
Contracts blood vessels
Increases blood flow
Soothes
Hardens nerve tissue