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General Knowledge #3
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1
The technical term for split ends is _________.
hypertrichosis
trichorrexis nodosa
monilethrix
trichoptilosis
2
What is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet?
tinea pedis
onycholysis
onychosis
tinea corpis
3
A ________ is a metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction.
nipper
toenail clipper
toenail rasp
foot file
4
The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the_______?
hair shaft
hair follicle
scalp
hair bulb
5
Which of the following is an important function of the sudoriferous glands?
They prevent bacterial infections.
They lubricate the skin.
They keep hair soft.
They regulate body temp and help eliminate waste products from the body.
6
Which type of bond is an end bond?
peptide
disulfide
salt
hydrogen
7
Which technique is involved ini backcombing?
Strands are detangled at the scalp.
Two or more curl patterns are meshed together.
The hair is combed from the scalp to the shaft.
Small hair sections are combed away from the scalp.
8
Cuticle softeners are not designed for the __________.
lateral sidewalls
eponychium
cuticles
hyponychium
9
You should avoid all EXCEPT which of the following in order to avoid costly mistakes in your social media venues.
The posting of personal pages or walls
The use of foul language
The participation of arguments online
The forwarding of spam
10
Shampoos formulated to treat malassezia use a(n) ______ agent.
Chelating
Cleansing
Antifungal
Wetting
11
Which type of blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the arterioles?
capillaries
venules
veins
arteries
12
A clear contraindication for any haircoloring service is __________.
hair loss
dandruff
scalp abrasions
split ends
13
Generally, if clients are more than ______ late, they should be asked to reschedule.
1 hour
30 minutes
5 minutes
15 minutes
14
What are the substances in conditioners that attract and help retain moisture?
Frangrances
Humectants
Surfactants
Astringents
15
Which description best describes the apex of the nail?
runs straight from cuticle to either side of the nail
credit-card thin and resistant to breakage
oval shaped and in the center of the nail
on the side of the natural nail, growing free of its own natural attachment
16
What is a surfactant?
a type of purified water
a mineral found in conditioner
a substance that absorbs moisture
a cleansing agent used in shampoo
17
A severe form of dandruff is called ________.
pityriasis capitis simplex
medulla
pityriasis steatoides
monilethrix
18
In general, _______ beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders.
wet
dry
damp
medium
19
The process by which hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair is known as __________.
reduction
sulferization
lanthionization
ionization
20
Which color technique of the twenty-first century is a freehand style of placing highlights and lowlights?
babylights
shadow root
balayage
color melting
21
The client's hair has just been shampooed, which of these steps should you take first when providing a blowdry service?
Using the blowdryer, move it over the hair in a back-and-forth motion.
Finish brushing the hair before blowdrying.
Using blowdryer, direct hot air from the scalp toward the ends of the hair.
Partially dry the hair with a towelbefor blowdrying.
22
All EXCEPT which of the following vitamins has significant effects on the skin?
Vitamin D
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
23
If the cuticle is lifted, allowing the hair to take color quickly, the hair is said to have __________.
low porosity
high porosity
average porosity
no porosity
24
People have _______ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging.
total control
considerable control
no control
little control
25
What causes dandruff?
an imbalance in pH levels
a fungus
overactive sebaceous glands
a dry scalp
26
If your client requests that you use a solution neutral to their skin, which of the following pH should you be using?
A pH of 5
A pH of 0
A pH of 7
A pH of 14
27
A person who teaches stylists about a specific line of products is a(n)?
manufacturer educator
artistic director
cosmetology instructor
specialist
28
Blue-green is an example of which type of color?
saturated
tertiary
secondary
primary
29
The process for treating gray hair or very resistant hair for better penetration of color is known as ___________.
unpigmenting
pre-lightening
pre-softening
formulating
30
The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that may let in pathogenic microbes is called _________.
macrotrauma
pore opening
fillicle entry
microtrauma
