Aveda Fundamentals Exam Review

Question 1

Which of the following color groups are considered the three pure colors?

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red, yellow, blue

Question 2

The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and:

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cuticle

Question 3

The elevation needed to create a one length haircut is:

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0

Question 4

How many pure tones are needed for a level 6?

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2

Question 5

You are highlighting your guest to a level 7, what NRP will you have at that level?

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orange

Question 6

Which structure of the hair is responsible for the shine of the hair?

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cuticle

Question 7

Infection control is divided into the following categories:

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cleaning, disinfection and sterilization

Question 8

Which of the following steps should be taken if a person has fainted?

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apply cold compress

Question 9

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

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disposable

Question 10

Which of the following devices breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?

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circuit breaker

Question 11

For hair that has lost 1-2 levels (or more) use a _____________ application.

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retouch re-establish

Question 12

The technical name for the hair of the head is known as:

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capilli

Question 13

__________ is the unit of measurement used to identify the darkness or lightness of hair color.

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level

Question 14

Light pastel colors used to add warmness or coolness to prelightened hair are called

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toners

Question 15

Baldness that occurs early in life, beginning as early as late adolescence is referred to as:

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alopecia prematura

Question 16

Hair Design- hair is manipulated into shapes while wet and then allowed to dry is known as

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wet design

Question 17

In hair design, what type of roller is used within straight shapes to create uniform curls?

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cylindrical

Question 18

_______ is an intermediate color achieved by mixing a secondary and a primary in equal amounts.

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tertiary

Question 19

The elevation needed to create a layered haircut is:

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90-180

Question 20

What occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and toxins to all parts of the body?

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general infection

Question 21

What is the name of the transitional stage of the hair growth cycle shown in the illustration?

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catagen

Question 22

Primary and secondary colors that are opposite on the color wheel are?

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complimentary

Question 23

Human hair, on the average, grows about:

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½" (1.25 cm) per month

Question 24

Why is it important for a salon professional to have a basic knowledge of microbiology?

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to prevent the spread of disease within a salon

Question 25

In general warm tones tend to be:

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reddish & golden

Question 26

Cool tones absorb more light and may appear slightly:

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darker

Question 27

What catalyst do you use when covering grey?

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20

Question 28

which of the following actions is recommended to treat the burn area if skin is not broken?

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immerse in cool water

Question 29

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can be transferred by all of the following ways EXCEPT:

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holding hands

Question 30

Which large hair structure is located at the base of the hair follicle?

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papilla

Question 31

How many shades are in the Natural Series?

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10

Question 32

To make Enlightener Powder Lightener Safe for the scalp what do we add?

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creme booster

Question 33

The Natural Remaining Pigment at a level 5 is:

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red

Question 34

Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken?

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metal

Question 35

hair loss caused by excessive pulling or twisting on the hair or by chemical damage

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traction

Question 36

What is the name of the pigment that is found in the cortex?

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melanin

Question 37

How much pure tone do you need for an intense level 3?

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16

Question 38

In haircutting, a fundamental law or guideline is known as a:

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principle

Question 39

When you combine 2 colors that are considered to be complimentary, what should the result be?

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neutral

Question 40

Which hair color is designed for maximum lift and will lighten natural and artificial pigment?

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progressive lightener

Question 41

Off-the-scalp lighteners are generally used for

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special effects such as highlighting

Question 42

How many levels of lift can you achieve with Demi+

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0

Question 43

You should analyze the hair’s structure by taking note of:

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all of the above

Question 44

In the diagram, which component of the curl does the number 1 indicate?

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base

Question 45

In which Ratio is the Extra Lifting Creme mixed?

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1:2

Question 46

What type of bacteria is shown in the illustration?

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staphylococci

Question 47

Straight, wavy, curly and coily describe what characteristic?

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texture

Question 48

The tone of a hair color can be described as:

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warm, cool, neutral

Question 49

Excessive matting of the hair is referred to as:

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plica polonica

Question 50

Cool colors include:

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blues

Question 51

Horizontal and vertical are the two types of _____________ in haircutting

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perspective

Question 52

To create a fine effect when weaving ,________ strands are placed inside the foil packet.

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10-12

Question 53

A measure of how much electrical energy is being used is known as a:

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watt

Question 54

After rinsing the color from a guest’s hair what shampoo and conditioner should be used?

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color conserve shampoo and pHinish

Question 55

Shape is dictated by the ______________ within a haircut.

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overdirection

Question 56

When would you choose to use the Intense Base instead of the Natural Series?

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intense vibrant reds

Question 57

The loss of pigment in the hair as a person ages is called:

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acquired canities

Question 58

Design Technique- Hold hair taut, brush from ends to roots

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backbrushing

Question 59

How long does 30 vol process for?

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40 min

Question 60

What helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry?

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sebum

Question 61

The hair follicle that produces tightly curled hair is typically:

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elliptical

Question 62

Small cracks in the cuticle,known as brittle hair, fragilitis crinium or:

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trichoptilosis

Question 63

In hair design, the two categories of surface texture are known as:

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activated and unactivated

Question 64

In terms of Foiling “Density” determines:

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how many foils are in each panel

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