Question 1

A set of tools and guidelines that serve as a foundation for your success.

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life skills

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prioritizing

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professional ethics

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human relations

Question 2

The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe is called:

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ergonomics

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physical presentation

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good posture

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professional development

Question 3

The moral principles that we live and work by are called:

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ethics

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human relations

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professional attitude

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physical presentation

Question 4

A staph infection that appears as pimples, rashes, or boils, and can lead to death if left untreated is:

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MRSA

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AIDS

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Hepatitis

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diphtheria

Question 5

An important consideration in personal hygiene is:

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cleanliness

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efficiency

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ethical conduct

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personal emotion

Question 6

Making a to-do list from most to least important is called:

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prioritizing

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punctuality

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goal setting

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mission statements

Question 7

What happens during the active stage of bacteria?

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bacteria grow and reproduce

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bacteria form spores

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bacteria die

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bacteria hide

Question 8

The most common form of pathogenic bacteria is:

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bacilli

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spirilla

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parasites

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cocci

Question 9

Bacilli are bacteria having a:

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rod shape

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curved shape

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spiral shape

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round shape

Question 10

Harmful bacteria are referred to as:

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pathogenic bacteria

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saprophytes

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protozoa

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nonpathogenic bacteria

Question 11

Bacteria that are arranged like a string beads and cause strep throat and blood poisoning are:

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streptococci

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staphylococci

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diplococci

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bacilli

Question 12

An example of a general infection is:

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syphilis

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an epidemic

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a pimple

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a lesion

Question 13

One difference between viruses and bacteria is that bacteria:

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can live on their own

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are resistant to antibiotics

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are much much smaller

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become part of cells

Question 14

Hepatitis is a disease marked by inflammation of the:

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liver

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heart

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brain

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immune system

Question 15

Sterilization is the process of:

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destroying all microbial life

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destroying everything except bacterial spores

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reducing the number of bacteria

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destroying offensive odors

Question 16

Surfaces that may be disinfected include:

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nonporous surfaces

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porous surfaces

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skin

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wood

Question 17

All disinfectants must be approved by each individual state and the:

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EPA

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MSDS

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FDA

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OSHA

Question 18

What is an example of a tuberculocidal disinfectant?

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phenols

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quats

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bleach

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hydrogen peroxide

Question 19

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in another organism are called:

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<P>parasites</P>

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biofilms

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bacteria

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nonpathogenic

Question 20

The solution used in a disinfecting container should be changed:

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at least once a day

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after every use

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every other day

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biweekly

Question 21

The general term for removing pathogens and other substances from tools or surfaces is called:

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decontamination

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scrubbing

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cleaning

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autoclaving

Question 22

Using hand sanitizer or antiseptic is an example of:

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sanitation

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disinfection

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contamination

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sterilization

Question 23

The guidelines and controls that require employees to assume all bodily fluids are infected with bloodborne pathogens is called:

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Standard Precautions

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HIV and HBV Guidelines

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Salon Precautions

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Disinfection Controls

Question 24

The two main divisions of the hair are the:

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root and shaft

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shaft and cuticle

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root and follicle

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bulb and papilla

Question 25

The hair takes its shape, size, and direction from the:

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follicle

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papilla

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arrector pili

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bulb

Question 26

The club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the:

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bulb

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dermal papilla

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arrector pili

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follicle

Question 27

The layer of the hair shaft that protects it from penetration and damage is the:

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cuticle

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follicle

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cortex

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medulla

Question 28

The chemical changes that take place during perming, relaxing, and oxidative coloring occur in the:

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cortex

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medulla

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cuticle

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follicle

Question 29

Liquids can penetrate the hair only when what layer is raised?

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the cuticle

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the follicle

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the cortex

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the medulla

Question 30

As the cells in the hair mature, they fill up with a protein called:

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keratin

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melanin

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sebum

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lanugo

Question 31

The strongest side bonds in the cortex broken by chemicals are:

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disulfide

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salt

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peptide

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hydrogen

Question 32

The coloring matter of the hair is called:

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melanin

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keratin

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lanugo

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sebum

Question 33

The proper way to make a bleach cleaning solution is to mix:

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9 parts water to 1 part bleach

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1 part alcohol to 9 parts bleach

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9 parts bleach to 1 part water

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1 part bleach to 9 parts alcohol

Question 34

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as:

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wave pattern

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porosity

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density

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texture

Question 35

Hair texture is referred to as the hair's

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individual diameter

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ability to stretch

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ability to absorb moisture

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degree of thickness or thinness

Question 36

The hair's ability to absorb moisture is its:

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porosity

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elasticity

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density

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texture

Question 37

Hair with low porosity is considered:

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resistant

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damaged

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overly porous

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normal

Question 38

The growth phase of the hair growth cycle is known as:

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anagen

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catagen

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anionic

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telogen

Question 39

Abnormal hair loss is called:

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alopecia

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canities

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trichoptilosis

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hypertrichosis

Question 40

A topical medication applied to the scalp that has been proven to stimulate hair growth is called:

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minoxidil

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alum

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follicidil

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finasteride

Question 41

What needs to be done with porous items used to clean up a blood spill?

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double bag and discard them

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give them to the client

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burn them

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disinfect in hospital level disinfectant

Question 42

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of the hair and scalp with:

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head lice

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itch mites

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fleas

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dandruff

Question 43

The head of a shampoo  surfactant molecule is water-loving or:

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hydrophilic

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immiscible

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lipophilic

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hydrophobic

Question 44

Substances with a pH below 7 are:

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acid

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neutral

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alkaline

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basic

Question 45

Alkalies have a pH above 7 and:

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soften and swell the hair

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contract and harden the hair

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taste sour

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match the pH of the hair

Question 46

The average pH of hair and skin is:

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five

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twelve

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seven

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three

Question 47

The hair is given added luster and dust and dirt may be removed by:

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brushing

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firm massage

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dry shampoo

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strong shampooing

Question 48

Rainwater or water that has been chemically treated is called:

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soft water

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mineral water

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hard water

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carbonated water

Question 49

The term pH stands for:

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potential hydrogen

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phosphorous and hydrogen

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parts of hydrogen

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portions of hydrogen

Question 50

The softness or hardness of water is related to the:

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amount of minerals

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volume

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weight

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source

Question 51

The main ingredient of shampoo is:

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purified water

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moisturizer

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base surfactant

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detergent

Question 52

Clarifying shampoos contain acidic ingredients that:

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cut through product buildup

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reduce dandruff

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reduce oiliness

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make the hair look dull

Question 53

The pH in acid-balanced shampoo is:

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between 4.5-5.5

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around 7

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the same as hydrogen peroxide

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the same as pure water

Question 54

An ingredient found in conditioners that absorbs moisture or promotes the retention of moisture is called:

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humectants

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citric acid

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protein

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surfactants

Question 55

Deep conditioning treatments are the chosen therapy when what is needed?

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both moisturizing and protein

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detangling

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relaxation

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scalp conditioning

Question 56

Brushing should be a part of most hair services except before a:

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chemical service

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scalp massage

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scalp treatment

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hair cut

Question 57

The highest point at the top of the head is called the:

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apex

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parietal ridge

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occipital bone

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crown

Question 58

The angle or degree at which a subsection is held from the head when cutting is called:

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elevation

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overdirection

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graduation

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parting

Question 59

The section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is called the:

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guideline

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elevation

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cutting line

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parting

Question 60

Combing the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head is called:

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overdirection

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high elevation

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low elevation

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beveling

Question 61

The tool used to cut straight or blunt lines in the hair is:

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haircutting shears

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the razor

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thinning shears

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clippers

Question 62

A blunt haircut is also referred to as the:

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0 degree cut

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45 degree cut

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180 degree cut

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90 degree cut

Question 63

The term for reducing the bulk of the hair is called:

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texturizing

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shingling

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elevating

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beveling

Question 64

The amount of pressure used when combing and holding a subsection is called:

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tension

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elevation

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stress

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palming

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