Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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When grooming locs, herbal oils are applied to the scalp and the length of the
loc to _____.
a. | make detangling easier | c. | moisturize | b. | set the cylinder | d. | seal in
moisture |
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One recommendation a natural stylist would make to a client with _____ hair is
to twist the hair before bedtime.
a. | straightened | c. | wavy | b. | tightly coiled | d. | loosely coiled |
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Who the first to patent the hot comb in the United States?
a. | Annie Pope-Turnbo Malone | c. | Madame Walker | b. | Sara
Pope | d. | Sarah
Breedlove |
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The first relatively safe lye hair straightener was developed by _____.
a. | Garrett Augustus Morgan | c. | Sarah Spencer | b. | Annie Pope-Turnbo
Malone | d. | Madam C. J.
Walker |
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Which of the following may cause oily hair?
a. | Underactive sebaceous glands | c. | Overactive sebaceous
glands | b. | An underactive thyroid | d. | An overactive pituitary gland |
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An internal cause of dandruff may be _____.
a. | activity of bacteria or fungi | c. | infrequent
shampooing | b. | topical medical ointments | d. | poor circulation |
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The science of an organism’s structure is called _____.
a. | anatomy | c. | biology | b. | physiology | d. | kinetics |
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_____ is the universal solvent.
a. | Acid | c. | Water | b. | Acetone | d. | Protein |
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Striated muscles are also known as _____ muscles, which are moved
voluntarily.
a. | skeletal | c. | nonstriated | b. | cardiac | d. | smooth |
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10.
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A natural stylist may offer _____ services to the client who does not have a
history of chemically treated hair.
a. | restoration | c. | preventative | b. | holistic | d. | basic shampoo and
conditioning |
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The recommended interval between relaxer touch-ups is _____.
a. | two to five months | c. | one to two weeks | b. | six to eight weeks | d. | six to eight
days |
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12.
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Which of the following is a factor in helping the body produce healthy
hair?
a. | Stress | c. | Physical fitness | b. | Lipid-rich diet | d. | High-quality
shampoo |
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Which of the following are not found in eyelashes?
a. | Arrector pili muscles | c. | Pigments | b. | Follicles | d. | Skin |
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_____ are setting tools that should not be used on textured hair, as they cause
tension and breakage of individual strands.
a. | Curling irons | c. | Plastic rollers | b. | Flat irons | d. | Sponge rollers |
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The client–stylist procedure that initiates contact is a(n) _____.
a. | herbal rinse or protein conditioning for fortification | b. | blowdry using scalp
stimulation brushes | c. | relaxing shampoo along with scalp
massage | d. | conditioning treatment that stimulates or refreshes or
relaxes |
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Disinfectants used for natural hair care _____.
a. | do not need to be EPA approved | c. | must be
nontoxic | b. | have a short shelf life | d. | can be expensive |
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As a natural stylist, you cannot legally apply _____ services, but you need to
understand how they affect textured hair.
a. | thermal | c. | shampooing | b. | holistic | d. | chemical |
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The _____ system protects the body from disease by destroying disease-causing
microorganisms.
a. | cardiovascular | c. | respiratory | b. | lymphatic/immune | d. | nervous |
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A diet acutely deficient in protein may contribute to _____.
a. | dandruff | c. | scabies | b. | alopecia | d. | ringworm |
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Beauty wellness incorporates _____ with a healthy body and mind.
a. | therapy | c. | aromatherapy | b. | beauty | d. | aesthetics |
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Johnson Products became the first _______ company to be listed on the American
Stock Exchange.
a. | European-owned | c. | organic | b. | American-owned | d. | African
American-owned |
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According to FDA regulations, hair product labels must list the most prominent
ingredient _____.
a. | after the product name | c. | first | b. | last | d. | on the front |
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Characteristics of _____ include reduced hair size along with a slow decrease in
hair density.
a. | alopecia totalis | c. | androgenetic alopecia | b. | alopecia
universalis | d. | postpartum
alopecia |
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Bacteria that grow in clusters and form pus are called _____.
a. | pathogenic | c. | diplococci | b. | streptococci | d. | staphylococci |
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During the _____ portion of the consultation, the natural stylist will learn the
client’s ideal image and style preferences by looking through magazines or any other form of
media available.
a. | scalp analysis | c. | show and tell | b. | client form review | d. | hair analysis |
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_____ are versatile, as they may be used to set the hair or as a style.
a. | Finger combs | c. | Locs | b. | Bantu knots | d. | Twist-outs |
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Hair’s ability to stretch then return to its original shape without
breaking is called _____.
a. | configuration | c. | porosity | b. | texture | d. | elasticity |
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28.
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To stimulate product demand, black-owned companies advertised Afro grooming
products by sponsoring _____ such as Soul Train which featured African Americans dancers
wearing natural hairstyles.
a. | Internet blogs | c. | magazine ads | b. | television programs | d. | radio shows |
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If braids are small, they probably will be _____.
a. | minimally subject to scalp and dirt residue | b. | the easiest to
remove | c. | covered with scalp and dirt residue | d. | take less time to
remove |
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Those who specialize in locking techniques are called _____.
a. | locticians | c. | aestheticians | b. | natural stylists | d. | braiders |
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31.
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How long should a client expect to undergo long transitioning?
a. | One to two months | c. | Three to four months | b. | Six months to a year | d. | One to two
years |
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Fat, technically known as ______, is a connective tissue.
a. | lymph | c. | cellulite | b. | lipid | d. | adipose tissue |
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33.
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Gray hair acquired from aging is called _____ canities.
a. | congenital | c. | acquired | b. | hirsuties | d. | hereditary |
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34.
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Hearing what the client is saying and then repeating it back is called
_____.
a. | reflective listening | c. | echoing | b. | effective communication | d. | active
listening |
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35.
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Baby shampoos often contain ____, which do not irritate eyes or skin.
a. | antiseptics | c. | ampholytes | b. | moisturizers | d. | glycerins |
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36.
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Honey in shampoo acts as a(n) _____ to seal in moisture.
a. | body builder | c. | emollient | b. | volumizer | d. | humectant |
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A style in which the hair is braided and then opened to create a crimped texture
is called a(n) _____.
a. | cornrow | c. | spiral-rod set | b. | braid-out | d. | dreadlocks |
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Bacteria are microorganisms that have the characteristics of _____.
a. | both vegetables and animals | c. | vegetables | b. | animals | d. | germs |
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Which of the following is a habit that can negatively affect your
productivity?
a. | Visualizing success | b. | Procrastination | c. | Finding
balance | d. | Separating personal from professional life |
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How long does it take for a bald spot to develop when hair is pulled too
tightly?
a. | One to three months | c. | One to three weeks | b. | Several weeks | d. | One to three
years |
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The _____ is part of the central nervous system that originates in the brain and
extends down to the lower extremities.
a. | cranium | c. | spine | b. | vertebra | d. | spinal cord |
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Interacting with clients allows the natural stylist to learn about the
client’s _____.
a. | work environment | b. | family gossip | c. | imperfections,
self-doubts, and concerns | d. | willingness to try drastic
hairstyles |
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During the _____ phase, 50–100 hairs are shed during the day.
a. | catagen | c. | telogen | b. | anagen | d. | androgen |
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Fresh lake water is purified through the processes of _____.
a. | filtration and titration | c. | sedimentation and
filtration | b. | deionization and sedimentation | d. | sedimentation and
distillation |
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Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the _____.
a. | scalp | c. | muscles | b. | skin | d. | nails |
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46.
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_____ is a staph infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
a. | HPV | c. | MRSA | b. | Influenza | d. | SDS |
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47.
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To prevent _____, refrain from touching your eyes, mouth, face, hair, or arms
while providing a salon service.
a. | cross-infection | c. | miscommunication | b. | disruption | d. | contamination |
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The potential client should be _____ before the consultation begins.
a. | seated in front of a mirror | b. | wrapped in a salon cape | c. | offered a
refreshment or magazine | d. | seated at a
table |
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Water-binding agents used in moisturizing products are called _____.
a. | emollients | c. | humectants | b. | keratins | d. | sebum |
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Which of the following is a fact related to the telogen phase of hair
growth?
a. | The bulb is completely separated from the shaft. | b. | This phase lasts one
to two weeks. | c. | The hair begins to lose moisture. | d. | This phase lasts up to seven
years. |
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Which of the following is an autoclave testing method?
a. | Steam test | c. | Bacteria test | b. | Spore test | d. | Germ test |
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A product that can claim it is free from _____ is acceptable for use on natural
or textured hair.
a. | animal testing | c. | botanicals | b. | essential oils | d. | herbals |
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53.
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The nervous system has _____ main subdivisions.
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54.
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Learning how to monitor the tone of one’s _____ is a part of personality
development.
a. | attitude | c. | vocabulary | b. | voice | d. | wardrobe |
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Small, hollow cheekbones are a trait of a(n) _____-shaped face.
a. | oblong | c. | oval | b. | round | d. | pear |
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Natural hair _____ depends on coil configuration and density.
a. | volume | c. | shrinkage | b. | buoyancy | d. | texture |
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57.
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“Baby” hair is a term given to ____ hair, which is short and
fine.
a. | European | c. | terminal | b. | vellus | d. | bellus |
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Which of the following is one of several guidelines that applies to
braiding?
a. | Grab as much hair as possible, even if is fine or broken, to keep the extension
taut. | b. | When finished with the braiding portion, always pull the braids back away from the
face. | c. | Encourage clients to use rubber bands when putting their hair into a
ponytail. | d. | Don’t make the braid too tight when applying an extension to the
hairline. |
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Natural stylists are nicknamed _____ due to the close relationship they build
with their clients to achieve healthy hair.
a. | “organic doctors” | c. | “hair
nurses” | b. | “natural guru” | d. | “hair doctors” |
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_____ products should not be used on braids becauses they block moisture from
entering the hair.
a. | Clear gel | c. | Petroleum-based | b. | Cream-based | d. | Wax-based |
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_____ disinfectants have a very high pH and are a form of formaldehyde.
a. | Tuberculocidal | c. | Phenolic | b. | Treponemapallida | d. | Hospital |
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Aloe vera contains antibiotic compounds known as ______.
a. | minerals | c. | polysaccharides | b. | vitamins | d. | amino acids |
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63.
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Polio, smallpox, warts, and mumps are a few of the diseases caused by
_____.
a. | viruses | c. | spores | b. | nonpathogenic bacteria | d. | pathogenic
bacteria |
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The body structure that supplies nourishment to the hair and scalp is the
_____.
a. | lymph node | c. | pituitary gland | b. | bloodstream | d. | salivary gland |
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65.
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A written safety checklist should _____.
a. | be updated yearly | b. | include state regulations | c. | address client
safety only | d. | include hazardous material exposure procedures |
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Germicides that are safe to apply on skin, hair, and scalps are called
_____.
a. | decontaminants | c. | antiseptics | b. | disinfectants | d. | sterilizers |
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Leave-in conditioners used for preparing hair for wigs are _____ and contain
natural butters.
a. | organic | c. | cream-based | b. | petroleum-based | d. | sulfur-free |
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Transitional textures occur when a strand of hair has _____.
a. | two textures | c. | a new curl pattern | b. | become stronger | d. | become weaker |
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69.
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The structure that is a collection of similar cells performing a particular
function is a(n) _____.
a. | tissue | c. | organelle | b. | organ | d. | body system |
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70.
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One way to add dimension to layered cuts is to _____.
a. | use spiral rod sets | c. | enhance the natural spiral curl | b. | use
extensions | d. | create yarn
braids |
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71.
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Single, box, or individual braids are basic _____ braids.
a. | comb twist | c. | free-hanging | b. | loc | d. | coil twist |
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72.
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A physician who specializes in hair, skin, and nail disorders and diseases is
a(n) _____.
a. | dermatologist | c. | oncologist | b. | neurologist | d. | aesthetician |
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73.
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_____ is a hair growth stimulator that has been approved by the FDA and is
available without a prescription.
a. | Minoxidil | c. | Tea tree oil | b. | Finasteride | d. | Lavender |
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Hair cannot be repaired by special shampoo, as the hair shaft:
a. | is composed of dead protein cells. | b. | will eventually regenerate over
time. | c. | is not affected by hair products. | d. | is composed of dead
sebum. |
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75.
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Raised skin tissue areas formed after papules dry and harden are called _____;
these are formed instead of a scab after receiving a razor cut.
a. | pustules | c. | papillas | b. | keloids | d. | keratins |
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76.
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Prior to 1930, the major hair straightening technique used thermal heat provided
by _____.
a. | curling irons | c. | steamers | b. | flat irons | d. | hot combs or hot
rods |
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Time-management experts agree that each individual has a(n) _____.
a. | set of priorities | c. | sense of timing | b. | inner organizer | d. | outer organizer |
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78.
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A person who is constantly buying hair products is known as a _____.
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79.
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Posture is maintained by the use of _____ muscles.
a. | cardiac | c. | nonstriated | b. | involuntary | d. | striated |
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80.
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A group of body organs acting together creates _____.
a. | a biosphere | c. | an integumentary system | b. | an
ecosystem | d. | a body
system |
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Beauty plus maintaining a healthy mind and body creates ______,
a. | cultural aesthetics | c. | well-being | b. | beauty wellness | d. | body wellness |
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82.
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A pre-shampoo treatment containing _____ should be used on clients with
seborrhea, as it is a toxin to the fungus that causes this condition.
a. | peanut oil | c. | lanolin | b. | rosemary mint oil | d. | soybean oil |
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Lanolin should be avoided when braiding, as it _____.
a. | attracts dirt and dust | b. | makes the strands too slippery and
unmanageable | c. | is too expensive | d. | is too messy |
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Which of the following would be a note made by the stylist during the scalp and
hair analysis?
a. | The scalp feels silky. | c. | The condition of the hair is tight. | b. | The condition of the
scalp is brittle. | d. | Hair
texture is medium. |
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85.
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_____ is a technique that works best on clients who have naturally thick hair
that is at least five inches long.
a. | Three-strand flat twist | c. | Finger combing | b. | Two-strand flat
twist | d. | Three-strand
braid |
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86.
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A natural stylist’s ____ is essential to building trust within clients by
helping them relax.
a. | personality | c. | diplomacy | b. | professional knowledge | d. | touch |
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87.
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Extreme heat from a _____ should not be used on hair that is in
transition.
a. | curling iron | c. | flat iron | b. | keratin wrap | d. | diffuser
blowdryer |
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88.
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A human can become unsusceptible to a specific pathogen through _____.
a. | risk management | c. | sterilization | b. | disinfection | d. | immunization |
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89.
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AIDS, which is a disease that attacks the body’s immune system, is caused
by _____.
a. | protozoa | c. | bacteria | b. | HIV | d. | fungus |
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90.
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There are three general divisions of hair types: Asian, _____, and
African.
a. | Native American | c. | American | b. | European | d. | English |
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91.
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When a client chooses a hairstyle, the natural stylist will make sure it
complements the client’s _____ structure.
a. | body | c. | facial | b. | hair | d. | clothing |
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92.
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A professional will practice _____ by not disclosing personal information about
clients to others.
a. | disclosure | c. | communication | b. | self-worth | d. | discretion |
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Decontamination method 2 requires the use of a(n) _____ in the sterilization
step.
a. | sanitizer | c. | steamer | b. | disinfectant | d. | autoclave |
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_____, which are harmless, can help stimulate the immune system.
a. | Microorganisms | c. | Nonpathogenic bacteria | b. | Pathogenic
bacteria | d. | Germs |
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95.
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The _____ of a hair strand determines the degree of coarseness in tightly coiled
hair.
a. | strength | c. | width | b. | length | d. | diameter |
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96.
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The focus of present-day natural hair care clients is to create or define the
_____ of their hair texture.
a. | smoothness | c. | curl | b. | manageability | d. | highlights |
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97.
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When blowdrying chemically treated hair, be careful not to use _____.
a. | a preconditioner | c. | a vent brush | b. | extreme heat | d. | a diffuser |
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98.
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A cross-section of _____ hair will show a strand that is almost flat.
a. | coily | c. | wavy | b. | straight | d. | curly |
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99.
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Which of the following could be interpreted as a sign of aggressiveness?
a. | Active listening | c. | Criticism | b. | Blaming coworkers for
mistakes | d. | Speaking
softly |
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100.
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One disadvantage of _____ oils is they are not absorbed into the scalp, thus
creating a residue.
a. | botanical | c. | natural | b. | organic | d. | synthetic |
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