Chapter 5: Implements, Tools, and Equipment

Electric clippers are driven by rotary, magnetic, or _______ motors.

• Circular

• Pivot

• Vibratory

• Action

If the ball of the thumb and first two fingers are positioned on the flat side of the shanks with the handle pivoted up to allow the little finger to rest on the tang, this is the technique for _________.

• Shaving

• Honing

• Haircutting

• Stropping

When holding shears, do not allow the finger grip to slide past the second knuckle or you will _______.

• Strain Your Arm

• Lose Control of the Finger Tang

• Lose Control of the Shears

• Strain Your Hand

A _______ is an effective choice for combing through textured or tightly curled hair.

• Tail Comb

• Taper Comb

• Flat Handle Comb

• Hair Pick

The purpose of a hone is to _______.

• Grind the Razor's Edge

• Smooth the Razor's Edge

• Polish the Razor's Edge

• Align the Razor's Cutting Teeth

________ combs can retain heat to help set-in a hairstyle.

• Plastic

• Hard Rubber

• Bone

• Metal

What type of chairs are typically smaller in design and do not usually have a headrest?

• Motorized

• Hydraulic

• Styling

• Barber

Clipper blades are usually made of high-quality carbon steel or ________.

• Graphite

• Ceramic

• Hard Rubber

• Plastic

What type of blade consists of a convex blade that has a bevel ground onto the blade edge?

• Semi-Convex

• Beveled Edge

• Convex

• Hollow Ground

The main consideration in the purchase of a straight razor is the __________.

• Handle Material

• Color

• Design

• Quality