Barbering Generics Formative Assessment 2025-2026

Please choose one of the following reasons for maintaining your own personal hygiene, appearance and protection?

Please select one answer that apply.

• It would not reflect well for the salon's image and it can be offensive for your colleagues.

• You can not afford it but you have adequate PPE in the salon.

• It is ok to wear the same clothes for 2 days in a row.

• It does not matter, no one will notice.

What is Contact Dermatitis?

Please select one answer that apply.

• It can be caused if you do not wear gloves in the salon.

• You usually can get it if you use too much shampoo.

• You can get it if you come in contact a lot of hot water in the salon.

• It can be caused by coming in contact with a substance that irritates your skin.

Please choose two of the statements below how your position and your client's can minimise injury and reduce fatigue for you?

Please select two answers that apply.

• The client should be sitting with his legs crossed so they are comfortable.

• Stylist should stand with their feet slightly apart, so they are balanced and their weight is even. Do not overstretch so you avoid an injury.

• Client should be sitting comfortably with their back against the back of the chair and it will help you to achieve an even and accurate look.

• Stylist should stand with their feet together and bend their knees according to the needs of the haircut so it's balanced.

Why should you check the electrical equipment before you use it?

Please select three answers that apply.

• To ensure it is in good working order for you and others.

• It is ok if a wire is exposed.

• So you know you are using a non faulty piece of electrical equipment.

• To minimise the risk of injury to you and others.

Why should you ensure in the salon you are avoiding any cross infection and infestation and ways to prevent that.

Please select two answers that apply.

• Salon should close daily for a thorough clean.

• To ensure everyone is entering a non safe environment.

• Wear gloves and adequate PPE at all times and when you are cleaning/disinfecting tools and working spaces.

• You are trying to avoid clients getting exposed to any potential cross infection and infestation that can damage your salon's reputation.

Why should you follow manufacturer's instructions when you are mixing colours/ handling chemicals?

Please select two answers that apply.

• Because it saves you time and they know their products best.

  Client will not develop an allergic reaction that way.

• You do not need to, you can get an assistant to mix them for you.

• That is the only way to achieve the desired, accurate result so your client is pleased.

• To protect yourself and the salon from any legal action against you if any issues occur with an allergic reaction or more severe case.

Why should you use products in an effective way so it does not cost the salon too much?

Please select one answer that apply.

• It does not matter if you use more product on a client, it will hold the style better.

• You need to ensure you minimise the product getting wasted and keep profits up.

• The salon owner won't mind if the client buys the product after their haircut, more profits.

• It is ok to share your products with your Colleagues in the salon.

Who must provide you with PPE in the salon?

Please select one answer that apply.

• The Employer

• Yourself

• Customers should bring their own

• The receptionist

When and how should you carry out a skin test?

Please choose one answer that apply.

• Apply a small amount of peroxide behind your client's ear or in the bend of their elbow 24-48 hours prior to their chemical service(depending on the brand)

• The client can bring their own colour and you can use that to carry out the test on the bend in their elbow.

• Always follow manufacturer's instructions and apply a small amount of product/tint behind your client's ear or in the bend of their elbow( depending on the brand) 24-48 hours prior to their chemical service.

• Just apply a small amount of product/tint behind your client's ear or in the bend of their elbow 24-48 hours prior to their chemical service, no need to follow or look out for anything else, it is easy to do.

     How should your scissors be maintained?

Please choose two answers that apply.

• Use silver paper to remove any stains.

• Send them to a manufacturer once a month

• Put them in sterilizing fluid.

• Check the blades are intact and sharp.