Hilltop Barber Academy Pre-Test: Barber Licensing Readiness

The Latin term “barba” is the root word for barber and means:

• Hair

• Beard

• Comb

• Shaving

Historically, barber-surgeons performed which of the following?

• Bloodletting

• Tooth extractions

• Minor surgeries

• All of the above

What year did Hilltop Barbershop first open?

• 1949

• 1959

• 1969

• 1979

Before a haircut, combs and shears must be:

• Cleaned and sanitized

• Sharpened

• Oiled

• Wrapped

French-style shears are characterized by:

• Finger brace

• Cobalt metal

• Both A and B

• Tight pivot only

Which tool is suitable for drying and styling simultaneously?

• Blow-dryer

• Neck duster

• Shaving brush

• Electric latherizer

Implements must be immersed in an EPA-approved disinfectant.

• True

• False

A wet sanitizer prepared for tools should contain:

• Plain water

• Disinfectant solution

• Alcohol only

• Shampoo

Who is responsible for overseeing an apprentice?

• Salon manager

• Licensed barber

• Senior stylist

• Health inspector

Professional ethics include:

• Hygiene and attitude

• Client booking

• Advertising

• None of the above