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Worksheetshaircutting final exam
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 37mins
The shape of the head is also known as the:
reference point
head form
areas of the head
cutting points
Areas of the head where the surface changes are called:
head forms
4 corners
head shape
reference points
The widest area of the head
apex
parietal ridge
occipital bone
back
starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:
crown
back
nape
parietal ridge
Where is the occipital bone located?
below the nape
base of the skull
center of head
top of head
When performing a haircut, cutting past the two front corners can cause a bang area to end up on the _____ of the haircut.
top
sides
front
back
the area between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge is the
nape
occipital bone
crown
back
The nape area is located by taking a horizontal parting across the back of the head at the
crown
occipital bone
2 back corners
parietal ridge
The fringe is a triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at
2 front corners
2 back corners
side of the head
top of the head
a thin, continuous mark used as a guide in haircutting.
guideline
line
horizontal line
vertical line
The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is called a(n):
elevation
bevel
angle
corner
Which type of lines direct the eye from one side to the other?
diagonal
vertical
horizontal
curved
For control during haircutting, the hair is parted into uniform working areas called:
partings
subsections
sections
layers
Elevation that occurs when a section is lifted above 0 degrees.
graduation
over direction
beveling
tapering
During a haircut, when the hair is elevated below 90 degrees, you:
build weight
remove weight
maintain its existing weight
create shrinkage
The _____ is the angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the end shape.
guideline
elevation
graduation
cutting line
A _____ is a section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut.
cutting angle
finger position
guideline
horizontal line
A guideline that does not move and to which all other sections are combed is a(n):
traveling guideline
perimeter
interior
stationary guideline
A _____ is used when creating layered or graduated haircuts.
stationary guideline
perimeter line
angle
traveling guideline
When hair is combed away from its natural falling position, _____ occurs.
uneven layers
over direction
cross checking
weight line
The number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp is called:
hair texture
growth pattern
hair density
course
The _____ is the direction hair grows from the scalp.
wave pattern
hair density
growth pattern
hairline
When performing a graduated haircut, you should NOT:
use a 45-degree elevation at the back
utilize vertical, horizontal, and diagonal cutting lines
use a 90-degree elevation for the layers
use two fingers' depth on the sides
How often should you clean and disinfect your shears?
once a week
once a day
every few weeks
after every client
As hair dries, it:
shrinks up to 1/2 inch
shrinks up to 1 inch
shrinks up to 2 inches
shrinks up to 1 1/2 inches
Forged shears:
are much less expensive than cast shears
are made by hammering or pressing metal to a finished shape
are more difficult than cast shears to repair if dropped or bent
do not last as long as cast shears
___________ lines remove weight
diagonal
vertical
horizontal
parallel
When cutting the bangs or fringe:
you should allow for the natural lift of the hair
you should use tension
the hair must be completely dry
the hair must be damp
What determines the size and number of subsections needed to complete a cut?
density of the hair
porosity of the hair
direction of hair growth
texture of the hair
In a layered haircut, the layers create movement and volume by:
releasing weight
eliminating all elevation and overdirection
immediately building weight
maintaining length and weight at the perimeter
When performing a layered haircut, the hair is usually cut at an elevation of _____ degrees.
90
45
120
120
A _____ haircut is a slow or immediate build up of weight.
one-length
layered
blunt
graduated
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is called the:
interior guideline
weight line
cutting line
traveling guideline
Palming haircutting shears when combing the hair prevents you from cutting yourself and also:
reduces the number of cutting movements
keeps haircutting shears sharp
reduces strain on the index finger and thumb
lets you balance the shears
Which technique is best to use when you need to maintain control of a subsection while cutting a vertical or diagonal cutting line?
cutting over your fingers
palming the shears
cutting palm-to-palm
cutting below the fingers
When standing to work on a haircut, you should NOT:
make sure the client is sitting up straight
center your body weight
stand to the side of the section you are cutting
keep your knees slightly bent
The amount of pressure applied in cutting when combing and holding a subsection is called:
taper
elevation
bevel
tension
Generally, a shear with a Rockwell hardness of _____ is ideal.
64 or 65
56 or 57
75 to 80
25 to 30
Which haircutting tool is mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair?
haircutting shears
razor
texturizing shears
clippers
Which term is used to describe the amount of movement in the hair strand?
weight line
wave pattern
tension
natural fall
There is no _______ in a blunt or one-length haircut.
elevation
weight line
guideline
bangs
____________is the degree to which you lift a section away from the head.
over direction
elevation
angling
checking balance
Blunt haircuts are recommended for clients with______ hair
fine, thin
thick, course
wavy, thick
curly, fine
You should use a stationary guideline when performing a____________ haircut.
blunt
graduated
long layer
uniform layer
_____________on the head mark where the surface of the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, occipital bone, or apex.
areas
reference points
growth patterns
wave patterns
reference points are used to_____________
Finding balance within the design
Developing the ability to create the same haircut consistently.
establish design lines,
all answers are correct
____________represent the widest points in the bang area.
2 back corners
eyebrows
forehead
2 front corners
there are four characteristics that determine the behavior of the hair:
Porosity, elasticity, texture, growth patterns
Wave patterns, density, porosity, length
Growth patterns ,Texture ,Density, Elasticity
Porosity, texture, volume, curl pattern
thickness or diameter of each hair strand,
density
wave pattern
texture
porosity
