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Color Theory, Color Design Color Tools Review

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 3hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are common reasons for a color change EXCEPT:

Select one:

a)

cover gray

b)

enhance existing hair color

c)

create a fashion statement

d)

make the hair appear shorter

2.

Selective color placement in a specific area can create a:

a)

focal point

b)

color pattern

c)

secondary color

d)

all of the above

3.

The following illustration is an example of what type of pattern?

a)

darker

b)

crown

c)

zonal

d)

lighter

4.

The texture of a design can be emphasized or de-emphasized based on:

a)

sectioning

b)

color pattern

c)

detail

d)

design principles

5.

The three levels of observation are basic, detail and:

a)

formal

b)

structured

c)

abstract

d)

natural

6.

What color design principle can draw attention away from the texture of a design and focus on the silhouette?

a)

alternation

b)

progression

c)

repetition

d)

contrast

7.

Which design principle changes from one color to another repeatedly?

a)

contrast

b)

repetition

c)

alternation

d)

progression

8.

Which design principle refers to an ascending or descending scale of colors?

a)

contrast

b)

repetition

c)

alternation

d)

progression

9.

Which of the following color placement patterns subdivides the head into multiple areas to create a color design with a combination of colors?

a)

nape

b)

zonal

c)

shape

d)

fringe

10.

Which of these design principles creates a relationship of opposites?

a)

contrast

b)

repetition

c)

alternation

d)

progression

11.

A level 12 color is:

a)

the darkest level

b)

the lightest level

c)

a medium level

d)

a neutral level

12.

A mixture of red and yellow creates what color?

a)

blue

b)

green

c)

violet

d)

orange

13.

All of the following statements are true about color EXCEPT:

a)

it is a phenomenon of light

b)

it is a group of electromagnetic waves

c)

it can be seen if wavelengths are reflected off an object

d)

it does not depend on the presence of light

14.

An application of which colors would help rid a client of unwanted orange tones?

a)

green-based

b)

brown-based

c)

blue-based

d)

black-based

15.

An example of a tertiary color would be:

a)

yellow-orange

b)

blue-yellow

c)

violet

d)

blue

16.

Colors found opposite each other on the color wheel are called:

a)

complementary colors

b)

primary colors

c)

secondary colors

d)

tertiary colors

17.

Cool colors include:

a)

blues

b)

yellows

c)

reds

d)

orange

18.

If a client’s hair and skin coloring falls into the yellow, red and orange category, it would be classified as:

a)

cool

b)

dark

c)

light

d)

warm

19.

The degree of lightness or darkness of a color, relative to itself and to other colors, is known as color level or:

a)

hue

b)

base

c)

value

d)

intensity

20.

What are the 3 primary colors?

a)

red, blue and yellow

b)

green, black and purple

c)

green, orange and purple

d)

red, white and blue

21.

What colors are produced by mixing two of the three primary colors in varying proportions?

a)

secondary

b)

tertiary

c)

infrared

d)

ultraviolet

22.

When two of the three primary colors are mixed in varying proportions, the three secondary colors produced are:

a)

red, blue and green

b)

red, blue and yellow

c)

orange, red and green

d)

orange, green and violet

23.

Which of the following descriptions identifies warm colors?

a)

colors that contain blue hues

b)

colors that contain green hues

c)

colors that fall into the orange and red half of the wheel

d)

colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

24.

Which of the following is an example of complementary colors?

a)

green and red

b)

red and yellow

c)

blue and yellow

d)

purple and orange

25.

A pallete comb is used instead of:

a)

tail comb

b)

a color brush

c)

foiled highlights

d)

wide-tooth comb

26.

All of the following statements about thermal strips are true EXCEPT:

a)

promote faster processing

b)

promote slower processing

c)

offer better heat transfer

d)

promote more even processing

27.

What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and a pointed tip on the other?

a)

9-row brush

b)

tail comb

c)

wide-tooth comb

d)

color brush

28.

What color tool is commonly used when highlighting?

a)

foils

b)

all-purpose comb

c)

water bottle

d)

applicator bottle

29.

What color tool is used to comb and part the hair?

a)

tail comb

b)

palette comb

c)

applicator bottle

d)

wide-tooth comb

30.

What is used as an oxidizing agent for oxidative colors?

a)

filler

b)

lightener

c)

hydrogen peroxide

d)

porosity equalizer

31.

What is used to protect the skin around the hairline from color stains?

a)

filler

b)

barrier cream

c)

stain remover

d)

porosity equalizer

32.

Which color tool is used to apply a thick or creamy color consistency?

a)

applicator bottle

b)

tail comb

c)

color brush

d)

wide-tooth comb

33.

Which color tool is commonly used to apply color products with a thinner consistency?

a)

tail comb

b)

color bowl

c)

applicator bottle

d)

wide-tooth comb