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WorksheetsBarbering Generics Formative Assessment 2025-2026
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
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.
The Health and Safety At Work act is:
Please select one answer that apply.
It only affects the employer.
As long as your employer provides you with PPE you are covered.
It is everyone’s responsibility to meet legislation.
Client's are responsible for their own health and safety in the salon.
Why should you keep your work station clean and tidy of any hair and any other objects?
Choose one answer that apply.
Client won’t mind as long as they are happy with their haircut.
Because it is nice and neat and the client's will like it.
It looks professional too.
You want to be very professional and you wish to minimise any health hazards.
Avoid cross infection.
So the client can put their glasses/keys/phone in front of them and not worry of an infestation being present.
Please choose two of the methods below of sustainable working practices:
Reduce your energy bills by using lights that are eco friendly.
You do not need to recycle if you do not have a recycling bin.
Store your tools in your kit bag when you don’t use them.
Turn the tap off while you are shampooing hair.
Why should you advise the client for products and services the salon offers?
Can you please choose two answers from below?
You can advise them that they are not obliged to buy any products from the salon.
So the products you are using and the services you will provide are the most suitable for the clients hair.
To ensure the clients are informed correctly and fully which products and services will be more suited and beneficial to them.
They will be able to make an informed decision if they can afford the service.
It so they know what products you are using so they can take notes of them and buy them elsewhere.
How and when should you carry out an elasticity test?
Please choose one answer that apply.
Slide your finger down the hair cuticle before you carry out all services apart from a haircut.
Stretch a piece of hair between your thumb and forefinger before you carry out all services and let it relax.
Before all services, take a few strands of hair and gently pull them from the roots.
Stretch some strands of hair between your thumb and forefinger until they snap.
Why should you recognise contra indications before you do a colour?
Choose two answers that apply.
If you use colouring products on the clients hair without carrying out an incompatibility test first, it could cause damage on their hair.
If the hair is porous, it can affect the colour outcome.
As long as they hair is not highlighted, it will be ok.
If the client has any abrasions on their scalp, you can still proceed if they are ok with it and sign a weaver.
Why should you wear gloves when you are using the razor?
Please choose one answer that apply.
It will give you better hold of the razor.
It will help with minimising any blood contact.
Client will think its stylish.
So you do not get any wet hairs on your hands.
Please choose correctly two answers that show Contact Dermatitis in relation to an exposure to an irritant:
It can take years to develop an allergy.
It can develop slowly when you work often with mild chemicals like shampoo.
It can develop fast when you are exposed to an irritant like shampoos or colours.
It can develop when you work with bleach often.
What is the purpose of recording client’s results on their client record cards?
Please choose one answer that apply.
So the client can take that information when they decide to leave the salon.
So the next stylist can use that card when you are on holiday.
So you have a record of positive and negative results for the client.
It makes your client feels important that way.
How should you protect your self from getting contact Dermatitis when you are doing a colour correction on a client?
Please choose two answers that apply
Client can wash their hair at home prior to coming in the salon.
Wear single use gloves too if you need to spray water on the clients hair.
Use dry shampoo instead to stop your hands getting wet.
Use an emollient cream regularly and watch out for any symptoms so if they appear to seek medical advise.
Keep your skin dry and apply moisturizing cream often.
Wear single use gloves.
You should report any potential hazards and upcoming risks that you might be aware off to the person responsible in the salon.
Is it True or False?
True
False
When and how should you carry out a colour test?
Please choose one answer that apply.
Before the colour service, apply some mixed colour on a few strands of hair and let it process according to manufacturer instructions.
During the colouring process, dampen a piece of cotton wool and remove the colour from some strands of hair.
If the colour tube has become discoloured when you squeeze, dispose of the tube, it is oxidised.
After the colour service, apply some mixed colour on a few strands of hair and let it process according to manufacturer instructions.
