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Chapter 11: Haircutting

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 8hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ___.

a)

Applying a systemic plan

b)

Connecting haircut lines

c)

Establishing a cutting line

d)

Frequently, sharpening, haircutting shears

2.

Each of the following is a reason cosmetologist should study and have a thorough understanding of hair cutting EXPECT:

a)

Knowing the fundamentals of haircutting allows a cosmetologist understand, advanced hair cutting techniques

b)

,Haircutting at the basic foundational skill upon which all cosmetologist services are built

c)

Providing clients with an easy to style and maintain haircut will make them happy and have them return for future services

d)

Understanding haircutting helps a cosmetologist, create or duplicate a haircut from a photo

3.

When a cosmetologist comb his hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hairs, desired length, the cosmetologist is using ___.

a)

Finger angles

b)

Over direction

c)

Elevation

d)

Haircutting sections

4.

Select the best definition for finger angle

a)

The degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting

b)

The line of hair subsection forms that determines the length of hair will be cut

c)

The angle stylists hold their fingers when cutting the line that creates the end shape of the hair

d)

The lineup, which stylists hold the hair that divides the hair at the scalp and small working areas

5.

Stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client who describes the style that must use layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guidelines should the stylist use.

a)

Stationary guideline

b)

Traveling guideline

c)

Perimeter guideline

d)

Interior guideline

6.

Which type of haircut section separates the head at the parietal ridge to below the crown

.

a)

Pivoting section

b)

Horse shoe section

c)

Radio section

d)

Profile section

7.

coarse hair sticking out when cutting too short is an example of the role ____ plays in the behavior of the hair

a)

Growth pattern

b)

Density

c)

Wave pattern

d)

Texture

8.

Which scenario best describes a situation in which a cosmetologist must consider wave and curl patterns when making cutting decisions?

a)

A cosmetologist decides to cut the Hair Dry in order to see the truth shape of the hair

b)

A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to prevent the scalp from showing through

c)

Cosmetologist decides to use smaller subsections to complete the haircut

d)

A cosmetologist decides to cut the hair longer to avoid the hair sticking out

9.

How often should a cosmetologist disinfect haircutting shears?

a)

After each client

b)

Every day

c)

Weekly

d)

Whenever the disinfecting technician visit the salon

10.

Select the most appropriate type of haircutting shears to use when a stylus wants to add texture to the end of a clients hair by point cutting

a)

Curved blades

b)

Long blades

c)

Mid length blades

d)

Short blades

11.

To execute a clients, desired hair style, a stylist must remove large sections from the clients straight, thick hair. Which type of hair cutting shears is best for this task?

a)

Blending shears

b)

Chunking shears

c)

Texturizing shears

d)

Thinning shears

12.

Which statement is the correct way to fit haircutting shears to a cosmetologist Hand?

a)

The grip requires thumb pressure to cut

b)

The ring finger hole rest before the first knuckle

c)

The handle design cradles the middle finger

d)

The thumb hole will rest over the knuckle

13.

What is the primary reason a stylist should hold haircutting shears with a proper hold?

a)

To keep the shears properly tensioned

b)

To prevent over thinning of the haircut

c)

To avoid ligament damage or muscle strain

d)

To keep the blades sharp

14.

When haircutting shears are properly held, which of the following is true?

a)

The ring finger is placed in the grip of the moving blade

b)

The thumb is placed in the grip of the moving blade

c)

The ring finger is placed on the finger tang

d)

The index finger is placed in the grip of the still blade

15.

Which tasks should be accomplished, with a cosmetologist nondominant hand, while cutting hair

a)

Holding the hair sections and comb while cutting

b)

Holding the hair sections and parting the hair

c)

Holding the comb and shears

d)

Palming the shears while combing

16.

What is the advantage to the stylists when palming the haircutting shears?

a)

The stylist minimizes repetitive stress on the ring finger when it is moving the blade

b)

The stylist can use the comb to keep the still blade from moving when cutting

c)

The stylist saves time by using the comb to hold the hair while cutting

d)

The stylist saves time by being able to switch from the comb to the shears, while holding both at the same time

17.

In consultation with a stylist, a client explains being unhappy with the way the ends of the hair sit. The client would prefer the hair to have more feathered appearance. If the client has fine hair, what hair cutting tool would be a good choice for the stylus to use on this haircut.

a)

Hair cutting razor

b)

Thinning shears

c)

Trimmers

d)

Clippers

18.

Which of the following is used to taper hairline from extremely short lengths into longer lengths?

a)

Clippers

b)

Free hand with a length guard

c)

Free hand without a length guard

d)

Shear over comb technique

19.

Which hair cutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears

a)

Blending Shears

b)

Trimmers

c)

Notching shears

d)

Haircutting razor

20.

Each of the following is a use for trimmers EXCEPT:

a)

Cutting a line around the ears

b)

Trimming eyebrows

c)

Tapering hairlines from extremely short to long

d)

Cleaning up the hair on the neck

21.

To ensure cosmetologists, protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut?

a)

The cosmetologist move the client by turning, or changing the height of the chair

b)

The cosmetologist moves around the client to find the best angle for cutting and viewing work

c)

The cosmetologist tilts the client back to a relaxing angle

d)

The client assumes a comfortable position, such as crossing their legs

22.

In what way can stylist center their weight, when cutting hair to avoid fatigue and injury

a)

When standing, lock knees for a straighter posture

b)

When standing, keep knees, slightly bent

c)

When, using a cutting tool, straighten the back by crossing the legs

d)

When leaning bend at the waist

23.

Which of the following is safe practice when cutting hair?

a)

To ease knee, fatigue stand upright

b)

Sweep hair clippings as soon as the client has left the work area

c)

Discard razor blades and an open trashcan immediately

d)

When cutting below the fingers, do not cut, passed the second knuckle

24.

A haircut with a visual buildup of weight in which the hair ends appear to be stacked, is an example of which of the four basic haircuts

a)

Long layered haircut

b)

Layered haircut

c)

Graduated haircut

d)

Blunt haircut

25.

A client confesses to be unhappy with the last haircut. When I asked to explain, the client says the curls were too short. What could the stylist do while cutting the clients hair to ensure the curly hair does not appear to short

a)

The stylist should increase tension

b)

The stylist should elevate more

c)

The stylist should cut the hair dry

d)

The stylist should only dampen the section of Hair being cut

26.

When stylist part the haircut in the opposite way, from how it was cut, at the same elevation, what are they checking for?

a)

Evidence of the shrinkage affect

b)

The interior guideline

c)

Even distribution

d)

Line and shape precision

27.

Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut

a)

Begin the cut with a Crowne area to establish a guideline, then move around the head to the back

b)

Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides

c)

Tilt the clients, head forward when cutting the back, and assume the natural position as the sides are incorporated

d)

Hold the sections between the fingers with moderate tension to ensure the guideline is maintained

28.

A stylist executing, a graduated haircut should do which of the following

a)

Cut with a 45° elevation at the back and a 90° elevation for the layers

b)

Cut all the hair with a 90° elevation

c)

use a stationary guideline to cut the hair to the same angle and length

d)

Cut the hair without elevation

29.

If a cosmetologist sections, a clients hair in the five partings which basic haircut is being performed

a)

The blunt haircut

b)

The graduated haircut

c)

The uniform layered haircut

d)

The long layered haircut

30.

The basic haircut that is cut at a 90° elevation, then over, directed to maintain length and weight at the perimeter is the ____.

a)

Long layered haircut

b)

Uniform layered haircut

c)

Graduated haircut

d)

Blunt haircut

31.

A client wants bangs long enough to be pulled back which type of bangs should the stylist create?

a)

Center swept bangs

b)

Versatile bangs

c)

Asymmetric bangs

d)

Square bangs

32.

A benefit of using the sheer-over-comb technique is it allows for ___.

a)

things to be cut evenly

b)

Short tapers that go from extremely short length to longer length

c)

Tapers to be cut on wet hair

d)

Over direction on short hair

33.

Removing excess bulk from the hair without shortening, the hairs length is called ___.

a)

Slide cutting

b)

Tensioning

c)

Tapering

d)

Texturizing

34.

How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating

a)

Point cutting is performed with regular shears, whereas if effliating is performed with notching shears

b)

Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effliating uses the blades of the shears

c)

Point cutting is used on longer hair, whereas effliating works best on short hair

d)

Point cutting is performed with shears, whereas effliating is performed with a razor

35.

If a stylist wishes to use a razor to produce a softer perimeter on the hair, which razor texturizing technique should be used

a)

Freehand notching

b)

Freehand slicing

c)

Razor rotation

d)

Razor over comb

36.

Which basic texturizing technique works well on curly hair because it removes density without adding too many layers

a)

Point cutting

b)

Free hand notching

c)

Carving

d)

Effilating

37.

In order to best create a flat top or square shape haircut how should a stylist use clippers

a)

Preform a basic clipper cut

b)

Use the clipper over comb technique

c)

Perform clipper cutting with attachments

d)

Use freehand clipper cutting

38.

Which option best describes a benefit of using length guard attachments on clippers?

a)

Length guard attachments are an easy way to quickly perform a short haircut

b)

Length guard attachments help the stylus prevent musculoskeletal disorders

c)

Length guard attachments allow for the removal access bulk without shortening the hairs length

d)

Length guard attachments allow for the cutting of clean lines, such as around the ear

39.

If a haircut is cropped close along the bottom and sides, but becomes longer as you travel up the head, then it is____.

a)

A slide haircut

b)

A graduated haircut

c)

A lineup haircut

d)

The basic clipper cut

40.

When a cosmetologist uses clippers to create a lineup, how are they cutting the hair?

a)

The clippers are held sideways to cut a clean line around the ears

b)

An interior guideline is cut before running the clippers up the sides of the hair

c)

Straight lines or sharp angles, are shaped to change the look of a existing hairline

d)

Clippers are used to create a Chris outline at the neck and around the ears

41.

An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency and haircutting in creating shapes is the use of___.

a)

Angles

b)

Corners

c)

Graduation

d)

Long layers

42.

____ also known as projection, or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting,

a)

Elevation

b)

Graduation

c)

Beveling

d)

Sectioning

43.

The____ is the direction in which hair grows from the scalp and is also called the natural falling position

a)

Nape

b)

Texture

c)

Hairline

d)

Growth pattern

44.

Attention in your shears that is to ____, will allow your shears to fold the hair

a)

Tight

b)

Loose

c)

Strong

d)

Weak

45.

Which type of comb is used mainly to de-tangle the hair

a)

Barbara comb

b)

Wide tooth comb

c)

Tail comb

d)

All purpose comb

46.

____ in haircutting is the amount of pressure applied when combing or holding a sub section of the haircut

a)

Density

b)

Tightness

c)

Stretch

d)

Tension

47.

What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal line?

a)

Cutting below fingers

b)

Cutting over fingers

c)

Palm to Palm

d)

Using a razor

48.

____ reduces strain on the index, finger and thumb while combing the hair

a)

Closing ones fingers

b)

Working quickly

c)

Cutting vertically

d)

Palming the shears

49.

Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length

a)

Stacking technique

b)

Slide cutting

c)

Scissor over comb technique

d)

Blunt cutting

50.

When using the slicing technique to remove wait and add movement through the lengths of the hair, the shears should never be completely ___.

a)

Positioned

b)

Palmed

c)

Closed

d)

Elevated