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DSA Grade 10 Semester 1

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A normal, healthy nail surface ________________.
a)
is completely inflexible
b)
has spotted surface
c)
is shiny and smooth
d)
is white and opaque
2.
The natural nail is part of what system?
a)
muscular
b)
integumentary
c)
skeletal
d)
protective
3.
The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the:
a)
bed eponychium
b)
bed lunula
c)
nail mantle
d)
bed epithelium
4.
The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the:
a)
ligament
b)
eponychium
c)
cuticle
d)
lunula
5.
Identify the parts of the nail. Identify part number 1 using this illustration.
a)
hyponychium
b)
matrix
c)
nail plate
d)
cuticle
e)
nail fold
6.
Identify the parts of the nail. Identify part number 2 using this illustration.
a)
nail plate
b)
matrix
c)
cuticle
d)
hyponychium
e)
nail fold
7.
Identify the parts of the nail. Identify part number 3 using this illustration.
a)
nail bed
b)
matrix
c)
nail plate
d)
cuticle
e)
hyponychium
8.
Identify the parts of the nail. Identify part number 4 using this illustration.
a)
cuticle
b)
matrix
c)
nail plate
d)
hyponychium
e)
nail fold
9.
Identify the parts of the nail. Identify part number 5 using this illustration.
a)
nail fold
b)
matrix
c)
nail plate
d)
cuticle
e)
hyponychium
10.
Identify the parts of the nail. Identify part number 6 using this illustration.
a)
matrix
b)
nail plate
c)
cuticle
d)
hyponychium
e)
nail fold
11.
Explain why toenails are thicker than fingernails.
a)
Toenails need extra protection than fingernails
b)
Toenails do not have an eponychium therefore they are thicker
c)
Toenail matrix is longer than the matrix found in fingernails
12.
Types of professional nail tools required to perform a basic manicure.
a)
exfoliating scrubs, mask,paddles,hot stones,basalt
b)
nail brush,buffer, nail clippers, nail file, finger bowl
c)
curette,nail rasp,toners,callus softeners,separators
13.
Why should a cosmetologist exercise caution when buffing the nail plate during a basic manicure?
a)
Can produce deep visible scratches on the nail plate
b)
Improper or careless use can cause microscopic trauma or injury to the tissues surrounding the nail
c)
Excessive pressure or doing it too long can generate excessive and painful heat on the nail bed. This can lead to onycholysis and possible infection
14.
Disposable implements include:
a)
Fingernail clippers
b)
Metal Nail Files
c)
Emery Boards
d)
Nail Brushes
15.
During a manicure or pedicure procedure, if you draw blood, the implement should be:
a)
cleaned and disinfected
b)
discarded
c)
rinsed with water
d)
wiped off with cotton
16.
The best way to prevent excessive odors and control vapors from nail services in the salon is to use _______________.
a)
a plastic trash can
b)
ventilated receptacles with lids
c)
multiple paper bags
d)
trash container with self-closing lid
17.
Nail hardeners include those with reinforcing fibers such as nylon, protein,and _______________.
a)
potassium
b)
methylene glycol
c)
acetone
d)
UV gels
18.
Which of the following products is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate?
a)
Moisturizing lotion
b)
Non-Acetone remover
c)
acetone remover
d)
cuticle remover
19.
Soap is known to remove _______________ of pathogenic microbes from the hands when hand washing is performed properly.
a)
nearly 50 percent
b)
about 75 percent
c)
over 80 percent
d)
over 90 percent
20.
The purpose of massage in manicuring & pedicuring is the inducement of ____________.
a)
stimulation
b)
metabolism
c)
circulation
d)
relaxation
21.
Which massage movement involves a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?
a)
Petrissage
b)
Effleurage
c)
Tapotement
d)
Vibration
22.
List the five basic nail shapes women most often prefer.
a)
oval, triangle, round, pointed, square
b)
squoval, round, pointed, square,oval
c)
rectangle, round, pointed, oval, square
d)
round, pointed, trapeze,oval, squoval
23.
The first step of the service involves Joya instruction Ms. Hill to:
a)
place her feet into heated socks
b)
place her belongings onto a chair
c)
place her feet into the bath
d)
remove Carla"s feet from the foot bath.
24.
Once the first foot is removed from the foot bath and dried, Joya must:
a)
remove any toenail polish
b)
clip and file the toenails
c)
file down the rough skin
d)
insert toe separators
25.
Joya will use her nail rasp to:
a)
Dig out an ingrown toenail
b)
file and roughen the edges of the nail plate
c)
clean under the free edge of a toenail
d)
file and smooth the edges of the nail plate
26.
Joya uses a professional strength __________ to soften and smooth thickened tissue on Ms. Hills heels and over the pressure points.
a)
callus softner
b)
hot oil
c)
moisturizing lotion
d)
cuticle softener
27.
Joya uses a foot _______ to reduce Ms. Hills thickened calluses.
a)
file
b)
rasp
c)
wooden pusher
d)
curette
28.
The only place on the foot and/or leg where a friction movement should be performed is on the ___________ of Ms. Hills foot.
a)
Outstep
b)
top
c)
insteep
d)
heel
29.
To begin the leg massage, Joya will grasp Ms. Hills leg from behind the ankle and perform __________ movements up the leg, to just below the knee.
a)
friction
b)
vibration
c)
petrissage
d)
effleurage
30.
Joya will perform these manipulations ____________ times on the front, sides, and back of Ms. Hills legs.
a)
three to five
b)
five to seven
c)
seven to ten
d)
eleven to thirteen
31.
The reference point that signals a change in head shape from flat to round or vice versa is the ________.
a)
crown area
b)
occipital corner
c)
four corners
d)
parietal ridge
32.
The straight lines used to build weight and create one length an low-elevation haircuts are ______________.
a)
parallel lines
b)
horizontal lines
c)
weight lines
d)
diagonal lines
33.
Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?
a)
traveling guideline
b)
outer guideline
c)
stationary guideline
d)
shape guideline
34.
The technique of combing the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight our from the head, is called _____________.
a)
subsectioning
b)
overdirection
c)
traveling guidelines
d)
undercutting
35.
The term used to describe the amount of pressure applied when combing and holding a subsection is ______________.
a)
tension
b)
sectioning
c)
elevation
d)
angle
36.
The visual line in a haircut, where the ends of the hair hang together, is the ___________________.
a)
guideline
b)
weight line
c)
graduated line
d)
stationary line
37.
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is known as _______________.
a)
blunt cutting
b)
angle cutting
c)
texturizing
d)
compensating
38.
When palming the shears, hold the comb between your _________ fingers.
a)
thumb, index & middle
b)
index, middle & ring
c)
middle, ring & pinky
d)
thumb, middle & pinky
39.
When creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to _____________ degrees from the scalp and cut at the same length.
a)
180
b)
90
c)
60
d)
45
40.
The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:
a)
parietal ridge
b)
orbital bone
c)
occipital bone
d)
nape
41.
What are the two most commonly used elevations in haircutting?
a)
180 and 90
b)
0 and 90
c)
45 and 180
d)
45 and 90
42.
The first step in the hairstyling process is always the ______________.
a)
cool water shampoo
b)
draping procedure
c)
client consultation
d)
conditioning treatment
43.
Which of these styling aids is applied to damp hair (ranging from wavy to extremely curly) and then blown dry to create a smooth, straight look that provides the most hold in dry outdoor conditions?
a)
foam
b)
straightening gel
c)
spray gel
d)
mousse
44.
One way to remove dirt, oils, and product residue from a thermal iron is to use a dampened towel or rag and wipe down the barrel of the iron with a soapy solution containing a few drops of _____________.
a)
Styling Gel
b)
peroxide
c)
ammonia
d)
bleach
45.
When executing an updo, stand back and away from your work to make sure the __________ is right, and use the mirror and look at every angle.
a)
height
b)
balance
c)
volume
d)
effect
46.
In thermal curling, the hair is held at a 70 degree angle for _______________.
a)
half based curls
b)
off base curls
c)
full base curls
d)
volume base curls
47.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter A using this illustration.
a)
finger tang
b)
cutting edge
c)
thumb hole
d)
pivot & adjustment area
e)
bumper
48.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter B using this illustration.
a)
finger hole
b)
cutting edge
c)
thumb hole
d)
pivot & adjustment area
e)
finger tang
49.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter C using this illustration.
a)
bumper
b)
cutting edge
c)
thumb hole
d)
pivot & adjustment area
e)
finger tang
50.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter D using this illustration.
a)
thumb hole
b)
cutting edge
c)
pivot & adjustment area
d)
finger tang
e)
bumper
51.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter E using this illustration.
a)
shank
b)
cutting edge
c)
thumb hole
d)
pivot & adjustment area
e)
finger tang
52.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter F using this illustration.
a)
pivot & adjustment area
b)
cutting edge
c)
thumb hole
d)
finger tang
e)
bumper
53.
Identify the following parts of a shear. Identify part letter G using this illustration.
a)
cutting edge
b)
thumb hole
c)
pivot & adjustment area
d)
finger tang
e)
bumper
54.
Pam begins to pick a couple of shears she likes, The salesperson explains that __________ shears are thought to be the most durable.
a)
cast
b)
wired
c)
forged
d)
plated
55.
Pam asks the salesperson how she should care for a new pair of shears and is told that in addition to daily cleaning, lubrication, and _______ once a week the blades of the shears should be loosened and cleaned and lubricated.
a)
tension adjustment and balancing
b)
balancing of the tension rod
c)
adjusting the handle of the cutting blade
d)
tightening of the cutting blade and tang
56.
The sales person asks Pam what type of blade edge she is interested in. Pam explains that she wants a ________ for the smoothest cut and sharpest edge possible.
a)
concave edge
b)
convex edge
c)
beveled edge
d)
bi-leveled edge
57.
After making her purchase, Pam asks the salesperson how often she should have her shears sharpened. The salesperson informs Pam that with proper care, sharpening is only needed every _____________.
a)
two months
b)
four months
c)
eight months
d)
twelve months
58.
The foundation tool for all of Heidi's styling begins with her:
a)
styling comb
b)
lotions and gels
c)
blowdryer
d)
round brush
59.
Heidi's blowdryer must have a(n) ____________attachment that allows the hair to be dried as if it were air dried.
a)
nozzle
b)
concentrator
c)
diffuser
d)
adaptor
60.
For her clients with mid-to longer- length hair, Heidi will need a _________________
a)
Classic styling brush
b)
paddle brush
c)
vent brush
d)
large round brush
61.
For her clients with fine hair or for adding lift at the scalp area, Heidi will needs a
a)
classic styling brush
b)
paddle brush
c)
vent brush
d)
large round brush
62.
To add gloss and shine to a finished style, Heidi will need:
a)
hair spray
b)
styling mousse
c)
silicone shiners
d)
styling pomade
63.

Hard Press removes:

a)

100%

b)

50%-60%

c)

60%-75%

d)

101%

64.

Soft press removes:

a)

101%

b)

50%-60%

c)

100%

d)

60%-75%

65.

Medium press removes:

a)

60%-75%

b)

50%-60%

c)

100%

d)

25%

66.

Which volume will OFF BASE roller placement give?

a)

Least

b)

Medium

c)

Maximum

d)

Mrs. Gannon is cool

67.

HALF OFF BASE will give which type of volume?

a)

Least

b)

Medium

c)

Mrs. Gannon needs a nap

d)

Maximum

68.

ON BASE roller placement will give what type of volume?

a)

Mrs. Gannon is not bald and has a ton of hair and it's better than Jaslyn's hair.

b)

Maximum

c)

Medium

d)

Least