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WorksheetsEOS FINAL 2026
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
What is the primary purpose of infection control in barbering?
To enhance hairstyles
To prevent disease transmission
To increase service speed
To reduce product usage
The correct way to wash hands includes:
Using hot water only
Rubbing hands together for 10 seconds
Using soap and washing for at least 20 seconds
Rinsing with water only
What should be done if a client has an active skin infection?
Proceed with the service
Use extra disinfectant
Refuse the service
Wear double gloves
What is the best way to handle a chemical spill?
Ignore it
Clean it with a damp cloth
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleanup
Use any available cleaning product
What is the minimum alcohol content required for effective hand sanitizer?
40%
60%
70%
90%
What type of disinfectant is recommended for tools?
Alcohol
Bleach
EPA-approved disinfectant
Hand sanitizer
What should a barber do if they notice a client has a rash?
Proceed with the service
Discuss the rash with the client and possibly refuse service
Cover the rash with makeup
Ignore it
What should be used on a client's skin before applying a chemical product?
Nothing
A barrier cream
Water
Alcohol
What is the purpose of a patch test before a chemical service?
To check for allergies
To ensure the product is effective
To test the client’s hair type
To determine the length of service
What should barbers do if they cut themselves while working?
Continue working without addressing it
Clean the wound and cover it properly
Ignore it
Show it to the client
What is a common cause of skin irritation during shaving?
Dull blades
Using too much product
Not exfoliating
All of the above
The primary objective of a basic men’s facial is:
Hair removal
Skin cleansing and hydration
Hair styling
Beard trimming
How often should men typically receive facials for optimal skin health?
Once every few years
Once a month
Every week
Only when there is a skin issue
What is the first step in a basic facial?
Exfoliation
Cleansing
Massage
Moisturizing
What type of mask is best for oily skin?
Cream mask
Clay mask
Gel mask
Sheet mask
What is the purpose of using a moisturizer after a facial?
To add fragrance
To hydrate and protect the skin
To remove impurities
To exfoliate
How long should a basic facial typically take?
10 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
Which technique is used to apply a mask?
Rubbing
Patting
Scrubbing
Brushing
What should a barber ask a client regarding their hair history?
Their favorite color
Previous services and products used
Their occupation
Their favorite food
Why is it important to assess a client’s hair and scalp condition?
To see how much hair they have
To recommend appropriate services and products
To make small talk
To determine their hair color
What factors should be considered when designing a haircut?
Client’s face shape
Hair texture
Lifestyle
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a key element of a consultation?
Asking about allergies
Discussing previous experiences
Ignoring the client’s preferences
Providing professional recommendations
What is the purpose of setting expectations during a consultation?
To discourage the client
To ensure client satisfaction with the outcome
To create confusion
To upsell services
What should a barber do if a client has a history of allergic reactions?
Ignore it
Discuss it and select products carefully
Use any available product
Ask the client to sign a waiver
Why is it important to document client preferences and treatments?
To track financial records
To personalize future services
To keep clients from returning
To avoid communication
What type of questions should be asked during a consultation?
Open-ended questions
Yes or no questions
Rhetorical questions
Leading questions
How can a barber demonstrate professionalism during a consultation?
By being late
By dressing appropriately and being attentive
By using slang
By rushing the client
What is the appropriate way to ask about a client’s previous hair treatments?
Have you had any treatments?
Tell me your entire hair history.
What products do you use?
Do you have any hair?
What is the purpose of using a chemical perm?
To straighten hair
To add curls or waves to hair
To change hair color
To remove unwanted hair
What is the main purpose of a neutralizer in a perm service?
To add moisture
To stop the chemical process
To change color
To create shine
The ____ consists of shaving the sides of the neck and across the nape with a razor.
traditional neck shave
outline shave
arching
outliner technique
A ____ style conforms to the contours of the head and produces a more uniformly consistent appearance on medium to thick hair.
fade
flat top
crew cut
quo vidas
Which haircut style is characterized by having a well-blended, graduated cut that conforms to the head shape?
flat top
crew cut
taper cut
fade style
A ____ style “fades to nothing” at the hairline.
fade
flat top
crew cut
quo vadis
Which haircut style is characterized by having short, semi-short, or medium-tapered side and back lengths with a top section that gradually increases in length from the crown to the front hairline?
Flat top
crew cut
taper cut
fade style
The brush cut is a variation of ____.
layered cut
high and tight cut
crew cut
fade style
Which haircut style is characterized by being very short on the sides and back area, with slightly longer hair at the upper parietal and front sections?
flat top
crew cut
taper style
fade style
Tapering the hair ____ will cause the hair to stand up.
withe the grain
with a razor
against the grain
too closely to a air part
When cutting fine hair with a razor, use the ____.
heaviest stroke
lightest stroke and pressure
dull edge of the razor
tip of the razor
The razor is held at almost 90 degrees to the surface of the hair in ____.
heavier taper-blending
light taper-bledning
terminal blending
texturizing
The razor is held almost flat against the surface of the hair in ____.
Terminal Blending
light taper blending
heavier taper blending
feathering
Freehand slicing is used for ____.
blending
razor over comb technique
tapering
creating more movement within a style
In razor rotation, the razor follows the comb through the hair ____.
then the comb follows the razor
until all the hair is cut
then the hair is trimmed with shears
in order to produce a blunt cut
In ____ clipper cutting, placing the hair in a position to be cut and removing excess hair cut from the previous section is done with a comb or hair pick.
clipper over comb
guided
freehand
against the grain
_______________________ cutting can be used for the entire haircut or for blending.
clipper over comb
guided
freehand
against the grain
Which fingers-and-shear cutting technique is most often used to create design lines at the perimeter of the haircut?
cutting above the fingers
cutting below the fingers
cutting palm to palm
cutting finger to finger
Which fingers-and-shear cutting technique is used to cut and blend layers in the top, crown, and horseshoe areas?
cutting above the fingers
cutting below the fingers
cutting palm to palm
cutting finger to finger
Elevation results from ___.
Tipping the clients head forward while cutting
tipping the clients head back while cutting
letting the hair fall naturally
Lifting the hair section above 0 elevation
Cutting against the grain involves cutting the hair ____.
in the opposite direction from which it grows
in the same direction in which it grows
from the bottom to the top
from the top to the bottom
Bacteria that is generally round and can be found in groups or by itself
Streptococci
Cocci
Bacilli
Spirilla
Which blade cuts the lowest?
0000
00000
000
0A
Name 4 parts of the razor
heel, head, button, point
edge, point, tang, shank
Pivot, blade, shoulder, arm
handle, stick, edge, corner
Texturizing shears have how many teeth?
30-41
7-11
14-28
8-12
4 parts of a clipper are
cord, label, tang, teeth
heel, set screw, cutting blade, on/off switch
pivot, magnetic, Rotary, power
hole, base, still blade, motor
What are the principle tools of Barbering?
Clippers, Brushes, pens
Shears, Clippers, combs, trimmers, razors, brushes
Barber chair, laptops, books, flat irons
Strops, hones, galvanic machine
Laws are also called _____.
regulations
guidelines
statutes
rules
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the _________ glands.
sudoriferous
sebaceous
sweat
adrenaline
The best against against pollutants is to _____________.
wear sunscreen whenever you are outside
avoid touching your face with your hands
follow a good daily skin care routine
wear long-sleeved clothing when you are outdoors
A pustule is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing ______ in the top of the lesion.
water
blood
lymph
pus
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver" spot, is a _________.
macule
leukoderma
milia
scale
A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is __________.
impetigo
conjunctivitis
eczema
herpes simplex
Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?
fissures
mole
pustules
scales
What is the deepest layer of the skin?
Subcutaneous layer
Dermis
Epidermis
Sweat gland
(The main color when you look at a head of hair)
The chemical texture service that loosens overly curly hair or changes tightly curly or coiled hair into loose curls or waves is
curl softening
curl re-forming
alternate waving
swelling compound
The layer of the hair that provides the strength and elasticity of human hair is the _____________.
medulla
regular
cortex
arrector
The natural pH of hair is between____________.
4.0 and 5.0
4.5 and 5.5
6.0 and 7.0
7.0 and 8.0
In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the __________.
position of the rod
length of the hair
wrapping of the rod
size of the rod
A reduction reaction involves either the addition of hydrogen or the removal of ______________.
oxygen
peroxide
carbon
nitrogen
The three separate components of acid waves are permanent waving solution, activator, and ____________.
conditioner
stabilizer
neutralizer
shampoo
Permanent wave solution should be rinsed from the hair for at least ________.
2 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes
The process of rearranging the structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form is __________.
chemical hair relaxing
chemical smoothing
continuation
neutralizing
Thio relaxers usually have a pH above_____________.
5
10
9
6
Which type of bonds are relatively weak physical side bonds that are the result of an attraction between negative and positive electrical charge?
Disulfide bonds
Polypeptide bonds
Hydrogen bonds
waving bonds
Chemical solutions __________ the pH of the hair to an alkaline state.
lower
raise
neutralize
do not affect
When should you perform an elasticity test?
Before perming the hair
While perming the hair
After perming the hair
Never
Porous hair __________.
is difficult to penetrate
should never be permed
could be damaged by a highly alkaline permanent waving solution
could be damaged by a highly acidic permanent waving solution
In permanent waving, most of the processing takes place within the first _______.
5 to 10 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
45 to 60 minutes
A ___________ is a perm wrap in which one end paper is placed under and another is placed over the strand of hair being wrapped.
double flat wrap
croquignole perm wrap
bookend wrap
single flat wrap
The __________ is the innermost layer of the hair.
cortex
base
medulla
cuticle
Which layer of the hair is located directly beneath the cuticle layer & is responsible for the incredible strength & elasticity of human hair?
Hair shaft
Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
Which tool is commonly used to achieve a fade in men's haircuts?
Scissors
Clippers
Razor
Thinning Shears
