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Haircutting Exam Review Quiz

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

The angle at which the hair is held when cutting is known as:

a)

Overdirection

b)

Elevation

c)

Guideline

d)

Parting

2.

Which guide moves as the haircut progresses?

a)

Stationary

b)

Traveling

c)

Interior

d)

Perimeter

3.

What type of haircut is created by holding the hair straight out at a 90° angle?

a)

Blunt

b)

Graduated

c)

Uniform layered

d)

Long-layered

4.

Cutting the hair straight across with no elevation produces:

a)

Graduated cut

b)

One-length cut

c)

Layered cut

d)

Blended cut

5.

Which technique removes bulk and adds movement?

a)

Blunt cutting

b)

Texturizing

c)

Slide cutting

d)

Point cutting

6.

What is the term for combing hair away from its natural fall to create length increase?

a)

Graduation

b)

Overdirection

c)

Elevation

d)

Cross-checking

7.

To ensure balance and accuracy when cutting, use:

a)

Razor rotation

b)

Cross-checking

c)

Texturizing

d)

Thinning

8.

When using the razor, the hair should be:

a)

Dry

b)

Damp

c)

Saturated

d)

Straightened first

9.

What haircut removes weight and allows movement around the head shape?

a)

Uniform

b)

Long-layered

c)

Graduated

d)

Blunt

10.

What is the purpose of a weight line in a haircut?

a)

To add bulk

b)

To remove texture

c)

To mark where length builds

d)

To taper ends

11.

Which statement is a correct way to fit haircutting shears to a cosmetologist’s hand?

a)

The grip requires thumb pressure to cut.

b)

The ring-finger hole rests before the first knuckle.

c)

The handle design cradles the middle finger.

d)

The thumb hole will rest over the knuckle.

12.

What kind of lines lines extend parallel to the floor or horizon and are used to create width in hair design?

a)

Diagonal

b)

Horizontal

c)

Vertical

d)

Perpendicular

13.

Which tool is commonly used to achieve a fade in men's haircuts?

a)

Scissors

b)

Clippers

c)

Razor

d)

Thinning Shears

14.

Which tool is primarily used for texturizing hair?

a)

Scissors

b)

Clippers

c)

Razor

d)

Thinning Shears

15.

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______.

a)

applying a systematic plan

b)

connecting haircut lines

c)

establishing a cutting line

d)

frequently sharpening haircutting shears

16.

What is the purpose of point cutting in hair styling?

a)

To create a blunt edge

b)

To add texture and remove bulk

c)

To straighten hair

d)

To curl hair

17.

What is the technique called when hair is cut at an angle to create a diagonal line?

a)

Blunt Cutting

b)

Graduated Cutting

c)

Asymmetrical Cutting

d)

Texturizing

18.

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

a)

pivoting section

b)

radial section

c)

horseshoe section

d)

profile section

19.

Which advanced styling technique uses a round brush and a blow dryer to create volume and smoothness?

a)

Flat Ironing

b)

Blowout

c)

Crimping

d)

Perming

20.

Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut

a)

Traveling Guideline

b)

Outer Guideline

c)

Stationary Guideline

d)

Shape Guideline

21.

When cutting the hair, which factor determines the number of subsections and their sizes?

a)

Tension

b)

Density

c)

Texture

d)

Wave

22.

Why is it important to understand the growth pattern of a client's hair?

a)

It determines if the hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily

b)

It determines where the hair will fall once it has dried

c)

It determines if the hair can be cut while it is wet

d)

It determines the density and texture of the hair

23.

When should the hair clippings be swept up?

a)

Before the client leaves the styling chair

b)

As the client is standing up to leave

c)

After the client has paid for the service

d)

After to shampooing the client

24.

What is the minimum amount of shrinkage for curly hair?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

50%

25.

What is the term for the visual line where the ends of the hair hang together

a)

Layered Line

b)

Weight Line

c)

Chop Line

d)

Elevation Line

26.

The process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths using a sliding movement of the shears with the blade kept partially open is called?

a)

Notching

b)

Point Cutting

c)

Angle Cutting

d)

Slithering

27.

The method of manufacturing shears whereby molten steel is poured into a mold and cooled is called

a)

Casting

b)

Hammering

c)

Forging

d)

Solidifying