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Permanent Waving PSI Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which reducing agent is the active ingredient in alkaline (cold) waves?

a)

Glyceryl monothioglycolate (GMTG)

b)

Ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)

c)

Monoethanolamine (MEA)

d)

Ammonium bisulfite

2.

True acid waves require which condition to process effectively?

a)

No heat, quick processing

b)

Heat from an external source

c)

Exothermic chemical reaction

d)

Ammonia substitution

3.

Which perm type is best suited for coarse, resistant hair?

a)

Acid‑balanced wave

b)

Alkaline wave

c)

Low‑pH wave

d)

Ammonia‑free wave

4.

Exothermic waves differ from cold waves because they...

a)

Require external heat

b)

Use GMTG as the reducing agent

c)

Generate heat internally through chemical reaction

d)

Are odor‑free

5.

Which wave type is marketed as “damage‑free” but can still be harmful at high concentrations?

a)

Acid‑balanced wave

b)

Thio‑free wave

c)

Ammonia‑free wave

d)

Low‑pH wave

6.

Ammonia‑free waves substitute ammonia with which alkanolamines?

a)

ATG and GMTG

b)

AMP and MEA

c)

Hydrogen peroxide and bisulfite

d)

Cysteamine and mercaptamine

7.

Which perm type is weakest and often marketed as a body wave?

a)

Exothermic wave

b)

Acid‑balanced wave

c)

Low‑pH wave

d)

Alkaline wave

8.

Which statement about acid‑balanced waves is correct?

a)

They process slowly and require heat

b)

They process quickly without heat and produce firmer curls

c)

They use MEA as the reducing agent

d)

They are odor‑free

9.

Which ingredient is shared between alkaline waves and most acid waves?

a)

GMTG

b)

ATG

c)

MEA

d)

Bisulfite

10.

Which wave type uses ammonium sulfate, sulfite, or bisulfite as reducing agents?

a)

Acid‑balanced wave

b)

Low‑pH wave

c)

Exothermic wave

d)

Thio‑free wave