D&S School of Cosmetology- Transfer Test
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Question 1 of 50
Which of the following items is filled with capillaries to supply nourishment to the cells around it?
papilla
root sheath
sebaceous gland
primitive hair germ
Question 2 of 50
What is the hardening process that forms the three major layers of the hair?
mitosis
cuticule
keratinization
fibrosis
Question 3 of 50
Which of these factors does NOT affect hair growth?
frequent exercise
disease
lack of vitamins
medication
Question 4 of 50
Hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when when compared to hair is 60% cortex and 40% cuticle would be considered to be more:
resistant to holding a perm
elastic
resistant to holding a set
resistant to relaxers
Question 5 of 50
People with lighter colored hair have melanin in the:
cuticle only
cortex only
cuticle and cortex
medulla only
Question 6 of 50
A lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin is called:
anagen
lanugo
albinism
alopecia
Question 7 of 50
The degree of coarseness or fitness of the hair fiber is referred to as:
density
porosity
viscosity
texture
Question 8 of 50
What term describes by the number of active hair follicles per square inch of scalp?
Question 9 of 50
Normal, dry hair is capable of being stretched to what fraction of its length?
one-tenth
one-fifth
one-half
three-fourths
Question 10 of 50
Excessive chemical hair lightening of excessive friction created by backcombing can cause:
pilica polonica
ringed hair
monilethrix
Question 11 of 50
A red circular patch of small blisters caused by a vegetable parasite is known as:
ringworm
pityriasis
split ends
dry socket
Question 12 of 50
Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display an inflamed scalp is referred to as:
postpartum alopecia
alopecia aerate
telogen effluvium
traumatic alopecia
Question 13 of 50
Many regulating agencies require all of the following actions EXCEPT:
use of a neck strip
direct contact with the client's skin and the cape
use of a laundered cape
shampoo prior to draping
Question 14 of 50
What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading?
cream
color
medicated
acid-balanced
Question 15 of 50
Avoid giving a scalp message prior to all of the following services EXCEPT:
relaxing hair healthy hair
coloring healthy hair
perming healthy hair
shampooing healthy hair
Question 16 of 50
Narrow shoulders are enhanced by all of the following design lines EXCEPT:
horizontal lines
lines that create an "A" shape
flat and wide, oval lines
lines that create a "V" shape
Question 17 of 50
Which of the following techniques should NOT be considered if the client has a diamond facial shape?
adding width at the jawline
adding width at the forehead
adding width at the cheekbones
using a side part and diagonal fringe
Question 18 of 50
A dominant, protruding forehead and chin with a small nose are characteristics of a :
straight profile
concave profile
convex profile
short profile
Question 19 of 50
Which of the following terms is NOT one of the three profile types?
straight
round
convex
concave
Question 20 of 50
Persons with protruding ears should wear their hair:
behind the ears
with volume and fullness at the sides
short and close
pulled back in a ponytail
Question 21 of 50
A lighter styling product that doesn't weigh down the hair is good to use on:
thicker hair
medium hair
thin hair
dark hair
Question 22 of 50
Which of the following terms does NOT describe hair texture?
fine
blond
coarse
medium
Question 23 of 50
The six main clothing styles include natural, romantic, romantic, dramatic gamine, classic and:
fancy
dark
casual
bright
Question 24 of 50
Which of the following statements describes diagonal lines used in design?
soften angular facial sapes
are at a right angle to the horizon
lead the eye to a focal area
add weight or bulk when cut into a shape
Question 25 of 50
Which of the following descriptions identifies asymmetrical balance?
weight is positioned equally from a center axis
balance line is horizontal
mirror image from side to side
weight is positioned unequally from a center axis
Question 26 of 50
Horizontal lines are described as:
up and down
parallel to horizon
slanted
curved
Question 27 of 50
What part of a haircut produces its form?
length arrangement
porosity of the hair
Question 28 of 50
Which of the following statements describes vertical lines?
lines that go straight up and down
lines that go left to right
lines that slant
lines that are convex
Question 29 of 50
What is meant by unactivated texture?
a smooth texture
a rough texture
when the ends of the hair strands are showing
a wet look
Question 30 of 50
All of the following descriptions are true about the uniformly layered form EXCEPT:
circular shape
activated texture
same length throughout
rectangular or oval shape
Question 31 of 50
What tool provides a clean, blunt edge or line?
shears
taper shears
razor
timmer
Question 32 of 50
when cutting with a razor, all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT:
ends are tapered
softer appearance to hair
a diffused form line appears
regular alternation of short and long lengths
Question 33 of 50
What part on a pair of shears controls the moveable or action blade?
finger grip
thumb grip
wrist action
tension screw
Question 34 of 50
What type of cutting position is commonly used for cutting solid forms?
palm up
palm to palm
palm down
on top of the fingers
Question 35 of 50
Which of the following shears has the least amount of spacing between teeth?
taper 8 shears
taper 16 shears
taper 32 shears
channeling shears
Question 36 of 50
The apex refers to what part of the head?
top
side
front
bottom
Question 37 of 50
What type of distribution results in a 90% angle from its parting?
shifted
parallel
perpendicular
nonparallel
Question 38 of 50
A moveable guide that consist of a small amount of previously cut hair is known as what type of design line?
stationary
controllable
mobile
Question 39 of 50
All of the following statements are true about texturing EXCEPT:
reduces bulk
increases bulk
creates visual texture
involves cutting shorter lengths within the form
Question 40 of 50
Generally, medium texture hair should be texturized how far away from the scalp?
1/2"
1"
1 1/2"
2"
Question 41 of 50
Distribution is classified as either parallel or:
radial
upward
downward
spiral
Question 42 of 50
Lines that extend from multiple points and travel an equal distance from each other are called:
motion
Question 43 of 50
When two oblongs alternate, they create a[n]:
"C" -shaped movement
"S" -shaped movement
figure eight
"O" -shaped movement
Question 44 of 50
Lines that subdivide shapes or sections to help distribute and control the hair:
roller lengths
forms
parting
bases
Question 45 of 50
What is the section of curl between the scalp and the first turn of the roller called?
form
base
circle
stem
Question 46 of 50
The base control used within a hairstyle affects the amount of closeness (flatness) in the hairstyle or the amount of lift, which is also referred to as:
elevation
size of base
volume
bulk
Question 47 of 50
An on-base tool placement will result in the strongest base strength and:
the most volume
the longst curl
the smallest diameter
the prettiest texture
Question 48 of 50
Hair pressing is another name for:
scrunching
silking
wet styling
fingerwaving
Question 49 of 50
What type of hair can be resistant to hair pressing?
coarse, tightly curled
thin
Question 50 of 50
All of the following factors are true when using a thermal iron or tinted, white or very fine hair EXCEPT:
lower iron temperature is used
highest iron temperature is used
hot iron is closed lightly on a damp towel before curling
iron is tested on hair prior to service to prevent scorching