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CALIFORNIA STATE BARBER
BOARD TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question: Anthrax and tetanus bacilli form which of the
following types of spore?
Correct answer: Spherical
Question: Do all French style shears have a finger brace?
Correct answer: have a finger brace
Question: What must be done to the headrest prior to a
shaving service?
Correct answer: disinfected and covered
Question: To avoid damage to muscle tissue, the
movements of a massage are directed how?
Correct answer: toward the origin of the muscle
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Question: Which of the following can permanently relieve
split ends?
Correct answer: cutting the ends
Question: What is the diameter of a single strand of hair
also called?
Correct answer: texture
Question: What should be performed FIRST before
applying permanent hair color?
Correct answer: patch test
Question: Before sodium hydroxide processing, what
should hair be analyzed for?
Correct answer: texture, porosity and elasticity
Question: Which of the following substances is usually
contained in a toner?
Correct answer: oxidation tint
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Question: What should be applied to the skin after
removal of whiteheads?
Correct answer: An antiseptic
Question: Before disinfecting combs and brushes, what
should be done?
Correct answer: cleaned with soap and warm water
Question: What is the process used in tapering and
thinning with scissors?
Correct answer: slithering
Question: What does the action of chemical hair relaxers
cause the hair to do?
Correct answer: soften and swell
Question: When should a predisposition test be
performed?
Correct answer: Before every application of oxidation
tints
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Question: At what part of the nail does growth start?
Correct answer: matrix
Question: What is the function of sebum?
Correct answer: to lubricate the skin
Question: What is sterilization?
Correct answer: destroying both harmful and beneficial
bacteria
Question: Where should freshly laundered towels be
kept?