Oregon Barber State Board Study Guide
Exam Questions with Latest Update
Barba - Answer-The word " barber" is derived from the Latin word _______
Egypt - Answer-Which country is credited with being the first to cultivate beauty in an
extravagant fashion?
Bloodletting - Answer-The modern barber pole originated from the symbol of barber-
surgeons, which evolved from the technical procedure of ______
Swedish and Dutch immigrants - Answer-Which ethnic groups brought barber-surgeons
to America?
A.B. Moler - Answer-Who was the author of the first barbering textbook and was
published by ______?
1897 - Answer-Minnesota was the first state to pass a barber license law in what year?
Ergonomics - Answer-The study of human characteristics for a specific work
environment is _____?
Professional Ethics - Answer-What are the principles and standards of good character,
proper conduct and moral judgment used in the performance of one's profession ?
Internally or intrinsically - Answer-Where does the best motivation for learning originate?
Potential Hydrogen - Answer-The letters pH refer to __________
Microbes - Answer-Bacteria are commonly known as germs or______
Streptococci bacteria - Answer-Pus forming organisms that grow in chains and cause
strep throat, tonsillitis, lung diseases and blood poisoning are__________
Diplococci bacteria - Answer-Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia and
gonorrhea are ________
Flagella or cilia - Answer-Hair-like projections that propel bacteria through liquids are
called __________
Reproduce - Answer-During the active stage, bacteria grow and ______
Forming Spores - Answer-Some bacteria survive the inactive stage by ______
,Soiled hands - Answer-Diseases may be spread by _________
Viruses - Answer-Disease producing organisms that live only by penetrating cells and
becoming part of them are __________
Bloodborne pathogens - Answer-Disease producing bacteria that are carried through
the body and blood or body fluids are known as ______________
Plant parasite - Answer-Ringworm is caused by a ____________
Decontamination - Answer-The removal of pathogens from tools and services is known
as ____________
Disinfection procedures - Answer-State barber boards and health departments require
sanitation and _________
Sterilization - Answer-The highest LEVEL of decontamination is _________
1:1000 - Answer-For effective disinfection the minimum STRENGTH of a Quat solution
used to sanitize implements is ____________
Safety - Answer-OSHA regulates and enforces safety and health in the workplace by
setting _______ standards.
Manufacturer - Answer-The responsibility for product safety rest with the
_____________
each client - Answer-Headrest covers must be changed for __________
Uniform pockets - Answer-For sanitary reasons, combs and other implements should
never be placed in __________
Harden the hair - Answer-Mild acidic solutions contract or _______
Dry or powder formulations - Answer-Shampoo categories include liquid, liquid-dry and
________ or ___________
Acid-balanced shampoos - Answer-What type of shampoo is generally recommended
for normal, chemically treated or fragile hair?
Trichology - Answer-The technical term for the study of the hair is _______
Amino acids - Answer-Chemical UNITS that make up PROTEIN are _______
Peptide bonds - Answer-Chemical BONDS that JOIN amino acids together are
________
, Keratin - Answer-Hair is chiefly composed of HORNY substance called _________
Hair Root - Answer-That portion of the hair found BENEATH THE SKIN SURFACE is
known as the _____________
Keratinization - Answer-Hair cells MATURE IN THE FOLLICLE through a PROCESS
known as ____________
Sulfur - Answer-The ELEMENTS found in the human hair are Carbon (51%),
Oxygen(21%), Hydrogen(17%), Nitrogen(6%), and (5%) _______
Chemical bonds - Answer-End bonds are ____________
75 to 100 hairs per day - Answer-It is normal to lose an average of _____________
Anagen Phase - Answer-NEW hair is produced during which phase?
3 to 5 years - Answer-The Anagen Phase generally lasts __________
Androgenic Alopecia - Answer-Hair loss that occurs as a result of GENETICS, AGE and
HORMONAL changes is called ______________
Minoxidil and Finasteride - Answer-Two hair loss TREATMENTS known to stimulate
hair growth are ________ and ________
Staphylococcal infections - Answer-Common scalp disorders include DANDRUFF,
FUNGAL infections, animal PARASITIC infestations and ______________
Pityriasis - Answer-The technical term for DANDRUFF is ________
Tinea Capitis - Answer-Ringworm of the scalp is the common name for ______
Staphylococcal infection - Answer-SYCOSIS VULGARIS (barbers itch or infection of the
beard), FURUNCLES (boil) and CARBUNCLES (infected follicle with pus) are the result
of a ________
Folliculitis or Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Answer-Inflammation of the follicle caused by
bacteria or irritation may be signs of ________
Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Answer-Razor bumps is a common name for _____________
Nylon or other synthetic - Answer-What type of cape is preferable for haircutting
because they shed wet or dry hair more effectively?
Exam Questions with Latest Update
Barba - Answer-The word " barber" is derived from the Latin word _______
Egypt - Answer-Which country is credited with being the first to cultivate beauty in an
extravagant fashion?
Bloodletting - Answer-The modern barber pole originated from the symbol of barber-
surgeons, which evolved from the technical procedure of ______
Swedish and Dutch immigrants - Answer-Which ethnic groups brought barber-surgeons
to America?
A.B. Moler - Answer-Who was the author of the first barbering textbook and was
published by ______?
1897 - Answer-Minnesota was the first state to pass a barber license law in what year?
Ergonomics - Answer-The study of human characteristics for a specific work
environment is _____?
Professional Ethics - Answer-What are the principles and standards of good character,
proper conduct and moral judgment used in the performance of one's profession ?
Internally or intrinsically - Answer-Where does the best motivation for learning originate?
Potential Hydrogen - Answer-The letters pH refer to __________
Microbes - Answer-Bacteria are commonly known as germs or______
Streptococci bacteria - Answer-Pus forming organisms that grow in chains and cause
strep throat, tonsillitis, lung diseases and blood poisoning are__________
Diplococci bacteria - Answer-Bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia and
gonorrhea are ________
Flagella or cilia - Answer-Hair-like projections that propel bacteria through liquids are
called __________
Reproduce - Answer-During the active stage, bacteria grow and ______
Forming Spores - Answer-Some bacteria survive the inactive stage by ______
,Soiled hands - Answer-Diseases may be spread by _________
Viruses - Answer-Disease producing organisms that live only by penetrating cells and
becoming part of them are __________
Bloodborne pathogens - Answer-Disease producing bacteria that are carried through
the body and blood or body fluids are known as ______________
Plant parasite - Answer-Ringworm is caused by a ____________
Decontamination - Answer-The removal of pathogens from tools and services is known
as ____________
Disinfection procedures - Answer-State barber boards and health departments require
sanitation and _________
Sterilization - Answer-The highest LEVEL of decontamination is _________
1:1000 - Answer-For effective disinfection the minimum STRENGTH of a Quat solution
used to sanitize implements is ____________
Safety - Answer-OSHA regulates and enforces safety and health in the workplace by
setting _______ standards.
Manufacturer - Answer-The responsibility for product safety rest with the
_____________
each client - Answer-Headrest covers must be changed for __________
Uniform pockets - Answer-For sanitary reasons, combs and other implements should
never be placed in __________
Harden the hair - Answer-Mild acidic solutions contract or _______
Dry or powder formulations - Answer-Shampoo categories include liquid, liquid-dry and
________ or ___________
Acid-balanced shampoos - Answer-What type of shampoo is generally recommended
for normal, chemically treated or fragile hair?
Trichology - Answer-The technical term for the study of the hair is _______
Amino acids - Answer-Chemical UNITS that make up PROTEIN are _______
Peptide bonds - Answer-Chemical BONDS that JOIN amino acids together are
________
, Keratin - Answer-Hair is chiefly composed of HORNY substance called _________
Hair Root - Answer-That portion of the hair found BENEATH THE SKIN SURFACE is
known as the _____________
Keratinization - Answer-Hair cells MATURE IN THE FOLLICLE through a PROCESS
known as ____________
Sulfur - Answer-The ELEMENTS found in the human hair are Carbon (51%),
Oxygen(21%), Hydrogen(17%), Nitrogen(6%), and (5%) _______
Chemical bonds - Answer-End bonds are ____________
75 to 100 hairs per day - Answer-It is normal to lose an average of _____________
Anagen Phase - Answer-NEW hair is produced during which phase?
3 to 5 years - Answer-The Anagen Phase generally lasts __________
Androgenic Alopecia - Answer-Hair loss that occurs as a result of GENETICS, AGE and
HORMONAL changes is called ______________
Minoxidil and Finasteride - Answer-Two hair loss TREATMENTS known to stimulate
hair growth are ________ and ________
Staphylococcal infections - Answer-Common scalp disorders include DANDRUFF,
FUNGAL infections, animal PARASITIC infestations and ______________
Pityriasis - Answer-The technical term for DANDRUFF is ________
Tinea Capitis - Answer-Ringworm of the scalp is the common name for ______
Staphylococcal infection - Answer-SYCOSIS VULGARIS (barbers itch or infection of the
beard), FURUNCLES (boil) and CARBUNCLES (infected follicle with pus) are the result
of a ________
Folliculitis or Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Answer-Inflammation of the follicle caused by
bacteria or irritation may be signs of ________
Pseudofolliculitis barbae - Answer-Razor bumps is a common name for _____________
Nylon or other synthetic - Answer-What type of cape is preferable for haircutting
because they shed wet or dry hair more effectively?
