FCTC FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A technical passage about sanitation states that an autoclave uses what method to sterilize implements?

Accepted Answer

Moist heat under pressure

Answer

Ultraviolet light exposure

Answer

Dry heat at room temperature

Answer

Chemical immersion in alcohol

Question 2

According to cosmetology technical references, what is 'elasticity' in hair science?

Accepted Answer

The hair's ability to stretch and return to its original length without breaking

Answer

The hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture

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The resistance of hair to chemical processing

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The measure of how quickly hair grows per month

Question 3

A product insert states 'contains ammonium thioglycolate.' Based on technical recall, this ingredient is primarily used in which service?

Accepted Answer

Permanent waving (perms)

Answer

Permanent hair coloring

Answer

Scalp conditioning treatments

Answer

Deep conditioning masks

Question 4

When recalling the zones of the scalp from a technical diagram, which area is described as the 'crown' or 'vertex'?

Accepted Answer

The highest point at the top of the head

Answer

The front hairline area above the forehead

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The nape area at the base of the skull

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The temporal area above the ears

Question 5

A technical manual states that 'effleurage' is a massage movement used in scalp treatments. How is it best described?

Accepted Answer

A light, gliding stroking movement applied with the palms or fingertips

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A deep kneading movement applied with the fingertips

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A tapping or percussion movement used to stimulate circulation

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A friction movement applied in circular motions to loosen the scalp

Question 6

According to standard cosmetology reading passages, what does 'contraindication' mean in the context of a skin or scalp service?

Accepted Answer

A condition or factor that makes a particular service inadvisable or unsafe

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A recommended follow-up treatment after a service

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A product ingredient that enhances the results of a treatment

Answer

A patch test result showing no allergic reaction