FCTC FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

When reading a product label that states 'apply to towel-dried hair,' what does 'towel-dried' mean in a technical context?

Accepted Answer

Hair that has had excess water removed but is still slightly damp

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Hair that is completely dry

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Hair that has been blow-dried on low heat

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Hair that has been air-dried for 30 minutes

Question 2

A technical manual states a chemical relaxer has a pH of 12–14. What does this indicate about the product?

Accepted Answer

It is strongly alkaline and will swell and soften the hair

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It is acidic and will close the cuticle

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It is pH-balanced and safe for all hair types

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It is neutral and will not alter hair structure

Question 3

According to standard cosmetology references, what is the purpose of a strand test performed before a chemical service?

Accepted Answer

To assess how the hair will respond to the chemical before full application

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To determine the client's natural hair color

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To check for scalp sensitivity to heat

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To measure the hair's natural moisture content

Question 4

A technical passage states that hydrogen peroxide developer is available in volumes 10, 20, 30, and 40. What does the 'volume' measure?

Accepted Answer

The amount of oxygen released during processing

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The thickness of the developer

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The percentage of hydrogen in the solution

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The time required for the developer to activate

Question 5

When a product instruction reads 'do not exceed the processing time,' what is the primary risk of over-processing chemically treated hair?

Accepted Answer

The hair will become over-porous, weak, and prone to breakage

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The hair color will become too light

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The product will lose its effectiveness

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The scalp will absorb too much moisture

Question 6

A technical reading passage describes the 'cuticle' layer of the hair. Which statement best recalls the cuticle's function?

Accepted Answer

It is the outermost protective layer that controls moisture and porosity

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It provides the hair's natural color pigment

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It is the innermost core that gives hair its strength

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It contains the melanin granules responsible for hair texture