FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall 1

Question 1

A technical insert states that a toner should remain on hair 'no longer than 20 minutes at room temperature.' What does the phrase 'room temperature' specify in this context?

Accepted Answer

The service should be performed without applying additional heat sources

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The product must be stored in a warm room before use

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The salon's thermostat must be set to exactly 70°F

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The toner requires a heated cap to activate properly

Question 2

A cosmetology textbook states that a permanent wave solution 'breaks disulfide bonds.' What does the term 'disulfide bonds' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Chemical links between sulfur atoms that give hair its natural shape

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Hydrogen bonds between water molecules in the hair cortex

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The bonds between the cuticle scales and the cortex layer

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Ionic bonds formed when alkaline products contact the scalp

Question 3

A product directions sheet states to perform a '24-hour patch test prior to any oxidative color service.' What is the primary reason the instructions specify 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

To allow sufficient time for an allergic reaction to develop and become visible

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To allow the colorant to fully oxidize before application

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To give the client time to wash their hair before the appointment

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To ensure the color formula is mixed to the correct consistency

Question 4

A technical reference describes a chemical service as 'exothermic.' According to standard terminology, what does exothermic mean?

Accepted Answer

The chemical reaction releases heat as it processes

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The product must be mixed with cold water to activate

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The product is applied under external infrared heat

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The formula expires when exposed to high temperatures

Question 5

A label on a scalp conditioner reads 'for external use only.' In technical language, what does this instruction communicate to the practitioner?

Accepted Answer

The product must not be ingested, inhaled directly, or introduced inside the body

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The product may only be used on the exterior sections of the hair strand

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The product is formulated solely for use on outside-facing hair layers

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The product is intended for use outdoors in natural light only

Question 6

A technical manual states that semi-permanent color 'does not contain a developer and deposits pigment only.' What can a practitioner conclude from this statement?

Accepted Answer

Semi-permanent color cannot lighten the hair because no oxidation occurs

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Semi-permanent color can lighten natural hair pigment during processing

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Semi-permanent color requires a high-volume developer for maximum deposit

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Semi-permanent color must be mixed with a neutralizer before application