FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers Flashcards

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

Answer: Moist heat under pressure

An autoclave sterilizes implements using moist heat (steam) under pressure, which is the most effective method for killing all microorganisms.

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

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

Elasticity refers to hair's ability to stretch when wet and return to its natural length without breaking, indicating hair health.

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

Answer: Permanent waving (perms)

Ammonium thioglycolate is the active reducing agent in alkaline permanent wave solutions that breaks disulfide bonds to reshape hair.

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

Answer: The highest point at the top of the head

The crown or vertex is the highest point on the top of the head, important for sectioning and chemical application mapping.

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

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

Effleurage is a light, gliding stroking movement that relaxes the client, improves circulation, and is typically used to begin and end a massage.

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

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

A contraindication is any condition, such as broken skin, infection, or allergy, that makes performing a specific service unsafe for the client.