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

Answer

Towel-dried hair means excess water has been blotted away so the hair is damp but not dripping wet.

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

Answer

A pH of 12–14 is strongly alkaline, which causes the hair's cuticle to swell and soften the cortex for chemical processing.

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

Answer

A strand test evaluates the hair's reaction to a chemical service so the technician can adjust timing or formulation if needed.

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

Answer

Developer volume indicates the amount of oxygen released; higher volumes release more oxygen and provide greater lifting action.

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

Answer

Over-processing breaks down too much of the hair's protein structure, resulting in over-porous, weak, and damaged hair.

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