Barbering Program

Chapter 5: Implements, Tools & Equipment

Clippers, Shears, Razors & Barbering Essentials|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep

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Vocabulary Matching

Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition.

Terms

1.Clipper

2.Trimmer

3.Straight razor

4.Haircutting shears

5.Thinning shears

6.Clipper guard

7.Strop

8.Hone

9.Lather machine

10.Neck duster

Definitions

A.An electrical tool with oscillating or rotary blades used for bulk hair removal and tapering

B.A smaller clipper used for outlining, detailing, and cleaning necklines and sideburns

C.A razor with a fixed blade that folds into a handle, used for shaving and detail work

D.Professional cutting scissors with a still blade and a moving blade

E.Shears with notched or serrated teeth on one or both blades used to remove bulk

F.An attachment placed on clipper blades to control the length of the cut

G.A leather or synthetic strip used to finish and maintain the edge of a straight razor

H.A sharpening stone used to restore the cutting edge of a straight razor

I.A device that heats and dispenses warm lather for shaving services

J.A soft brush used to remove loose hair from the client’s face and neck after cutting

Fill in the Blank

Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.

Question 11Fill in the Blank

The two types of clipper motors are rotary and (also called pivot).

Question 12Fill in the Blank

A straight razor must be sharpened on a and then finished on a strop.

Question 13Fill in the Blank

Clipper (also called guide combs) control the length of hair left after cutting.

Question 14Fill in the Blank

Thinning shears have teeth on one or both blades to remove bulk without changing the overall length.

Question 15Fill in the Blank

The movable blade of the clipper is called the blade, and the stationary blade is the still blade.

Question 16Fill in the Blank

A changeable-blade straight razor uses disposable that are discarded after each client.

Question 17Fill in the Blank

The is the part of the shears between the finger grip and the pivot screw.

Question 18Fill in the Blank

Clipper blades should be oiled regularly and after each client to prevent cross-contamination.

Multiple Choice

Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.

Question 19Multiple Choice

Which clipper motor type is the most powerful and best for heavy-duty cutting?

A. Magnetic

B. Rotary

C. Pivot

D. Battery-only

Question 20Multiple Choice

A strop is used to:

A. Remove nicks from a razor blade

B. Sharpen and refine the cutting edge of a straight razor

C. Disinfect the razor after use

D. Hold the razor during a shave

Question 21Multiple Choice

Which tool is BEST suited for outlining around the ears and cleaning up the neckline?

A. Full-size clipper

B. Trimmer/outliner

C. Thinning shears

D. Neck duster

Question 22Multiple Choice

The purpose of thinning shears is to:

A. Cut the hair shorter

B. Remove bulk and weight without changing overall length

C. Create sharp outlines

D. Replace the need for clippers

Question 23Multiple Choice

How should clipper blades be maintained between clients?

A. Wipe with a dry towel only

B. Remove hair, disinfect with a blade spray, and oil the blades

C. Submerge the entire clipper in disinfectant

D. Replace the blades after every client

Question 24Multiple Choice

A changeable-blade razor is preferred in barbershops because it:

A. Provides a closer shave than a conventional straight razor

B. Eliminates the need for honing and stropping and uses a fresh blade per client

C. Is less expensive than a conventional razor

D. Does not require disinfection

Question 25Multiple Choice

The lever on the side of a clipper is used to:

A. Turn the clipper on and off

B. Adjust blade alignment for closer or longer cuts

C. Change the speed of the motor

D. Lock the guard in place

Question 26Multiple Choice

When stropping a straight razor, the barber should move the razor:

A. Edge-first toward the strop

B. Spine-first (back of the blade leading)

C. Sideways across the strop

D. In a circular motion

True / False

Write T for True or F for False in the blank.

Question 27True / False

A rotary motor clipper is generally more powerful than a magnetic motor clipper.

Question 28True / False

A hone is used to finish and maintain the razor edge, while a strop is used to sharpen it.

Question 29True / False

Clipper guards numbered higher (e.g., #8) leave the hair longer than lower-numbered guards (e.g., #1).

Question 30True / False

Thinning shears should be used on wet hair only.

Question 31True / False

When stropping a razor, the blade should move spine-first (back leading) across the strop.

Question 32True / False

Electric clippers do not need to be disinfected between clients because the heat kills bacteria.

Question 33True / False

The taper lever on a clipper allows you to adjust the cutting length without changing guards.

Question 34True / False

A lather machine dispenses warm lather and is used to prepare the skin for shaving.

Short Answer

Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.

Question 35Short Answer

Compare and contrast the three types of clipper motors (rotary, magnetic, and pivot) and explain when each is most appropriate.

Question 36Short Answer

Describe the proper procedure for honing and stropping a conventional straight razor.

Question 37Short Answer

Why has the changeable-blade straight razor become more common in professional barbershops compared to the conventional straight razor?