Barber Shop Business Plans

Chemical and/or nail-care services require proper ventilation by_.

• Advising clients to breathe deeply
• Using a window fan
• Using an air-filtration system
• Opening windows

Trichoptilosis

• split ends

79. How can a barber shop effectively use referral programs to attract new customers?

• A. By not having a referral program
• B. By offering minimal rewards to referrers
• C. By incentivizing existing customers to refer friends and family with meaningful rewards
• D. By increasing haircut prices

35. What is a niche market in the context of a barber shop business plan?

• A. A type of haircut
• B. A type of barber equipment
• C. A specific segment of the broader market with unique needs
• D. A location for the shop

the size of the waving rod determines the size of the:

70. What is the primary goal of a barber shop's marketing strategy?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Attracting and retaining customers
• C. Evaluating barber skills
• D. Describing the shop's floor plan

Objects are _ a wet sanitizer.

• Dipped into
• Completely immersed
• Strained out of
• Infected in

41. What type of insurance typically covers injuries that occur within a barber shop?

• A. Dental insurance
• B. Life insurance
• C. Liability insurance
• D. Health insurance

Washing in _ water is required to sanitize towels and other linens.

• Boiling
• Hot
• Lukewarm
• Cold

Petroleum distillate products are used to disinfect _.

• TOWELS
• SHEARS
• RAZORS
• ELECTRICAL TOOLS

66. What is the primary purpose of a marketing budget in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating barber training costs
• B. Setting employee salaries
• C. Allocating funds for marketing and promotional activities
• D. Evaluating barber skills

87. How can a barber shop use storytelling in its marketing strategy?

• A. By avoiding storytelling
• B. By providing a list of employee work hours
• C. By sharing compelling narratives about the shop's history, barbers, and customer experiences
• D. By increasing haircut prices

A liquid that has been chemically softened and contains very small amount of minerals

• soft water

Destroying all living organisms on an object or surface is known as __.

• Disinfection
• Sanitation
• Decontamination
• Sterilization

The _ of a conventional straight razor is measured either in eighths or sixteenths of an inch.

• Width
• Length
• Blade size
• Grind

_ is extremely hazardous.

• Mixing leftover chemicals
• Disposing of left over chemicals
• Following the SDS for each product
• Using sawdust to clean up a chemical spill

15. How can a barber shop use social media in its marketing strategy?

• A. To purchase barber equipment
• B. To engage with customers and showcase hairstyles
• C. To hire barbers
• D. To lease a shop location

_ strops should be avoided in the barbershop.

• French
• Leather
• Imitation leather
• Canvas

Organs are structures containing __.

• A single type of tissue
• Two or more types of tissue
• A single cless
• Non-living matter

When cutting a _'s hair, do not expect the client to hold his head still.

• Young adult
• Middle-aged client
• Child
• Elderly person

_ involves the use of chemicals to limit or destroy bacteria.

• Sanitation
• Normal Cleaning
• Rinsing
• Disinfection

A hospital-level disinfectant provides _.

• Insufficient disinfection
• The ability to kill bacteria but not viruses
• The optimal level of disinfection
• A dangerous level of chemicals

48. Which type of financing option involves raising money from a large number of people, often through online platforms?

• A. Equity investment
• B. Crowdfunding
• C. Personal savings
• D. Bank loan

Most prewraps are

• leave in conditioners

56. What is the purpose of a cash flow forecast in a business plan?

• A. Assessing market trends
• B. Projecting how cash will flow in and out of the business in the future
• C. Calculating barber training costs
• D. Evaluating barber skills

94. What is the purpose of a marketing mix in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Defining the key elements of the shop's marketing strategy, including product, price, promotion, and place
• D. Evaluating barber skills

40. How does a barber shop determine its break-even point?

• A. By guessing
• B. By setting high prices
• C. By calculating total expenses and dividing by the profit margin per service
• D. By hiring more barbers

69. How can a barber shop use customer testimonials to build trust?

• A. By ignoring customer feedback
• B. By only displaying negative testimonials
• C. By showcasing positive testimonials and reviews from satisfied customers
• D. By increasing haircut prices

Friziiness is an indication of

• over processing

the process of straightening over-curly hair

• relaxingmost of

47. What should a barber shop include in its executive summary?

• A. A list of barber equipment suppliers
• B. Customer demographics
• C. Employee work hours
• D. A brief overview of the entire business plan

97. How can a barber shop use online advertising retargeting to increase conversions?

• A. By avoiding online advertising retargeting
• B. By displaying irrelevant ads to previous website visitors
• C. By showing personalized ads to visitors who have previously interacted with the shop's website
• D. By increasing haircut prices

16. Which pricing strategy involves charging premium prices for high-quality barber services?

• A. Discount pricing
• B. Penetration pricing
• C. Premium pricing
• D. Cost-plus pricing

Cells __.

• Can be easily seen with the naked eye
• Make up our organs but not our bones
• Make up every part of the body
• Are non-living

USE A BIOHAZARD STICKER WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS CONTAMINATED BY _.

• Hair
• Blood
• Chemcials
• Soap

The water hone is used with a piece of slate called a __.

• Cutter
• Rubber
• Grinder
• Strop

During catabolism, the energy for _ is released.

• Muscular contractions
• Digestion
• Heat production
• All answers are correct

1. What is the first step in creating a barber shop business plan?

• A. Designing the shop layout
• B. Conducting market research
• C. Hiring barbers
• D. Setting prices for services

Also known as the matrix bed:

Second highest level of decontamination

square with rounded corners is a _____________ nail

Quats have __ odor.

• A lemony
• A chemical
• A mild
• No

80. What is the purpose of a marketing calendar in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating barber training costs
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Scheduling and organizing marketing activities throughout the year
• D. Evaluating barber skills

19. In the competitive analysis section, what should you research about other barber shops?

• A. Customer demographics
• B. Barber licensing requirements
• C. Services offered and pricing
• D. Marketing slogans

To minimize the liability for accidents or damage to client, have the client sign a:

• release statement

A product sold only to licensed industry professionals is known as a(n) _ product.

• Over the counter
• Professional
• Discount
• Industry

55. How can a barber shop effectively use social media advertising?

• A. By never using social media
• B. By posting randomly without a strategy
• C. By targeting specific demographics and using compelling ad creatives
• D. By increasing haircut prices

The all-purpose comb is used _.

• For general combing purposes
• For curly hair only
• For very fine hair
• Only on dry hair

Rinsing is not a _.

• Type of cleaning
• Step of shampooing
• Level of decontamination
• Necessary action in a barbershop

75. How can a barber shop effectively use online advertising to target a specific demographic?

• A. By avoiding online advertising
• B. By running random ads to a broad audience
• C. By using demographic targeting options on advertising platforms
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

29. What should be considered when choosing a location for a barber shop?

• A. The shop's interior decor
• B. Customer hairstyles
• C. Foot traffic and accessibility
• D. Employee dress code

A trimmer is used for _.

• Outlining
• Arching
• Design work
• All answers are correct

99. How can a barber shop use customer feedback to enhance its services?

• A. By ignoring customer reviews
• B. By responding to all feedback defensively
• C. By actively listening to customer feedback and making improvements based on their suggestions
• D. By increasing haircut prices

68. What is the purpose of a business description in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Describing the shop's layout
• B. Calculating employee work hours
• C. Providing an overview of the barber shop's history and mission
• D. Listing competitors' prices

7. What should you include in the financial projections section of your barber shop business plan?

• A. Barber license requirements
• B. Shop decor ideas
• C. Sales forecasts and profit margins
• D. Marketing slogans

In the barbershop, contaminants are the _ on tools and countertops and in the air.

• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• All answers are correct

_ can and should be achieved in the barbershop.

• Sanitation
• Sterilization
• The complete absence of viruses
• The complete absence of bacteria

Before you _ a brush, comb, shears, or other tool, you should wash it with soap and hot water.

• Use
• Disinfect
• Store
• Throw away

10. How does a barber shop differentiate itself from competitors in the market analysis section of a business plan?

• A. By offering the same services at lower prices
• B. By using generic branding
• C. By highlighting unique services or features
• D. By having more barbers than competitors

Chemical Texture services create chemical changes in the hair that are:

• Permanent
• Occasional
• Temporary
• All of the above
• None of the above

72. What should be included in a barber shop's mission statement?

• A. A list of employee work hours
• B. Barber licensing requirements
• C. Operating costs
• D. A concise statement of the shop's purpose and values

A cloth towel folded around the barber's hand should be used to _.

• Part the client's hair
• Clean off shaving lather
• Remove loose hairs
• _Select a neck duster

37. How can a barber shop use online reviews to its advantage?

• A. By ignoring customer feedback
• B. By removing all negative reviews
• C. By responding to reviews and addressing customer concerns
• D. By increasing haircut prices

12. What is the purpose of a break-even analysis in a business plan?

• A. Determining the point at which revenue equals expenses
• B. Calculating loan interest rates
• C. Identifying the cost of barber training
• D. Estimating employee salaries

96. What is the purpose of a sales forecast in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's decor
• C. Predicting future sales revenue based on historical data and market trends
• D. Evaluating barber skills

Red and white blood cells are produced by the __ system.

• Skeletal
• Cardiovascular
• Lymph
• Blood

After _ a razor, test the sharpness on the moistened thumb.

• Buying
• Using
• Honing
• Stropping

76. What is the primary purpose of a marketing strategy in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Describing the shop's layout
• B. Outlining how the shop will attract and retain customers
• C. Calculating marketing costs
• D. Setting employee salaries

Osteology is the scientific study of __.

• Blood
• The lungs
• Bones
• The skin

73. How can a barber shop use community involvement as part of its marketing strategy?

• A. By staying disconnected from the local community
• B. By offering high prices to community members
• C. By participating in local events and supporting local causes
• D. By hiring barbers from outside the community

Cellular tissues are _ during anabolism.

• Reproduced
• Removed
• Damaged
• Built up

The rapid shakins

A high-frequency machine produces a high rate of oscillation within _ electrodes for facial and scalp treatments.

• Canvas
• Rubber
• Metal
• Glass

24. What should be included in a barber shop's sales forecast?

• A. Employee work hours
• B. Barber licensing costs
• C. Projected monthly revenue
• D. Customer satisfaction ratings

Synthetic hones such as _ hones may be used dry or lather may be applied before use.

• Swaty
• Carborundum
• Swaty and carborundum
• Water

Household bleach is a chemical agent of _.

• Decontamination
• Sanitation
• Sterilization
• None of the answers are correct.

When finishing a canvas strop, dry soap is worked well into the canvas grain, and a smooth __ is rubbed.

• Glass bottle
• Razor
• Stone
• Grind

100. What is the purpose of a promotional plan in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's decor
• C. Outlining specific strategies and tactics to promote the shop's services and attract customers
• D. Evaluating barber skills

82. What should a barber shop include in its financial projections?

• A. Marketing slogans
• B. Barber licensing requirements
• C. Employee work hours
• D. Sales forecasts, profit margins, and expenses

53. How can a barber shop use pay-per-click (PPC) advertising to increase its online visibility?

• A. By avoiding online advertising
• B. By bidding on relevant keywords and creating targeted ads
• C. By increasing haircut prices
• D. By hiring more barbers

If chemical disinfectants are bought in large quantities, _.

• They may deteriorate
• You will save money
• They may explode
• They should be stored in a warm area

Crocus is the choice of _ for most discriminating barbers.

• Edge
• Grind
• Metal
• Finish

52. Which section of a business plan details the daily tasks and responsibilities of barbers?

• A. Marketing strategy
• B. Financial projections
• C. Competitive analysis
• D. Operations plan

A folded towel can cushion the client's _ when washing an adult client's hair at the shampoo bowl.

• Forehead
• Neck
• Back
• Ears

58. What should a barber shop include in its marketing budget?

• A. Employee work hours
• B. Barber licensing costs
• C. Advertising expenses, social media promotions, and other marketing costs
• D. Customer satisfaction ratings

Ingredients, hazards, and other product information is available in the _.

• EPA documentation
• Product package
• Manufacturer's Web site
• Safety Data Sheet

27. How can a barber shop effectively use word-of-mouth marketing?

• A. By purchasing radio advertising
• B. By providing excellent customer service
• C. By increasing haircut prices
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

18. What is the purpose of a cash flow statement in a business plan?

• A. Evaluating barber skills
• B. Showing how money flows in and out of the business
• C. Calculating barber training costs
• D. Assessing market trends

Significantly reducing the number of pathogens on a surface is the definition of _.

• Disinfection
• Sanitation
• Sterilization
• Decontamination

True acid waves have a pH range of:

Barbers should avoid _.

• Opening a plastic container with a bulge
• Selling professional products
• Consulting the SDS
• Using a spatula to remove creams from a jar

The conventional straight razor and _ razor are the two types of razors used in a barbershop.

• Stropping
• Safety
• Disposable
• Changeable blade straight

A properly balanced conventional straight razor has _.

• A heavier blade than handle
• An equal blade and handle weight
• A heavier handle than blade
• None of the answers are correct

Lather mugs and brushes __.

• Are always used in a barbering shop
• Are more sanitary than electric latherizers
• Have taken the place of electric latherizers
• May not be permitted by the state barbering board

The finger test is used to determine the hair's:

• degree of porosity

To prepare a _ quat solution, mix a gallon of water with 1 1/4 ounce of quat solute.

• 1:1
• 1:10
• 1:100
• 1:1000

One antiseptic used in the barbershop is _.

• Hospital-grade disinfectant
• A chemical agent
• Household bleach
• Hydrogen peroxide

Implements with fine cutting edges or electrodes can be disinfected in 70 percent ethyl alcohol or _.

• 99 percent isopropyl alcohol
• 50 percent isopropyl alcohol
• 90 percent isopropyl alcohol
• 40 percent isopropyl alcohol

Phenols are _.

• Banned from use in barbershops
• Nontoxic
• Safe to use on the skin
• Toxic and caustic

Read the manufacturer's directions for _.

• Quats
• Phenol
• Any disinfectant solution
• All answers are correct

Limp or weak wave formation is a sign of:

• underprocessing

61. How can a barber shop use customer feedback to improve its services?

• A. By ignoring customer reviews
• B. By responding defensively to negative feedback
• C. By listening to customer suggestions and making necessary changes
• D. By increasing haircut prices

The _ step in sanitizing a clipper is to hold it with the blades facing downward and brush the blades to remove hair particles.

• First
• Second
• Third
• Last

28. Which financial statement summarizes a barber shop's assets and liabilities at a specific point in time?

• A. Income statement
• B. Balance sheet
• C. Profit and loss statement
• D. Cash flow statement

When holding the haircutting shears properly, the _ finger is braced on the shank of the still blade.

• Middle
• Index
• Third
• Little

The lunlula is known as the:

• full moon

The study of the functions of the body parts is _.

• Gross anatomy
• Pysiology
• Biology

A client record card should contain _.

• A list of clients
• Appointments
• Emergency contact information
• Receipts

_ uniformity in the cut.

• Edging the clippers ensures
• Clipper guards ensure
• Cutting only dry hair ensures
• Adjusting clipper blades flush ensures

6. Which legal structure provides personal liability protection for the owner of a barber shop?

• A. Sole proprietorship
• B. Limited liability company (LLC)
• C. Partnership
• D. Corporation

51. What is the purpose of a competitive advantage in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating employee salaries
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Identifying what sets the shop apart from competitors
• D. Listing employee work hours

13. In the operations section of a barber shop business plan, what should you describe?

• A. Marketing strategies
• B. Market trends
• C. Daily shop activities
• D. Business competitors

64. What should a barber shop include in its market research section of the business plan?

• A. Barber equipment brands
• B. Employee work hours
• C. Demographics of the target market
• D. Interior decoration ideas

90. What is the purpose of a customer acquisition strategy in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Outlining specific methods to attract new customers to the shop
• D. Evaluating barber skills

65. How can a barber shop effectively use online booking systems to attract customers?

• A. By avoiding online booking
• B. By not offering online booking options
• C. By providing easy-to-use online booking options on the shop's website and social media platforms
• D. By increasing haircut prices

A tail comb is used __.

• For general purposes
• During blow-drying
• For sectioning long hair
• For very short hair

Instruments are normally immersed in quats for _.

• 10 to 15 minutes
• 30 to 45 minutes
• At least 2 hours
• Overnight

__ clippers can be used on dry or wet hair.

• Immersable
• Magnetic
• Wet/dry
• Rotary Motor

25. Which legal document outlines the ownership structure of a barber shop?

• A. Employee handbook
• B. Marketing plan
• C. Operating agreement (for LLCs)
• D. Service menu

33. Which financing option involves borrowing money that must be repaid with interest?

• A. Equity investment
• B. Personal savings
• C. Bank loan
• D. Owner investment

88. What should a barber shop include in its competitive analysis of the market?

• A. A list of employee work hours
• B. Barber licensing requirements
• C. Employee dress code guidelines
• D. An examination of the strengths and weaknesses of key competitors

86. What is the primary purpose of a target market analysis in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating barber training costs
• B. Describing the shop's floor plan
• C. Identifying and understanding the specific group of customers the shop intends to serve
• D. Evaluating barber skills

92. What is the primary focus of the market trends section in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating barber training costs
• B. Describing the shop's decor
• C. Listing competitors' prices
• D. Identifying and analyzing current and future industry trends

17. What should a barber shop consider when setting prices for its services?

• A. The number of barbers in the shop
• B. The shop's logo design
• C. Operating costs and competition
• D. Customer demographics

The wedge and _ grind are the two general types of grind.

• Taper
• Point
• Concave
• Fixed

A strop tanned in the Russian method is called a _ strop.

• Horsehair
• Broken
• Leather
• Russian

85. How can a barber shop use online reputation management to maintain a positive image?

• A. By ignoring online reviews and comments
• B. By responding defensively to negative feedback
• C. By actively monitoring and addressing online reviews and comments to enhance the shop's reputation
• D. By increasing haircut prices

__ are not safe for use on the skin, hair, and nails.

• Shampoos and conditioners
• Disinfection agents
• Soap and water
• Hydrogen Peroxide products

In an "_ strength" solution of sodium hypochlorite, the percentage of sodium hypochlorite is 8 percent.

• 8 percent
• 16 percent
• 92 percent
• 4 percent

11. Which financial statement provides an overview of a barber shop's revenues and expenses over a specific period?

• A. Balance sheet
• B. Income statement
• C. Profit and loss statement
• D. Cash flow statement

62. What is the purpose of a business plan for a barber shop?

• A. Calculating employee work hours
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Providing a roadmap for the business's growth and success
• D. Listing competitors' prices

74. What is the purpose of a vision statement in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating barber training costs
• B. Listing competitors' prices
• C. Describing the shop's long-term aspirations and goals
• D. Evaluating barber skills

Disinfection and sanitation are required by state barber boards and _.

• The federal government
• Local government
• Health departments
• The police

78. What is the primary focus of the executive summary in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Providing a detailed history of the shop
• B. Calculating employee work hours
• C. Listing competitors' prices
• D. Offering a concise overview of the entire plan

91. How can a barber shop use video marketing to engage with its audience?

• A. By avoiding video content
• B. By posting long, unedited videos
• C. By creating short, engaging videos showcasing barber services and shop culture
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

_ styling is waving or curling straight hair or pressing curly hair into a straight form with the use of heat.

• German
• French
• Thermal
• Hot

Gross anatomy involves the study of _ an organism.

• Small structures such as cells
• The history of
• Viruses and bacteria attacking
• Large and easily observable structures on

44. What is the primary goal of a barber shop's sales and marketing plan?

• A. Calculating barber training costs
• B. Increasing employee salaries
• C. Evaluating barber skills
• D. Attracting and retaining customers

89. How can a barber shop effectively use social media contests and giveaways for marketing?

• A. By offering small, insignificant prizes
• B. By conducting contests without clear rules
• C. By creating engaging contests and giveaways with valuable prizes to encourage participation and engagement
• D. By increasing haircut prices

Before applying water to your client's head _.

• Test the temperature
• Apply the shampoo
• Remove the neck strip
• Wrap the head with a towel

Rings should not be worn on the _ finger(s).

• Index
• Middle
• Index and middle
• Little

23. How can a barber shop use email marketing as a promotional tool?

• A. To purchase barber equipment
• B. To send newsletters and special offers to customers
• C. To recruit barbers
• D. To redesign the shop's interior

54. What is the primary objective of a market analysis in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's decor
• C. Identifying competitor hairstyles
• D. Understanding the industry and target market

22. What is the primary source of funding for most barber shop startups?

• A. Personal savings
• B. Crowdfunding
• C. Bank loans
• D. Owner investments

The _ does some testing on products, but is not responsible for documenting the quality or safety of the products.

• Employer
• Employee
• Manufacturer
• FDA

71. How can a barber shop use online advertising to reach a wider audience?

• A. By avoiding online advertising
• B. By not having a website
• C. By running targeted online ads on platforms like Google and Facebook
• D. By hiring more barbers

Russian _ strops are made of horsehide.

• Shell
• Water
• Canvas
• Rump

63. How can a barber shop use influencer marketing to increase its visibility?

• A. By refusing partnerships with influencers
• B. By collaborating with social media influencers and barbers with a significant following
• C. By increasing haircut prices
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

The substance that is _ a solution is the solute.

• Removed from
• Dissolved in
• Added to
• Compared to

67. How can a barber shop use loyalty programs to retain customers?

• A. By charging high membership fees for loyalty programs
• B. By having rigid loyalty program rules
• C. By offering rewards and discounts to repeat customers
• D. By increasing haircut prices

77. How can a barber shop use market segmentation to its advantage?

• A. By ignoring customer demographics
• B. By offering a one-size-fits-all marketing approach
• C. By tailoring marketing efforts to specific customer groups with unique needs
• D. By increasing haircut prices

50. How can a barber shop use email marketing effectively?

• A. By never sending emails
• B. By sending daily emails to customers
• C. By sending relevant and engaging emails to a targeted list of subscribers
• D. By increasing haircut prices

A razor with the required degree of hardness is called _.

• A straight razor
• Well designed
• Properly tempered
• Balanced

30. What

• A. A specific location for the shop
• B. A defined group of potential customers
• C. The shop's operating hours
• D. A list of competitors

2. Which section of a business plan outlines your barber shop's mission and vision?

• A. Financial projections
• B. Marketing strategy
• C. Executive summary
• D. Competitive analysis

The __ type of shears does not have a finger rest.

• Scandinvian
• English
• German
• French

14. What type of insurance should a barber shop typically carry?

• A. Life insurance for employees
• B. Travel insurance for customers
• C. Liability insurance
• D. Dental insurance for barbers

The material of hones is abrasive and harder than __.

• Stone
• Diamond
• Steel
• Leather

8. Which aspect of a barber shop's location is crucial for its success?

• A. Accessibility to the target market
• B. Barber experience
• C. Haircut prices
• D. Window display

4. Which financing option typically requires you to give up a portion of your barber shop's ownership?

• A. Bank loan
• B. Personal savings
• C. Crowdfunding
• D. Equity investment

95. How can a barber shop use influencer collaborations to enhance its online presence?

• A. By not collaborating with influencers
• B. By collaborating with influencers who have no connection to the barbering industry
• C. By partnering with relevant influencers in the beauty and grooming space to promote the shop's services
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

38. What is the purpose of a balance sheet in a business plan?

• A. Describing the shop's layout
• B. Identifying competitors' prices
• C. Providing a snapshot of a barber shop's financial health at a specific point in time
• D. Calculating barber training costs

34. How can a barber shop create an effective online presence?

• A. By avoiding social media
• B. By limiting customer reviews
• C. By maintaining an informative website and engaging on social media
• D. By increasing haircut prices

5. In the marketing section of a business plan, what should you define to target your ideal customers?

• A. Employee dress code
• B. Shop hours of operation
• C. Customer demographics
• D. Barber equipment brands

If you _, you must sanitize it before reuse.

• Use a tool at the beginning of a haircut
• Drop a tool on the floor
• Put a tool in a UV sterilizer
• Put a tool in a clean, airtight cabinet

Coconut oil _ shaving soap.

• Can be used in place of
• Improves the lathering qualities of
• Should never be added to
• Improves the smell of

45. Which financial statement helps a barber shop project its future financial health?

• A. Income statement
• B. Balance sheet
• C. Profit and loss statement
• D. Cash flow statement

An outside heat source

• endothermic waves

To remove head lice, completely immerse implements in Lysol solution for _.

• 10 minutes
• 30 minutes
• 1 hour
• 10 hours

83. How can a barber

• A. By using traditional advertising methods
• B. By offering high prices
• C. By implementing unconventional and low-cost marketing strategies to create buzz
• D. By hiring more barbers

Bones and ligaments are examples of __ tissue.

• Connective
• Mucous
• Nerve
• Lymph

The alignment of the blades of shears is called the __.

• Set
• Grip
• Point
• Grind

84. What is the purpose of a competitive matrix in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's decor
• C. Comparing the shop's strengths and weaknesses to competitors in a visual format
• D. Listing competitors' prices

Healthy skin should be;

• slightly moist

42. How can a barber shop leverage local partnerships in its marketing strategy?

• A. By refusing partnerships
• B. By increasing haircut prices
• C. By collaborating with nearby businesses for joint promotions
• D. By offering free haircuts to employees of other businesses

The study of minute structures is called _.

• Histology
• Physiology
• Gross anatomy
• Biology

43. What is the purpose of an operating agreement for an LLC (Limited Liability Company)?

• A. Setting employee work hours
• B. Listing competitors' prices
• C. Defining the rights and responsibilities of LLC members
• D. Calculating marketing slogans

Headrest covers and _ must be changed for each client.

• Haircutting capes
• All electric tools
• Shampoo cape
• Neck strips

26. What is the purpose of a competitive analysis in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Determining shop hours of operation
• B. Identifying strengths and weaknesses relative to competitors
• C. Creating a shop logo
• D. Calculating employee salaries

Universal precautions deal with _.

• Chemicals
• Waterborne pathogens
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Airborne pathogens

_ tools should be stored in a closed container.

• Dirty
• Sanitized
• Used
• Broken

31. How can a barber shop build customer loyalty?

• A. By changing shop locations frequently
• B. By offering discounts on barber equipment
• C. By providing consistent high-quality service
• D. By increasing marketing slogans

The cell membrane __.

• Allows soluble substances to enter and leave the cell
• Is the center of the cell
• Is the food source of the cell
• Is impermeable to soluble substance

A right-to-know notice must be displayed in a work environment where _ substances are used

• Toxic
• Chemical
• Natural
• Commercial

Adjusting clipper or trimmer blades _ can cause irritations, cuts, and ingrown hairs.

• Flush to each other
• Less than 1/4 apart
• At all
• Less than 1'' apart

The part of the cell that contains food materials for the cell is the __.

• Nucleus
• Cytoplam
• Protoplasm
• Stomach

36. Which legal structure for a barber shop provides the most personal liability protection for the owner?

• A. Partnership
• B. Sole proprietorship
• C. Limited liability company (LLC)
• D. Corporation

39. What should a barber shop include in its marketing strategy to attract new customers?

• A. A list of employee work hours
• B. Shop decoration ideas
• C. Special promotions and discounts
• D. Employee dress code guidelines

21. What is the purpose of a mission statement in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Listing the names of barbers
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Summarizing the shop's purpose and goals
• D. Calculating advertising costs

Chlorine is found in _.

• Lye
• Hospital-grade disinfectant
• Household bleach
• Hydrogen peroxide

46. How can a barber shop effectively use search engine optimization (SEO) in its online marketing strategy?

• A. By not having an online presence
• B. By optimizing its website content for relevant keywords
• C. By increasing haircut prices
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

9. What is the primary function of an executive summary in a business plan?

• A. Detailing the shop's floor plan
• B. Outlining employee training programs
• C. Listing competitors' prices
• D. Providing a brief overview of the entire plan

80 percent isopropyl alcohol can be used to disinfect _.

• Only shears
• Shears or razors
• Shears, razors, or glass electrodes
• None of the answers is correct

One side of most strops is made of _ and the other side of canvas.

• Stone
• Leather
• Wood
• Rubber

Most of the processing of a permanent wave takes place within:

• 5 to 10 min
• 10-20min
• 2-7min
• The first 5 to 20min
• None of the above

60. What is the primary focus of a barber shop's competitive analysis?

• A. Setting employee salaries
• B. Identifying potential investors
• C. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of competitors
• D. Calculating barber training costs

When palming the changeable blade razor, the _ should be held by the ring and little fingers.

• Comb
• Brush
• Strop
• Lather brush

20. Which type of marketing involves building relationships and trust with customers over time?

• A. Transactional marketing
• B. Print advertising
• C. Relationship marketing
• D. Celebrity endorsements

Rearrangers are

• thicker than waving lotions

A _ is an essential accessory for use with conventional straight razors because it grinds the cutting edge.

• Hone
• Strop
• Grind
• Stone

A spatula should be used to _.

• Smooth antiseptic onto cuts
• Disinfect hard surfaces
• Remove creams from a jar
• Cut hair

The Hair's strength, flexibility, elasticity and shape are fond in the:

• cortex

Chemical disinfectants are the __ agents used most often in barbershops.

• Sanitizing
• Autoimmune
• Treating
• Storage

Sanitation includes _.

• Disinfection
• Bleach
• Antiseptics applied to the skin
• Shampoo

98. What is the primary goal of a barber shop's pricing strategy?

• A. Calculating marketing costs
• B. Describing the shop's layout
• C. Determining how to price services competitively while maintaining profitability
• D. Evaluating barber skills

57. How can a barber shop foster a positive work environment for its barbers?

• A. By having rigid dress code guidelines
• B. By offering low salaries
• C. By promoting open communication and providing comfortable workspaces
• D. By increasing haircut prices

When the hair is being combed, the palm of the hand holding the comb is used to __.

• Brace against the barber chair
• Hold the clients head
• Part the hair
• Hold the shears

A size 3 1/2 clipper blade size that leaves the hair approximately _ of an inch long.

• 1/8
• 1/4
• 3/8
• 5/8

Hard rubber combs are __.

• Not as popular as metal combs
• Durable and cost effective
• Very breakable
• Impossible to clean

93. How can a barber shop effectively use customer testimonials in its marketing materials?

• A. By avoiding customer testimonials
• B. By showcasing negative testimonials only
• C. By featuring positive and authentic testimonials from satisfied customers
• D. By increasing haircut prices

3. What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis in a barber shop business plan?

• A. Identifying potential investors
• B. Setting employee salaries
• C. Creating a logo
• D. Assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

When honing a razor, use a _ stroking motion.

• Circular
• Horizontal
• Diagonal
• Vertical

Hair can be simultaneously dried and styled with a _.

• Neck duster
• Blow-dryer
• Shaving bursh
• Electric latherizer

Free edge

49. What is the primary purpose of a marketing plan for a barber shop?

• A. Listing competitors' prices
• B. Describing the shop's floor plan
• C. Outlining strategies to attract and retain customers
• D. Calculating advertising costs

Mitosis is the process that controls cell _.

• Digestion
• Mating
• Reproduction
• Death

81. How can a barber shop use customer surveys to gather feedback and improve services?

• A. By avoiding customer surveys
• B. By conducting surveys infrequently
• C. By regularly sending surveys to customers and acting on their feedback
• D. By increasing haircut prices

The _ should lead when stropping a razor.

• Right side
• Back
• Front
• Left side

59. How can a barber shop use content marketing to engage with its target audience?

• A. By avoiding content creation
• B. By publishing unrelated content
• C. By creating informative blog posts, videos, and social media content related to barbering
• D. By hiring celebrity barbers

32. What is the purpose of a profit and loss statement in a business plan?

• A. Evaluating barber training programs
• B. Showing revenue, expenses, and net profit over a specific period
• C. Calculating marketing costs
• D. Assessing market trends