Cert III Barbering Practice Questions - Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) Exam - Cert III Barbering Practice Questions - Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) Exam

Question 1

In barbering, what does 'scissor-over-comb' (or clipper-over-comb) technique primarily allow a barber to do?

Cut hair very close at the nape and around the ears where fingers cannot hold short hair Permanently straighten curly hair Colour the hair while cutting Remove split ends only from long hair

Correct Answer:

Cut hair very close at the nape and around the ears where fingers cannot hold short hair

Question 2

A client asks for a 'fade'. What does a fade refer to in men's barbering?

A gradual blend from very short or skin at the bottom to longer hair higher up the head Hair that is all one length A side parting cut with a razor A permanent colour that lightens over time

Correct Answer:

A gradual blend from very short or skin at the bottom to longer hair higher up the head

Question 3

On a standard set of clipper attachment combs, approximately how long does a 'number 1' guard leave the hair?

About 3 mm About 25 mm About 0 mm (skin) About 13 mm

Correct Answer:

About 3 mm

Question 4

What is a 'solid' (one length) haircut structure?

All hair falls to one perimeter line with no graduation or layering Short hair at the nape blending up to long hair on top Hair cut at 90 degrees all over the head A pattern shaved into the hair with clippers

Correct Answer:

All hair falls to one perimeter line with no graduation or layering

Question 5

Cutting hair at a low elevation (close to the head, near 0 degrees) tends to:

Build weight and keep length at the perimeter Remove all weight and create maximum layering Create a uniform layer over the whole head Have no effect on the shape

Correct Answer:

Build weight and keep length at the perimeter

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