Which feature may be present at a moderate degree when maintaining a tapered look?

• A. Block cut fullness in the back.
• B. Mohawk styling.
• C. Long dreadlocks.
• D. Multiple patches on top.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining a tapered look means the hair is shortened and blended gradually from the sides and back into longer hair on top, creating a smooth, non-blocky silhouette. A moderate degree of fullness in the back fits this idea because the back can retain some bulk while still blending into the taper, preserving a clean line down to the neck without creating a bulky square shape. The other options would disrupt the tapered contour: a Mohawk styling leaves a central strip of longer hair with very short sides, not a gradual taper; long dreadlocks exceed what’s allowed for a neat, tapered appearance; and multiple patches on top would break up the uniform, tapered look.