Board of Cosmetology (PSI) Written Exam Prep 976 Questions with Verified Answers
The federal agency that regulates & enforces safety & health
... [Show More] standards in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
if implements come in contact with blood, they must be disinfected in? - CORRECT ANSWER Tuberculocidal
One-celled microorganism with both plant & animal characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria
First level of decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation (cleaning)
The method of decontamination which kills spores? - CORRECT ANSWER Sterilization
Removing all visible dirt & debris by using soap & water? - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation
Store disinfected implements in? - CORRECT ANSWER Clean, dry & cover containers
The chemical process whereby cells are nourished & carry out their activities is? - CORRECT ANSWER Metabolism
Study of the structure, function, & diseases of the muscles? - CORRECT ANSWER Myology
Muscles that control movement of fingers & hand? - CORRECT ANSWER Muscles of the forearm
Nervous system is responsible for? - CORRECT ANSWER Coordinating
Science that deals with the composition, structures, & properties of matter? - CORRECT ANSWER Chemistry
The ph•scale measures? - CORRECT ANSWER The acidity & alkalinity
Redox reactions involve a transfer between the oxidizing agent and? - CORRECT ANSWER The reducing agent
The negative electrode is called? - CORRECT ANSWER A Cathode
A design that creates 2 resulting halves form a mirror image of one another? - CORRECT ANSWER Symmetrical
Wave pattern & hair texture define? - CORRECT ANSWER Surface appearance
The face shape that ideals for modifying all other facial types? - CORRECT ANSWER Oval
A good shampoo has a pH ranging from? - CORRECT ANSWER 4.5 - 5.5
What chemical is used to clean shampoo bowl after each client - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfectant
Scalp treatment can be performed before? - CORRECT ANSWER Shampoo
Cap could be used along with? - CORRECT ANSWER Neck Strip
Place cap cover on shampoo chair to prevent? - CORRECT ANSWER Water from running down the client's neck
Maintaining good posture helps? - CORRECT ANSWER Keep practitioner's well-being
Cross-checking helps? - CORRECT ANSWER Balance the haircut
Hair that is resistant is? - CORRECT ANSWER Poor porosity
Complementary colors are primary & secondary colors that are positioned? - CORRECT ANSWER Directly opposite each other
An oxidizing agent that is mixed with hair color or hair lightener? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen peroxide
The preliminary test will tell you how the hair will react to the formula? - CORRECT ANSWER Strand Test
Apply the lightener to the hair near the scalp with? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch partings
Fillers help? - CORRECT ANSWER Equalize porosity
To make uniform color when coloring prelightened hair back to its natural color? - CORRECT ANSWER Color Filler
When prelightening, if area is too dark, use? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair color remover
To avoid overlapping during a hair color retouch, just color up to? - CORRECT ANSWER The demarcation line
In permanent wave, the size of curl is determined by? - CORRECT ANSWER The size of rod
Hair that may not be able to hold the curl from permanent wave? - CORRECT ANSWER Low elasticity hair
2 most common types of chemical hair relaxers? - CORRECT ANSWER Ammonium thioglycolate & hydroxide
Alkaline permanent wave solution? - CORRECT ANSWER Soften & swell the hair
To prevent chipping to the finished nail use? - CORRECT ANSWER Top coat
What kind of manicure requires heat? - CORRECT ANSWER Conditioning oil manicure
Which product enhances the adhesion of acrylic to the natural nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail primer
To take off acrylic nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Soak in acetone remover
How to use an epilator? - CORRECT ANSWER Wax heater
After hair removing? - CORRECT ANSWER Use astringent
Small wig that men usually use? - CORRECT ANSWER Toupees
Method of attaching extension hair that is bonded to the client's hair with a bonding material? - CORRECT ANSWER Fusion
The chemical bond that link amino acids together? - CORRECT ANSWER Peptide bonds (end bonds)
Chemical hair relaxer penetrate to hair shaft begin at? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle
Hair color is recorded? - CORRECT ANSWER Every time client gets color services
To protect your skin, sunscreen must have an SPF of? - CORRECT ANSWER 15 or Higher
Stroking movement massage? - CORRECT ANSWER Effleurage
The massage method that effects nerves & tendons? - CORRECT ANSWER Petrissage
When doing basic facial, drape the client from? - CORRECT ANSWER Chest under
Bitten nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Onychophagy
Onychomycosis is? - CORRECT ANSWER Fungal Infection
Bacteria inflammation of the tissues surrounding the nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Paronychia
Atrophy or wasting away of the nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Onychatrophia
Disorder of the sebaceous gland? - CORRECT ANSWER Corned ones
In dramatic make up, dark colors? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimizes prominent features
When holding instrument too tight, your hand can get? - CORRECT ANSWER Carpal tunnel syndrome
Lip color must be applied with? - CORRECT ANSWER A disinfected brush
Recommended daily caloric intake values have been established by? - CORRECT ANSWER United States Department of Agriculture
Before manicure services? - CORRECT ANSWER Check nail condition & skin area around the nail
How to make polish thoroughly mix? - CORRECT ANSWER Roll the bottle between your palm
To take enough fluid in the body every day is? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydration
To Flat iron coarse hair use? - CORRECT ANSWER Medium Heat & Press
Direction of hair growth & texture of hair shaft originate from? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair Follicle
Hair is supplied nutrients by? - CORRECT ANSWER Dermal Papilla
Pigment in the cortex that gives natural color to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
The outermost layer of the skin is known as? - CORRECT ANSWER Epidermis
Wrinkles are the result of? - CORRECT ANSWER Losing Collagen (Elastin
The portion of living skin on which the nail plate sits? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail Bed
The hardened keratin plate slides across the nail bed from the nail root to the free edge is the? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail Plate
How many bones of the skull are not affected by facial massage? - CORRECT ANSWER 5
The blood vessels get nutrients from? - CORRECT ANSWER Small Intestine
One length haircut or zero-elevation haircut is called a? - CORRECT ANSWER Blunt Haircut
What is the base of pin curls that is used along the front of the facial hair line to prevent break or splits? - CORRECT ANSWER Triangular Base
Combination of finger waving & pin curls? - CORRECT ANSWER Skip Waves
If you want the air of blow-dryer to flow more softly, not to disturb the curly hair, one should use? - CORRECT ANSWER Diffuser
When blow-drying, the air stream should? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid the scalp
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of? - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous gland .
When tweezing hair, stretch the skin taut and pull hair with a quick motion in the direction of the? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair Growth
To contract the skin after tweezing, sponge the eyebrow area and surrounding skin with? - CORRECT ANSWER Astringent
The direction of massage movements should always be? - CORRECT ANSWER From insertion to origin of the muscle
Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to remove dead surface cells from the? - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum Corneum
Which instrument should be used to slither a client's hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Shears
To remove lightener, hair should be rinsed in water that is? - CORRECT ANSWER Tepid
The following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer? - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium Hydroxide
What is the first step when doing a silk wrap? - CORRECT ANSWER Push Back Cuticles
How much do nails grow per month for an average adult? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/8 inch
What do you need to do to renew your license? - CORRECT ANSWER Continuing Education Hours
What do you use to remove cleansing residues from the face? - CORRECT ANSWER Toner
Why do you drape a client? - CORRECT ANSWER To protect the client's clothes
How often does one sanitize implements? - CORRECT ANSWER After each client
How often do you change razors? - CORRECT ANSWER After each client
What household disinfectant is used in a beauty salon? - CORRECT ANSWER Bleach
How do you discard blood spill towels? - CORRECT ANSWER In a labeled double bag
What type of disease is caused by Spirilla? - CORRECT ANSWER Syphilis
What volume is usually used for hair coloring chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER 20-Volume
When would you perform double process hair coloring? - CORRECT ANSWER Coloring gray hair
How often do you refill acrylic nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Every two to three weeks
What do you call the massage of the scalp, when you slide your fingers on the sides of the head to the top and let the fingers touch? - CORRECT ANSWER Sliding
What elevation is used for a blunt haircut? - CORRECT ANSWER Zero Elevation
Who makes the rules for licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER TDLR
Who makes the rules for sanitation and disinfecting safety? - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
What-is a reason a license may be revoked? - CORRECT ANSWER Not following proper sanitation procedures
What do you do if a customer has pediculosis (Lice? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer client to doctor
How do you massage the foot? - CORRECT ANSWER With thumb
If you put a dirty hair clipper in the E.P.A container, what does it do to the container? - CORRECT ANSWER Contaminate the container [Show Less]