Cosmetology Practice Exam 3|100 Questions with Verified Answers
Each year, many workers, including cosmetologist, report problems with carpal tunnel,
... [Show More] tendonitis, and back injuries. These disorders are known as - CORRECT ANSWER musculoskeletal disorders.
The study of human characteristics related to a specific work environment is called - CORRECT ANSWER ergonomics.
Part of effective communiation skills for a cosmetologist includes - CORRECT ANSWER understanding what the client wants.
_________ is referred as a professional image made up of posture, walk, and movements. - CORRECT ANSWER Physical presentation
Which of the following bacteria cause abscesses, boils, and pustules? - CORRECT ANSWER staphylococci
Which disease is caused by a virus? - CORRECT ANSWER the common cold
How can you prevent the spread of infection in the salon? - CORRECT ANSWER Practice good personal hygiene and sanitation.
Which of the following lives only by penetrating cells and becoming part of them? - CORRECT ANSWER virus
Which disinfectant is nontoxic, odorless, fast acting, and used to disinfect implements? - CORRECT ANSWER quat
What is the average growth of hair per month? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch
What part of the hair is located below the scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER hair root
The tubelike opening in the skin or scalp that surrounds the hair root is referred to as the - CORRECT ANSWER follicle.
The directoin of hair growth is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER hair stream.
Which of the following refers to the hair shaft's ability to ability to absorb moisture? - CORRECT ANSWER porosity
Hair growth slows rapidly at what age? - CORRECT ANSWER 50
The part of the hair that extends above the skin surface is called the - CORRECT ANSWER hair shaft.
The extension of the cuticle over the half moon at the base of the nail is rederred to as the - CORRECT ANSWER eponychium.
_________ causes white spots in the nail. - CORRECT ANSWER Minor injury
When you are doing a manicure on a client, your orangewood stick and emery board cannot be sanitized. What do you do with them? - CORRECT ANSWER Give them to the client.
The point where the natural nail plate meets the artificial nail tip before it is glued to the natural nail is called the - CORRECT ANSWER position stop.
The cracks in a client's skin caused by dry and chapped hands are called - CORRECT ANSWER fissures.
How often should nail-enhancement services be balanced or filled in? - CORRECT ANSWER every two to three weeks
The skin and scalp are both examples of - CORRECT ANSWER epithelial tissue.
Which of their following does NOT stimulate muscle tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER application of cold
The chief sensory nerve of the face is the - CORRECT ANSWER Fifth cranial nerve.
The main blood supply to the arm and hand flows through the - CORRECT ANSWER radial and ulnar arteries.
Your hair dryer has tripped a circuit breaker. You reset the circuit breaker, but the dryer immediately breaks the circuit once again. The safest thing to do is to - CORRECT ANSWER call an electrician to locate the problem.
In electrolysis the electric current is applied with a very fine, needle-shaped electrode that is inserted into each - CORRECT ANSWER hair follicle.
The pH of normal hair is approximately - CORRECT ANSWER 5.0
Which type of conditioner enters the cortex of the hair and replaces the keratin lost during chemical services? - CORRECT ANSWER protein conditioner
Which statement about color fillers is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Fillers occupy the spaces left in the hair shaft after the diffusion of melanin.
The two categories of facial treatments are - CORRECT ANSWER corrective and preservation.
How many bones are located in the cranium? - CORRECT ANSWER 8
The four basic haircuts in hairstyling are blunt, layers, long layers, and - CORRECT ANSWER graduated.
A client should be greeted by the ____________. This affects the client's impression of your salon. - CORRECT ANSWER receptionist
When you use the scissors-over-comb technique to cut hair, what is your guide? - CORRECT ANSWER the barber comb
Why is it necessary to place a towel over the client's gown when draping for chemical services? - CORRECT ANSWER to protect the client's skin and clothing
What is needed when draping a client for a dry-hair service? - CORRECT ANSWER neck strip and cape
When selecting a shampoo for a client, you should choose one that - CORRECT ANSWER suits the client's hair type.
The correct procedure for adjusting water temperature before shampooing is to - CORRECT ANSWER turn on the cold water first and then adjust the hot water.
The visible line that separates colored hair from newly grown hair is called - CORRECT ANSWER line of demarcation.
Habitual use of cream rinses can - CORRECT ANSWER make hair heavy and oily.
When should you clean your manicuring table? - CORRECT ANSWER right after each manicure
Before shaping a client's nails, you should - CORRECT ANSWER discuss what shape the client desires.
An oil manicure is beneficial for clients with brittle nails and - CORRECT ANSWER dry cuticles.
How can you prevent a fungal infection from growing underneath a sculptured nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid touching the nail after the acrylic primer is applied.
Which of the following is a result of filing into the corners of your client's toenails? - CORRECT ANSWER ingrown toenails
The massage movement described as a light, continuous stroking movement is - CORRECT ANSWER effleurage.
Massage benefits the skin and the underlying structures because its general effect is to - CORRECT ANSWER Stimulate bodily activity in the region.
The process of removing bulky from hair without removing length is called - CORRECT ANSWER texturing.
Which part of a curl gives direction and movement? - CORRECT ANSWER stem
You have used only half of a mask product that comes packaged for one-time use. You should - CORRECT ANSWER discard the remaining product.
Which one of the following types of pin curls gives the most mobility? - CORRECT ANSWER full-stem curl
In roller placement, which base gives the least amount of volume? - CORRECT ANSWER off-base
Extensions should be attached at what distance from the front hairline, sides, and nape? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 inch
In which method are hair extensions secured at the base of the client's own hair by sewing? - CORRECT ANSWER track-and-sew method
Semipermanent individual eyelashes (also called eye tabbing) last approximately - CORRECT ANSWER six to eight weeks.
Teasing, ratting, matting, and French lacing refer to - CORRECT ANSWER back combing.
A method of waving and curling straight hair with a special iron is called - CORRECT ANSWER thermal waving.
The purpose of the neutralizes used in permanent waving is to - CORRECT ANSWER Regarded the hair and fix it into a curl.
The purpose of preperm shampooing is to - CORRECT ANSWER remove residues that might prevent the waving lotion from penetrating.
Which hair-texture type is fragile, easy to process, and easier to damage? - CORRECT ANSWER limp
When would you not perform thermal ironing? - CORRECT ANSWER on relaxed hair
How would you give a client a partial perm? - CORRECT ANSWER Do only the section of the head desired by the client.
The purpose of a strand test is to determine - CORRECT ANSWER how the final result will look.
Your client complains about her brassy hair color. To neutralize her unwanted highlights, you should use a product that contains - CORRECT ANSWER blue.
Which of the following is an example of a natural coloring agent? - CORRECT ANSWER henna
The purpose of a finishing rinse after coloring hair with a lightener and toner is to close the cuticle and to - CORRECT ANSWER adjust the hair's pH.
When applying a presoftener, the correct procedure is to process for - CORRECT ANSWER 5-20 minutes at room temperature.
When a colorist renders to a contributing pigment, he or she means the - CORRECT ANSWER client's natural hair color and tone.
When working with aniline-derived products, you should protect yourself from allergic reactions by wearing - CORRECT ANSWER gloves.
The relative strength of warm or cool tones in the hair is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER intensity.
Secondary colors are created by mixing - CORRECT ANSWER Two primary colors in equal proportion.
Which statement about the effect of henna on the hair is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER Henna can make fine hair appear thicker and more lustrous.
A pastel color that is applied only after prelightening is a - CORRECT ANSWER toner.
Temporarily straightening extremely curly and unruly hair refers to - CORRECT ANSWER thermal hair straightening.
The three steps in chemical hair relaxing are - CORRECT ANSWER process, neutralize, condition.
What water temperature should be used when rinsing the relaxer out of a client's hair? - CORRECT ANSWER warm
When you are performing a blunt cut, you are - CORRECT ANSWER cutting a strand of hair straight across.
When you cut the hair at an elevation of below 90* , you are - CORRECT ANSWER building weight.
What are two types of guidelines used in cutting? - CORRECT ANSWER stationary and traveling
A point on the head that marks where the surface of the head changes or the behavior of the hair changes is called - CORRECT ANSWER a reference point.
Combing the hair away from its natural falling position, rather than straight out from the head, and cutting it toward a guideline to create a length increase in the design is called - CORRECT ANSWER over direction.
determining the number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp and describing it as thin, medium, or thick is identifying the hair's - CORRECT ANSWER density.
What is hair texture? - CORRECT ANSWER the amount of movement in the hair
What is wave pattern? - CORRECT ANSWER the general quality and feel of the hair
To create short tapers, short haircuts, fades, and flat-top styles, which of the following tools is best used? - CORRECT ANSWER clippers
The pigment that is contained in the hair's cortex and determines natural hair color is - CORRECT ANSWER melanin.
The purpose of all-over layering of long hair is to - CORRECT ANSWER add volume and bounce.
A hairstyle for a client with a pear-shaped face should be - CORRECT ANSWER full and high.
An artificial covering made up of a network of interwoven hair that completely covers a client's natural hair is a - CORRECT ANSWER wig.
The comb used with a thermal iron should be made of - CORRECT ANSWER hard rubber and have fine teeth.
Which type of curl has only slight lift or volume? - CORRECT ANSWER off-base curl
What should a cosmetologist do after completing each curl during a thermal setting? - CORRECT ANSWER Clip it to its base.
During blow-drying, hot air is directed - CORRECT ANSWER from the scalp toward the hair ends.
Which type of hair requires the least heat and pressure for thermal straightening? - CORRECT ANSWER fine hair
_________ is the technique of taking natural textured hair that is intertwined and mashed together to form a single network of hair without the use of chemicals. - CORRECT ANSWER Locking
When a folded piece of paper is placed on the ends of the hair during permanent waving, this is called a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER bookend paper wrap.
Another name for a straight set wrap in permanent waving is a - CORRECT ANSWER basic perm wrap.
In hair color, a developer is mixed with the color to begin oxidizing or processing. What is the most common developer used? - CORRECT ANSWER hydrogen peroxide [Show Less]