Cosmetology Practice Exam 5|100 Questions with Verified Answers
MSDS - CORRECT ANSWER Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and first aid
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statues - CORRECT ANSWER Laws are also called:
clean - CORRECT ANSWER To remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water:
harmless - CORRECT ANSWER Nonpathogenic bacteria are:
protoplasm - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
swelling - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation is characterized by pain, heat and:
local infection - CORRECT ANSWER A pimple or an abscess is an example of a:
virus - CORRECT ANSWER A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms is a :
hepatitis - CORRECT ANSWER A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is:
fungi - CORRECT ANSWER Microscopic plant parasites, which include molds, mildews, and yeasts are:
tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWER The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:
scabies - CORRECT ANSWER A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:
efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
using an ultrasonic unit - CORRECT ANSWER This is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments ,washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush, using a cleaning solvent and:
are known as carcinogens - CORRECT ANSWER Phenolic disinfectants can cause some metals to rust, can damage plastic and rubber, and:
onychia - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate:
20 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
nodule - CORRECT ANSWER Some examples of primary lesions are bulla, cyst and:
macule - CORRECT ANSWER A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a:
pustule - CORRECT ANSWER An inflamed pimple containing pus is a:
secondary skin lesions - CORRECT ANSWER Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material on the skin surface are:
fissures - CORRECT ANSWER Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are:
scale - CORRECT ANSWER Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes. An example is abnormal or excessive dandruff.
milia - CORRECT ANSWER Benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:
seborrheic dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by red, flaky skin in the scalp and hairline is:
hyperhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness:
albinism - CORRECT ANSWER The absence of melanin pigmentation of the body is known as:
basal cell carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER Most common and least severe type of skin cancer:
fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER The main food source for acne bacteria is:
UVA and UVB rays - CORRECT ANSWER The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, which are:
Integumentary - CORRECT ANSWER The natural nail is part of what system?
nail plate - CORRECT ANSWER The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the:
cuticle - CORRECT ANSWER The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the:
matrix - CORRECT ANSWER Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending upon the shape of the:
bruised nails - CORRECT ANSWER A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is:
beau's lines - CORRECT ANSWER Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury are:
leukonychia - CORRECT ANSWER Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is:
plicatured nail - CORRECT ANSWER A highly curved nail plate often called "folded nail", caused by injury o the matrix or inherited, is a (n):
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER _____ that under some conditions can cause infections to the feet and hands are fungi.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - CORRECT ANSWER The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is:
onychia - CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding f the natural nail plate:
onychomadesis - CORRECT ANSWER The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed; affects fingernails and toenails and can be traced to a local infection:
athlete's foot - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea pedis is the medical term used to describe:
abrasions - CORRECT ANSWER Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of:
chemical service - CORRECT ANSWER The hair should never be brushed prior to a:
hydrogen - CORRECT ANSWER Products are classified as either alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of:
water - CORRECT ANSWER The main ingredient in most shampoos is:
primary surfactant - CORRECT ANSWER The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or:
pH-balanced - CORRECT ANSWER Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are:
nonstripping - CORRECT ANSWER Products that do not remove artificial color from the hair are considered to be:
clarifying shampoo - CORRECT ANSWER Which type of shampoo should be used when a buildup is evident, after swimming, and prior to some chemical services?
humectants - CORRECT ANSWER Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture are known as:
client's skin - CORRECT ANSWER When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the:
reference points - CORRECT ANSWER Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jawline, and occipital bone, are referred to as:
four corners - CORRECT ANSWER Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and:
occipital bone - CORRECT ANSWER Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to locate the:
bang area - CORRECT ANSWER The two front corners represent the widest part of the:
horizontal - CORRECT ANSWER The three types of straight lines in haircutting are diagonal, vertical and:
vertical - CORRECT ANSWER The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are:
angles - CORRECT ANSWER An important element in creating a strong foundation and consistency in haircutting and creating shapes is the use of:
sections - CORRECT ANSWER The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called:
below 90 degrees - CORRECT ANSWER When you are building weight in a haircut, the hair should be held:
cutting line - CORRECT ANSWER Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as:.
traveling guide - CORRECT ANSWER The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:
overdirection - CORRECT ANSWER In creating a length increase in the design of graduated and layered haircuts, the technique to use is:
client consultation - CORRECT ANSWER A conversation where the stylist offers professional advice and suggestions to the client is the:
texture - CORRECT ANSWER The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair:
wave pattern - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the:
wide tooth comb - CORRECT ANSWER Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?
convex - CORRECT ANSWER The overall blade edge for a hair stylist is:
minimum - CORRECT ANSWER The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is:
over fingers - CORRECT ANSWER The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is:
palm the shears - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce strain on the index finger and thumb while cutting hair, it is important to:
layered cuts - CORRECT ANSWER Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are:
Cross-checking - CORRECT ANSWER The technique used to check a haircut for precision of line and shape is:
texturizing - CORRECT ANSWER The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is:
slithering - CORRECT ANSWER Thinning hair using a sliding movement with the blades of the shear partially opened to reduce volume and create movement is:
clippers - CORRECT ANSWER Electric or battery-operated tools that cut the hair by using two moving blades held in place by a metal plate with teeth are:
Kanekalon - CORRECT ANSWER Top of the line synthetic wigs that simulate protein rich hair are made of:
turned hair - CORRECT ANSWER Hair that is arranged so that the cuticles of all hair strands slope in the same direction is:
cap wig - CORRECT ANSWER The wig type recommended for clients with no or extremely thin hair is the:
wefts - CORRECT ANSWER Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called:
machine made - CORRECT ANSWER The least expensive wig option is:
integration - CORRECT ANSWER Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the client's hair is blended are:
extensions - CORRECT ANSWER Hair additions that are secured at the base of the client's natural hair to add length, volume, texture, or color are:
straight or curved - CORRECT ANSWER The needle that is used to sew extensions onto a track should be:
bonding - CORRECT ANSWER The technique that involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with adhesive or glue is:
chemical texture services - CORRECT ANSWER The process of chemically altering the natural wave pattern of hair is:
croquinole and spiral - CORRECT ANSWER The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are:
stress and tension on the hair - CORRECT ANSWER Caution should be used with on-base rod placement to avoid additional:
panels - CORRECT ANSWER All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into:
straight rods - CORRECT ANSWER Rods that are equal in diameter along their entire length or curling area are:
dried - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen bonds are easily broken by water or heat and are re-formed when the hair is:
soften and swell the shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order to:
normalization - CORRECT ANSWER Once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds through a chemical reaction called:
thioglycolic acids - CORRECT ANSWER The most common reducing agents used are:
ammonium thioglycolate - CORRECT ANSWER The main active ingredient in true acid and acid-balanced waving lotions is:
7.8 and 8.2 - CORRECT ANSWER Most acid waves used in salons have a pH value between:
endothermic - CORRECT ANSWER Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered:
slid off - CORRECT ANSWER Nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are: [Show Less]