Cosmetology practice test 202 Questions with Verified Answers
The exchange of thoughts, ideas or feelings with someone is called - CORRECT ANSWER
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Proper conduct in relationships with an employer, co workers and clients is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Professional ethics
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is easily: - CORRECT ANSWER Spread from one person to another
If a surface is free from dirt, oil, and/or microbes, it has been: - CORRECT ANSWER decontaminated
Products used to reduce the growth of microbes, but not destroy them are called: - CORRECT ANSWER antiseptics
The non-moving portion of the muscle attached to the bone or other fixed muscle is the: - CORRECT ANSWER origin
The direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is: - CORRECT ANSWER Galvanic
Pure heat rays are produced by: - CORRECT ANSWER infrared rays
Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen form the basis of: - CORRECT ANSWER amino acids
Hair is primarily composed of: - CORRECT ANSWER keratin
The pH level of skin, hair and scalp falls under which range? - CORRECT ANSWER 4.5-5.5
The best source of specific information about a product can be found in Material Safety Data Sheets that come from: - CORRECT ANSWER manufacturer
Human hair, on the average, grows about: - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) per month
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER texture
Which porosity condition describes hair that is able to absorb the least amount of moisture, usually due to the closeness of the cuticle layers? - CORRECT ANSWER resistant
A red, circular patch of small blisters caused by a vegetable parasite is known as tinea or - CORRECT ANSWER ringworm
Light colors seem to come forward while dark colors - CORRECT ANSWER recede
Holding the hair straight out of the curve of the head and cutting at a 90 degree projection is using what level of projection? - CORRECT ANSWER High projection
Projecting below 90 degrees produces weight, while projection angles 90 degrees and above: - CORRECT ANSWER Layer the hair
To maintain control of the hair, which of the following hair types should be texturized the greater distance from the scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER coarse hair
To allow for more control and shrinkage factor, curly hair should be texturized while it's - CORRECT ANSWER dry
Never thin: - CORRECT ANSWER Anywhere around the hairline
Which of the following techniques would most likely be used to cut eyebrow hair that has grown too long - CORRECT ANSWER Shear over comb
Which of the following hair types requires lower temperatures and less contact time when using an electric curling iron? - CORRECT ANSWER chemically altered hair
Which hair addition is made up of hair fibers 6 inches or less in length attached to a round shaped flat base - CORRECT ANSWER Wiglet
What product should not be applied to the hair that has been previously performed with ammonium thioglycolate? - CORRECT ANSWER sodium hydroxide
And unequal mixture of blue with what color produces green - CORRECT ANSWER yellow
Where on the color wheel would you find complementary colors - CORRECT ANSWER across from each other
What factor could complicate color procedures for clients with long hair - CORRECT ANSWER Uneven porosity
Which of the following is caused by a nervous habit - CORRECT ANSWER Onychophagy
Which of the following identifies a proper reaction to a blood spill - CORRECT ANSWER Applying antiseptic and or liquid or spray styptic to injury
During the massage portion of a pedicure service apply pressure to the muscular tissue on either side of - CORRECT ANSWER shinbone
When should a dehydrating product be applied to the nail - CORRECT ANSWER Before applying a nail form
What is a major function of the sudoriferous gland? - CORRECT ANSWER help regulate body temperature
Melanotic sarcoma is the skin cancer that begins with - CORRECT ANSWER mole
What condition is characterized by dry scaly skin caused by decreased production of sebum - CORRECT ANSWER Asteatosis
Inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called short wave electrolysis or - CORRECT ANSWER Thermolysis
One method to make a wide set eyes appear closer together is - CORRECT ANSWER Extend the brows past the inside corner of the eyes
Which microorganisms are immobile? - CORRECT ANSWER cocci
In the salon, contagious disease is communicable through direct contact with people and the use od? - CORRECT ANSWER unsanitary implements
The Material Safety Data Sheet for a disinfectant will tell you? - CORRECT ANSWER The proper procedure in handling, working and storing a product
In a salon, an EPA-registered disinfectant is used to? - CORRECT ANSWER clean floors and work station
The hair root is located? - CORRECT ANSWER in the skin and is the living part inthe hair follicle
You should NOT service a nail that shows signs of? - CORRECT ANSWER onychomycosis
A nail fungus first appears as...... - CORRECT ANSWER Thick and discolored with white, scaly patches
Which muscles are located in the hand? - CORRECT ANSWER Abductors, adductors, and opponent muscle
What is it called when 2 or more types of matter are blended together, but not chemically altered? - CORRECT ANSWER a mixture
Humectants, which temporarily attract and hold moisture is an important ingredient in? - CORRECT ANSWER moisturizers
The piggyback wrapping pattern is used on long hair for a style that provides...... - CORRECT ANSWER uniform curl
Emollients in moisturizing cream work by - CORRECT ANSWER Creating a barrier that lets the skin's natural fluids accumulate
What The purpose of a hand massage is to - CORRECT ANSWER Add moisture, lubricate the the skin and relax the client
What has developed if the nails become thick, and disclosed, sometimes with white, scaly patches? - CORRECT ANSWER Onychomycosis
For the client with dry skin, you should avoid the use of - CORRECT ANSWER lotions containing alcohol
Gauze or cheesecloth is loosely woven fabric placed on face to hold mask product in place to avoid - CORRECT ANSWER Adhesion to skin and dripping down neck
What is the recommended location on the face to first apply cheek color? - CORRECT ANSWER Hollow area below the cheekbone
What is corrective makeup application for heavy-lidded eyes? - CORRECT ANSWER Dark color over entire lid up to and including the crease area
What permanent hair removal method uses a direct electrical current? - CORRECT ANSWER Electrolysis
What is the main active ingredient in acid-balanced waving lotion? - CORRECT ANSWER Glycerol Monothioglycolate
The acid-balanced perm is recommended for what type of hair? - CORRECT ANSWER chemically treated hair
How long do deposit only hair colors last, depending on how often hair is shampooed - CORRECT ANSWER 4-6 weeks
what are hair color tones? - CORRECT ANSWER warm, neutral hot
What are 3 the forms of lighteners? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Oil
2. Cream
3. Powder
Which category of haircolor is a good introductory color for a client that has never recieved color? - CORRECT ANSWER semipermanent
A deposit-only haircolor is considered - CORRECT ANSWER Non-oxidative
Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layer of scales, which clean and add luster to the hair are - CORRECT ANSWER natural
Water that is chemically softened and allows soaps and shampoos to lather freely is - CORRECT ANSWER soft water
To avoid infection, sponge a tweezed area frequently with cotton moistened with: - CORRECT ANSWER antiseptic lotion
Tissue that carries blood and lymph, food and hormones through the body is: - CORRECT ANSWER liquid tissue
Oil-absorbing masks that have an exfoliating and astringent effect, making large pores appear smaller are: - CORRECT ANSWER clay-based masks
Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon,or the floor are: - CORRECT ANSWER horizontal lines
An oxidizer added to hydrogen peroxide increase its chemical action is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER ammonia
Relaxers that contain two components and must be mixed immediately prior to use are: - CORRECT ANSWER guanidine hydroxide relaxers
The press that removes 60-75 percent of the curl is: - CORRECT ANSWER medium press
The process of using galvanic current to penetrate water-soluble products containing ions into the skin is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Iontophoresis
The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair is: - CORRECT ANSWER eumelanin
The cortex is responsible for the natural color of hair, 90 percent of the total weight, and hair - CORRECT ANSWER elasticity
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - CORRECT ANSWER harmless
A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis and cholera is - CORRECT ANSWER spirilla
Why is it necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service? - CORRECT ANSWER Helps even the porosity
What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate? - CORRECT ANSWER bones
Disulfide bonds are broken by the - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical wave solution
A client with which of the following nail conditions should be referred to a physician? - CORRECT ANSWER onychomycosis
The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is - CORRECT ANSWER lightened
What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum- like substance? - CORRECT ANSWER emulsion
To remove lightener, hair should be rinsed in water that is - CORRECT ANSWER tepid
tube-like pocket that contains the hair - CORRECT ANSWER follicle
The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the - CORRECT ANSWER stem
What may happen if water is added to a disinfectant? - CORRECT ANSWER it may foam
Which of the following refers to standards to follow to maintain safety and professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER ethics
How many cranial bones do humans have? - CORRECT ANSWER 8
Which of the following refers to the deepest layer of the epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum germinativum
As hair cells grow, what is the process they go through to reach full development? - CORRECT ANSWER Keratinization
What Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved product might a woman use to treat hair loss? - CORRECT ANSWER Minoxidil
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER Onychia
Onychophagy refers - CORRECT ANSWER Bitten nails
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in: - CORRECT ANSWER Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is: - CORRECT ANSWER ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance - CORRECT ANSWER keratin
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER hyponychium
Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated: - CORRECT ANSWER nail matrix
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure: - CORRECT ANSWER Nail mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents - CORRECT ANSWER white spots
If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER 3-6 months
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? - CORRECT ANSWER matrix
The technical term for a han - CORRECT ANSWER agnail
A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER lunula
Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause - CORRECT ANSWER Enhancements to lift / fall off
When removing polish from artificial nails, - CORRECT ANSWER non- acetone
Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of: - CORRECT ANSWER Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis)
When pushing back cuticles, how should the nail technician hold the pusher: - CORRECT ANSWER Angled with medium pressure
This is the cuticle overlapping the lunula at the base of the nail - CORRECT ANSWER eponychium
Contains many nerves and blood vessels - CORRECT ANSWER Nail Bed
The nail matrix and nail root are found here - CORRECT ANSWER Nail mantle
In discussing a haircut, where is the perimeter located? - CORRECT ANSWER outer edges
When cutting the hair with a razor the hair should be - CORRECT ANSWER wet or damp
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and - CORRECT ANSWER reference points
The part of the head that is found by placing a comb flat on the side of the head is the - CORRECT ANSWER parietal ridge
The location of the four corners signals a change in the - CORRECT ANSWER bone shape
The area of the head that is between the apex and the back of the parietal ridge - CORRECT ANSWER crown
The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below is - CORRECT ANSWER occipital Bone
Lines in haircutting that are parallel to the horizon, or the floor are - CORRECT ANSWER horizontal lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated layered haircuts are - CORRECT ANSWER Vertical
Diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create: - CORRECT ANSWER movement
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - CORRECT ANSWER degrees
on a layered haircut if you want the hair to be longer toward the front, over direct the sections to a stationary guide at the - CORRECT ANSWER back of the ears
Hair density is usually described as being: - CORRECT ANSWER Thin, medium, thick
The thickness or diameter of each hair strand is referred to as hair - CORRECT ANSWER texture
The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the: - CORRECT ANSWER wave pattern
Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are: - CORRECT ANSWER notching shears
The best overall blade edge for a hair stylist - CORRECT ANSWER convex
Which type of texture shear adds increased blending? - CORRECT ANSWER texturizing
The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears - CORRECT ANSWER minimum
When cutting hair, a general rule of thumb is to stand or sit directly in front of the area you are cutting and to keep your body weight - CORRECT ANSWER centered
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is: - CORRECT ANSWER over fingers
The cutting technique used to layer very long hair and keep weight at the perimeter is: - CORRECT ANSWER slide cutting
The process of chemically altering the natural wave pattern of hair is: - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical texture services
The range of numbers used in the pH scale is - CORRECT ANSWER 0-14
Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair in order to: - CORRECT ANSWER soften and swell the shaft
In restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is: - CORRECT ANSWER highly alkaline
Chemical side bonds formed when two sulfur-type chains are joined together are: - CORRECT ANSWER disulfide bonds
hydrogen bonds are easily broken by water or heat and are re-formed when the hair is - CORRECT ANSWER dried
In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the: - CORRECT ANSWER Rod Size
The wrapping technique that provides the most control over hair ends is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Double flat wrap
All perm wraps begin by sectioning the hair into: - CORRECT ANSWER Panels
Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between: - CORRECT ANSWER 9.0 and 9.6
The main active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is - CORRECT ANSWER Ammonium thioglycolate
All acid waves have three components consisting of the waving lotion, neutralizer, and: - CORRECT ANSWER activator
Most acid waves used in salons have a pH value between - CORRECT ANSWER 7.8 and 8.2
Exothermic waves create a chemical reaction that heats the waving solution and speeds up - CORRECT ANSWER processing
Waves that are activated from an outside heat source are considered: - CORRECT ANSWER endothermic
The process that stops the action of permanent wave solution and rebuilds the hair into its new form is: - CORRECT ANSWER thio neutralization
no matter how light or dark the skin is, a neutral skin tone contains equal elements of - CORRECT ANSWER warm/cool
Highlighting, contouring, and other face-shape altering techniques will help you accent your client's best features while _____ those that are less desirable. - CORRECT ANSWER minimizing
__ is a heavy makeup primarily used for theatrical purposes because it does not shift during performances. - CORRECT ANSWER greasepaint
___, developed to help disguise less than perfect skin have been improved by adding color that will actually neutralize skin discoloration - CORRECT ANSWER primers
To avoid the transfer of foundation onto a client's clothing, set the foundation using: - CORRECT ANSWER powder
what implement should be used to remove foundation from the container - CORRECT ANSWER spatula
The ideal eyebrow shape can be drawn in - CORRECT ANSWER three lines
Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or: - CORRECT ANSWER antibacterial detergent
what is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience - CORRECT ANSWER hypersensitivity
Which tool is not designed to dry traditional nail polish - CORRECT ANSWER UVA or LED lamp
what is a stainless steel implement that can shorten the free edge of the nail quickly and efficiently - CORRECT ANSWER nail clipper
cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed - CORRECT ANSWER After each use
what type of gloves are recommended by osha because they provide more protection from chemicals? - CORRECT ANSWER nitrile
Nail _____ can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting moisturizing effects. - CORRECT ANSWER oils
Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the: - CORRECT ANSWER EPA
what is the first step in the 10- step consultation methond - CORRECT ANSWER Review the intake form
When should a client consultation be performed - CORRECT ANSWER During each salon visit and service
Every new client should complete a client ________, also called a client questionnaire, consultation card, or health history form. - CORRECT ANSWER intake form
Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER reflective listening
During which step of the consultation should you ask the client what at-home products she or he uses - CORRECT ANSWER Analyze clients hair
The _____ is the client's permanent progress record of services received and contains the results, formulations, products used during services, as well as any sensitivities or allergies. - CORRECT ANSWER service record card
in which step of the consultation would you counsel clients on the salon maintenance, lifestyle limitations and home maintenance commitments - CORRECT ANSWER Discuss upkeep and maintenance
The natural coloring pigment found in the cortex layer of the hair is: - CORRECT ANSWER melanin
Hair texture is determined by the diameter of individual hair: - CORRECT ANSWER strands
Fine hair takes color faster and can look darker because the melanin granules are grouped: - CORRECT ANSWER more tightly
the ability of the hair to absorb liquids is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER porosity
When the cuticle of the hair is lifted and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair porosity is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER high
The system used for understanding color relationships is the: - CORRECT ANSWER law of color
the primary color that brings depth or darkness to any color is - CORRECT ANSWER blue
The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER tone
Demipermanent colors are also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER no-lift deposit-only colors
The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given: - CORRECT ANSWER 24 to 48 hours prior to application
Lighteners that have a thicker consistency and give more control during scalp application are: - CORRECT ANSWER cream lighteners
______is to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
What does EPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental Protection Agency
________ disinfectants are proven to kill bacteria that cause tuberculosis. - CORRECT ANSWER Tuberculocidal
Disinfectants used in the salon must be _________, __________, _________. - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial, virucidal, fungicidal.
_____is the ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. - CORRECT ANSWER IMMUNITY
What are the two types of immunity? - CORRECT ANSWER Natural immunity and acquired immunity
________ are a set of guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood are infectious. - CORRECT ANSWER Universal precautions
outermost layer of skin, no blood or nerve supply, made up of stratified squamous epithelium - CORRECT ANSWER epedermis
layer of skin immediately under the epidermis. Living tissue containing capillaries, lymph vessels, and nerve endings. Also contains hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands. - CORRECT ANSWER dermis
underlying connective tissue layer that contains fat (adipose tissue) and connects skin to underlying organs - CORRECT ANSWER Hypodermis (Subcutaneous tissue)
present everywhere except soles and palms, produce an oily secretion (sebum) which helps to destroy harmful organisms - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous (oil) glands
visible part of the hair - CORRECT ANSWER shaft
portion of hair that penetrates skin, embedded in the epidermis and dermis - CORRECT ANSWER root
base of the hair follicle - CORRECT ANSWER bulb
a loop of capillaries enclosed in a covering at the base of the follicle, active cell division and production of new hair cells - CORRECT ANSWER papilla
inflammed cornea - CORRECT ANSWER keratitis [Show Less]