Cosmetology State Board Practical Exam 121 Questions with Verified Answers
What treatment would you not do on someone who is using Retin-A? - CORRECT
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What is the elaborate instrument used to analyze the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER skin scope
The neutral point on the pH scale is? - CORRECT ANSWER 7
The color of your skin is due to? - CORRECT ANSWER melanin
What effect would you get by using High Frequency over dry gauze on the face? - CORRECT ANSWER anti bacterial
What condition is not a contraindication to depilatory waxing? - CORRECT ANSWER pregnancy
An insect bite is called a? - CORRECT ANSWER wheal
Massage applied in a kneading manner is called? - CORRECT ANSWER petrissage
Growth of the hair in excess is called? - CORRECT ANSWER hypertrichosis
In order for QUATS to comply with the law as a disinfectant for your instruments, is must contain? - CORRECT ANSWER a bactericide fungicide virucide
If an esthetician suspects the client has an allergy to the wax, she/he should? - CORRECT ANSWER give the client a PD test
Tesla current is also known as? - CORRECT ANSWER high frequency current
What is the procedure for using the red dermal light with a facial treatment cream, eyepads... - CORRECT ANSWER gauze no closer than 24 inches from the face
When using a facial vaporizer on a coopers skin, it should be? - CORRECT ANSWER a warm mist
The purpose of MSDS is to? - CORRECT ANSWER identify chemicals presenting potential hazards
What condition would you not wax over? - CORRECT ANSWER verucca
Chamomile tea is used for its? - CORRECT ANSWER calming and soothing properties
How long is the algae pack treatment left on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER 15 to 20 minutes
Lanolin is a product obtained from? - CORRECT ANSWER sheep
When beginning a facial series, you should warn the client that he/she may get a? - CORRECT ANSWER skin flare up
The stratum lucidum is layer of the skin is found in which parts of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER palms and soles
Any tool to be disinfected should first be? - CORRECT ANSWER sanitized and dried
When is it possible to get a temporary license in the state of California? - CORRECT ANSWER never
To make a cotton compress mask, you would cut the cotton into? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 by 9 strips
What type of mask is not recommended for acne skin condition? - CORRECT ANSWER wax
To avoid client discomfort or injury upon using an electrical apparatus, you would? - CORRECT ANSWER read the manufacturers directions
Direct application of high frequency on bare skin is used on? - CORRECT ANSWER blemished skin
On what skin condition would you not use the electric mask? - CORRECT ANSWER rosacea
What would you do if you cut your hand during a facial? - CORRECT ANSWER stop the bleeding and wear gloves
The maximum time for an initial High Frequency treatment would be? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 minutes
When using anaphoresis on a client, what is the reaction you would expect? - CORRECT ANSWER alkaline
Localized deposits of fat, water, and waste are called? - CORRECT ANSWER cellulite
An example of a gliding joint would be? - CORRECT ANSWER the carpal joint
An attachment to the galvanic machine that will perform iontophoresis is ? - CORRECT ANSWER ionto rollers
What else other than melanin gives the skin a healthy color? - CORRECT ANSWER oxygenated blood
How long should you instruct your client to wait between waxing services? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 to 6 weeks
A worm-like mass of keratinized cells and hardened sebum are? - CORRECT ANSWER comedones
All chemicals in a salon should be? - CORRECT ANSWER properly labeled
What is lymph made of? - CORRECT ANSWER blood plasma
When doing a wax mask, what must you do before applying the wax to the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER test the temperature
Hives produce what condition on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER wheals
What kind of mask is dehydrating? - CORRECT ANSWER clay
Why is it necessary to smooth the waxing strip in the direction of hair growth? - CORRECT ANSWER to bond the wax to the hair
What skin condition produces a solid lump above and below the surface of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER tubercle
What kind of mask is beneficial for aging skin? - CORRECT ANSWER wax
How far away should you position the steamer while doing a facial? - CORRECT ANSWER 16 inches
Which dermal light would you use to protect the skin against bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER ultra violet
An ingredient which heals and increases the spread of cell growth is? - CORRECT ANSWER allantoin
The mandible is the largest bone of the face and it does the following? - CORRECT ANSWER forms the lower jaw
On which type of skin would you not use the suction machine? - CORRECT ANSWER rosacea
A closed comedone is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER milia
A client will usually experience a metallic taste in the mouth when being treated with? - CORRECT ANSWER galavanic machine
Which ingredient is used to soften age-related lines? - CORRECT ANSWER collagen
The pecentage and pH of hydroxy acid used by the esthetician in the salon is? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 percent 3.0 pH
A verruca is also known as? - CORRECT ANSWER a wart
What condition would you not wax over? - CORRECT ANSWER verucca
What plant has antiseptic qualities? - CORRECT ANSWER clove
The hard wax may be applied against the hair growth when? - CORRECT ANSWER the hair is short
A color achieved by mixing equal amounts of secondary color with a primary color is called? - CORRECT ANSWER tertiary
What result would you expect to get when using lemon juice with the galvanic machine? - CORRECT ANSWER bleaching
You would not do lymphatic drainage on? - CORRECT ANSWER a cancer patient
How would you treat a client that has tinea? - CORRECT ANSWER refer to a dermatologist
When the face is longer in proportion to its width , its considered to be? - CORRECT ANSWER oblong
The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is part of? - CORRECT ANSWER The Department of Consumer affairs
What would you do if you suspect that a client is allergic to a product? - CORRECT ANSWER give the client a PD test
The lightest of the massage technique is? - CORRECT ANSWER effleurage
Liquid mixtures which contain materials that do not intermix are called? - CORRECT ANSWER suspensions
What would you do to protect the surrounding skin while doing extractions? - CORRECT ANSWER moist cotton
To remove the cotton compress mask, you would start on the? - CORRECT ANSWER forehead
What must you do before applying false eyelashes to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER give the client a PD test
The technical name for freckles? - CORRECT ANSWER lentigens
The majority of all permanent hair removal is done by the? - CORRECT ANSWER electrologist
What machine would open the hair follicle? - CORRECT ANSWER vaporizer
When using galvanic current, what reaction does the positive pole have? - CORRECT ANSWER acidic
An herb that has calming and soothing effects on the skin is? - CORRECT ANSWER chamomile flowers
What reactions does an after shave lotion produce? - CORRECT ANSWER astringent
Herbs boiled in water make a solution known as a? - CORRECT ANSWER decoction
What type of massage helps rid the body of waste material? - CORRECT ANSWER lymphatic drainage
What type of skin shows violet in the Woods lamp? - CORRECT ANSWER dehydrated skin
Peppermint would be used on what skin skin condition? - CORRECT ANSWER couperose
Tinea is another name for? - CORRECT ANSWER ringworm
What would you do if a client who has just undergone surgery comes to you for a service? - CORRECT ANSWER be certain that she has healed
On which skin condition would you not use the negative pole? - CORRECT ANSWER couperose
What size do you cut the cotton to make cleansing pads? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 by 4 inches
A mask ingredient used for its toning, tightening, and hydrating effect is? - CORRECT ANSWER honey
In California, a licensed esthetician can legally perform which of the following services? - CORRECT ANSWER chemical depilatory
It is important for the esthetician to know the active ingredients in the skin care products because? - CORRECT ANSWER it works directly on the skin
The skin scope is used to? - CORRECT ANSWER analyze the skin
When giving an organic mask, sliced raw potato will give what result? - CORRECT ANSWER reduce eye puffiness
Product used during iontophoresis must be? - CORRECT ANSWER water soluble
What are the effects of ultra-violet rays? - CORRECT ANSWER increase the resistance to disease
What would you use to accentuate a feature on the face ? - CORRECT ANSWER lighter foundation
To make the face appear thinner, the blush would be applied? - CORRECT ANSWER near the nose
Wearing a mask, rubber gloves, and goggles while doing extractions will protect the esthetician from? - CORRECT ANSWER blood contamination
The process by which food is assimilated and converted to tissue in living organisms is? - CORRECT ANSWER metabolism
A High Frequency electrode which is filled with argon gas will show this color? - CORRECT ANSWER violet
To dispose of alcohol you would? - CORRECT ANSWER treat it as a hazardous chemical
On which skin condition would you not use the brush machine? - CORRECT ANSWER acne
Any tool to be disinfected should first be ? - CORRECT ANSWER sanitized and dried
What would you do with a client who has a furuncle? - CORRECT ANSWER refer to a physician
Pre-Exam Set Up and Disinfection Time Allowed: 10 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Safety Criteria
1. Implements and supplies are clean and bags are
labeled as pre-sanitized in ENGLISH only
2. Disposes of waste material using trash bag
3. Sanitizes/cleans work surfaces with EPA-approved
disinfectants
4. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use
5. Kit remains closed
6. Avoids cross contamination
Acrylic Nail Application on one nail, using a form
Time allowed: 15 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands and mannequin hand
2. Buffs natural nail with abrasive to remove shine
3. Applies nail dehydrator
4. Positions nail form to fit snugly under free edge
5. Applies primer to natural nail surface
6. Places bead of product on nail form where free edge joins the nail to extend the free edge
7. Defines shape and length of free edge
8. Places second bead of product in center of nail and shape
9. Places smaller bead of product near base of nail
10. Ensures acrylic material is smooth and even
11. Shapes free edge with abrasive
12. Bevels, shapes, and refines the nail to a smooth finish
13. Buffs top of acrylic nail to shine
Tip and Acrylic Nail Application on One Nail Time Allowed: 15 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Buffs natural nail with fine/medium abrasive to
remove shine
2. Applies nail dehydrator
3. Selects nail tip that fits natural nail and applies
adhesive to tip well
4. Slides on tip to align tip against free edge
5. Trims nail tip
6. Blends tip into nail plate
7. Applies primer to natural nail surface
8. Places bead of product on nail tip at free edge
Manicure Service
Time Allowed: 15 minutes
* Perform a basic manicure on five fingers. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Removes polish from one finger nail
3. Files from outside edges to centers
4. Immerses mannequin hand in finger bowl
5. Applies cuticle remover to cuticle of all 5 nails
6. Gently pushes back cuticles
7. Cleans under free edges of nails
8. Massages fingers and hand with lotion/cream
9. Removes oil from nail plates with alcohol/polish
remover
10. Applies base coat on all five fingernails
11. Applies two coats of polish smoothly and evenly on all
five finger nails
12. Applies top coat on all five fingernails
13. Removes all traces of polish from cuticles if
necessary.
Chemical Application Preparation ONLY for Virgin Color, and Color Retouch
Time Allowed: 10 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Sections hair into four equal quadrants and clips hair
3. Applies protective cream around entire hairline
Virgin Color to Darker on Right Front Quadrant
Time Allowed: 10 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. To entire right front quadrant divides hair into 1⁄4-
inch subsections
2. Applies tint from scalp to hair ends
3. Maintains even saturation of hair strands
4. Ensures no chemical products are left on mannequin
skin or ears
Relaxer Retouch on Left Front Quadrant
Time Allowed: 10 minutes
Complete relaxer retouch on Left front quadrant assuming 2 inch regrowth. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. To entire left front quadrant divides hair into 1/8-
inch subsections
2. Applies relaxer onto 2 inch of new growth
3. Maintains even saturation of hair strands with
relaxer
4. Ensures no chemical products are left on mannequin
skin or ears
No-Base Virgin Relaxer on Left Rear Quadrant
Time Allowed: 10 minutes
*Complete no-base virgin relaxer application on left rear quadrant. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. To entire left rear quadrant divides hair into 1⁄2-inch
subsections
2. Maintains even saturation of hair strands with
relaxer
3. Applies relaxer 1⁄2 inch away from scalp to 1 inch
from hair ends
4. Ensures no chemical products are left on mannequin
skin or ears
Color Retouch on Left Front Quadrant
Time Allowed: 10 minutes
*Complete color retouch on left front quadrant assuming 2 inch of regrowth. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. To entire left front quadrant divides hair into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2
inch subsections
2. Saturates new growth with color evenly over front
and back of hair strands
3. Applies color to new growth area
4. Ensures no chemical products are left on
mannequin's skin or ears
Highlights Using Foil on Right Rear Quadrant
Time Allowed: 10 minutes
*Complete 3 foil highlight subsections in right rear quadrant. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Working in right rear quadrant, divides hair into 1/4
inch subsections
2. To 3 subsections weave hair strands and position hair
over the foil and apply product
3. Maintains even saturation of hair strands
4. Seal weave hair strands in foil
Bleach Retouch on Left Front Quadrant
Time Allowed: 10 minutes
*Complete bleach retouch on left front quadrant assuming 2- inch regrowth. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Working in left front quadrant, divides hair into 1/8
inch subsections
2. To entire left front quadrant, applies bleach onto 2
inches of new growth
3. Maintains even saturation of hair strands with bleach
4. Ensures no chemical products are left on
mannequin's skin or ears
Permanent Waving Service
Time Allowed: 20 minutes
*Wraps 6 permanent rods in the center back section of the head from crown to nape area and apply mock chemical waving solution (i.e., water). - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Applies chemical draping
3. Sections hair equal to length and diameter of all 6
rods
4. Spreads hair evenly across end papers of all 6 rods
5. Extends end papers beyond hair ends
6. Spreads hair evenly around all 6 rods
7. Maintains consistent rod/base relationship
8. Wraps all 6 rods for proper tension ensuring proper
band placement
9. Applies protective cotton around wrapped section
10. Wearing gloves saturates hair evenly with waving
lotion
11. Demonstrates test curl to confirm curl development
Chemical Services Safety Criteria - CORRECT ANSWER Safety Criteria
1. Disposes of waste material using trash bag
2. Ensures workstation/are remains sanitary
3. Ensures chemical draping is maintained throughout
service
4. Implements and supplies are clean and bags are
labeled as pre-sanitized in ENGLISH only
5. Replaces contaminated items
6. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use
7. Kit remains closed
8. Avoids cross contamination
9. Protective gloves are worn throughout chemical
services (same pair is acceptable)
Hair Cut Service (90 degree using Shears and Razor or using a Razor only)
Time Allowed: 30 minutes
*Remove at least 1 inch of hair throughout entire head by performing a 90-degree layered haircut - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitize/clean hands
2. Drapes mannequin
3. Safely establishes a guideline at nape using razor to
determine length
4. Safely palms razor when in use
5. Follows established guideline throughout haircut
using shears
6. Safely palms shears when in use
7. Ensures haircut is blended and even throughout
8. Ensures hair is cut at a 90-degree angle
9. Removes at least 1 inch of hair throughout entire
head and finished haircut is no shorter than 4 inches
10. Removes hair off workstation and sweeps hair from
floor
Haircut using a Razor only
Time Allowed: 30 minutes
*Remove at least 1 inch of hair throughout entire head by performing a 90-degree layered haircut with Razor only - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure criteria
1. Follows established guideline throughout haircut using razor
2. Ensures haircut is blended throughout
3. Ensures haircut is even throughout
4. Ensures hair is cut at a 90-degree angle
5. Removes at least 1 inch of hair throughout entire
head and finished haircut is no shorter than 4 inches
6. Removes hair off workstation and sweeps hair from
floor
Thermal Curling Service (Marcel and Flat Iron)
Time Allowed: 15 minutes
*Completes 3 curls in top section of the head and 2 curls on right front quadrant using a cold Marcel curling iron. - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Drapes mannequin with neck strip/towel and cape
3. Tests Marcel iron or Flat iron for proper temperature
4. Subsections hair such that width of partings are
equal to barrel size of the marcel curling or Flat iron
5. Rolls/manipulates Marcel iron to establish a base for
each curl
6. Protects scalp with comb
7. Ensures smooth, open curl formation without
securing with clips
8. Glides hair strands through Flat iron to demonstrate
smoothing the hair ensuring no lines of demarcation
Tweezing and Waxing Service Time Allowed: 15 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Applies antiseptic to each eyebrow area
3. Using tweezers, demonstrates removing hairs
following the natural direction of hair growth
4. Applies astringent to treated area of the eyebrow 5. Applies soft wax to other eyebrow and removes
fabric strip
6. Applies antiseptic to one side of upper lip
7. Applies wax and removes fabric strip
8. Applies astringent to treated area for the upper lip
Facial Service
Time Allowed: 15 minutes
*Cleanse face, and demonstrates proper manipulations - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
11. Sanitizes/cleans hands
12. Secures hair with head drape
13. Cleanses face with cleansing cream
14. Removes cleansing cream
15. Applies facial massage cream
16. Demonstrates one full set of proper manipulations
each for effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement
17. Removes facial massage
18. Applies astringent, freshener, or toner
Make-up Service
Time Allowed: 15 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure Criteria
1. Sanitizes/cleans hands
2. Applies Foundation
3. Applies face powder
4. Applies blush to enhance cheeks
5. Applies eye shadow using proper bracing
6. Applies eyeliner using proper bracing
7.) Applies mascara to lashes using proper bracing
8. Applies lip color using proper bracing.
End of Exam Disinfection
Time Allowed: 10 minutes - CORRECT ANSWER Safety Criteria
1. Removescape
2. Disposes of used towel (s), cape(s), neck strips(s), and glove (s)
3. Disinfectsworksurfaces
4. Sanitizes/cleanshandsusinghandsanitizer
5. Removes all supplies, materials, personal belongings [Show Less]