Cosmetology state board practice exam for Illinois 60 Questions with Verified Answers
Immunity - CORRECT ANSWER Resistance of an organism to infectious
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How can you burn someone during a waxing service? - CORRECT ANSWER By heating the wax in a microwave or on a stove top.
A terry wrap - CORRECT ANSWER What you should offer a client for draping when waxing underarms.
How often should capes and linens be laundered? - CORRECT ANSWER After each use.
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER The only way to kill bacterial spores.
What is the step when disinfecting implements? - CORRECT ANSWER Wash with soap and water.
Sanitizing a surface - CORRECT ANSWER The lowest level of decontamination.
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER An external parasite.
How often should you disinfect a foot spa? - CORRECT ANSWER After each use.
Underwriters laboratories - CORRECT ANSWER Certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers.
First degree burn - CORRECT ANSWER Redness and irritation without blisters.
Hospital Grade Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER To clean blood and bodily fluids off of surfaces.
Covered container - CORRECT ANSWER Used to store disinfected tools and implements.
What is the first step you properly clean a foot bath tub? - CORRECT ANSWER Drain and remove visible debris.
How do you treat eye irritation? - CORRECT ANSWER Flush with warm water.
It is federal law to use a product contrary to a label according to ____. - CORRECT ANSWER EPA Registration
What is the first step in blood spill procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER Stop the service.
What service doesn't require gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER Plain manicure
Cleaning then sterilizing - CORRECT ANSWER Method 2 of decontamination
Milaria rubra - CORRECT ANSWER Does not plague humans
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER Sterilizer approved for salon use.
True or false: you should place all disposable contaminated material in the nearest trash container. - CORRECT ANSWER False
It is best to apply acrylic Nails in a ____ - CORRECT ANSWER Well ventilated area.
Wearing gloves - CORRECT ANSWER Protects against accidental exposure to bodily fluids.
Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER Steam sterilizes equipment.
Virucidle - CORRECT ANSWER A disinfectant that stops the hosts cell's reproduction function.
True or false: the FDA requires companies to share information on their products. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: OSHA addresses the standards for product use. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false the purpose of having an MSDS is to know what supplies are in stock - CORRECT ANSWER False
Electro therapy treatment - CORRECT ANSWER To emulsify and soften grease deposits.
Involuntary movement - CORRECT ANSWER Are not message sensations sent by sensory nerves.
Cartilage - CORRECT ANSWER Not affected by continued exposure to salon products without precaution.
Thermal styling - CORRECT ANSWER Doesn't require chemical compounds
Neutralizers - CORRECT ANSWER Do not contain lye or sodium hydroxide.
Telegen phase - CORRECT ANSWER Signals the end of the anagen phase
Density - CORRECT ANSWER Number of hairs per square inch of the head.
Medulla - CORRECT ANSWER Pith or core layer of the hair
Tinea capitis - CORRECT ANSWER Characterized by red papules and brittle hairs
Draping - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in a shampoo service
Conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER Done after hair is shampooed
True or false: You shouldn't use a fine tooth comb to detangle long hair. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Fingertips - CORRECT ANSWER The part of your hand you use during scalp massage.
Round facial shape - CORRECT ANSWER Requires volume on top.
Reflective listening - CORRECT ANSWER Repeating back to your client what you heard them say.
Apex - CORRECT ANSWER Area of the head a toupee would cover
Elevation - CORRECT ANSWER How to create desired shaping
Texture - CORRECT ANSWER Determines the temperature setting of the iron
Cross checking - CORRECT ANSWER Taking opposite partings to check the cut.
True or false: Holding the iron firmly produces even curls - CORRECT ANSWER False
Uniform layers - CORRECT ANSWER Cut at a 90 degree angle around the head.
After burning a human hair wig it will ____ - CORRECT ANSWER Give off a distinctive odor
Thinning shears - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce bulk
Notching - CORRECT ANSWER Hair is cut with the shears pointing into the ends of the hair
Karaya gum - CORRECT ANSWER Active ingredient in waving lotions
Cowlick - CORRECT ANSWER Growth pattern where hair grows straight up.
Oval - CORRECT ANSWER Ideal face shape
Thick course hair - CORRECT ANSWER Would produce the most volume
True or False: Easy updos are not an advantage of bonding. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True or false: You should not elevate while braiding cornrows - CORRECT ANSWER True
Creamy conditioner - CORRECT ANSWER Should not be used on braids [Show Less]