Cosmetology State Board Practice Test 152 Questions with Verified Answers
Match Test - CORRECT ANSWER To determine the difference between synthetic
... [Show More] hair and natural hair.
Extension - CORRECT ANSWER Artificial hair braided, interwoven, sewn, or glued onto the existing hair.
what must be done before attaching hair additions that require glue and why? - CORRECT ANSWER A patch test; some clients might be allergic to the glue.
Traction Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWER If the hair is braided with improper tension causing hair loss.
Removing pathogens and other substances from tools or surfaces is called - CORRECT ANSWER decontamination
As antiseptic is a safe solution to use for sanitizing - CORRECT ANSWER skin
Killing microbes on contaminated tools and other surfaces requires use of a - CORRECT ANSWER disinfectant
A disinfectant should never be used on human - CORRECT ANSWER skin, hair or nails
The federal government agency that must approve disinfectants for use is the - CORRECT ANSWER EPA
OSHA stands for - CORRECT ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Before soaking in a disinfecting solution, all implements should be thoroughly - CORRECT ANSWER cleaned
A container used to hold disinfecting solution and soak implements is called a - CORRECT ANSWER wet sanitizer
Sodium hypochloride is the chemical name for - CORRECT ANSWER household bleach
99% isopropyl alcohol equals the same strength as - CORRECT ANSWER 70% ethyl alcohol
Quaternary ammonium compounds disinfect implements in - CORRECT ANSWER 10 to minutes
A safe and fast-acting disinfectant is - CORRECT ANSWER Quats
Ultrasonic baths are good for cleaning implements' - CORRECT ANSWER nooks and crannies
Disinfectants should be stores in containers that have been - CORRECT ANSWER labeled
A disinfectant no longer considered safe for salon use is - CORRECT ANSWER formalin
Hand soap in a salon should be.. - CORRECT ANSWER pump type liquid
Properly disinfected tools should be stored in a - CORRECT ANSWER covered container
Bacteria one-celled microorganisms, some of which are beneficial and some of which cause - CORRECT ANSWER disease
A submicroscopic structure capable of infesting almost all plants and animals. - CORRECT ANSWER virus
Staphylococci pus-forming bacteria which grows in - CORRECT ANSWER clusters
Spiral-shaped bacteria are called - CORRECT ANSWER Spirilla
Which cocci occur in chains - CORRECT ANSWER streptococcus
Destroying all microbial life - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization
When a blood spill occurs what do you do - CORRECT ANSWER put on gloves stop service, stop bleeding, bandage, double bag bloody materials, put a bioharard sticker
Refers to the degree of microbial contamination on an object. - CORRECT ANSWER Bioburden
Information compiled by manufacturers about product safety, including names of hazardous ingredients, - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS, or Safety Data Sheets
Item is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids. - CORRECT ANSWER Nonporous
Organism that produces disease - CORRECT ANSWER pathogenic bacteria
Helpful or harmless bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER non pathogenic
Another term for bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER microbe or germs
Slender, hair-like extensions used by spirilla and bacilli for moving bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER Flagella
Bacteria grow and reproduce. Bacteria multiply best in warm, dark, damp, or dirty places. - CORRECT ANSWER Active Stage
When bacteria cell reaches it's largest size and divides into two daughter cells. - CORRECT ANSWER Binary Fission
Fluid created by infection. It contains white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells. - CORRECT ANSWER pus
Schedules of cleaning and disinfecting foot spas - CORRECT ANSWER logbook
Items to be disinfected or reused - CORRECT ANSWER multi use
Single use items that can not be disinfected - CORRECT ANSWER disposable
When mixing disinfectants what is the proper procedure - CORRECT ANSWER measure water and mixi disinfectant into water
These soaps work to break down stubborn films and remove residue in pedicure spa - CORRECT ANSWER Chelating soap
to properly clean the hands with liquid soap for one minute and use a - CORRECT ANSWER Hand brush
These standards were published by OSHA and require you to assume all human blood and bodily tissue is contaminated with infectious matter - CORRECT ANSWER Universal precautions
Disinfectants must have the right ____ to be able to produce the proper disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER Efficacy
Epa recently approved a new disinfectant that only needs to be changed every 14 days - CORRECT ANSWER AHP accelerated hydrogen peroxide
The ability of the body to destroy and resist infection - CORRECT ANSWER Immunity
Micropscopic plant parasites that include: mold, yeast and mildew - CORRECT ANSWER Fungi
The most common fungal infection resulting from hair services and clippers is - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea Barbae
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules at the opening of the hair follicle - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea Capitis
Parasites which Grow, feed and shelter on or in another organism - CORRECT ANSWER pediculosis
What bonds in the hair are easily broken by heat and water? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen
Before placing implements in a disinfecting solution, they should be - CORRECT ANSWER Cleaned with warm soapy water
The best way to avoid back strain while working is to - CORRECT ANSWER Maintain good posture and body alignment
Good dental hygiene invcoles visiting the dentist twice each year and - CORRECT ANSWER Brushing and flossing regularly
Bacteria that do NOT cause disease are referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER Nonpathogenic
Disease-causing bacteria can be spread by - CORRECT ANSWER Coughing or spitting
The method of cleaning instruments that kill all micro organisms, including bacterial spores, is - CORRECT ANSWER Sterilization
Antiseptics differ from disinfectants because they - CORRECT ANSWER Are safe to use on skin
A quaternary ammonium compound is used as - CORRECT ANSWER A disinfectant
When using disinfectants, you should remember that they - CORRECT ANSWER Can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
Trichology is the study of - CORRECT ANSWER Hair
Name the two distinct phases of the life cycle of bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER Vegetative and spore forming
Seen in cross section, straight hair would appear to be - CORRECT ANSWER Round
Your clients has a bad case of dry dandruff. You should suggest - CORRECT ANSWER Scalp treatments and frequent mild shampoos
Alopecia areata occurs when the clients hair - CORRECT ANSWER Suddenly falls out in round patches
The visible portion of the nail itself is referred to as the - CORRECT ANSWER Nail plate
A hangnail can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER Cutting the cuticle improperly
One way to reassure clients about the cleanliness and sanitation of yur implements is to - CORRECT ANSWER Place implements into a jar with disinfectanting solution in it.
The outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is tbe - CORRECT ANSWER Epidermis
The study of the skin and its diseases and treatment is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER Dermatology
A steatoma, or sebaceous cyst, is - CORRECT ANSWER A subcutaneous tumor of a sebaceous gland
Which agency regulates how cosmetologist store, use, mix, and dispose of chemicals properly? - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
Which is an example of a local infection? - CORRECT ANSWER Measles
Which of the following lives only by penetrating cells in becoming part of them? - CORRECT ANSWER Viruses
The main function of the blood is to - CORRECT ANSWER Carry food and oxygen and eliminate waste
Which of the following substances will NOT conduct electricity? - CORRECT ANSWER Glass
Which is the procedure for an indirect application of high frequency current? - CORRECT ANSWER Massage the area to be treated while the client. Holds the Electrode
The chemical symbol for a hydrogen Perroxide is - CORRECT ANSWER H202
Surfactants are used to remove which from the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Oils
What happens in each individual hair shaft when an aniline derivative (oxidation) tinit is mixed with hydrogen peroxide and applied? - CORRECT ANSWER The cortex swells, allowing pigment molecules to enter
Which type of nail cosmetic consists of the following ingredients: lanolin, petroleum, beeswax? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle cream
Which would be the best location for a successful salon? - CORRECT ANSWER A mall that gets car and foot traffic
In a corporation,each owners liability is limited by the - CORRECT ANSWER Amount he or she has invested in the business
Which current of electricity is used for scalp and facial treatments because it increases blood flow, elimination and absorption, and metabolism, and has a germicidal effect when electrodes are used to apply it to the scalp and skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Telsa high frequency current
To be a successful cosmetologist in the salon business, you must be proficient as a stylist and a - CORRECT ANSWER Sales person
Before draping a client, you should do all of the following except - CORRECT ANSWER Ask the client to wash his or her hands
Why is it important to place a towel or neck strip under the Cape between the client skin when And the cape when draping a client? - CORRECT ANSWER For sanitary reasons
Besides cleaning the clients hair and scalp, a good shampoo can also - CORRECT ANSWER Give the client a good impression of the salon
While shampoo and a client, you would protect his or her face, neck, and ears from the water spray with - CORRECT ANSWER Your hand
What type of shampoo should you use on chemically treated hair? - CORRECT ANSWER mild shampoo
Dry shampoos are use only on clients - CORRECT ANSWER Whose health does not permit shampoos
The muscle attached to a hair follicle is called the - CORRECT ANSWER Arrector pili muscle
A whitest discoloration of the nails caused by injury of the base of the nail is called - CORRECT ANSWER Leaukonychia
How can you use polish to give an elongated appearance to clubbed nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Leave the sides of the nails unpolished
The correct method for removing sculptured nails is to - CORRECT ANSWER Apply a solvent and push them off
A client who has athletes feet request a pedicure you should - CORRECT ANSWER Refer the client to a doctor for treatment
All of the following are multiples of a professional massage except to - CORRECT ANSWER Get a good tip from the customer
Kneading movements and massage therapy to all of the following except - CORRECT ANSWER Exercise the muscles
For sanitary reasons,you should always remove product such as facial creams from their containers with - CORRECT ANSWER A clean spatula
The current method for applying cleansing cream at the - CORRECT ANSWER Neck and work upward
You can best help clients relax you're in facial manpulations by - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining an even rhythm and pressure
What a fact understand what a mask of fresh strawberries have - CORRECT ANSWER An astringent effect
For a client with very light skin, you should choose a foundation that is - CORRECT ANSWER The same as the natural skin tone
The correct way to test the color of a foundation is to blend some of it on the client's - CORRECT ANSWER Jawline
To create natural look, you should apply cheek color no closer to the nose than the - CORRECT ANSWER Center of the eye
The coloring agent agent used for lash and brow tint is - CORRECT ANSWER Lash and brow tinting solution
Why should a protective base be applied to the scalp prior to the application of a base relaxer? - CORRECT ANSWER To avoid chemical abrasions or sores on the scalp.
In permanent waving, you have chemical and physical process. Which of the following is not part of the physical process of permanent waving? - CORRECT ANSWER Draping
In order to determine what size partings or sections you will use, you must assess your client's hair in terms of - CORRECT ANSWER Density
In doing relaxers, which of the three-strengths would be used on color-treated, damaged, or fine-textured hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Mild strength
Hair should be shampooed and left moist before - CORRECT ANSWER Wrapping
How many towels are used to drape for chemical services? - CORRECT ANSWER Two
The correct procedure for applying most neutralizer is to... - CORRECT ANSWER Apply,repeat,wait five mins, remove rods.
Ideal conditions for a hair/color consultation include - CORRECT ANSWER Natural lightening and nuertal background color
Warm toned colors are made up primarily of - CORRECT ANSWER Reds and yellows
Clients who have their hair colored usually visit the salon - CORRECT ANSWER Every 4-12 weeks
A primary color is one that is a pure or fundamentalist color that cannot - CORRECT ANSWER Be achieved from a mixture
A highlighting shampoo is a mixture of shampoo and - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen peroxide
You're client has requested a return to her darker, natural color. In order to smooth out the line of demarcation between two shades, you should.... - CORRECT ANSWER Filler followed by a soap cap.
Your client will be most likely to accept your suggestions about hair color about hair-color services when you - CORRECT ANSWER Base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle.
Colorsit use the pieces system to analyze hair color's - CORRECT ANSWER Lightness of darkness
Which is a benefit of knowing the laws of color? - CORRECT ANSWER To formulate the client's desired color
Which of following is NOT a category of hair-coloring product? - CORRECT ANSWER Accelerator
Which of these hair-color services does NOT require a patch test before applications? - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary
Which of the following should be done before lightening a client's hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Perform a strand test
In general, the greater the concentration of sodium hydroxide in hair-relaxing formula, the.. - CORRECT ANSWER Quicker the chemical reaction and the greater the danger of hair damage?
What type of shampoo should be used after an application of sodium hydroxide relaxer!? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutralizing shampoo
A chemical blowout is a combination of - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical hair relaxing and styling
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there! - CORRECT ANSWER 12
To save time, both of the comb and shears should be held in your dominant hand while you are - CORRECT ANSWER Combing hair
Which of these reference points is NOT commonly used by hairstylists? - CORRECT ANSWER Lip line
Which statement about use of the razor for hair cutting is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER When combing the hair, out then razor down and hold the comb in your hand.
On which part of Thebes's human body is the skin the thinnest! - CORRECT ANSWER Eyelids
In terms of braiding and other natural hairstylisting, what does texture refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER The diameter, the feel, wave pattern of the hair.
To emphasize the ridge in a fiver wave, you would press the ridge - CORRECT ANSWER Between your fingers
To remove tangles form your hair before hairstyling, you should start coming at the - CORRECT ANSWER Nape of the neck
Which of the following describes the process in which natural textured hair is intertwined and meshed together to form a style or separate network of hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair locking
Why are patch tests required before the application of hair extensions with binding adhesive? - CORRECT ANSWER To check for allergic reactions
A small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head only is reffered to as a - CORRECT ANSWER Hair piece
The best way to determine if a strand of hair is synthetic product or real human hair is to - CORRECT ANSWER Burn it
Which of he following are hairlike projections that cause bacteria to love and are also known are cilia? - CORRECT ANSWER Flagella
to avoid burning the client during thermal waving, you should ... - CORRECT ANSWER Hold the comb between the scalp and iron
A long women strip of hair that is dewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern to fit the head shape is called a - CORRECT ANSWER Weft
Which statement about setting and stylist a wig is incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER You should always set the wig while is it on the client
What percent of the curl is revmoed by a soft press ? - CORRECT ANSWER 50-60%
When performing a thermal straight treatment, which should be applied to the hair just before treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Pressing oil
What protein fiber that composes the hair and nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Keratin
Hair color that lfhtens and deposits color in the hair shaft requires - CORRECT ANSWER Single-process
Salaries and commissions(including payroll taxes) will account for what percentage of your total expenses? - CORRECT ANSWER 53.5%
Cosmetologists need to understand bacteriology in order to - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent the spread of disease [Show Less]