Practice Exam 1- California Cosmetology State Board 105 Questions with Verified Answers
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend
... [Show More] as far as the first knuckle: - CORRECT ANSWER Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - CORRECT ANSWER Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - CORRECT ANSWER Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - CORRECT ANSWER Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? - CORRECT ANSWER FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - CORRECT ANSWER FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - CORRECT ANSWER Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: - CORRECT ANSWER Make the hair longer
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: - CORRECT ANSWER 45 degrees and 90 degrees
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: - CORRECT ANSWER Build weight
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Remove weight
A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Zero elevation, solid form, one length
Double notched thinning shears: - CORRECT ANSWER Both blades are serrated
A blunt cut is a good technique for: - CORRECT ANSWER Fine hair
Using "double notched" shears will: - CORRECT ANSWER Remove less hair than single notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? - CORRECT ANSWER 90
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Blunt cut, BOB, solid form
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated cut, what angles/degrees would you use? - CORRECT ANSWER A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
Which angle creates the longest possible layers for a client? - CORRECT ANSWER 180 degrees
Which angle/degrees would provide the most moment? - CORRECT ANSWER 180 degrees
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: - CORRECT ANSWER Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER 3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? - CORRECT ANSWER 3-6 months
The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER The mantle
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER Matrix
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - CORRECT ANSWER Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: - CORRECT ANSWER Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: - CORRECT ANSWER Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: - CORRECT ANSWER Dry before straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? - CORRECT ANSWER Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER No tension
These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: - CORRECT ANSWER Horizontal
These haircutting lines are used to create a sense of movement: - CORRECT ANSWER Diagonal
In haircutting,elevation is used to create: - CORRECT ANSWER Layers
In the shears over comb technique, the more angled the comb: - CORRECT ANSWER The shorter the hair
In the shears over comb technique, the less angled the comb: - CORRECT ANSWER The longer the hair
A medium pressure, kneading or rolling motion is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Petrissage
What effects will acids tend to have on the pores? - CORRECT ANSWER
A gentle tapping motion using the finger tips and moving quickly across the face: - CORRECT ANSWER Tapotement
Galvanic current will produce what effect on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical and Chemical
Positive galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Acidify
Negative galvanic current will have what effect on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline
Another name for Tesla (high frequency current) is? - CORRECT ANSWER Violet Ray
You have lightened your clients hair from a level 3 to a level 6, what is the underlying exposed pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral result? - CORRECT ANSWER Orange/blue
You have lightened your client's hair from a level 5 to a level 9, what is the underlying warm pigment and what is the correct toner to create a neutral result? - CORRECT ANSWER Yellow/violet
You have lightened your clients hair from level 5 to level 9, you then apply a blue based toner, what is the result? - CORRECT ANSWER Green
When giving a facial massage, the correct order of movement is: - CORRECT ANSWER Bottom to top
The least common skin type is: - CORRECT ANSWER Normal
The amount of hairs on a persons head, per square inch is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Density
The most commonly used current in a salon is: - CORRECT ANSWER Galvanic
Another term or expression meaning to "close the pores" is: - CORRECT ANSWER Contract the pores or tissues
A material which prohibits the passage of electricity is: - CORRECT ANSWER An insulator
Not a good insulator: - CORRECT ANSWER H2O
Wood, rubbers, and glass are all examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER Insulators
Conductors: - CORRECT ANSWER Let electricity pass
Insulators: - CORRECT ANSWER Stop electricity from psssing
Silk is an excellent: - CORRECT ANSWER Insulator
Hair texture refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter
When using a hot iron, curl the hair from the ends towards the scalp is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Croquignole
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from scalp to ends is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Spiral
In a roller set, a permanent wave, or with a curling iron, croquignole is winding: - CORRECT ANSWER From ends to scalp
On base curls, whether achieved by roller set or a hot tool, will result in: - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum volume
Half off based curls, or half stem, effectively means the same thing, and will result in: - CORRECT ANSWER Medium volume
Full stem (pin curls) or off based (rollers) achieve the same result: - CORRECT ANSWER The least volume/lift
If your client wants wavy hair with maximum lift, you would do: - CORRECT ANSWER Large rollers, on base
Which type of roller placement would create maximum volume in a hair style? - CORRECT ANSWER Over direct
Why does the clever stylist place a plastic comb between the hot iron and scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid burning the clients scalp
What effects will acids tend to have on pores? - CORRECT ANSWER Close or contract them
Astringents are generally used to: - CORRECT ANSWER Contract pores or tissues
Astringents are usually: - CORRECT ANSWER Acid
Styptics are astringents that are used to stop bleeding because they: - CORRECT ANSWER Contract pores or tissues
A neutralizer has which of the following actions on the hair: - CORRECT ANSWER Re-bond the hair into a new shape
Porosity refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER The hair's ability to hold moisture
The pH scale is a system designed to measure: - CORRECT ANSWER Alkalinity and Acidity
The unit of measurement for electrical current is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Watt
The most common bacteria produces diseases such as tetanus/lockjaw and typhoid fever: - CORRECT ANSWER Bacilli
The red dermal light is used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER Dry skin
The blue dermal light is used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER Oily skin
The white dermal light is used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER Normal skin
Which of the following lights is also referred to as a combination light? - CORRECT ANSWER White light
A material that allows or enhances the passage of electrical current through it is called: - CORRECT ANSWER A conductor
Astringents usually have a pH that is: - CORRECT ANSWER Acid
What may happen if an extremely hot iron is applied to white/gray/light blonde hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair may scorch or discolor
When pressing hair, if hair is smoking: - CORRECT ANSWER Use less pressing oil
A verruca is more commonly known as: - CORRECT ANSWER A wart
On which skin type would a facial be ill-advised? - CORRECT ANSWER Skin with lesions
Any product with a pH of below 7, is considered: - CORRECT ANSWER An acid
Neutralizers, stabilizers, and fixatives tend to fall where on the pH scale? - CORRECT ANSWER Below 7
Cornrow braiding is most similar to: - CORRECT ANSWER Viable, 3 strand, French braiding
Pediculosis is: - CORRECT ANSWER Head lice
Scabies is also referee to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Itch mite
The bodies ability to fight off infection and disease is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER Immunity
The "Integumentary System" refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER The skin and it's accessory organs
An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge: - CORRECT ANSWER Ion
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called: - CORRECT ANSWER pH
Inorganic chemistry is the study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain which element? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen
A ______ is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without loss of identity: - CORRECT ANSWER Element [Show Less]