ILLINOIS COSMETOLOGY MOCK EXAM QUESTIONS
FORM A REAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE WITH
100 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
1. Which of the following kills most pathogens on non-porous salon tools?
A. Hot water
B. EPA-registered disinfectant
C. Cloth towel
D. Hand sanitizer
• Sanitation in cosmetology requires EPA-registered disinfectants for tools.
2. The outermost layer of the hair is called the:
A. Medulla
B. Cuticle
C. Cortex
D. Follicle
• The cuticle protects the inner hair structure.
3. What term describes the measurement of acidity/alkalinity?
A. Osmosis
B. pH
C. Emulsion
D. Solvent
• pH measures acidity/alkalinity of products.
4. Proper handwashing should last at least:
A. 5 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 30 minutes
,• Effective handwashing prevents contamination.
5. A manicure table should be cleaned with disinfectant:
A. Only at end of day
B. Once per week
C. After each client
D. Only before service
• Cleaning between clients stops pathogen spread.
6. The part of the nail that contains nerves and blood vessels is the:
A. Cuticle
B. Nail plate
C. Nail bed
D. Eponychium
• Nail bed supports the nail plate.
7. Which condition is fungal infection of the nail?
A. Leukonychia
B. Onychorrhexis
C. Onychomycosis
D. Beau’s lines
• Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection.
8. The primary function of the skeletal system is to:
A. Produce oils
B. Support and protect the body
C. Store nails
D. Digest hair
• Skeletal system supports body structure.
9. A client with psoriasis should be:
A. Waxed immediately
B. Referred to a physician
, C. Treated with chemical peels
D. Given bleach application
• Psoriasis needs medical referral.
10.Which wave pattern requires more processing?
A. Coarse
B. Resistant
C. Fine
D. Porous
• Resistant hair needs longer processing.
11.OSHA standards in salons regulate:
A. Advertising
B. Client payments
C. Chemical safety
D. Pricing
• OSHA focuses on safety handling chemicals.
12.The pH of hair lightener is typically:
A. Acidic
B. Alkaline
C. Neutral
D. 7
• Lighteners are alkaline to open cuticle.
13.Disinfectants must be used on tools after:
A. Sterilizing
B. Washing clients’ hands
C. Cleaning tools
D. Wearing gloves
• Tools must be cleaned before disinfection.
FORM A REAL EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 UPDATE WITH
100 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
1. Which of the following kills most pathogens on non-porous salon tools?
A. Hot water
B. EPA-registered disinfectant
C. Cloth towel
D. Hand sanitizer
• Sanitation in cosmetology requires EPA-registered disinfectants for tools.
2. The outermost layer of the hair is called the:
A. Medulla
B. Cuticle
C. Cortex
D. Follicle
• The cuticle protects the inner hair structure.
3. What term describes the measurement of acidity/alkalinity?
A. Osmosis
B. pH
C. Emulsion
D. Solvent
• pH measures acidity/alkalinity of products.
4. Proper handwashing should last at least:
A. 5 seconds
B. 20 seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 30 minutes
,• Effective handwashing prevents contamination.
5. A manicure table should be cleaned with disinfectant:
A. Only at end of day
B. Once per week
C. After each client
D. Only before service
• Cleaning between clients stops pathogen spread.
6. The part of the nail that contains nerves and blood vessels is the:
A. Cuticle
B. Nail plate
C. Nail bed
D. Eponychium
• Nail bed supports the nail plate.
7. Which condition is fungal infection of the nail?
A. Leukonychia
B. Onychorrhexis
C. Onychomycosis
D. Beau’s lines
• Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection.
8. The primary function of the skeletal system is to:
A. Produce oils
B. Support and protect the body
C. Store nails
D. Digest hair
• Skeletal system supports body structure.
9. A client with psoriasis should be:
A. Waxed immediately
B. Referred to a physician
, C. Treated with chemical peels
D. Given bleach application
• Psoriasis needs medical referral.
10.Which wave pattern requires more processing?
A. Coarse
B. Resistant
C. Fine
D. Porous
• Resistant hair needs longer processing.
11.OSHA standards in salons regulate:
A. Advertising
B. Client payments
C. Chemical safety
D. Pricing
• OSHA focuses on safety handling chemicals.
12.The pH of hair lightener is typically:
A. Acidic
B. Alkaline
C. Neutral
D. 7
• Lighteners are alkaline to open cuticle.
13.Disinfectants must be used on tools after:
A. Sterilizing
B. Washing clients’ hands
C. Cleaning tools
D. Wearing gloves
• Tools must be cleaned before disinfection.
