CALIFORNIA COSMETOLOGY
STATE BOARD|| PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as
the first knuckle: - ANSWER- Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/nerves: - ANSWER- Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER- Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - ANSWER- Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - ANSWER-
Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -
ANSWER- Sable
, Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to
using aniline tints? - ANSWER- FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - ANSWER- FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for
infection control? - ANSWER- EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the
workplace? - ANSWER- OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - ANSWER- Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred
to as: - ANSWER- Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as
the: - ANSWER- Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: - ANSWER- Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head
will: - ANSWER- Make the hair longer
STATE BOARD|| PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as
the first knuckle: - ANSWER- Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/nerves: - ANSWER- Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER- Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - ANSWER- Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - ANSWER-
Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -
ANSWER- Sable
, Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to
using aniline tints? - ANSWER- FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - ANSWER- FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for
infection control? - ANSWER- EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the
workplace? - ANSWER- OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - ANSWER- Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred
to as: - ANSWER- Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as
the: - ANSWER- Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: - ANSWER- Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head
will: - ANSWER- Make the hair longer
