COLORADO COSMETOLOGY
WRITTEN EXAM 2026 ACTUAL TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ first degree burn. Answer: Which of the following is a characteristic
of a wax burn with some redness and irritation, but no blisters?
◉ plain manicure.. Answer: All of the following require the use of
gloves EXCEPT
◉ Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry. Answer: Which is the proper way to
wash hands?
◉ Disinfection. Answer: Which procedure would prepare implements
that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid?
◉ Wax should be runny. Answer: All of the following are TRUE when
testing the temperature of wax EXCEPT
◉ Bacterial spores. Answer: Sterilization is the only type of cleaning
that will kill which of the following?
◉ Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris..
Answer: Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a
footbath tub?
, ◉ Sanitizing a surface. Answer: Which is the lowest level of
decontamination?
◉ cuts. Answer: Which is the MOST common way the HIV virus can be
spread?
◉ algaecide. Answer: All of the following are examples of antimicrobial
pesticides EXCEPT
◉ a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.
Answer: Which is the meaning hepatitis?
◉ It is against Federal law to use the product contrary to label.. Answer:
Which of the following is TRUE of a product's EPA registration?
◉ Cleaning then sterilizing. Answer: Which of the following is the
Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious materials on
items?
◉ They require special method of disposal. Answer: Why do
tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling?
◉ Between each client. Answer: Which of the following is the
MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected?
WRITTEN EXAM 2026 ACTUAL TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ first degree burn. Answer: Which of the following is a characteristic
of a wax burn with some redness and irritation, but no blisters?
◉ plain manicure.. Answer: All of the following require the use of
gloves EXCEPT
◉ Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry. Answer: Which is the proper way to
wash hands?
◉ Disinfection. Answer: Which procedure would prepare implements
that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid?
◉ Wax should be runny. Answer: All of the following are TRUE when
testing the temperature of wax EXCEPT
◉ Bacterial spores. Answer: Sterilization is the only type of cleaning
that will kill which of the following?
◉ Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris..
Answer: Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a
footbath tub?
, ◉ Sanitizing a surface. Answer: Which is the lowest level of
decontamination?
◉ cuts. Answer: Which is the MOST common way the HIV virus can be
spread?
◉ algaecide. Answer: All of the following are examples of antimicrobial
pesticides EXCEPT
◉ a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver.
Answer: Which is the meaning hepatitis?
◉ It is against Federal law to use the product contrary to label.. Answer:
Which of the following is TRUE of a product's EPA registration?
◉ Cleaning then sterilizing. Answer: Which of the following is the
Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious materials on
items?
◉ They require special method of disposal. Answer: Why do
tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling?
◉ Between each client. Answer: Which of the following is the
MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected?
