COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR EXAM
STUDY GUIDE latest update 2026!!
80/20 - correct answer80% are average performers where as 20% are in the top of
your profession by; showing up, being on time, and being ready to work.
AACS/CEA - correct answerAmerican Association of Cosmetology
Schools/Cosmetology Educators of America
ACTIVE LISTENING - correct answerBe with the speaker, don't interrupt, repeat,
gain agreement.
ADD/ADHD - correct answerAttention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
ADVISORY COUNCIL - correct answerComposed of school owners and directors,
educators and employers, graduates, representatives from state, regulatory oversight
agencies. Identifies and prioritizes subject matter and skills that need to be taught.
ANECDOTES - correct answerDescribes a specific point to help get the learners
focus directed toward the objectives of the lesson.
ANTICIPATORY SET - correct answerThe process of getting the students ready to
learn.
ASSERTIVENESS - correct answerThe degree of boldness or confidence one has
in dealing with others.
AUTHORITY - correct answerAn individual cited or appealed to as an expert or to
influence thought, opinion, or behavior.
CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENTS - correct answerHelps to determine educator
control, sightlines with and among students, and overall student participation.
COMPASSION - correct answerThe deep feeling of sharing or feeling the pain or
suffering of another, sympathy.
CONFERENCES - correct answerPrivate, nonthreatening, face to face talk to bring
about change, not to intimidate or control behavior.
, CONSISTENCY - correct answerBehaving the same way on repeated occasions
when the circumstances are the same or similar.
COURSE OBJECTIVE - correct answerAKA: Program objective - specifies the
learning outcomes of the program of study.
COURSE OF STUDY - correct answerAKA: Program of study - Properly developed
program will result in an orderly and systematic process of education.
CRITICISM - correct answerBe open to constructive criticism, be humble, put
yourself in the other person's shoes, apologize if necessary and don't whine, cry, or
blame others.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - correct answerThe process of developing a set
of courses constituting an area of specialization as prescribed by the state regulatory
agency.
DEDUCTIVE REASONING - correct answerThe process of reaching a probable
conclusion by employing logical reasoning.
DEMOGRAPHICS - correct answerAverage income, cost of services, age, ethnicity,
etc. within a specified area.
DEMONSTRATION - correct answerPerform at an appropriate speed ensuring the
students do not miss any key points or steps.
DEPT. OF EDUCATION - correct answerSets forth specific regulations governing
student hours and financial aid disbursement.
DISABLED LEARNER - correct answerIs responsible for providing documentation
of their disability and making a formal request for accommodations.
DYSLEXIA - correct answerA specific learning disability that is an impairment in the
brain's ability to translate written images received by the eyes into meaningful language.
ELIGIBLE STUDENT - correct answerA student above the age of 18 enrolled in a
post secondary school.
ENERGIZER - correct answerAn activity lasting one to three minutes to provide for
a physical or mental break to bring new life into the class.
ENTHUSIASM - correct answerGoes hand in hand with energy.
STUDY GUIDE latest update 2026!!
80/20 - correct answer80% are average performers where as 20% are in the top of
your profession by; showing up, being on time, and being ready to work.
AACS/CEA - correct answerAmerican Association of Cosmetology
Schools/Cosmetology Educators of America
ACTIVE LISTENING - correct answerBe with the speaker, don't interrupt, repeat,
gain agreement.
ADD/ADHD - correct answerAttention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
ADVISORY COUNCIL - correct answerComposed of school owners and directors,
educators and employers, graduates, representatives from state, regulatory oversight
agencies. Identifies and prioritizes subject matter and skills that need to be taught.
ANECDOTES - correct answerDescribes a specific point to help get the learners
focus directed toward the objectives of the lesson.
ANTICIPATORY SET - correct answerThe process of getting the students ready to
learn.
ASSERTIVENESS - correct answerThe degree of boldness or confidence one has
in dealing with others.
AUTHORITY - correct answerAn individual cited or appealed to as an expert or to
influence thought, opinion, or behavior.
CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENTS - correct answerHelps to determine educator
control, sightlines with and among students, and overall student participation.
COMPASSION - correct answerThe deep feeling of sharing or feeling the pain or
suffering of another, sympathy.
CONFERENCES - correct answerPrivate, nonthreatening, face to face talk to bring
about change, not to intimidate or control behavior.
, CONSISTENCY - correct answerBehaving the same way on repeated occasions
when the circumstances are the same or similar.
COURSE OBJECTIVE - correct answerAKA: Program objective - specifies the
learning outcomes of the program of study.
COURSE OF STUDY - correct answerAKA: Program of study - Properly developed
program will result in an orderly and systematic process of education.
CRITICISM - correct answerBe open to constructive criticism, be humble, put
yourself in the other person's shoes, apologize if necessary and don't whine, cry, or
blame others.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT - correct answerThe process of developing a set
of courses constituting an area of specialization as prescribed by the state regulatory
agency.
DEDUCTIVE REASONING - correct answerThe process of reaching a probable
conclusion by employing logical reasoning.
DEMOGRAPHICS - correct answerAverage income, cost of services, age, ethnicity,
etc. within a specified area.
DEMONSTRATION - correct answerPerform at an appropriate speed ensuring the
students do not miss any key points or steps.
DEPT. OF EDUCATION - correct answerSets forth specific regulations governing
student hours and financial aid disbursement.
DISABLED LEARNER - correct answerIs responsible for providing documentation
of their disability and making a formal request for accommodations.
DYSLEXIA - correct answerA specific learning disability that is an impairment in the
brain's ability to translate written images received by the eyes into meaningful language.
ELIGIBLE STUDENT - correct answerA student above the age of 18 enrolled in a
post secondary school.
ENERGIZER - correct answerAn activity lasting one to three minutes to provide for
a physical or mental break to bring new life into the class.
ENTHUSIASM - correct answerGoes hand in hand with energy.
