South Dakota Cosmetology Boards
Test Exam Questions And Answers
Which term encompasses the broad range of specialty areas including hairstyling, nail technology, and
esthetics? - correct answers cosmetology
Archeological studies reveal that early forms of haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form
as early as the: - correct answers Ice Age
Cosmetic implements used at the dawn of history were shaped from all of the following EXCEPT: -
correct answers tree bark
Which ancient culture was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? - correct answers
Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian men and women practiced a form of nail care by staining their nails red using: - correct
answers henna
Kohl makeup was NOT used in ancient Egypt to: - correct answers stain the nails before battle
During the Chou Dynasty in China, only royals were allowed to: - correct answers stain their nails gold
During the Golden Age of Greece, women ground cinnabar to produce coloring for: - correct answers
cheeks and lips
In ancient Rome, middle-class women colored their hair: - correct answers blonde
The process of steam distillation was refined by: - correct answers Avicenna
,The period during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history was
called the: - correct answers Renaissance
Who invented the machine that supplied electrical current to metal rods around which hair strands
were wrapped during the waving process? - correct answers Charles Nessler
Who marketed the first nail polish? - correct answers Charles Revson
Which term refers to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for various
hair types and conditions? - correct answers texture services
The first spa pedicure system was introduced to the professional beauty industry by Creative Nail Design
in which year? - correct answers 1998
It has been clear from the earliest images of African people that their _____ was a preeminent reflection
of the state of their well-being and existence in the world. - correct answers hair
What did women do during the Victorian era in England to add color to their cheeks? - correct answers
pinch their cheeks
In 1908, _____ began selling makeup that was popular with movie stars because it didn't cake or crack
under hot studio lights. - correct answers Max Factor
Who invented the first curling iron? - correct answers Marcel Grateau
The Associated Master Barbers of America, which eventually became the Associated Master Barbers and
Beauticians of America, was organized in Chicago in the: - correct answers 1920s
Farouk Shami invented the world's first ammonia-free haircolor in the: - correct answers 1980s
Today, cosmetologists frequently specialize in: - correct answers Haircutting
,Continuing education is NOT typically used to - correct answers introduce you to the field of
cosmetology
Curly hair specialist is a subspecialty of which specialty? - correct answers texture specialist
A(n) _____ provides salons with information about new products, trends, and techniques. - correct
answers distributor sales consultant
Which of these people does NOT work for a salon? - correct answers manufacturer educator
Which person establishes the standard for a salon or manufacturer's image? - correct answers artistic
director
To be an education director, you must have at least _____ of experience as a cosmetologist. - correct
answers 5 years
To become a creative director, you must have at least _____ years of experience as a hairdresser. -
correct answers 10
What term was coined by beauty legend Noel DeCaprio in the late 1980s? - correct answers day spa
Which of the following is NOT an important life skill for salon employees? - correct answers competitive
attitude
________ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve your goals. - correct
answers self esteem
Three bad habits that prevent peak personal performance are procrastination, perfectionism, and: -
correct answers lack of game plan
An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called: - correct answers perfectionism
, ________ is an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions. - correct answers creativity
To effectively manage time, it is important to learn to: - correct answers prioritize your tasks
What should you do if you find yourself feeling frustrated, worried, or guilty? - correct answers give
yourself some downtime
The moral principles by which you live and work are called: - correct answers ethics
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate that you are an ethical person? - correct answers sharing
client information
Fulfilling your potential is known as: - correct answers self-actualization
Which of these is NOT one of the action steps for success? - correct answers Merge your personal and
work lives.
Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is called: - correct answers procrastination
To enhance your creativity, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answers embrace
criticism
A(n) _____ establishes the purpose and values by which an individual or institution lives and works. -
correct answers mission statement
How long should your mission statement be? - correct answers one or two sentences
Which of these is an example of a short-term goal? - correct answers to complete a cosmetology course
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to manage your time? - correct answers taking on every
task offered to you
Test Exam Questions And Answers
Which term encompasses the broad range of specialty areas including hairstyling, nail technology, and
esthetics? - correct answers cosmetology
Archeological studies reveal that early forms of haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form
as early as the: - correct answers Ice Age
Cosmetic implements used at the dawn of history were shaped from all of the following EXCEPT: -
correct answers tree bark
Which ancient culture was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? - correct answers
Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian men and women practiced a form of nail care by staining their nails red using: - correct
answers henna
Kohl makeup was NOT used in ancient Egypt to: - correct answers stain the nails before battle
During the Chou Dynasty in China, only royals were allowed to: - correct answers stain their nails gold
During the Golden Age of Greece, women ground cinnabar to produce coloring for: - correct answers
cheeks and lips
In ancient Rome, middle-class women colored their hair: - correct answers blonde
The process of steam distillation was refined by: - correct answers Avicenna
,The period during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history was
called the: - correct answers Renaissance
Who invented the machine that supplied electrical current to metal rods around which hair strands
were wrapped during the waving process? - correct answers Charles Nessler
Who marketed the first nail polish? - correct answers Charles Revson
Which term refers to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for various
hair types and conditions? - correct answers texture services
The first spa pedicure system was introduced to the professional beauty industry by Creative Nail Design
in which year? - correct answers 1998
It has been clear from the earliest images of African people that their _____ was a preeminent reflection
of the state of their well-being and existence in the world. - correct answers hair
What did women do during the Victorian era in England to add color to their cheeks? - correct answers
pinch their cheeks
In 1908, _____ began selling makeup that was popular with movie stars because it didn't cake or crack
under hot studio lights. - correct answers Max Factor
Who invented the first curling iron? - correct answers Marcel Grateau
The Associated Master Barbers of America, which eventually became the Associated Master Barbers and
Beauticians of America, was organized in Chicago in the: - correct answers 1920s
Farouk Shami invented the world's first ammonia-free haircolor in the: - correct answers 1980s
Today, cosmetologists frequently specialize in: - correct answers Haircutting
,Continuing education is NOT typically used to - correct answers introduce you to the field of
cosmetology
Curly hair specialist is a subspecialty of which specialty? - correct answers texture specialist
A(n) _____ provides salons with information about new products, trends, and techniques. - correct
answers distributor sales consultant
Which of these people does NOT work for a salon? - correct answers manufacturer educator
Which person establishes the standard for a salon or manufacturer's image? - correct answers artistic
director
To be an education director, you must have at least _____ of experience as a cosmetologist. - correct
answers 5 years
To become a creative director, you must have at least _____ years of experience as a hairdresser. -
correct answers 10
What term was coined by beauty legend Noel DeCaprio in the late 1980s? - correct answers day spa
Which of the following is NOT an important life skill for salon employees? - correct answers competitive
attitude
________ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve your goals. - correct
answers self esteem
Three bad habits that prevent peak personal performance are procrastination, perfectionism, and: -
correct answers lack of game plan
An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called: - correct answers perfectionism
, ________ is an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions. - correct answers creativity
To effectively manage time, it is important to learn to: - correct answers prioritize your tasks
What should you do if you find yourself feeling frustrated, worried, or guilty? - correct answers give
yourself some downtime
The moral principles by which you live and work are called: - correct answers ethics
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate that you are an ethical person? - correct answers sharing
client information
Fulfilling your potential is known as: - correct answers self-actualization
Which of these is NOT one of the action steps for success? - correct answers Merge your personal and
work lives.
Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is called: - correct answers procrastination
To enhance your creativity, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answers embrace
criticism
A(n) _____ establishes the purpose and values by which an individual or institution lives and works. -
correct answers mission statement
How long should your mission statement be? - correct answers one or two sentences
Which of these is an example of a short-term goal? - correct answers to complete a cosmetology course
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to manage your time? - correct answers taking on every
task offered to you
