TEXAS COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM
comprehensive questions and verified
accurate solution (detailed & elaborated)
UPDATED 2026
cleaning -CORRECTANSWER Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas
causing germs with soap and water or detergent and water
Bacteria -CORRECTANSWER One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection -CORRECTANSWER Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on
environmental surfaces
Decontamination -CORRECTANSWER The removal of blood or other potentially
infectious materials on an item's surface
efficacy -CORRECTANSWER the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious -CORRECTANSWER Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection -CORRECTANSWER confined to a specific area of the body
,Nonpathogenic -CORRECTANSWER Harmless organisms that may perform useful
functions
pathogenic -CORRECTANSWER Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or
infection in humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics -CORRECTANSWER Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies -CORRECTANSWER contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin -CORRECTANSWER a poisonous substance
Department of Labor -CORRECTANSWER The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration was created as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet -CORRECTANSWER Form that provides printed information
regarding the hazards of materials that contain chemicals
disease -CORRECTANSWER An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning
normally
infection -CORRECTANSWER Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic
organisms
,Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal -CORRECTANSWER Disinfectants in a salon
must be
diluted -CORRECTANSWER Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization -CORRECTANSWER The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
Autoclave -CORRECTANSWER Effective sterilization typically requires the use of
______ to complete
Weekly -CORRECTANSWER How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be
tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?
Contact time -CORRECTANSWER The amount of time the surface must stay moist
with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water -CORRECTANSWER When preparing a disinfectant solution,
you should:
10 minutes -CORRECTANSWER Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
, Multiuse -CORRECTANSWER Items that can be used again, even after exposure to
bodily fluids
after every pedicure -CORRECTANSWER How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa
used for pedicures?
chelating detergents -CORRECTANSWER Which of the following is used to remove the
residue of pedicure products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics -CORRECTANSWER Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service -CORRECTANSWER What should you do FIRST when responding to
an exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting -CORRECTANSWER Two steps of infection control
bleach -CORRECTANSWER The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known
as
warm water -CORRECTANSWER When cleaning your implements, you should rinse
them with:
comprehensive questions and verified
accurate solution (detailed & elaborated)
UPDATED 2026
cleaning -CORRECTANSWER Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas
causing germs with soap and water or detergent and water
Bacteria -CORRECTANSWER One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection -CORRECTANSWER Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on
environmental surfaces
Decontamination -CORRECTANSWER The removal of blood or other potentially
infectious materials on an item's surface
efficacy -CORRECTANSWER the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious -CORRECTANSWER Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection -CORRECTANSWER confined to a specific area of the body
,Nonpathogenic -CORRECTANSWER Harmless organisms that may perform useful
functions
pathogenic -CORRECTANSWER Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or
infection in humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics -CORRECTANSWER Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies -CORRECTANSWER contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin -CORRECTANSWER a poisonous substance
Department of Labor -CORRECTANSWER The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration was created as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet -CORRECTANSWER Form that provides printed information
regarding the hazards of materials that contain chemicals
disease -CORRECTANSWER An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning
normally
infection -CORRECTANSWER Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic
organisms
,Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal -CORRECTANSWER Disinfectants in a salon
must be
diluted -CORRECTANSWER Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization -CORRECTANSWER The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
Autoclave -CORRECTANSWER Effective sterilization typically requires the use of
______ to complete
Weekly -CORRECTANSWER How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be
tested to ensure they are properly sterilizing implements?
Contact time -CORRECTANSWER The amount of time the surface must stay moist
with disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water -CORRECTANSWER When preparing a disinfectant solution,
you should:
10 minutes -CORRECTANSWER Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
, Multiuse -CORRECTANSWER Items that can be used again, even after exposure to
bodily fluids
after every pedicure -CORRECTANSWER How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa
used for pedicures?
chelating detergents -CORRECTANSWER Which of the following is used to remove the
residue of pedicure products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics -CORRECTANSWER Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin;
registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service -CORRECTANSWER What should you do FIRST when responding to
an exposure incident?
cleaning and disinfecting -CORRECTANSWER Two steps of infection control
bleach -CORRECTANSWER The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known
as
warm water -CORRECTANSWER When cleaning your implements, you should rinse
them with:
