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ELECTROLYSIS IBEC AND LASER STATE
BOARD PRACTICE EXAM|ACTUAL
270+QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
Which electrolysis modality uses direct current to create a
chemical reaction (sodium hydroxide) that destroys the hair
follicle?
A) Thermolysis
B) Galvanic electrolysis ✅
C) Blend
D) Photoepilation
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Rationale: Galvanic electrolysis uses direct current (DC) to
produce sodium hydroxide, which chemically destroys the follicle.
Thermolysis uses alternating current (AC) to generate heat.
Question 2
The term "thermolysis" refers to destruction by:
A) Chemical reaction
B) Heat generated by high-frequency alternating current ✅
C) Laser light
D) Cryogenic freezing
Rationale: Thermolysis (also called shortwave or high-frequency)
produces heat via AC, causing thermal coagulation of the follicle.
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Question 3
Which modality combines galvanic current and thermolysis
simultaneously?
A) Sequential blend
B) Simultaneous blend ✅
C) Dual modality
D) Flash thermolysis
Rationale: Blend method delivers both DC (galvanic) and AC
(thermolysis) at the same time, enhancing efficacy. Sequential
blend delivers them one after another.
Question 4 (Scenario)
A client with coarse, deep, curved hairs has failed thermolysis
alone. Which modality is most effective?
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A) Galvanic only
B) Blend ✅
C) Intense pulsed light (IPL)
D) Super-high frequency thermolysis
Rationale: Blend is superior for deep, curved, or resistant hairs
because the galvanic component travels along the follicle, while
thermolysis adds heat.
Question 5
The electrochemical effect of galvanic electrolysis produces what
destructive agent?
A) Hydrogen peroxide
B) Sodium hydroxide (lye) ✅
C) Hydrochloric acid
D) Chlorine gas
ELECTROLYSIS IBEC AND LASER STATE
BOARD PRACTICE EXAM|ACTUAL
270+QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
Which electrolysis modality uses direct current to create a
chemical reaction (sodium hydroxide) that destroys the hair
follicle?
A) Thermolysis
B) Galvanic electrolysis ✅
C) Blend
D) Photoepilation
,Page 2 of 57
Rationale: Galvanic electrolysis uses direct current (DC) to
produce sodium hydroxide, which chemically destroys the follicle.
Thermolysis uses alternating current (AC) to generate heat.
Question 2
The term "thermolysis" refers to destruction by:
A) Chemical reaction
B) Heat generated by high-frequency alternating current ✅
C) Laser light
D) Cryogenic freezing
Rationale: Thermolysis (also called shortwave or high-frequency)
produces heat via AC, causing thermal coagulation of the follicle.
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Question 3
Which modality combines galvanic current and thermolysis
simultaneously?
A) Sequential blend
B) Simultaneous blend ✅
C) Dual modality
D) Flash thermolysis
Rationale: Blend method delivers both DC (galvanic) and AC
(thermolysis) at the same time, enhancing efficacy. Sequential
blend delivers them one after another.
Question 4 (Scenario)
A client with coarse, deep, curved hairs has failed thermolysis
alone. Which modality is most effective?
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A) Galvanic only
B) Blend ✅
C) Intense pulsed light (IPL)
D) Super-high frequency thermolysis
Rationale: Blend is superior for deep, curved, or resistant hairs
because the galvanic component travels along the follicle, while
thermolysis adds heat.
Question 5
The electrochemical effect of galvanic electrolysis produces what
destructive agent?
A) Hydrogen peroxide
B) Sodium hydroxide (lye) ✅
C) Hydrochloric acid
D) Chlorine gas
