MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
Minnesota Cosmetology written exam| State Board Exam
Preparation exam
What is an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
Who is the party responsible for distribution of SDS?
The manufacturer
The active stage of growing hair lasts from:
2 to 6 years
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops:
Catagen
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum respond to:
Pain
The name given to grayness/whiteness of the hair is:
Canities
6/5/2026
1
, MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red on irritated scalp is known as:
Psoriasis
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:
Furuncles
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp:
Back
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers?
Flexor
Which nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the neck?
Cervical cutaneous
Which smaller branch of the external maxillary artery supplies blood to the upper lip and septum?
Superior labial
When a solution can't take or dissolve more of the solute than it already holds at a given temp is
referred to as:
A saturated solution
6/5/2026
2
, MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service?
24-48 hours
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6?
10
The most accurate method of measuring pH is with:
A pH meter
A pull test is performed to check for what condition?
Elasticity
What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and pointed tip on the other?
A color brush
To maintain a constant temp during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled
by:
A thermostat
What removes build up on a cool iron barrel?
6/5/2026
Spray cleanser
3
, MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
What is considered the appropriate water pressure for rinsing during a shampoo service?
Moderate to strong
An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:
Partly wet and partly dry
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp?
1 1/2 inches from scalp
What determines the amount of movement a pin curl will have?
Stem
What type of wig simulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?
Hand knotted
What method of bonding features double-adhesive edges with sticky sides to hold the weft in position
before securing?
Taping
6/5/2026
How many standardized colors are on the J & L color ring?
4
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
Minnesota Cosmetology written exam| State Board Exam
Preparation exam
What is an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
Who is the party responsible for distribution of SDS?
The manufacturer
The active stage of growing hair lasts from:
2 to 6 years
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops:
Catagen
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum respond to:
Pain
The name given to grayness/whiteness of the hair is:
Canities
6/5/2026
1
, MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red on irritated scalp is known as:
Psoriasis
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:
Furuncles
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp:
Back
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers?
Flexor
Which nerve extends to the muscles on the side of the neck?
Cervical cutaneous
Which smaller branch of the external maxillary artery supplies blood to the upper lip and septum?
Superior labial
When a solution can't take or dissolve more of the solute than it already holds at a given temp is
referred to as:
A saturated solution
6/5/2026
2
, MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service?
24-48 hours
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6?
10
The most accurate method of measuring pH is with:
A pH meter
A pull test is performed to check for what condition?
Elasticity
What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and pointed tip on the other?
A color brush
To maintain a constant temp during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled
by:
A thermostat
What removes build up on a cool iron barrel?
6/5/2026
Spray cleanser
3
, MINNESOTA COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM| STATE
06/05/2026
BOARD EXAM PREPARATION EXAM
What is considered the appropriate water pressure for rinsing during a shampoo service?
Moderate to strong
An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:
Partly wet and partly dry
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp?
1 1/2 inches from scalp
What determines the amount of movement a pin curl will have?
Stem
What type of wig simulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?
Hand knotted
What method of bonding features double-adhesive edges with sticky sides to hold the weft in position
before securing?
Taping
6/5/2026
How many standardized colors are on the J & L color ring?
4
