UTAH STATE BOARD COSMETOLOGY
EXAM NEWEST 2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | 2024-2025 A+ GRADE
STUDYGUIDE
Before using ultraviolet light on a client, the skin or scalp
should be: Correct Answer cleansed
Which of the following steps would occur FIRST during a
retouch sodium hydroxide relaxer service? Correct Answer
perform scalp analysis
Projection can be measured from the curve of the head or:
Correct Answer Natural fall
Virgin relaxers may be applied ¼" (.6 cm) to ½" (1.25 cm)
away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp
will: Correct Answer allow it to spread toward the scalp
The trifacial nerve is also known as the: Correct Answer
fifth cranial nerve
The Connect service essential includes: Correct Answer
building rapport and trust
Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:
Correct Answer Excessive blow drying
,Cascade pincurls are volume pincurls used to create
which of the following results? Correct Answer fullness
and height
The following strategies all help the client feel they've had
an exceptional experience, EXCEPT: Correct Answer Not
suggesting add-on services
An effective strategy to ensure a return visit from a client is
to: Correct Answer Provide exceptional service
Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair
follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation?
Correct Answer Folliculitis
Aniline derivative tints have the ability to do all of the
following EXCEPT: Correct Answer be used as a color
product for eyelashes and eyebrows
All of the following supplies need to be discarded after
each use EXCEPT: Correct Answer sheets
What is the area called on which a roller, thermal iron,
round brush is placed? Correct Answer base
The term used to identify anything that occupies space
and has weight is called: Correct Answer matter
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service:
Correct Answer Avoid touching the nail
,The muscle located above and in front of the ear that
performs both opening and closing the jaw, as in chewing,
is called the: Correct Answer temporalis
During a highlighting service, the density pattern of a
weave refers to the: Correct Answer amount of weaves in
a particular area
Actions that can help reinforce client satisfaction during
the Complete service essential include all of the following
EXCEPT: Correct Answer asking questions to determine
what the client wants
Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and
composed of adipose (fatty) and loose connective tissue?
Correct Answer subcutaneous
If water contains certain salts of calcium, magnesium and
other metals that prevent shampoo from lathering, it is
classified as: Correct Answer hard water
Which of the following items must be discarded after use
on a nail service client? Correct Answer Single use item
What hair removal method removes the hair by
decomposing the papilla? Correct Answer Galvanic
Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the
following effects? Correct Answer Soothe and stimulate
nerves and muscles
, Which area of science involves the study of the organs
and systems of the body? Correct Answer anatomy
Which buyer wants to know all of the facts about the
product and thinks carefully about buying, without much
regard for who else likes or uses the product? Correct
Answer logical
When exposure to a disease organism triggers the
immune system to produce antibodies to that disease it is
called: Correct Answer active immunity
The term used to describe dividing the hair into workable
areas for control: Correct Answer Sectioning
All of the following are true about preliminary test curls
EXCEPT: Correct Answer unwind the curl 2.5 to 3 turns of
the rod diameter
When applying an oxidative color for a darker result, color
is applied from: Correct Answer Base to ends
Dry skin is usually characterized as: Correct Answer Not
being prone to acne
What is the recommended amount of time a client should
wait to get a pedicure after shaving their legs? Correct
Answer 24 hours
EXAM NEWEST 2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | 2024-2025 A+ GRADE
STUDYGUIDE
Before using ultraviolet light on a client, the skin or scalp
should be: Correct Answer cleansed
Which of the following steps would occur FIRST during a
retouch sodium hydroxide relaxer service? Correct Answer
perform scalp analysis
Projection can be measured from the curve of the head or:
Correct Answer Natural fall
Virgin relaxers may be applied ¼" (.6 cm) to ½" (1.25 cm)
away from the scalp because body heat from the scalp
will: Correct Answer allow it to spread toward the scalp
The trifacial nerve is also known as the: Correct Answer
fifth cranial nerve
The Connect service essential includes: Correct Answer
building rapport and trust
Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:
Correct Answer Excessive blow drying
,Cascade pincurls are volume pincurls used to create
which of the following results? Correct Answer fullness
and height
The following strategies all help the client feel they've had
an exceptional experience, EXCEPT: Correct Answer Not
suggesting add-on services
An effective strategy to ensure a return visit from a client is
to: Correct Answer Provide exceptional service
Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair
follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation?
Correct Answer Folliculitis
Aniline derivative tints have the ability to do all of the
following EXCEPT: Correct Answer be used as a color
product for eyelashes and eyebrows
All of the following supplies need to be discarded after
each use EXCEPT: Correct Answer sheets
What is the area called on which a roller, thermal iron,
round brush is placed? Correct Answer base
The term used to identify anything that occupies space
and has weight is called: Correct Answer matter
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service:
Correct Answer Avoid touching the nail
,The muscle located above and in front of the ear that
performs both opening and closing the jaw, as in chewing,
is called the: Correct Answer temporalis
During a highlighting service, the density pattern of a
weave refers to the: Correct Answer amount of weaves in
a particular area
Actions that can help reinforce client satisfaction during
the Complete service essential include all of the following
EXCEPT: Correct Answer asking questions to determine
what the client wants
Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and
composed of adipose (fatty) and loose connective tissue?
Correct Answer subcutaneous
If water contains certain salts of calcium, magnesium and
other metals that prevent shampoo from lathering, it is
classified as: Correct Answer hard water
Which of the following items must be discarded after use
on a nail service client? Correct Answer Single use item
What hair removal method removes the hair by
decomposing the papilla? Correct Answer Galvanic
Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the
following effects? Correct Answer Soothe and stimulate
nerves and muscles
, Which area of science involves the study of the organs
and systems of the body? Correct Answer anatomy
Which buyer wants to know all of the facts about the
product and thinks carefully about buying, without much
regard for who else likes or uses the product? Correct
Answer logical
When exposure to a disease organism triggers the
immune system to produce antibodies to that disease it is
called: Correct Answer active immunity
The term used to describe dividing the hair into workable
areas for control: Correct Answer Sectioning
All of the following are true about preliminary test curls
EXCEPT: Correct Answer unwind the curl 2.5 to 3 turns of
the rod diameter
When applying an oxidative color for a darker result, color
is applied from: Correct Answer Base to ends
Dry skin is usually characterized as: Correct Answer Not
being prone to acne
What is the recommended amount of time a client should
wait to get a pedicure after shaving their legs? Correct
Answer 24 hours
