COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is
a. passive
b. dormant
c. spread from one person to another
d. not spread from one person to another - ANSWER: c. spread from one person to
another
A layered hair cut or 90 degree angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n)
a. solid form
b. graduated form
c. increase-layered form
d. uniformly layered form - ANSWER: d. uniformly layered form
A skin patch test will help determine
a. the correct formula
b. the processing time for lightener
c. the processing time for a coloring procedure
d. if the client has a sensitivity or allergic reaction - ANSWER: d. if the client has a
sensitivity or allergic reaction
A solution that has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions is
a. acidic
b. neutral
c. alkaline
d. slightly alkaline - ANSWER: a. acidic
All of the following are methods used to disinfect tools and equipment EXCEPT
a. rinse
b. spray
c. immersion
d. disinfectant wipes - ANSWER: a. rinse
All of the following examples are possible mechanical exfoliation methods EXCEPT
a. brush
,b. scrub
c. enzymes
d. facial cloths - ANSWER: c. enzymes
All of the following statements are true about color EXCEPT
a. it is a phenomenon of light
b. it is a group of electromagnetic waves
c. it can be seen if wavelengths are reflected off an object
d. it does not depend on the presence of light - ANSWER: d. it does not depend on
the presence of light
An example of an objective symptom is
a. pain
b. itching
c. burning
d. inflammation - ANSWER: d. inflammation
At what point should the condition of the client's hair and scalp be examined when
performing a shampoo?
a. before shampooing the hair
b. before applying the conditioner
c. after rinsing shampoo from the hair
d. after towel-drying the hair following the shampoo - ANSWER: a. before
shampooing the hair
Channeling shears are primarily used for all of the following special effects EXCEPT
a. heavy fringes
b. lightly tapered effects
c. extreme length variations
d. notched perimeter lengths - ANSWER: b. lightly tapered effect
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are
a. visible
b. brief and severe
c. frequent and habitual
d. influenced by weather - ANSWER: c. frequent and habitual
Cleaning is the first level of
a. disinfection
b. contamination
c. infection control
, d. decontamination - ANSWER: c. infection control
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n)
a. open container
b. disposable bag
c. closed container
d. puncture-proof container - ANSWER: d. puncture-proof container
During a curling iron procedure, protect the client's scalp with a
a. base cream
b. metal tail comb
c. scalp treatment
d. hard-rubber comb - ANSWER: d. hard-rubber comb
During a facial service, which piece of equipment is used to soften dead skin cells for
easier removal
a. vacuum
b. wood's lamp
c. facial steamer
d. magnifying - ANSWER: c. facial steamer
During a perm service, what determines the size and shape of the new wave or curl
pattern
a. hair color
b. perm solution
c. perm rod size
d. neutralizing solution - ANSWER: c. perm rod size
Hair lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the
cortex and
a. create a foundation
b. stop the oxidation process
c. increase the vibrancy of a color
d. cause the melanin to break down - ANSWER: d. cause the melanin to break down
If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see
a. a therapist
b. a podiatrist
c. a dermatologist
d. another salon professional - ANSWER: c. a dermatologist
COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is
a. passive
b. dormant
c. spread from one person to another
d. not spread from one person to another - ANSWER: c. spread from one person to
another
A layered hair cut or 90 degree angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n)
a. solid form
b. graduated form
c. increase-layered form
d. uniformly layered form - ANSWER: d. uniformly layered form
A skin patch test will help determine
a. the correct formula
b. the processing time for lightener
c. the processing time for a coloring procedure
d. if the client has a sensitivity or allergic reaction - ANSWER: d. if the client has a
sensitivity or allergic reaction
A solution that has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions is
a. acidic
b. neutral
c. alkaline
d. slightly alkaline - ANSWER: a. acidic
All of the following are methods used to disinfect tools and equipment EXCEPT
a. rinse
b. spray
c. immersion
d. disinfectant wipes - ANSWER: a. rinse
All of the following examples are possible mechanical exfoliation methods EXCEPT
a. brush
,b. scrub
c. enzymes
d. facial cloths - ANSWER: c. enzymes
All of the following statements are true about color EXCEPT
a. it is a phenomenon of light
b. it is a group of electromagnetic waves
c. it can be seen if wavelengths are reflected off an object
d. it does not depend on the presence of light - ANSWER: d. it does not depend on
the presence of light
An example of an objective symptom is
a. pain
b. itching
c. burning
d. inflammation - ANSWER: d. inflammation
At what point should the condition of the client's hair and scalp be examined when
performing a shampoo?
a. before shampooing the hair
b. before applying the conditioner
c. after rinsing shampoo from the hair
d. after towel-drying the hair following the shampoo - ANSWER: a. before
shampooing the hair
Channeling shears are primarily used for all of the following special effects EXCEPT
a. heavy fringes
b. lightly tapered effects
c. extreme length variations
d. notched perimeter lengths - ANSWER: b. lightly tapered effect
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are
a. visible
b. brief and severe
c. frequent and habitual
d. influenced by weather - ANSWER: c. frequent and habitual
Cleaning is the first level of
a. disinfection
b. contamination
c. infection control
, d. decontamination - ANSWER: c. infection control
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n)
a. open container
b. disposable bag
c. closed container
d. puncture-proof container - ANSWER: d. puncture-proof container
During a curling iron procedure, protect the client's scalp with a
a. base cream
b. metal tail comb
c. scalp treatment
d. hard-rubber comb - ANSWER: d. hard-rubber comb
During a facial service, which piece of equipment is used to soften dead skin cells for
easier removal
a. vacuum
b. wood's lamp
c. facial steamer
d. magnifying - ANSWER: c. facial steamer
During a perm service, what determines the size and shape of the new wave or curl
pattern
a. hair color
b. perm solution
c. perm rod size
d. neutralizing solution - ANSWER: c. perm rod size
Hair lighteners utilize ingredients such as ammonia and peroxide to penetrate the
cortex and
a. create a foundation
b. stop the oxidation process
c. increase the vibrancy of a color
d. cause the melanin to break down - ANSWER: d. cause the melanin to break down
If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see
a. a therapist
b. a podiatrist
c. a dermatologist
d. another salon professional - ANSWER: c. a dermatologist
