Indiana Cosmetology State Board Test
Study Guide (Questions with correct
answers) 2024
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -
(answers)Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue
with light, firm pressure is: - (answers)Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: -
(answers)Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: -
(answers)Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: -
(answers)Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large
enough for implements to be: - (answers)Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred
to a: - (answers)Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on
surfaces are: - (answers)Disinfectants
,The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be
available to employees is: - (answers)OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - (answers)Cleaned
and disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage
is contained in: - (answers)Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - (answers)Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is
the: - (answers)Client Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -
(answers)Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: -
(answers)Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: -
(answers)Texturizing
, Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: -
(answers)Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts: -
(answers)Vertical
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next
position and becomes the new guideline is a: - (answers)Traveling Guide
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears
remove bulk is: - (answers)Point Cutting
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: -
(answers)Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially
opened, in order to reduce volume and create movement is: - (answers)Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the
same political party? - (answers)Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years? - (answers)Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients
should be stored in what type of container? - (answers)In a clean and closed
container
Study Guide (Questions with correct
answers) 2024
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of -
(answers)Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue
with light, firm pressure is: - (answers)Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: -
(answers)Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: -
(answers)Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: -
(answers)Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large
enough for implements to be: - (answers)Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred
to a: - (answers)Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on
surfaces are: - (answers)Disinfectants
,The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be
available to employees is: - (answers)OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - (answers)Cleaned
and disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage
is contained in: - (answers)Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - (answers)Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is
the: - (answers)Client Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in -
(answers)Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: -
(answers)Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: -
(answers)Texturizing
, Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: -
(answers)Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts: -
(answers)Vertical
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next
position and becomes the new guideline is a: - (answers)Traveling Guide
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears
remove bulk is: - (answers)Point Cutting
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: -
(answers)Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially
opened, in order to reduce volume and create movement is: - (answers)Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the
same political party? - (answers)Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years? - (answers)Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients
should be stored in what type of container? - (answers)In a clean and closed
container
