Arizona Cosmetology State Board Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is
called a : - ANSWER ✔✔-Asymptomatic center
Which level of infection control requires the use of products with efficacy labels that state they are
appropriate for floors,countertops,sinks,toilets,towels and/or linens: - ANSWER ✔✔-Cleaning
Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be; - ANSWER ✔✔-
Discarded or disinfected
What is the proper procedure for dealing with tools and multi-use supplies that have NOT come in
contact with blood or body fluids? - ANSWER ✔✔-use an approved EPA-registered disinfectant
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, which of the following steps would
occur first? - ANSWER ✔✔-put on safety glasses and single-use gloves
Destroying or killing all microbes is: - ANSWER ✔✔-Sterilization
labeled - ANSWER ✔✔-Always store disinfectants in containers that are:
After each use - ANSWER ✔✔-Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected:
EPA - ANSWER ✔✔-Which organization approves the efficacy of products used for infection control ?
1/2 inch per month - ANSWER ✔✔-Human hair, on the average, grows about:
hair - ANSWER ✔✔-The lips,soles of the feet and palms of the hands a eyelids do not have:
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palms of hands and soles of feet - ANSWER ✔✔-On what area of the body would you not find any
sebaceous glands?
Prevent skin from drying and chapping - ANSWER ✔✔-What is one function of the acid mantle?
keratin - ANSWER ✔✔-A protein substance found in nails and hair is:
Pityriasis capitis simplex - ANSWER ✔✔-Dry flakes attached to the scalp or on the hair, which can appear
translucent, are called:
Dandruff - ANSWER ✔✔-Malassezia is a microscopic fungus that is the leading cause of:
Impetigo - ANSWER ✔✔-A highly contagious bacteria infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted
lesion that is usually found on the face is known as:
sebaceous glands - ANSWER ✔✔-Acne is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the:
free edge - ANSWER ✔✔-The part of the nail plate that extends beyond the end of the finger is called the:
Orbicularis Oris Muscle - ANSWER ✔✔-The muscle that circles the mouth and is responsible for
contracting puckering and wrinkling the lip is the:
extensor - ANSWER ✔✔-Which muscle straightens the fingers and wrist?
extensor digitorum longus - ANSWER ✔✔-Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of
the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes?
radial nerve - ANSWER ✔✔-Which nerve extends down the thumb side of the arm into the back of the
hand?
they swell - ANSWER ✔✔-How do lymph nodes indicate infection in the body?
SDS - ANSWER ✔✔-What does the manufacturer provide that is the best source of specific info about a
product?
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An activator (booster) - ANSWER ✔✔-What can be mixed with a cream on-the-scalp lightener to speed
the process?
off-the-scalp lightener - ANSWER ✔✔-What product comes in powder form and when mixed with
hydrogen peroxide becomes a strong lightening agent?
Barrier cream - ANSWER ✔✔-What should be applied when draping for a color service to prevent
irritating and staining the hairline?
U.S Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act - ANSWER ✔✔-A predisposition (skin patch) test for all
products containing an aniline derivative ingredient is a requirement from the:
4.5-5.5 - ANSWER ✔✔-In what pH range is skin and hair?
Do not recommend the chemical service; Proceed with the service - ANSWER ✔✔-If a scalp analysis
determines cuts and abrasions are present prior to a chemical service
temporary - ANSWER ✔✔-Which of the following hair colors do not require a patch or predisposition
test?
predictable results - ANSWER ✔✔-Communicating with your client prior to and during the long hair
design service will help you avoid misunderstandings and ensure:
Keep Accurate roads - ANSWER ✔✔-One key contributor to successful client relationships is to:
Perm rod - ANSWER ✔✔-Which perm tool determines the size and shape of the new curl texture?
Thermal protectant - ANSWER ✔✔-What product prepares and protects the hair from the heat styling
and also conditions and adds shine?
Blood Circulation - ANSWER ✔✔-Scalp massages involves movements performed on the scalp to relax
the muscles and increases:
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