Florida Cosmetology State Board Exam/Questions with
Solutions 2026/2026
The sudoriferous glands produce: - CORRECT ANSWER-sweat
The sudoriferous glands function to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulate temperature
Another name for a birthmark is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nevus Flameus
An overactive sebaceous gland would produce: - CORRECT ANSWER-oil
The technical name for a blackhead is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Comedone
Milia are more commonly referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER-White heads
A congenital defect such as causes Albinism, is one that - CORRECT ANSWER-You
are born with
What is the largest organ of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dermis
Sebaceous glands are also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Oil Glands
Sudoriferous glands are also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sweat Glands
Irregular shaped patches of skin depigmentation (typically on hands, face, & neck): -
CORRECT ANSWER-Vitiligo
The sebaceous glands produce: - CORRECT ANSWER-Oil
A small, pus filled abscess is referred to as a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Boil
The technical name for a "Boil" is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Furuncle
For a waxing procedure to be most successful, the hair should be how long -
CORRECT ANSWER-¼ - ½ inch
Leukoderma refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-White patches on the skin
Often referred to as the "Adam's Apple", the actual name for this bone is the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hyoid
, The name for the protein making up your skin, hair, and nails: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Keratin
An area of thickened skin: - CORRECT ANSWER-Callus / Keratoma
A group of brownish spots, without elevation, occurring in one spot is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chloasma
Patchy brown skin discoloration, often the result of hormonal changes/pregnancy: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chloasma
A swollen lesion usually lasting only a few hours, often caused by an insect bite: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wheal
This is a contagious, pus filled abscess, generally caused by a bacterial infection: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Furuncle
A comedone extractor would be used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER-Black-heads
This is a temporary hair removal technique producing results similar to waxing: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sugaring
The only permanent hair removal technique: - CORRECT ANSWER-Electrolysis
What type of test should be conducted prior to any waxing or exfoliation procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Predisposition test
If the dermatologist says you have verrucas, you have: - CORRECT ANSWER-Warts
Pityriasis Capitis, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction
to certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can
be oily or dry - and is commonly known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Dandruff
Dandruff, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction to
certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can be
oily or dry - and goes by the Latin / medical name of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Pityriasis
Capitis
The epidermis is the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Top or outermost layer of the skin
The study of the microscopic anatomy of plant and animal cells, including their structure
and function is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Histology
Responsible for maintaining the bodies internal temperature: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sudoriferous Glands
Solutions 2026/2026
The sudoriferous glands produce: - CORRECT ANSWER-sweat
The sudoriferous glands function to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Regulate temperature
Another name for a birthmark is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nevus Flameus
An overactive sebaceous gland would produce: - CORRECT ANSWER-oil
The technical name for a blackhead is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Comedone
Milia are more commonly referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER-White heads
A congenital defect such as causes Albinism, is one that - CORRECT ANSWER-You
are born with
What is the largest organ of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dermis
Sebaceous glands are also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Oil Glands
Sudoriferous glands are also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Sweat Glands
Irregular shaped patches of skin depigmentation (typically on hands, face, & neck): -
CORRECT ANSWER-Vitiligo
The sebaceous glands produce: - CORRECT ANSWER-Oil
A small, pus filled abscess is referred to as a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Boil
The technical name for a "Boil" is a: - CORRECT ANSWER-Furuncle
For a waxing procedure to be most successful, the hair should be how long -
CORRECT ANSWER-¼ - ½ inch
Leukoderma refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-White patches on the skin
Often referred to as the "Adam's Apple", the actual name for this bone is the -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hyoid
, The name for the protein making up your skin, hair, and nails: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Keratin
An area of thickened skin: - CORRECT ANSWER-Callus / Keratoma
A group of brownish spots, without elevation, occurring in one spot is called: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chloasma
Patchy brown skin discoloration, often the result of hormonal changes/pregnancy: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chloasma
A swollen lesion usually lasting only a few hours, often caused by an insect bite: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Wheal
This is a contagious, pus filled abscess, generally caused by a bacterial infection: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Furuncle
A comedone extractor would be used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER-Black-heads
This is a temporary hair removal technique producing results similar to waxing: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sugaring
The only permanent hair removal technique: - CORRECT ANSWER-Electrolysis
What type of test should be conducted prior to any waxing or exfoliation procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Predisposition test
If the dermatologist says you have verrucas, you have: - CORRECT ANSWER-Warts
Pityriasis Capitis, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction
to certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can
be oily or dry - and is commonly known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Dandruff
Dandruff, can result from extreme changes in temperature, as a contact reaction to
certain skin and hair care products, or, as an allergic reaction to certain foods; it can be
oily or dry - and goes by the Latin / medical name of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Pityriasis
Capitis
The epidermis is the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Top or outermost layer of the skin
The study of the microscopic anatomy of plant and animal cells, including their structure
and function is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Histology
Responsible for maintaining the bodies internal temperature: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sudoriferous Glands
