COSMETOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM 1|
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED BY EXPERT| 2025 UPDATE.
1. Before placing implements in a disinfecting solution, they should be
ANS: Cleaned with warm soapy water.
2. What bonds in the hair are easily broken down by heat and water?
ANS: Hydrogen bonds.
3. The best way to avoid back strain while working is to
ANS: Maintain good posture and body alignment.
4. Good dental hygiene involves visiting the dentist twice each year and
ANS: Brushing and flossing regularly.
5. Bacteria that do not cause disease are referred to as
ANS: Nonpathogenic.
6. Disease-causing bacteria can be spread by
ANS: Coughing or spitting.
7. Which of the following is a contagious skin disease caused by a fungus?
ANS: Ringworm.
8. The method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms, including bacterial spores,
is
ANS: Sterilization.
, 9. Antiseptics differ from disinfectants because they
ANS: Are safe to use on skin.
10. A quaternary ammonium compound is used as
ANS: A disinfectant.
11. When using disinfectants you should remember that they
ANS: Can be dangerous germs on contact.
12. Trichology is the study of
ANS: Hair.
13. Name the two distinct phases of the life cycle of bacteria.
ANS: Infectious and noninfectious.
14. Seen in cross-section, straight hair would appear to be
ANS: Round.
15. Your client has a bad case of dry dandruff. You should suggest
ANS: Scalp treatments and frequent mild shampoos.
16. Alopecia areata occurs when the client's hair
ANS: Suddenly falls out in round patches.
17. The visible portion of the nail itself is referred to as the
ANS: Nail plate.
WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED BY EXPERT| 2025 UPDATE.
1. Before placing implements in a disinfecting solution, they should be
ANS: Cleaned with warm soapy water.
2. What bonds in the hair are easily broken down by heat and water?
ANS: Hydrogen bonds.
3. The best way to avoid back strain while working is to
ANS: Maintain good posture and body alignment.
4. Good dental hygiene involves visiting the dentist twice each year and
ANS: Brushing and flossing regularly.
5. Bacteria that do not cause disease are referred to as
ANS: Nonpathogenic.
6. Disease-causing bacteria can be spread by
ANS: Coughing or spitting.
7. Which of the following is a contagious skin disease caused by a fungus?
ANS: Ringworm.
8. The method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms, including bacterial spores,
is
ANS: Sterilization.
, 9. Antiseptics differ from disinfectants because they
ANS: Are safe to use on skin.
10. A quaternary ammonium compound is used as
ANS: A disinfectant.
11. When using disinfectants you should remember that they
ANS: Can be dangerous germs on contact.
12. Trichology is the study of
ANS: Hair.
13. Name the two distinct phases of the life cycle of bacteria.
ANS: Infectious and noninfectious.
14. Seen in cross-section, straight hair would appear to be
ANS: Round.
15. Your client has a bad case of dry dandruff. You should suggest
ANS: Scalp treatments and frequent mild shampoos.
16. Alopecia areata occurs when the client's hair
ANS: Suddenly falls out in round patches.
17. The visible portion of the nail itself is referred to as the
ANS: Nail plate.
