PSI Exam
Which of the following best describes the substance in the conditioners that absorbs
moisture or promotes the retention of moisture - ANS- Humectants
Which haircut tech involves the tips of the scissors being pointed towards the hair ends
rather than into them? - ANS- Notching
Which of the following areas of the head would a toupee cover? - ANS- Apex
Which of the is the last step of cleansing a client's skin before waxing? - ANS- Drying
the skin
Which of the following should be completed before every waxing service to ensure that
the client has a thorough understanding of the procedure? - ANS- Release form
Which is the most common way the HIC virus can be spread? - ANS- Cuts
All of the following are tips for the clippers- over comb tech. Expect - ANS- Stand above
the working area
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over if the host cells reproductive
function? - ANS- Virucidal
Which of the following gov. agencies can issue fines for salons that do not have MSDs
available during business hrs? - ANS- OSHA
Which of the following is the hair lengths would require trimming before performing a
waxing service? - ANS- 1 inch long
Which of the following is a hair stream growth pattern? - ANS- Hair flowing in the same
direction
Which of the following is the most recommended for use by a new cutter to remove
excess bulk? - ANS- Thinning shears
What do you do when a wax client has a pubic lice? - ANS- Have then seek medical
attention
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for
all of the following EXCEPT! - ANS- Color
, When performing a basic permanent wrap, the hair should be divided into how many
panels? - ANS- 9 panels
Which of the following is the brief tradition period between the growth and resting
phases of a hair follicle? - ANS- Catagen phase
The cosmetic products in the salon are of concern to the FDA except! - ANS- To legally
require companies to share info on their products
All of the following are examples of single use materials used in a nail service expect -
ANS- Paraffin mitts
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation ? - ANS- Flush eye with clean water
Which of the following type of UV lamps are the most common for nails? - ANS- 9 watt
lamp
Which of the following is the first step in properly cleaning a foot bath tub? - ANS- Drain
the water from a foot bath and remove any visible debris
Which of these following density and texture combo would create the most vol. in a hair
style? - ANS- Thick-coarse hair
Which of the following is used to make artificial eyelashes? - ANS- Adhesive
Which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - ANS- The
area most resistant
Chemical compounds determine the desired process in all of the following salon
procedures EXCEPT - ANS- thermal hairstyling
Which of the following is best to consult with in doubt about how to use a product ? -
ANS- Manufacturers instructions
Which is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? - ANS-
Sterilization
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - ANS-
Cross-check opposite of cut parting
All of the following are needed for an acrylic application services EXCEPT - ANS-
Accelerator
Which of the following best describes the substance in the conditioners that absorbs
moisture or promotes the retention of moisture - ANS- Humectants
Which haircut tech involves the tips of the scissors being pointed towards the hair ends
rather than into them? - ANS- Notching
Which of the following areas of the head would a toupee cover? - ANS- Apex
Which of the is the last step of cleansing a client's skin before waxing? - ANS- Drying
the skin
Which of the following should be completed before every waxing service to ensure that
the client has a thorough understanding of the procedure? - ANS- Release form
Which is the most common way the HIC virus can be spread? - ANS- Cuts
All of the following are tips for the clippers- over comb tech. Expect - ANS- Stand above
the working area
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over if the host cells reproductive
function? - ANS- Virucidal
Which of the following gov. agencies can issue fines for salons that do not have MSDs
available during business hrs? - ANS- OSHA
Which of the following is the hair lengths would require trimming before performing a
waxing service? - ANS- 1 inch long
Which of the following is a hair stream growth pattern? - ANS- Hair flowing in the same
direction
Which of the following is the most recommended for use by a new cutter to remove
excess bulk? - ANS- Thinning shears
What do you do when a wax client has a pubic lice? - ANS- Have then seek medical
attention
When analyzing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for
all of the following EXCEPT! - ANS- Color
, When performing a basic permanent wrap, the hair should be divided into how many
panels? - ANS- 9 panels
Which of the following is the brief tradition period between the growth and resting
phases of a hair follicle? - ANS- Catagen phase
The cosmetic products in the salon are of concern to the FDA except! - ANS- To legally
require companies to share info on their products
All of the following are examples of single use materials used in a nail service expect -
ANS- Paraffin mitts
Which is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation ? - ANS- Flush eye with clean water
Which of the following type of UV lamps are the most common for nails? - ANS- 9 watt
lamp
Which of the following is the first step in properly cleaning a foot bath tub? - ANS- Drain
the water from a foot bath and remove any visible debris
Which of these following density and texture combo would create the most vol. in a hair
style? - ANS- Thick-coarse hair
Which of the following is used to make artificial eyelashes? - ANS- Adhesive
Which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? - ANS- The
area most resistant
Chemical compounds determine the desired process in all of the following salon
procedures EXCEPT - ANS- thermal hairstyling
Which of the following is best to consult with in doubt about how to use a product ? -
ANS- Manufacturers instructions
Which is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? - ANS-
Sterilization
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? - ANS-
Cross-check opposite of cut parting
All of the following are needed for an acrylic application services EXCEPT - ANS-
Accelerator
