New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam
Practice #1
1. 45 to 90 describe: Certain degrees of elevation
2. 1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions?: OSHA
3. 2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling?: Division of Consumer Affairs; Department of
Law & Safety
4. What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight?: Texturizing
5. 3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs?: Tweezers
6. Your ring finger when cutting goes on the: Still blade
7. Your thumb finger goes on the: Moving blade
8. 4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the: Hair root
9. 5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the: Hair shaft
10.A double process: Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired shade
11.What part of shaving can irritate the face?: Shaving against the grain
12.Low lighting means: Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
13.What is a foot file used for?: To remove or reduce callus
14.The level system describes the: Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is
15.What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand?: Deep rubbing aka relaxing
movement
16.Intensity describes the: Strength of a color
17.How do you apply styptic powder?: With a disposable tool.
18.An example of a vegetable tint is: Henna
19.A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason:: - Behind the ear or in the fold of the
elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is allergic to the products being used
20.If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it?: Red
21.What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for sa- lons?: Disinfection
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, New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam
Practice #1
22.A strand test: Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be left on the hair
23.What is another example of sanitation?: Cleaning
24.Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for: Abrasions
25.What is antiseptic used for?: To clean skin prior to a service
26.Which chemical services should a mild shampoo be preformed prior?: -
Cold wave or Thio relaxer
27.Phenolics are difficult to deal with in a salon because: They can rust tools, melt plastic, & burn skin
28.Why is liquid soap preferred to bar soap?: Bar soap harbors bacteria
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Practice #1
1. 45 to 90 describe: Certain degrees of elevation
2. 1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions?: OSHA
3. 2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling?: Division of Consumer Affairs; Department of
Law & Safety
4. What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight?: Texturizing
5. 3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs?: Tweezers
6. Your ring finger when cutting goes on the: Still blade
7. Your thumb finger goes on the: Moving blade
8. 4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the: Hair root
9. 5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the: Hair shaft
10.A double process: Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired shade
11.What part of shaving can irritate the face?: Shaving against the grain
12.Low lighting means: Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
13.What is a foot file used for?: To remove or reduce callus
14.The level system describes the: Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is
15.What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand?: Deep rubbing aka relaxing
movement
16.Intensity describes the: Strength of a color
17.How do you apply styptic powder?: With a disposable tool.
18.An example of a vegetable tint is: Henna
19.A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason:: - Behind the ear or in the fold of the
elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is allergic to the products being used
20.If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it?: Red
21.What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for sa- lons?: Disinfection
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, New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam
Practice #1
22.A strand test: Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be left on the hair
23.What is another example of sanitation?: Cleaning
24.Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for: Abrasions
25.What is antiseptic used for?: To clean skin prior to a service
26.Which chemical services should a mild shampoo be preformed prior?: -
Cold wave or Thio relaxer
27.Phenolics are difficult to deal with in a salon because: They can rust tools, melt plastic, & burn skin
28.Why is liquid soap preferred to bar soap?: Bar soap harbors bacteria
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