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1. How many bones are found in the hand (fingers / digits and
palm / carpus) - correct answer - 19
2. Which process of cleaning implements is generally not used by
the stylist - correct answer - Sterilization
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3. A person who has a disease, is contagious, and yet shows no
symptoms of that disease is - correct answer - Asymptomatic
4. Cocci bacteria are what shape - correct answer - Round
5. Bacilli bacteria are what shape - correct answer - Rod
6. Spirilla bacteria are what shape - correct answer - Spiral or
corksctew
7. Of the three types of bacteria studied, which two are motile /
mobile - correct answer - Bacilli & Spirilla
8. Both motile, bacilli and spirilla are able to move about by use of
- correct answer - Cilia and Fafella
9. 3% H2O2 is used as a / an - correct answer - Antiseptic
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10. Unclean implements, particularly brushes / combs, are likely
to spread - correct answer - Pediculosis
11. Conjunctivitis, Tinea, Scabies, Pediculosis, and the common
cold are all conditions that will prevent the cosmetologist from
working, these conditions are considered - correct answer -
Contagious or communicable diseases
12. Bacteria that, do not cause /spread disease and live on dead
matter, are called - correct answer - Saprophytes
13. Bacteria that live on dead matter and use it for energy are
called - correct answer - Non-pathogenic / saprophytes
14. Pimples, boils, and carbuncles that contain pus, are all
examples of - correct answer - A local infection
15. A bacterial or viral infection, carried by the blood, throughout
the body - correct answer - A general or blood borne infection
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16. When conditions are optimal for bacterial growth and
reproduction (warm damp, etc.) - correct answer - Active or
vegative/ vegetative
17. When conditions for growth and reproduction are poor, the
bacteria will protect itself, and this stage is referred to as -
correct answer - Inactive or spore forming
18. Which bacterial form(s) can produce spores when survival
conditions become difficult - correct answer - Bacilli
19. Phalanges are - correct answer - The bones of the fingers &
toes
20. The term phalanges may also refer to - correct answer -
Knuckles
21. The 8 bones of the wrist are called - correct answer - Carpal
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAMINATION
REVIEW (CALIFORNIA) 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. How many bones are found in the hand (fingers / digits and
palm / carpus) - correct answer - 19
2. Which process of cleaning implements is generally not used by
the stylist - correct answer - Sterilization
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3. A person who has a disease, is contagious, and yet shows no
symptoms of that disease is - correct answer - Asymptomatic
4. Cocci bacteria are what shape - correct answer - Round
5. Bacilli bacteria are what shape - correct answer - Rod
6. Spirilla bacteria are what shape - correct answer - Spiral or
corksctew
7. Of the three types of bacteria studied, which two are motile /
mobile - correct answer - Bacilli & Spirilla
8. Both motile, bacilli and spirilla are able to move about by use of
- correct answer - Cilia and Fafella
9. 3% H2O2 is used as a / an - correct answer - Antiseptic
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10. Unclean implements, particularly brushes / combs, are likely
to spread - correct answer - Pediculosis
11. Conjunctivitis, Tinea, Scabies, Pediculosis, and the common
cold are all conditions that will prevent the cosmetologist from
working, these conditions are considered - correct answer -
Contagious or communicable diseases
12. Bacteria that, do not cause /spread disease and live on dead
matter, are called - correct answer - Saprophytes
13. Bacteria that live on dead matter and use it for energy are
called - correct answer - Non-pathogenic / saprophytes
14. Pimples, boils, and carbuncles that contain pus, are all
examples of - correct answer - A local infection
15. A bacterial or viral infection, carried by the blood, throughout
the body - correct answer - A general or blood borne infection
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16. When conditions are optimal for bacterial growth and
reproduction (warm damp, etc.) - correct answer - Active or
vegative/ vegetative
17. When conditions for growth and reproduction are poor, the
bacteria will protect itself, and this stage is referred to as -
correct answer - Inactive or spore forming
18. Which bacterial form(s) can produce spores when survival
conditions become difficult - correct answer - Bacilli
19. Phalanges are - correct answer - The bones of the fingers &
toes
20. The term phalanges may also refer to - correct answer -
Knuckles
21. The 8 bones of the wrist are called - correct answer - Carpal
