INDIANA COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD TEST STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - ANS Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light,
firm pressure is: - ANS Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - ANS Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: -
ANS Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - ANS Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for
implements to be: - ANS Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a: -
ANS Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
- ANS Disinfectants
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,The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to
employees is: - ANS OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - ANS Cleaned and
disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained
in: - ANS Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - ANS Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the: -
ANS Client Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - ANS Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: - ANS Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: - ANS Texturizing
Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: -
ANS Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts: - ANS Vertical
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next position and
becomes the new guideline is a: - ANS Traveling Guide
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, A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears remove bulk
is: - ANS Point Cutting
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: - ANS Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially opened, in order
to reduce volume and create movement is: - ANS Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political
party? - ANS Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years? - ANS Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be
stored in what type of container? - ANS In a clean and closed container
What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person licensed to operate a
cosmetology school or salon? - ANS A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape? -
ANS Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations. - ANS Four
Where should sanitary requirements be posted? - ANS In a conspicuous place
Where must soiled towels be stored? - ANS In a closed hamper
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BOARD TEST STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - ANS Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light,
firm pressure is: - ANS Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - ANS Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: -
ANS Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - ANS Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for
implements to be: - ANS Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a: -
ANS Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
- ANS Disinfectants
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,The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to
employees is: - ANS OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - ANS Cleaned and
disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained
in: - ANS Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - ANS Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the: -
ANS Client Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - ANS Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: - ANS Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: - ANS Texturizing
Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: -
ANS Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts: - ANS Vertical
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next position and
becomes the new guideline is a: - ANS Traveling Guide
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, A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears remove bulk
is: - ANS Point Cutting
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: - ANS Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially opened, in order
to reduce volume and create movement is: - ANS Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political
party? - ANS Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years? - ANS Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be
stored in what type of container? - ANS In a clean and closed container
What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person licensed to operate a
cosmetology school or salon? - ANS A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape? -
ANS Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations. - ANS Four
Where should sanitary requirements be posted? - ANS In a conspicuous place
Where must soiled towels be stored? - ANS In a closed hamper
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