California Cosmetology State Board Practice Exam #1 with
Verified Answers Graded A+
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail,
may extend as far as the first knuckle: -
ANSWER -Eponychium "Fallen Hair" is: - ANSWER -Non-Remy
The area from the nail root to the free edge, The point where the nail enters the skin at the
contains no blood vessels/nerves: - base of the nail is referred to as: -
ANSWER -Nail plate/nail body ANSWER -Eponychium
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER -Bitten The tissue between the free edge of the nail
nails (distal edge) is known as the: - ANSWER -
Hyponychium
The technical term for bitten nails: -
ANSWER -Onychophagy Pterygium refers to: - ANSWER -Forward
growth of the cuticle
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : -
ANSWER -Onychocryptosis In the shears over comb method, holding the
comb flat against the head will: -
ANSWER -Make the hair longer
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are
usually made from: - ANSWER -Sable
The most commonly used elevations in
haircutting are: - ANSWER -45 degrees and
Which governmental agency mandates the use 90 degrees
of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? -
ANSWER -FDA
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: -
ANSWER -Build weight
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the
U.S? - ANSWER -FDA
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: -
ANSWER -Remove weight
Which agency regulates and approves the
efficacy of products for infection control? -
ANSWER -EPA A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: -
ANSWER -Zero elevation, solid form, one
length
Which governmental agency enforces health and
safety standards for the workplace? -
ANSWER -OSHA Double notched thinning shears: -
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, California Cosmetology State Board Practice Exam #1 with
Verified Answers Graded A+
ANSWER -Both blades are serrated
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how
A blunt cut is a good technique for: - long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER -
ANSWER -Fine hair 3-6 months
Using "double notched" shears will: - If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take
ANSWER -Remove less hair than single approximately how long? - ANSWER -3-6
notched months
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) The root and matrix are located in this pocket like
is cut at what angle/degree? - ANSWER - section of the nail: - ANSWER -The mantle
90
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to back? - ANSWER -Matrix
as: - ANSWER -Blunt cut, BOB, solid form
Which part of your razor does your little finger
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated rest? - ANSWER -Tang
cut, what angles/degrees would you use? -
ANSWER -A combination of 45 and 90
degrees The living cells of the hair are found in the: -
ANSWER -Hair bulb
Which angle creates the longest possible layers
for a client? - ANSWER -180 degrees It is recommended that you cut extremely curly
hair: - ANSWER -Dry
Which angle/degrees would provide the most
moment? - ANSWER -180 degrees It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: -
ANSWER -Dry before straightening
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to
create gradual increase in length: - When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to
ANSWER -Stationary avoid which implements? - ANSWER -
Razors
A light, stroking movement applied with either the
hand or finger tip is called: - ANSWER - When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be
Effleurage used? - ANSWER -No tension
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Verified Answers Graded A+
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail,
may extend as far as the first knuckle: -
ANSWER -Eponychium "Fallen Hair" is: - ANSWER -Non-Remy
The area from the nail root to the free edge, The point where the nail enters the skin at the
contains no blood vessels/nerves: - base of the nail is referred to as: -
ANSWER -Nail plate/nail body ANSWER -Eponychium
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER -Bitten The tissue between the free edge of the nail
nails (distal edge) is known as the: - ANSWER -
Hyponychium
The technical term for bitten nails: -
ANSWER -Onychophagy Pterygium refers to: - ANSWER -Forward
growth of the cuticle
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : -
ANSWER -Onychocryptosis In the shears over comb method, holding the
comb flat against the head will: -
ANSWER -Make the hair longer
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are
usually made from: - ANSWER -Sable
The most commonly used elevations in
haircutting are: - ANSWER -45 degrees and
Which governmental agency mandates the use 90 degrees
of a P.D Test prior to using aniline tints? -
ANSWER -FDA
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: -
ANSWER -Build weight
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the
U.S? - ANSWER -FDA
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: -
ANSWER -Remove weight
Which agency regulates and approves the
efficacy of products for infection control? -
ANSWER -EPA A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: -
ANSWER -Zero elevation, solid form, one
length
Which governmental agency enforces health and
safety standards for the workplace? -
ANSWER -OSHA Double notched thinning shears: -
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, California Cosmetology State Board Practice Exam #1 with
Verified Answers Graded A+
ANSWER -Both blades are serrated
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how
A blunt cut is a good technique for: - long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER -
ANSWER -Fine hair 3-6 months
Using "double notched" shears will: - If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take
ANSWER -Remove less hair than single approximately how long? - ANSWER -3-6
notched months
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) The root and matrix are located in this pocket like
is cut at what angle/degree? - ANSWER - section of the nail: - ANSWER -The mantle
90
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow
A haircut using a 0 degree/angle is referred to back? - ANSWER -Matrix
as: - ANSWER -Blunt cut, BOB, solid form
Which part of your razor does your little finger
Your client wants longer layers in a graduated rest? - ANSWER -Tang
cut, what angles/degrees would you use? -
ANSWER -A combination of 45 and 90
degrees The living cells of the hair are found in the: -
ANSWER -Hair bulb
Which angle creates the longest possible layers
for a client? - ANSWER -180 degrees It is recommended that you cut extremely curly
hair: - ANSWER -Dry
Which angle/degrees would provide the most
moment? - ANSWER -180 degrees It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: -
ANSWER -Dry before straightening
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to
create gradual increase in length: - When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to
ANSWER -Stationary avoid which implements? - ANSWER -
Razors
A light, stroking movement applied with either the
hand or finger tip is called: - ANSWER - When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be
Effleurage used? - ANSWER -No tension
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