PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Test Questions with
Answers Graded A
What product is used to prepare and protect the ANSWER -Natural bristles
hair during a pressing service to help prevent
scorching and breakage of the hair? -
ANSWER -Pressing oil What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or
clusters? - ANSWER -Staphylococci
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand
without jeopardizing the client's safety, release A dimensional coloring technique that uses a
the thumb grip and: - ANSWER -Close your darker color on selected strands is referred to as:
palm over the shears - ANSWER -Lowlighting
The instructions on a product state to shake well A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled
before use, which indicates the product is a(n): - hair patterns by approximately 50% of their
ANSWER -Suspension natural shape is called: - ANSWER -Curl
diffusion or chemical blowout
Which of the following actions is a guideline to
follow prior to the hair design service? - Which of the following stitches is used to secure
ANSWER -Check for any scalp diseases or a weft at either end or across the length of the
disorders weft/track? - ANSWER -Double lock stitch
Never use clipper blades that have which of the Which of the following conditions would NOT be
following? - ANSWER -Broken teeth considered a contraindication? - ANSWER -
A health scalp
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the
skin on the feet and must be: - ANSWER - The muscle located under the arm that helps in
Referred to a physician lifting the arm and in breathing is called: -
ANSWER -Serratus anterior
Hair color products that are mixed with a
developer to create a chemical change are What product may be used to remove nail stains?
called: - ANSWER -Oxidative color - ANSWER -Nail bleach
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail
- ANSWER -Cortex tip cover? - ANSWER -No more than half
Select the description that could identify a After applying the primer during a sculptured nail
feature when recommending a product: - service: - ANSWER -Avoid touching the nail
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, PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Test Questions with
Answers Graded A
What is the proper way to disinfect makeup In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are
brushes? - ANSWER -preclean with soap made of which of the following materials? -
and water, then use an EPA-registered brush ANSWER -Stainless steel
cleaner disinfectant
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent,
Which of the following layers of skin does not pinkish in color and: - ANSWER -Is without
contain any blood vessels? - ANSWER - hollows or wavy ridges
Epidermis
Which of the following implements removes
Which of the following terms is another name for debris from the nail sidewalls? - ANSWER -
cell division? - ANSWER -Mitosis Curette
Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should
- ANSWER -Oxygen be disinfected: - ANSWER -After each use
Which of the following muscles is located on the What information is assigned to a product, along
outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up with the approval of the efficacy claims on the
and extends the toes? - ANSWER - label to ensure the product is safe and effective?
Extensor digitorum longus - ANSWER -EPA registration number
To ensure client care and safety during a waxing The portion of the muscle that is joined to the
service, do not: - ANSWER -Re-dip wax movable attachments: bones, movable muscle or
skin, is known as the: - ANSWER -Insertion
The process of hair turning gray is most
commonly caused by: - ANSWER -The All of the following are examples of possible
natural aging process contraindications for performing a facial service
EXCEPT: - ANSWER -Dry skin
What is the definition of bromidrosis? -
ANSWER -Unpleasant odor from the skin A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal
outgrowth of the nail is called: - ANSWER -
Onychauxis
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do
acid perms use to perform the processing
action? - ANSWER -Heat Hair additions are an appropriate choice for
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Answers Graded A
What product is used to prepare and protect the ANSWER -Natural bristles
hair during a pressing service to help prevent
scorching and breakage of the hair? -
ANSWER -Pressing oil What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or
clusters? - ANSWER -Staphylococci
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand
without jeopardizing the client's safety, release A dimensional coloring technique that uses a
the thumb grip and: - ANSWER -Close your darker color on selected strands is referred to as:
palm over the shears - ANSWER -Lowlighting
The instructions on a product state to shake well A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled
before use, which indicates the product is a(n): - hair patterns by approximately 50% of their
ANSWER -Suspension natural shape is called: - ANSWER -Curl
diffusion or chemical blowout
Which of the following actions is a guideline to
follow prior to the hair design service? - Which of the following stitches is used to secure
ANSWER -Check for any scalp diseases or a weft at either end or across the length of the
disorders weft/track? - ANSWER -Double lock stitch
Never use clipper blades that have which of the Which of the following conditions would NOT be
following? - ANSWER -Broken teeth considered a contraindication? - ANSWER -
A health scalp
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the
skin on the feet and must be: - ANSWER - The muscle located under the arm that helps in
Referred to a physician lifting the arm and in breathing is called: -
ANSWER -Serratus anterior
Hair color products that are mixed with a
developer to create a chemical change are What product may be used to remove nail stains?
called: - ANSWER -Oxidative color - ANSWER -Nail bleach
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail
- ANSWER -Cortex tip cover? - ANSWER -No more than half
Select the description that could identify a After applying the primer during a sculptured nail
feature when recommending a product: - service: - ANSWER -Avoid touching the nail
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, PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Test Questions with
Answers Graded A
What is the proper way to disinfect makeup In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are
brushes? - ANSWER -preclean with soap made of which of the following materials? -
and water, then use an EPA-registered brush ANSWER -Stainless steel
cleaner disinfectant
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent,
Which of the following layers of skin does not pinkish in color and: - ANSWER -Is without
contain any blood vessels? - ANSWER - hollows or wavy ridges
Epidermis
Which of the following implements removes
Which of the following terms is another name for debris from the nail sidewalls? - ANSWER -
cell division? - ANSWER -Mitosis Curette
Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should
- ANSWER -Oxygen be disinfected: - ANSWER -After each use
Which of the following muscles is located on the What information is assigned to a product, along
outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up with the approval of the efficacy claims on the
and extends the toes? - ANSWER - label to ensure the product is safe and effective?
Extensor digitorum longus - ANSWER -EPA registration number
To ensure client care and safety during a waxing The portion of the muscle that is joined to the
service, do not: - ANSWER -Re-dip wax movable attachments: bones, movable muscle or
skin, is known as the: - ANSWER -Insertion
The process of hair turning gray is most
commonly caused by: - ANSWER -The All of the following are examples of possible
natural aging process contraindications for performing a facial service
EXCEPT: - ANSWER -Dry skin
What is the definition of bromidrosis? -
ANSWER -Unpleasant odor from the skin A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal
outgrowth of the nail is called: - ANSWER -
Onychauxis
In addition to tension and perm solution, what do
acid perms use to perform the processing
action? - ANSWER -Heat Hair additions are an appropriate choice for
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