AROMA 203 MODULE 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Oils that have a high ester content, such as lavender and bergamot are most likely to do which of
the following if they are contaminated with water due to careless distillation or incorrect storage.
- CORRECT ANSWER turn acid
Which of the following essential oils is said to increase alpha brain waves? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lavandula officinalis
What two factors influence the volatility of each component molecule of a single essential oil? -
CORRECT ANSWER shape and molecular weight
Shape and molecular weight is the correct answer. Each component molecule of a single
essential oil or absolute or expressed essence has its own volatility by virtue of its shape and
molecular weight. Larger, heavier molecules are less volatile and they often hold back the
lighter, smaller ones. Likewise, the small energetic molecules often take the heavier ones along
with them. The answer is found in the Online Lecture: Introduction to Aromatherapy.
Which of the following statements best describes a top note? - CORRECT
ANSWER Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly
When used in aromatherapy, the term volatile means ... - CORRECT
ANSWER evaporates
Which of the following statements describes the optimal storage conditions for essential oils? -
CORRECT ANSWER In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place
Bergamot essential oil is produced from which part of the plant? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fruit peel
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Oils that have a high ester content, such as lavender and bergamot are most likely to do which of
the following if they are contaminated with water due to careless distillation or incorrect storage.
- CORRECT ANSWER turn acid
Which of the following essential oils is said to increase alpha brain waves? - CORRECT
ANSWER Lavandula officinalis
What two factors influence the volatility of each component molecule of a single essential oil? -
CORRECT ANSWER shape and molecular weight
Shape and molecular weight is the correct answer. Each component molecule of a single
essential oil or absolute or expressed essence has its own volatility by virtue of its shape and
molecular weight. Larger, heavier molecules are less volatile and they often hold back the
lighter, smaller ones. Likewise, the small energetic molecules often take the heavier ones along
with them. The answer is found in the Online Lecture: Introduction to Aromatherapy.
Which of the following statements best describes a top note? - CORRECT
ANSWER Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly
When used in aromatherapy, the term volatile means ... - CORRECT
ANSWER evaporates
Which of the following statements describes the optimal storage conditions for essential oils? -
CORRECT ANSWER In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place
Bergamot essential oil is produced from which part of the plant? - CORRECT
ANSWER Fruit peel
