Indiana Cosmetology State Board Test Study
Guide questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of
- correct answer Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm
pressure is:
- correct answer Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as:
- correct answer Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is:
- correct answer Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is:
- correct answer Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for implements
to be:
- correct answer Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a:
- correct answer Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
- correct answer Disinfectants
,The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to
employees is:
- correct answer OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be:
- correct answer Cleaned and disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in:
- correct answer Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is:
- correct answer Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the:
- correct answer Client Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in
- correct answer Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the:
- correct answer Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is:
- correct answer Texturizing
Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are:
- correct answer Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts:
- correct answer Vertical
, The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next position and becomes the
new guideline is a:
- correct answer Traveling Guide
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears remove bulk is:
- correct answer Point Cutting
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are:
- correct answer Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially opened, in order to
reduce volume and create movement is:
- correct answer Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political party?
- correct answer Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years?
- correct answer Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be stored in
what type of container?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape?
- correct answer Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations.
- correct answer Four
Guide questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of
- correct answer Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm
pressure is:
- correct answer Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as:
- correct answer Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is:
- correct answer Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is:
- correct answer Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for implements
to be:
- correct answer Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a:
- correct answer Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
- correct answer Disinfectants
,The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to
employees is:
- correct answer OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be:
- correct answer Cleaned and disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in:
- correct answer Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is:
- correct answer Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the:
- correct answer Client Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in
- correct answer Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the:
- correct answer Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is:
- correct answer Texturizing
Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are:
- correct answer Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts:
- correct answer Vertical
, The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next position and becomes the
new guideline is a:
- correct answer Traveling Guide
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears remove bulk is:
- correct answer Point Cutting
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are:
- correct answer Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially opened, in order to
reduce volume and create movement is:
- correct answer Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political party?
- correct answer Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years?
- correct answer Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be stored in
what type of container?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape?
- correct answer Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations.
- correct answer Four
