PRACTICE EXAM #1- CALIFORNIA
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as
the first knuckle: - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - CORRECT ANSWER-
Onychocryptosis
, High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to
using aniline tints? - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - CORRECT
ANSWER-FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for
infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER-EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for
the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is
referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as
the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyponychium
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as
the first knuckle: - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER-Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - CORRECT ANSWER-
Onychocryptosis
, High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to
using aniline tints? - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - CORRECT
ANSWER-FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for
infection control? - CORRECT ANSWER-EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for
the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER-OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is
referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as
the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyponychium
