COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARDS (IOWA)
EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
A. Perming
B. Sculpting
C. Electrolysis
D. Shampooing - Answer-C. Electrolysis
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or
designed to be: - Answer-Disposable
Sterilization standards require the use of liquid sterilant and/or moist or: - Answer-Dry
heat
An approved EPA- registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: - Answer-
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
What is the proper procedure for dealing with tools and multi-use supplies that have
NOT come in contact with blood or body fluids? - Answer-Use an approved EPA
registered disinfectant
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, what is the first step? -
Answer-Put on safety glasses and single use gloves
Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand
washing procedure?
A. Rinse hands in cold water
B. Use a communal towel for drying
C. Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
D. Position hands upward to allow rinse to progress from fingertips to wrist - Answer-C.
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
What do you do first when a blood exposure incident occurs? - Answer-Stop the Service
When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after the bleeding
stops? - Answer-Apply bandage
If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, what is recommended next to
treat the burn area? - Answer-Immerse in cool water
,In the case of a chemical injury to the eye, what is the first recommended step? -
Answer-Flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15-30 mins
An implement that shortens and shapes natural nails is called: - Answer-Emery board
Bacterial cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called: -
Answer-Nonpathogenic bacteria
Chemical burns should be treated by: - Answer-Rinsing away all traces of chemicals
Chemical products such as hair colors, lighteners, perms, and relaxers affect: - Answer-
The porosity of the hair
Clients should return to the salon for the removal of bonded wefts to their natural hair
has grown no longer than: - Answer-1 inch (2.5 cm)
Cream colors are generally mixed with a cream developer and are applied with a: -
Answer-Bowl and Brush
Depending on how frequently the piece is worn, a human-hair wig should be cleaned: -
Answer-Every 2-4 weeks
During a facial service, which supply should be used to protect the eyes when analyzing
the skin? - Answer-Eye pads
All of the following information could be found in client records EXCEPT:
A. Date of last service
B. Price of the service
C. Client's social security number
D. Technique and application method - Answer-C. Client's social security number
All of the following steps would happen prior to preforming a basic facial EXCEPT:
A. Explain recommended solutions
B. Describe products that will be used
C. Make known the price of the service
D. Request satisfactory feedback from the client - Answer-D. Request satisfactory
feedback from the client
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: - Answer-
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
What should you do immediatly after a service? - Answer-Wash hands with warm water
and soap
A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving or slicing is called: -
Answer-Highlighting
, A disinfectant is acceptable for use on: - Answer-Tools and multi use supplies
A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face
in one piece is a: - Answer-Modeling Mask
A graduated form is also referred to as a wedge or a: - Answer-45 degree angle cut
A hair addition is designed to be attached to which portion of the client's own hair? -
Answer-Base
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps: - Answer-Reduce
back fatigue
A trimmer, also known as an edge, is a tool used to: - Answer-Outline and refine the
hairline
Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and: - Answer-Stronger curl
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and
viruses on nonporous surfaces are called: - Answer-Disinfectants
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: - Answer-Viruses
The regulatory agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is: - Answer-OSHA
Key product information, such as toxicology, first aid, fire fighting measures and
ecological information, is provided by the: - Answer-SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets? - Answer-
Manufacturer
What is given to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to
ensure the product is safe and effective? - Answer-EPA Registration number
What the does OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard require the use of, when tools and multi-use supplies come into
contact with blood or body fluid? - Answer-approved EPA registered hospital
disinfectant
Which of the following steps should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during
a disinfection procedure?
A. dry brush thoroughly
B. wash brush with soap and water
C. store brush in a dry, covered container
EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?
A. Perming
B. Sculpting
C. Electrolysis
D. Shampooing - Answer-C. Electrolysis
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or
designed to be: - Answer-Disposable
Sterilization standards require the use of liquid sterilant and/or moist or: - Answer-Dry
heat
An approved EPA- registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: - Answer-
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
What is the proper procedure for dealing with tools and multi-use supplies that have
NOT come in contact with blood or body fluids? - Answer-Use an approved EPA
registered disinfectant
When performing a procedure for cleaning and disinfecting tools, what is the first step? -
Answer-Put on safety glasses and single use gloves
Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand
washing procedure?
A. Rinse hands in cold water
B. Use a communal towel for drying
C. Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
D. Position hands upward to allow rinse to progress from fingertips to wrist - Answer-C.
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
What do you do first when a blood exposure incident occurs? - Answer-Stop the Service
When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after the bleeding
stops? - Answer-Apply bandage
If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, what is recommended next to
treat the burn area? - Answer-Immerse in cool water
,In the case of a chemical injury to the eye, what is the first recommended step? -
Answer-Flush the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15-30 mins
An implement that shortens and shapes natural nails is called: - Answer-Emery board
Bacterial cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called: -
Answer-Nonpathogenic bacteria
Chemical burns should be treated by: - Answer-Rinsing away all traces of chemicals
Chemical products such as hair colors, lighteners, perms, and relaxers affect: - Answer-
The porosity of the hair
Clients should return to the salon for the removal of bonded wefts to their natural hair
has grown no longer than: - Answer-1 inch (2.5 cm)
Cream colors are generally mixed with a cream developer and are applied with a: -
Answer-Bowl and Brush
Depending on how frequently the piece is worn, a human-hair wig should be cleaned: -
Answer-Every 2-4 weeks
During a facial service, which supply should be used to protect the eyes when analyzing
the skin? - Answer-Eye pads
All of the following information could be found in client records EXCEPT:
A. Date of last service
B. Price of the service
C. Client's social security number
D. Technique and application method - Answer-C. Client's social security number
All of the following steps would happen prior to preforming a basic facial EXCEPT:
A. Explain recommended solutions
B. Describe products that will be used
C. Make known the price of the service
D. Request satisfactory feedback from the client - Answer-D. Request satisfactory
feedback from the client
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: - Answer-
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
What should you do immediatly after a service? - Answer-Wash hands with warm water
and soap
A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving or slicing is called: -
Answer-Highlighting
, A disinfectant is acceptable for use on: - Answer-Tools and multi use supplies
A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face
in one piece is a: - Answer-Modeling Mask
A graduated form is also referred to as a wedge or a: - Answer-45 degree angle cut
A hair addition is designed to be attached to which portion of the client's own hair? -
Answer-Base
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps: - Answer-Reduce
back fatigue
A trimmer, also known as an edge, is a tool used to: - Answer-Outline and refine the
hairline
Alkaline perms produce faster processing times and: - Answer-Stronger curl
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and
viruses on nonporous surfaces are called: - Answer-Disinfectants
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: - Answer-Viruses
The regulatory agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is: - Answer-OSHA
Key product information, such as toxicology, first aid, fire fighting measures and
ecological information, is provided by the: - Answer-SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets? - Answer-
Manufacturer
What is given to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to
ensure the product is safe and effective? - Answer-EPA Registration number
What the does OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard require the use of, when tools and multi-use supplies come into
contact with blood or body fluid? - Answer-approved EPA registered hospital
disinfectant
Which of the following steps should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during
a disinfection procedure?
A. dry brush thoroughly
B. wash brush with soap and water
C. store brush in a dry, covered container
