FLORIDA LAW COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Explain, "wet disinfection container." - Answer-A tub or jar with a lid, filled with
disinfectant, large enough for all items to be completely immersed.
Must hair be deposited into a covered waste receptacle? - Answer-Yes.
Is a license required of any person whose occupation is confined to shampooing? -
Answer-No.
Is a license required of an individual providing makeup, special effects or cosmetology
services to an actor or stunt person? - Answer-No.
After _________, no person other than a licensed cosmetologist shall practice
cosmetology. - Answer-January 1, 1979.
The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being
disinfected is __________. - Answer-Prohibited.
Is it mandatory for a licensee to report a conviction, finding of guilt, plea, or
adjudication? - Answer-Yes, within 30 days.
Is it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of cosmetology/specialty without
an active license? - Answer-Yes.
Can money be kept in the cabinet/closed container with clean implements? - Answer-
No! You may not store money, pens, paper, gum or food in the same closed space with
clean implements.
Is ultraviolet irradiation used for disinfection? - Answer-No. Ultraviolet irradiation may be
used to store articles/instruments AFTER they have been cleaned and disinfected.
Does a pedicure log need to be kept, showing disinfection? - Answer-Yes, a
record/logbook containing dates and times of all pedi cleaning and disinfection
procedures must be documented and kept in pedicure area for inspector's view.
Can anyone, for any reason, directly inhibit an unauthorized representative of the
Department from performing said inspections? - Answer-No.
Soiled linens must be kept in a ____ ________. - Answer-Closed receptacle.
, Does the Board have the power to revoke a license obtained by fraud? - Answer-Yes.
For specialists, fees for application and endorsement registration shall not exceed
_______. - Answer-$30
For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal
shall not exceed ________. - Answer-$50
Can disinfectants be mixed with bleach? - Answer-No, use according to the
manufacturer's directions.
Any place of business where one or all the specialists are carried on is known as _
_______ ______. - Answer-A speciality salon.
Skin care services refers to treatment of the skin of the body - of the _______, _______,
and ____________. - Answer-Head, face, and scalp.
Barber shops licensed prior to __________ are permitted to perform manicuring in their
shop. - Answer-October 1, 1985.
Is Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), a liquid nail monomer, legal in Florida? - Answer-No.
What is the penalty for using MMA? - Answer-$500 for first offense. $500 and
suspension for subsequent offenses.
Presenting the license of another as his/her own will result in what penalty? - Answer-
$500 fine.
The fine for operating a salon without a wet sanitizer is ______________. - Answer-
$250
The license on display shall have a ________ photo attached and laminated. (that's as
of July 1, 2007) - Answer-2"x2" (within the last 2 years).
No Board member shall serve more than _______ consecutive terms, whether full or
partial. - Answer-2
What month does the board elect a chair and vice-chair? - Answer-January.
Can a salon/specialty salon be located at a place of residence? - Answer-Yes, salon
facilities must be separated from living quarters by a permanent wall with a separate
entrance.
Are animals or pets allowed in a salon? - Answer-Only service animals AND fish kept in
closed aquariums.
BOARD REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Explain, "wet disinfection container." - Answer-A tub or jar with a lid, filled with
disinfectant, large enough for all items to be completely immersed.
Must hair be deposited into a covered waste receptacle? - Answer-Yes.
Is a license required of any person whose occupation is confined to shampooing? -
Answer-No.
Is a license required of an individual providing makeup, special effects or cosmetology
services to an actor or stunt person? - Answer-No.
After _________, no person other than a licensed cosmetologist shall practice
cosmetology. - Answer-January 1, 1979.
The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being
disinfected is __________. - Answer-Prohibited.
Is it mandatory for a licensee to report a conviction, finding of guilt, plea, or
adjudication? - Answer-Yes, within 30 days.
Is it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of cosmetology/specialty without
an active license? - Answer-Yes.
Can money be kept in the cabinet/closed container with clean implements? - Answer-
No! You may not store money, pens, paper, gum or food in the same closed space with
clean implements.
Is ultraviolet irradiation used for disinfection? - Answer-No. Ultraviolet irradiation may be
used to store articles/instruments AFTER they have been cleaned and disinfected.
Does a pedicure log need to be kept, showing disinfection? - Answer-Yes, a
record/logbook containing dates and times of all pedi cleaning and disinfection
procedures must be documented and kept in pedicure area for inspector's view.
Can anyone, for any reason, directly inhibit an unauthorized representative of the
Department from performing said inspections? - Answer-No.
Soiled linens must be kept in a ____ ________. - Answer-Closed receptacle.
, Does the Board have the power to revoke a license obtained by fraud? - Answer-Yes.
For specialists, fees for application and endorsement registration shall not exceed
_______. - Answer-$30
For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal
shall not exceed ________. - Answer-$50
Can disinfectants be mixed with bleach? - Answer-No, use according to the
manufacturer's directions.
Any place of business where one or all the specialists are carried on is known as _
_______ ______. - Answer-A speciality salon.
Skin care services refers to treatment of the skin of the body - of the _______, _______,
and ____________. - Answer-Head, face, and scalp.
Barber shops licensed prior to __________ are permitted to perform manicuring in their
shop. - Answer-October 1, 1985.
Is Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), a liquid nail monomer, legal in Florida? - Answer-No.
What is the penalty for using MMA? - Answer-$500 for first offense. $500 and
suspension for subsequent offenses.
Presenting the license of another as his/her own will result in what penalty? - Answer-
$500 fine.
The fine for operating a salon without a wet sanitizer is ______________. - Answer-
$250
The license on display shall have a ________ photo attached and laminated. (that's as
of July 1, 2007) - Answer-2"x2" (within the last 2 years).
No Board member shall serve more than _______ consecutive terms, whether full or
partial. - Answer-2
What month does the board elect a chair and vice-chair? - Answer-January.
Can a salon/specialty salon be located at a place of residence? - Answer-Yes, salon
facilities must be separated from living quarters by a permanent wall with a separate
entrance.
Are animals or pets allowed in a salon? - Answer-Only service animals AND fish kept in
closed aquariums.
