MASSACHUSETTS COSMETOLOGY
STATE BOARDS WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Fifth - Answer-The largest cranial nerves is ________ cranial nerve.
Endocrine - Answer-Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the
blood stream are ___________ glands.
Elastin - Answer-The fibrous protein that gives skin it's flexibility and helps skin regain
its shape after being expanded is ____________.
Dermal papilla - Answer-A small, come shaped area located at the base of the hair
follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the ______________ ___________.
Round - Answer-The medulla, the inner most layer of the hair, is composed of cells that
are __________.
Peptide - Answer-Chemical bond that holds together amino acid molecules are
____________ bonds.
Poly peptide - Answer-When peptide bonds hold together very long chains of amino
acids, it is called _______ ___________ chain.
Cosmetology - Answer-The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails,
and hair is called..
Osha - Answer-The standard that must be used in the industry in dealing with blood
bourn pathogens is regulated by who?
Protoplasm - Answer-Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid
called?
Contaminated - Answer-If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable
contaminated objects by double bagging, placing the waste in a trash bag. Use the bio
hazard sticker or a container for ________________ waste.
Neurons - Answer-Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special
cells known as ____________.
, Flexors - Answer-Extensor muscles that are involved with the bending in the wrist are
_________.
Sebaceous - Answer-Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive
_______________ glands.
Canities - Answer-The technical term for grey hairs
Fungal - Answer-Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular
lesions and is caused by a _____________ organism.
Organic - Answer-The branch of science that applies to sebaceous that contain carbon
is called __________ chemistry.
Oxidation - Answer-A chemical reaction that combines an element or compound with
oxygen to produce in oxide is _______________.
Alternating - Answer-A converter is in apparatus that changes direct currant to
____________ currant.
Volt - Answer-The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of
electrons forward through a conductor is a ______.
Line - Answer-The element of hair design that defines form and space is a _______.
Rhythm - Answer-The regular pull station or recurrent pattern of movement is a design
in the ____________.
Adversity affecting - Answer-To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils,
cosmetics, and skin debris without ______________
________________ scalp or hair.
Water - Answer-What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Decending - Answer-Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of
each ingredient or in ______________ order.
Palms - Answer-When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers,
fingertip balls, in the cushion of the _________.
Stationary - Answer-A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in
overdirection to create length or weight increased is a ________________ guide.
Cuticle - Answer-In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the
_____________.
STATE BOARDS WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Fifth - Answer-The largest cranial nerves is ________ cranial nerve.
Endocrine - Answer-Ductless glands that release secretion of hormones directly into the
blood stream are ___________ glands.
Elastin - Answer-The fibrous protein that gives skin it's flexibility and helps skin regain
its shape after being expanded is ____________.
Dermal papilla - Answer-A small, come shaped area located at the base of the hair
follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the ______________ ___________.
Round - Answer-The medulla, the inner most layer of the hair, is composed of cells that
are __________.
Peptide - Answer-Chemical bond that holds together amino acid molecules are
____________ bonds.
Poly peptide - Answer-When peptide bonds hold together very long chains of amino
acids, it is called _______ ___________ chain.
Cosmetology - Answer-The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails,
and hair is called..
Osha - Answer-The standard that must be used in the industry in dealing with blood
bourn pathogens is regulated by who?
Protoplasm - Answer-Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid
called?
Contaminated - Answer-If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable
contaminated objects by double bagging, placing the waste in a trash bag. Use the bio
hazard sticker or a container for ________________ waste.
Neurons - Answer-Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special
cells known as ____________.
, Flexors - Answer-Extensor muscles that are involved with the bending in the wrist are
_________.
Sebaceous - Answer-Oily hair and scalp are caused by improper washing or overactive
_______________ glands.
Canities - Answer-The technical term for grey hairs
Fungal - Answer-Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular
lesions and is caused by a _____________ organism.
Organic - Answer-The branch of science that applies to sebaceous that contain carbon
is called __________ chemistry.
Oxidation - Answer-A chemical reaction that combines an element or compound with
oxygen to produce in oxide is _______________.
Alternating - Answer-A converter is in apparatus that changes direct currant to
____________ currant.
Volt - Answer-The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of
electrons forward through a conductor is a ______.
Line - Answer-The element of hair design that defines form and space is a _______.
Rhythm - Answer-The regular pull station or recurrent pattern of movement is a design
in the ____________.
Adversity affecting - Answer-To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils,
cosmetics, and skin debris without ______________
________________ scalp or hair.
Water - Answer-What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?
Decending - Answer-Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentages of
each ingredient or in ______________ order.
Palms - Answer-When providing a scalp massage, use the length of the fingers,
fingertip balls, in the cushion of the _________.
Stationary - Answer-A guideline used in a blunt, one length haircut, or used in
overdirection to create length or weight increased is a ________________ guide.
Cuticle - Answer-In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the
_____________.
