PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to
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help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Pressing oil |
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's
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safety, release the thumb grip and: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Close your palm over
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the shears
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The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the
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product is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Suspension
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Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design
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service? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
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Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Broken teeth |
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Referred to a physician | | | |
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change
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are called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Oxidative color
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, Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a
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product: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Natural bristles
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What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is
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referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Lowlighting
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A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately
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50% of their natural shape is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Curl diffusion or
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chemical blowout |
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across
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the length of the weft/track? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Double lock stitch
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Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A health scalp | | |
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is
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called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Serratus anterior
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With Correct Answers
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | |
Pressing oil |
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
safety, release the thumb grip and: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Close your palm over
| | | | | | | | | | |
the shears
| |
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the
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product is a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Suspension
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Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design
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service? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
| | | | | | | | |
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Broken teeth |
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Referred to a physician | | | |
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change
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are called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Oxidative color
| | | | |
, Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a
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product: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Natural bristles
| | | |
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
| | | | | | | | | |
Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Lowlighting
| | | | |
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
50% of their natural shape is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Curl diffusion or
| | | | | | | | | | | |
chemical blowout |
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
the length of the weft/track? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Double lock stitch
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Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A health scalp | | |
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is
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called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Serratus anterior
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