Kansas State Law - Kansas Board of Cosmetology UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
1. What is the ratio of bleach to water to be used as a disinfectant in a salon or
spa?: 1 part bleach, 9 parts water
2. What is most likely to occur if a patron files a complaint against a salon?: The
board will come out and inspect the salon
3. Who appoints members of the board?: The governor
4. How many members sit on the board?: Eight
5. What is the mission of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology?: To protect the health and
safety of the consuming public by licensing qualified individuals and enforcing high standards of practice in the
professions of cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics and electrology.
6. After greeting a patron and before beginning a service what must a practi-
tioner do?: Wash your hands and/or sanitize
7. After an application is submitted for a new salon what happens next in the
licensing process?: The Board will come down and inspect the establishment and the equipment to ensure
that salon reaches the board's standards.
8. What implement should never be used during a pedicure?: Callus remover
9. Where should soiled towels be placed?: In a closed covered and labeled container/hamper.
10. The use of the same shop license in more than one location is?: Is prohibited
11. Who determines how many clock hours required for licensing?: The Kansas Board
of Cosmetology
12. How often does a practitioner's license have to be renewed?: Every two years
13. Under what circumstances may the board revoke a license?: Coming to work
intoxicated
14. How old must you be to obtain a license from KBOC?: 17 years and older
15. Per KBOC where must all practitioner's licenses be displayed?: Hanging on a wall
in a conspicuous place
16. Disinfected instruments must be stored where?: In a clean covered and labeled container
17. How often is the chairman of KBOC selected?: Annually
18. How often must disinfectant be changed?: Once every 24 hours or if it gets cloudy or
contaminated.
19. Instruments that cannot be disinfected that have come in direct contact with
a patron must be?: Thrown away
, 20. All products must be kept in bottles or containers that are?: Properly labeled and
clean
21. After an establishment permanently closes the license holder shall surren-
der the license and?: Notify the board in writing
22. Laundry must be done at what degree and for how long?: 140 degrees for 15 minutes.
23. Does Kansas require a license for braiding?: No
24. Every EPA registered disinfectant used in a salon must demonstrate to be?-
: Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal.
25. KBOC states that before use treatment tables must be?: It should be covered using
clean paper or cloth
26. Schools are required to post a sign stating what?: All services will be provided by students
not licensed professionals.
27. A Cosmetologist or Manicurist may provide services in what facilities other
than a salon or spa?: Licensed hospitals, nursing homes, licensed healthcare facilities.
28. Who appoints inspectors with the approval of the board?: The chairman of the board
29. What are the requirements to obtain an instructor license?: At least a year's experi-
ence in your profession and you must go to school for 300 hours. If you don't have a year experience then you have to
go 450 hours.
30. Any implement that cannot be sanitized must be what after use?: Must be
disposed in a closed covered trash receptacle.
31. What must a practitioner do during a service where there is a likelihood of
blood exposure?: Wear gloves
32. How many restrooms is a school required to have?: Two
33. Are practitioners allowed to use neck or nail dusters in Kansas?: No
34. What grade must you obtain on testing to receive a license?: Theory 75%; Practical
75%; MUST PASS BLOOD EXPOSURE COMPLETELY.
35. How many shampoo bowls must a salon have?: One
36. How many shampoo bowls must a school have?: Six
37. What is the definition of an Esthetician per KBOC?: A person who practices eyebrow &
eyelash services, cleansing, stimulating or any noninvasive beautifying process on the surface of the skin, temporary
hair removal, and the use of cosmetic preparations in their profession for compensation.
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and CORRECT Answers
1. What is the ratio of bleach to water to be used as a disinfectant in a salon or
spa?: 1 part bleach, 9 parts water
2. What is most likely to occur if a patron files a complaint against a salon?: The
board will come out and inspect the salon
3. Who appoints members of the board?: The governor
4. How many members sit on the board?: Eight
5. What is the mission of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology?: To protect the health and
safety of the consuming public by licensing qualified individuals and enforcing high standards of practice in the
professions of cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics and electrology.
6. After greeting a patron and before beginning a service what must a practi-
tioner do?: Wash your hands and/or sanitize
7. After an application is submitted for a new salon what happens next in the
licensing process?: The Board will come down and inspect the establishment and the equipment to ensure
that salon reaches the board's standards.
8. What implement should never be used during a pedicure?: Callus remover
9. Where should soiled towels be placed?: In a closed covered and labeled container/hamper.
10. The use of the same shop license in more than one location is?: Is prohibited
11. Who determines how many clock hours required for licensing?: The Kansas Board
of Cosmetology
12. How often does a practitioner's license have to be renewed?: Every two years
13. Under what circumstances may the board revoke a license?: Coming to work
intoxicated
14. How old must you be to obtain a license from KBOC?: 17 years and older
15. Per KBOC where must all practitioner's licenses be displayed?: Hanging on a wall
in a conspicuous place
16. Disinfected instruments must be stored where?: In a clean covered and labeled container
17. How often is the chairman of KBOC selected?: Annually
18. How often must disinfectant be changed?: Once every 24 hours or if it gets cloudy or
contaminated.
19. Instruments that cannot be disinfected that have come in direct contact with
a patron must be?: Thrown away
, 20. All products must be kept in bottles or containers that are?: Properly labeled and
clean
21. After an establishment permanently closes the license holder shall surren-
der the license and?: Notify the board in writing
22. Laundry must be done at what degree and for how long?: 140 degrees for 15 minutes.
23. Does Kansas require a license for braiding?: No
24. Every EPA registered disinfectant used in a salon must demonstrate to be?-
: Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal.
25. KBOC states that before use treatment tables must be?: It should be covered using
clean paper or cloth
26. Schools are required to post a sign stating what?: All services will be provided by students
not licensed professionals.
27. A Cosmetologist or Manicurist may provide services in what facilities other
than a salon or spa?: Licensed hospitals, nursing homes, licensed healthcare facilities.
28. Who appoints inspectors with the approval of the board?: The chairman of the board
29. What are the requirements to obtain an instructor license?: At least a year's experi-
ence in your profession and you must go to school for 300 hours. If you don't have a year experience then you have to
go 450 hours.
30. Any implement that cannot be sanitized must be what after use?: Must be
disposed in a closed covered trash receptacle.
31. What must a practitioner do during a service where there is a likelihood of
blood exposure?: Wear gloves
32. How many restrooms is a school required to have?: Two
33. Are practitioners allowed to use neck or nail dusters in Kansas?: No
34. What grade must you obtain on testing to receive a license?: Theory 75%; Practical
75%; MUST PASS BLOOD EXPOSURE COMPLETELY.
35. How many shampoo bowls must a salon have?: One
36. How many shampoo bowls must a school have?: Six
37. What is the definition of an Esthetician per KBOC?: A person who practices eyebrow &
eyelash services, cleansing, stimulating or any noninvasive beautifying process on the surface of the skin, temporary
hair removal, and the use of cosmetic preparations in their profession for compensation.
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