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WASHINGTON STATE ESTHETICIAN
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
The word 'cosmetics and cosmetology' come from the Greek word -
(ANSWER)kosmetikos
Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? -
(ANSWER)Greeks
Who regulates and enforces safety and health standards? - (ANSWER)OSHA
What is the Hazard Communication Standard? - (ANSWER)requires that chemical
and importers assess and communicate the potential hazard associated with their
products
What is a result of the Hazard Communication Standard? - (ANSWER)the material
safety data sheet
Environmental Protection Agency does what? - (ANSWER)registers all types of
disinfectants sold and used in the US
Hospital disinfectants - (ANSWER)Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids
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Tuberculocidal disinfectants - (ANSWER)Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that
causes tuberculosis.
True or false: It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to
its labeling - (ANSWER)True
Why does the State Regulatory Agencies exist? - (ANSWER)protect salon and spa
professionals and to protect consumers' health, safety, and welfare while they
receive salon and spa services
Infection control - (ANSWER)The methods used to eliminate or reduce the
transmission of infectious organisms
Is disinfection effective against bacterial spores? - (ANSWER)no
Disinfectants used in salons and spas must be what? - (ANSWER)Bactericidal,
virucidal, and fungicidal
Bacteria - (ANSWER)one-celled microscopic organisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics
Microorganism - (ANSWER)Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
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Most bacteria is what? - (ANSWER)nonpathogenic
Cocci - (ANSWER)Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Staphylococci - (ANSWER)pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters
Staphylococci cause what? - (ANSWER)abscesses, pustules, and boils
Streptococci - (ANSWER)Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
Streptococci can cause what? - (ANSWER)infections such as strep throat and
blood poisoning
Diplococci - (ANSWER)Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases
such as pneumonia
Bacilli - (ANSWER)Rod shaped bacteria
What is the most common type of bacteria? - (ANSWER)bacilli
Spirilla - (ANSWER)spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
WASHINGTON STATE ESTHETICIAN
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
The word 'cosmetics and cosmetology' come from the Greek word -
(ANSWER)kosmetikos
Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? -
(ANSWER)Greeks
Who regulates and enforces safety and health standards? - (ANSWER)OSHA
What is the Hazard Communication Standard? - (ANSWER)requires that chemical
and importers assess and communicate the potential hazard associated with their
products
What is a result of the Hazard Communication Standard? - (ANSWER)the material
safety data sheet
Environmental Protection Agency does what? - (ANSWER)registers all types of
disinfectants sold and used in the US
Hospital disinfectants - (ANSWER)Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids
, 2
Tuberculocidal disinfectants - (ANSWER)Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that
causes tuberculosis.
True or false: It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to
its labeling - (ANSWER)True
Why does the State Regulatory Agencies exist? - (ANSWER)protect salon and spa
professionals and to protect consumers' health, safety, and welfare while they
receive salon and spa services
Infection control - (ANSWER)The methods used to eliminate or reduce the
transmission of infectious organisms
Is disinfection effective against bacterial spores? - (ANSWER)no
Disinfectants used in salons and spas must be what? - (ANSWER)Bactericidal,
virucidal, and fungicidal
Bacteria - (ANSWER)one-celled microscopic organisms that have both plant and
animal characteristics
Microorganism - (ANSWER)Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
, 3
Most bacteria is what? - (ANSWER)nonpathogenic
Cocci - (ANSWER)Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Staphylococci - (ANSWER)pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters
Staphylococci cause what? - (ANSWER)abscesses, pustules, and boils
Streptococci - (ANSWER)Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
Streptococci can cause what? - (ANSWER)infections such as strep throat and
blood poisoning
Diplococci - (ANSWER)Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases
such as pneumonia
Bacilli - (ANSWER)Rod shaped bacteria
What is the most common type of bacteria? - (ANSWER)bacilli
Spirilla - (ANSWER)spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
