Kansas Board Of Cosmetology License Renewal
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: Soiled towels must be thoroughly washed or rinsed in an appropriate water
temperature for how many minutes? - ANSWER-At 140 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
QUESTION: An implement prohibited from being used during a consumer service is? - ANSWER-
A razor type device to remove a callus or skin blemish.
QUESTION: An operator of an establishment hires an unlicensed person to provide manicures
and pedicures during the holiday season. Since this is for a short, specific period of time it is? -
ANSWER-A clear violation of Kansas State Board law.
QUESTION: Before beginning a consumer service, the licensee is required by regulation to? -
ANSWER-Wash their hands with soap and water or an equally effective cleansing solution.
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QUESTION: A bleach solution when used as a disinfectant shall include the following portions? -
ANSWER-One part bleach and nine parts water.
QUESTION: If an instrument or supply is used directly on a consumer and cannot be disinfected
or sterilized the instrument or supply? - ANSWER-Must be discarded in a covered waste
receptacle.
QUESTION: When used as a disinfectant, a fresh bleach solution must be made? - ANSWER-
When diluted or dirty or every 24 hours.
QUESTION: For each disinfectant used in the establishment or school the following must be
provided to the Boards designee? - ANSWER-The MSDS or manufacturer labeled container.
The infection control regulations require each restroom to have all of the following? - ANSWER-
A) a soap dispenser, a hand washing sink, liquid soap dispenser and disposable towels or air
dryer and a working toilet.
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QUESTION: Should a complaint be forwarded to the Board, what action will most likely occur? -
ANSWER-The board may re-inspect the establishment to determine compliance with the laws
and infection control regulations.
QUESTION: The use of the same establishment license in more than one location? - ANSWER-
Prohibited according to Kansas State Cosmetology Laws and rules.
QUESTION: In the likelihood an appearance or licensee will be exposed to blood or bodily fluid
while providing a costumer service, the apprentice or license must - ANSWER-Wear single-use
protective gloves.
QUESTION: Establishment licenses expire? - ANSWER-Every year on June 30th.
QUESTION: The use of alcoholic beverages in an establishment or school is? - ANSWER-
Acceptable if an entertainment fee is paid to the board.
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QUESTION: Should a blood spill occur during a consumer service, the licensee shall? - ANSWER-
Stop the service and take the necessary steps to prevent any transfer of blood borne
pathogens.
QUESTION: At the end of each day the removable parts of the pedicure equipment must be
removed and? - ANSWER-Washed with soap and detergent and disinfected with a bleach
solution of EPA-registered disinfectant.
QUESTION: If a blood spill occurs while providing a consumer service the license or apprentice
must disinfect all non-electrical and implements, tools, and implements with? - ANSWER-An
EPA registered, hospital grade disinfectant that has demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and
virucidal, and tuberculocidal activity.
QUESTION: Items not prohibited for use in an establishment or school are? - ANSWER-Towels.
QUESTION: To properly disinfect electric shears the following procedures shall be followed? -
ANSWER-Remove foreign matter and disinfect with a bleach solution or an EPA hospital grade
disinfectant.
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