PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 100 questions
with correct answers 2026/2027 updated)
1. Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? -
Correct Answer Immerse in cold water.
2. All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - Correct
Answer plain manicure.
3. Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair
dryers? - Correct Answer Underwriters Laboratories
4. Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***)
- Correct Answer They require special method of disposal.
5. Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially
infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? -
Correct Answer Immediately flood the exposed area with water.
6. Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the
following? - Correct Answer bacterial spores
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, 7. Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail
products? - Correct Answer Work at a ventilated work table
8. All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot
EXCEPT (***) - Correct Answer blades.
9. Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize
equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? -
Correct Answer Autoclave
10. Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for
blood or other infectious materials on items? (***) - Correct
Answer cleaning then sterilizing
11. Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - Correct
Answer Scrub with soap and water
12. Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when
waxing underarms? - Correct Answer terry wrap
13. Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***)
- Correct Answer Autoclave
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with correct answers 2026/2027 updated)
1. Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the even of a minor burn? -
Correct Answer Immerse in cold water.
2. All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - Correct
Answer plain manicure.
3. Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair
dryers? - Correct Answer Underwriters Laboratories
4. Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? (***)
- Correct Answer They require special method of disposal.
5. Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially
infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? -
Correct Answer Immediately flood the exposed area with water.
6. Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the
following? - Correct Answer bacterial spores
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, 7. Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail
products? - Correct Answer Work at a ventilated work table
8. All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot
EXCEPT (***) - Correct Answer blades.
9. Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize
equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores? -
Correct Answer Autoclave
10. Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for
blood or other infectious materials on items? (***) - Correct
Answer cleaning then sterilizing
11. Which is the first step in disinfecting implements? - Correct
Answer Scrub with soap and water
12. Which of the following should you offer a client, for draping, when
waxing underarms? - Correct Answer terry wrap
13. Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? (***)
- Correct Answer Autoclave
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