PENNSYLVANIA COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
LAW EXAM 2023/2024 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ What is the Act of May 3, 1933 known as? Answer: The
Cosmetology Law
◉ Who is an apprentice registered with? Answer: the State Board
◉ What is the definition of "Bureau"? Answer: Bureau of
Professional and Occupational Affairs
◉ What is the age an applicant has to be to be eligible for the state
board exam? Answer: 16 years of age
◉ Who may not be present at the original salon inspection? Answer:
any State Board member
◉ Is it lawful for a student to practice on the public for
compensation? Answer: No, it is strictly prohibited
◉ What are the maximum number of hours a full time day student
can earn? Answer: 8 hours a day
, ◉ A patron being serviced by the school must be informed of what?
Answer: A patron must be told that it is a school, that services are
provided by students, and charges are for materials only
◉ A temporary license is good for how long? Answer: 9 months
◉ What is the grade completion requirement for an apprentice?
Answer: 10th grade
◉ What are the powers of the Board? Answer: The powers of the
Board include the ability to refuse, revoke, refuse to renew, and
suspend licenses.
◉ Who is issued a temporary license? Answer: Estheticians,
Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians
◉ When is a shop or school subject to inspection? Answer: a shop or
school may be inspected at anytime
◉ Who do you register a fictitious name with? Answer: Department
of State Corporations Bureau
LAW EXAM 2023/2024 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ What is the Act of May 3, 1933 known as? Answer: The
Cosmetology Law
◉ Who is an apprentice registered with? Answer: the State Board
◉ What is the definition of "Bureau"? Answer: Bureau of
Professional and Occupational Affairs
◉ What is the age an applicant has to be to be eligible for the state
board exam? Answer: 16 years of age
◉ Who may not be present at the original salon inspection? Answer:
any State Board member
◉ Is it lawful for a student to practice on the public for
compensation? Answer: No, it is strictly prohibited
◉ What are the maximum number of hours a full time day student
can earn? Answer: 8 hours a day
, ◉ A patron being serviced by the school must be informed of what?
Answer: A patron must be told that it is a school, that services are
provided by students, and charges are for materials only
◉ A temporary license is good for how long? Answer: 9 months
◉ What is the grade completion requirement for an apprentice?
Answer: 10th grade
◉ What are the powers of the Board? Answer: The powers of the
Board include the ability to refuse, revoke, refuse to renew, and
suspend licenses.
◉ Who is issued a temporary license? Answer: Estheticians,
Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians
◉ When is a shop or school subject to inspection? Answer: a shop or
school may be inspected at anytime
◉ Who do you register a fictitious name with? Answer: Department
of State Corporations Bureau
