South Dakota Cosmetology Boards Test
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which term encompasses the broad range of specialty areas including hairstyling, nail
technology, and esthetics? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- cosmetology
Archeological studies reveal that early forms of haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in
some form as early as the: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Ice Age
Cosmetic implements used at the dawn of history were shaped from all of the following
EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- tree bark
Which ancient culture was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian men and women practiced a form of nail care by staining their nails red
using: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- henna
Kohl makeup was NOT used in ancient Egypt to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- stain the nails
before battle
During the Chou Dynasty in China, only royals were allowed to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- stain their nails gold
During the Golden Age of Greece, women ground cinnabar to produce coloring for: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- cheeks and lips
In ancient Rome, middle-class women colored their hair: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- blonde
The process of steam distillation was refined by: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Avicenna
,The period during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern
history was called the: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Renaissance
Who invented the machine that supplied electrical current to metal rods around which hair
strands were wrapped during the waving process? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Charles
Nessler
Who marketed the first nail polish? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Charles Revson
Which term refers to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for
various hair types and conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- texture services
The first spa pedicure system was introduced to the professional beauty industry by Creative
Nail Design in which year? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1998
It has been clear from the earliest images of African people that their _____ was a preeminent
reflection of the state of their well-being and existence in the world. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- hair
What did women do during the Victorian era in England to add color to their cheeks? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- pinch their cheeks
In 1908, _____ began selling makeup that was popular with movie stars because it didn't cake
or crack under hot studio lights. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Max Factor
Who invented the first curling iron? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Marcel Grateau
The Associated Master Barbers of America, which eventually became the Associated Master
Barbers and Beauticians of America, was organized in Chicago in the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1920s
Farouk Shami invented the world's first ammonia-free haircolor in the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1980s
,Today, cosmetologists frequently specialize in: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Haircutting
Continuing education is NOT typically used to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- introduce you to
the field of cosmetology
Curly hair specialist is a subspecialty of which specialty? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
texture specialist
A(n) _____ provides salons with information about new products, trends, and techniques. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- distributor sales consultant
Which of these people does NOT work for a salon? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
manufacturer educator
Which person establishes the standard for a salon or manufacturer's image? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- artistic director
To be an education director, you must have at least _____ of experience as a cosmetologist. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 5 years
To become a creative director, you must have at least _____ years of experience as a
hairdresser. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 10
What term was coined by beauty legend Noel DeCaprio in the late 1980s? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- day spa
Which of the following is NOT an important life skill for salon employees? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- competitive attitude
________ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve your
goals. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- self esteem
, Three bad habits that prevent peak personal performance are procrastination, perfectionism,
and: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- lack of game plan
An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
perfectionism
________ is an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
creativity
To effectively manage time, it is important to learn to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- prioritize
your tasks
What should you do if you find yourself feeling frustrated, worried, or guilty? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- give yourself some downtime
The moral principles by which you live and work are called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
ethics
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate that you are an ethical person? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- sharing client information
Fulfilling your potential is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- self-actualization
Which of these is NOT one of the action steps for success? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Merge your personal and work lives.
Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
procrastination
To enhance your creativity, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- embrace criticism
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which term encompasses the broad range of specialty areas including hairstyling, nail
technology, and esthetics? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- cosmetology
Archeological studies reveal that early forms of haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in
some form as early as the: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Ice Age
Cosmetic implements used at the dawn of history were shaped from all of the following
EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- tree bark
Which ancient culture was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian men and women practiced a form of nail care by staining their nails red
using: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- henna
Kohl makeup was NOT used in ancient Egypt to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- stain the nails
before battle
During the Chou Dynasty in China, only royals were allowed to: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- stain their nails gold
During the Golden Age of Greece, women ground cinnabar to produce coloring for: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- cheeks and lips
In ancient Rome, middle-class women colored their hair: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- blonde
The process of steam distillation was refined by: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Avicenna
,The period during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern
history was called the: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Renaissance
Who invented the machine that supplied electrical current to metal rods around which hair
strands were wrapped during the waving process? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Charles
Nessler
Who marketed the first nail polish? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Charles Revson
Which term refers to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for
various hair types and conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- texture services
The first spa pedicure system was introduced to the professional beauty industry by Creative
Nail Design in which year? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1998
It has been clear from the earliest images of African people that their _____ was a preeminent
reflection of the state of their well-being and existence in the world. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- hair
What did women do during the Victorian era in England to add color to their cheeks? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- pinch their cheeks
In 1908, _____ began selling makeup that was popular with movie stars because it didn't cake
or crack under hot studio lights. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Max Factor
Who invented the first curling iron? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Marcel Grateau
The Associated Master Barbers of America, which eventually became the Associated Master
Barbers and Beauticians of America, was organized in Chicago in the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1920s
Farouk Shami invented the world's first ammonia-free haircolor in the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1980s
,Today, cosmetologists frequently specialize in: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Haircutting
Continuing education is NOT typically used to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- introduce you to
the field of cosmetology
Curly hair specialist is a subspecialty of which specialty? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
texture specialist
A(n) _____ provides salons with information about new products, trends, and techniques. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- distributor sales consultant
Which of these people does NOT work for a salon? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
manufacturer educator
Which person establishes the standard for a salon or manufacturer's image? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- artistic director
To be an education director, you must have at least _____ of experience as a cosmetologist. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 5 years
To become a creative director, you must have at least _____ years of experience as a
hairdresser. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 10
What term was coined by beauty legend Noel DeCaprio in the late 1980s? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- day spa
Which of the following is NOT an important life skill for salon employees? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- competitive attitude
________ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve your
goals. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- self esteem
, Three bad habits that prevent peak personal performance are procrastination, perfectionism,
and: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- lack of game plan
An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
perfectionism
________ is an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
creativity
To effectively manage time, it is important to learn to: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- prioritize
your tasks
What should you do if you find yourself feeling frustrated, worried, or guilty? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- give yourself some downtime
The moral principles by which you live and work are called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
ethics
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate that you are an ethical person? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- sharing client information
Fulfilling your potential is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- self-actualization
Which of these is NOT one of the action steps for success? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Merge your personal and work lives.
Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
procrastination
To enhance your creativity, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- embrace criticism
