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TENNESSEE STATE LAW OF
COSMETOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS |2025
What are the exceptions for bringing animals into a shop or school? - Correct-
answer-Disability assistance animals.
A patron with parasitic infestation or exhibiting symptoms of infectious or
contagious disease won't be able to receive any services unless they bring what? -
Correct-answer-A written permission from the physician had been secured.
What do you have to do before you begin working on a patron? - Correct-answer-
Wash hands and drake client.
Trash cans in a salon must be what? - Correct-answer-Maintained in a sanitary
condition and covered.
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What is the fee for the original license for a cosmetologist, manicurist, or
esthetician? - Correct-answer-$50
Does State Law require uniforms in each school? - Correct-answer-Yes.
For how long should you hold a cosmetology license in TN before you can sit on
the board? - Correct-answer-5 years.
For how long must you be a TN resident before you can sit on the board? -
Correct-answer-5 years.
For which reasons may the Governor remove a member from the board? -
Correct-answer-Misconduct, incompetency, and willful neglect of duty or just
cause.
The continuing education program for instructors conduits of what? - Correct-
answer-Minimum of 16 hours, class every 2 years, and have to show proof.
TENNESSEE STATE LAW OF
COSMETOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS |2025
What are the exceptions for bringing animals into a shop or school? - Correct-
answer-Disability assistance animals.
A patron with parasitic infestation or exhibiting symptoms of infectious or
contagious disease won't be able to receive any services unless they bring what? -
Correct-answer-A written permission from the physician had been secured.
What do you have to do before you begin working on a patron? - Correct-answer-
Wash hands and drake client.
Trash cans in a salon must be what? - Correct-answer-Maintained in a sanitary
condition and covered.
, 2|Page
What is the fee for the original license for a cosmetologist, manicurist, or
esthetician? - Correct-answer-$50
Does State Law require uniforms in each school? - Correct-answer-Yes.
For how long should you hold a cosmetology license in TN before you can sit on
the board? - Correct-answer-5 years.
For how long must you be a TN resident before you can sit on the board? -
Correct-answer-5 years.
For which reasons may the Governor remove a member from the board? -
Correct-answer-Misconduct, incompetency, and willful neglect of duty or just
cause.
The continuing education program for instructors conduits of what? - Correct-
answer-Minimum of 16 hours, class every 2 years, and have to show proof.
