Hawaii Cosmetology License Exam 2025 | State Board Written & Practical Test Guide

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COSMETOLOGY HAWAII LICENSE EXAM LATEST 2025

ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE EXAM WITH 600

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+

Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of

microbes is: .....ANSWER..... sanitation

To destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on

nonporous surfaces, such as implements is referred to as:

.....ANSWER..... disinfection

A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is

called a(n): .....ANSWER..... antiseptic

Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill: .....ANSWER..... viruses

The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that

enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:

.....ANSWER..... OSHA

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Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients,

associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements

is provided by: .....ANSWER..... MSDS

What information is assigned to a product, along with the

approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the

product is safe and effective? .....ANSWER..... EPA registration

number

What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and

pseudomonas? .....ANSWER..... broad spectrum disinfectants

When disinfecting, implements must be thoroughly cleaned

before: .....ANSWER..... immersion

Which of the following steps should be taken after removing all

hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure?

.....ANSWER..... wash brush with soap and water

Any implements that come in contact with the client during a

service must be: .....ANSWER..... discarded or disinfected

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Dispose of sharp objects such as razor blades in a(n):

.....ANSWER..... sealable rigid container

Destroying or killing all microbes is: .....ANSWER..... sterilization

Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body

fluids in a: .....ANSWER..... labeled double-bag

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be

sterilized or designed to be: .....ANSWER..... disposable

Bacteriology is the study of: .....ANSWER..... bacteria

Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are

called: .....ANSWER..... non-pathogenic

Pathogenic bacteria .....ANSWER..... Harmful bacteria that can

cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body.

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:

.....ANSWER..... spread from one person to another

Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as: .....ANSWER..... bacilli

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What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would

appear to be spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells?

.....ANSWER..... spirilla

Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or

clusters and are present in abscesses are called: .....ANSWER.....

staphylococci

Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain

infections such as pneumonia are known as: .....ANSWER.....

diplococci

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system

to: .....ANSWER..... break down

During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow

rapidly? .....ANSWER..... active stage

Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another

organism are known as: .....ANSWER..... external parasites