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Cosmetology Hawaii License Test 2026-2027 COMPLETE
600 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and
health standards in the workplace is: - ANSWER-OSHA
QUESTION: Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards,
combustion levels and storage requirements is provided by: - ANSWER-MSDS
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonas? -
ANSWER-broad spectrum disinfectants
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QUESTION: When disinfecting, implements must be thoroughly cleaned before: - ANSWER-
immersion
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Any implements that come in contact with the client during a service must be: -
ANSWER-discarded or disinfected
Q; Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is: - ANSWER-
sanitation
QUESTION: To destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on nonporous surfaces,
such as implements is referred to as: - ANSWER-disinfection
QUESTION: A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n): -
ANSWER-antiseptic
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QUESTION: Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill: - ANSWER-viruses
QUESTION: Dispose of sharp objects such as razor blades in a(n): - ANSWER-sealable rigid
container
QUESTION: Destroying or killing all microbes is: - ANSWER-sterilization
QUESTION: Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a: - ANSWER-
labeled double-bag
QUESTION: Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or
designed to be: - ANSWER-disposable
QUESTION: Bacteriology is the study of: - ANSWER-bacteria
QUESTION: Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - ANSWER-non-
pathogenic
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QUESTION: Pathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-Harmful bacteria that can cause disease or infection
in humans when they invade the body.
QUESTION: A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - ANSWER-spread from one
person to another
QUESTION: Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as: - ANSWER-bacilli
QUESTION: What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled,
coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells? - ANSWER-spirilla
QUESTION: Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present
in abscesses are called: - ANSWER-staphylococci
QUESTION: Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as
pneumonia are known as: - ANSWER-diplococci
Cosmetology Hawaii License Test 2026-2027 COMPLETE
600 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and
health standards in the workplace is: - ANSWER-OSHA
QUESTION: Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards,
combustion levels and storage requirements is provided by: - ANSWER-MSDS
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonas? -
ANSWER-broad spectrum disinfectants
,Page 2 of 101
QUESTION: When disinfecting, implements must be thoroughly cleaned before: - ANSWER-
immersion
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Any implements that come in contact with the client during a service must be: -
ANSWER-discarded or disinfected
Q; Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is: - ANSWER-
sanitation
QUESTION: To destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on nonporous surfaces,
such as implements is referred to as: - ANSWER-disinfection
QUESTION: A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n): -
ANSWER-antiseptic
,Page 3 of 101
QUESTION: Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill: - ANSWER-viruses
QUESTION: Dispose of sharp objects such as razor blades in a(n): - ANSWER-sealable rigid
container
QUESTION: Destroying or killing all microbes is: - ANSWER-sterilization
QUESTION: Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a: - ANSWER-
labeled double-bag
QUESTION: Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or
designed to be: - ANSWER-disposable
QUESTION: Bacteriology is the study of: - ANSWER-bacteria
QUESTION: Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - ANSWER-non-
pathogenic
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QUESTION: Pathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-Harmful bacteria that can cause disease or infection
in humans when they invade the body.
QUESTION: A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - ANSWER-spread from one
person to another
QUESTION: Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as: - ANSWER-bacilli
QUESTION: What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled,
coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells? - ANSWER-spirilla
QUESTION: Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present
in abscesses are called: - ANSWER-staphylococci
QUESTION: Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as
pneumonia are known as: - ANSWER-diplococci
