NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM PRACTICE #1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
45 to 90 describe - (answer)Certain degrees of elevation
1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions? - (answer)OSHA
2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling? - (answer)Division of Consumer Affairs;
Department of Law & Safety
What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight? - (answer)Texturizing
3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs? -
(answer)Tweezers
Your ring finger when cutting goes on the - (answer)Still blade
Your thumb finger goes on the - (answer)Moving blade
4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the - (answer)Hair root
5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the - (answer)Hair shaft
A double process - (answer)Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired
shade
What part of shaving can irritate the face? - (answer)Shaving against the grain
Low lighting means - (answer)Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
What is a foot file used for? - (answer)To remove or reduce callus
, NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM PRACTICE #1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The level system describes the - (answer)Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is
What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand? - (answer)Deep
rubbing aka relaxing movement
Intensity describes the - (answer)Strength of a color
How do you apply styptic powder? - (answer)With a disposable tool.
An example of a vegetable tint is - (answer)Henna
A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason: - (answer)Behind the ear or in
the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is allergic to the products
being used
If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it? - (answer)Red
What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons? - (answer)Disinfection
A strand test - (answer)Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be
left on the hair
What is another example of sanitation? - (answer)Cleaning
Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for - (answer)Abrasions
What is antiseptic used for? - (answer)To clean skin prior to a service
ANSWERS
45 to 90 describe - (answer)Certain degrees of elevation
1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions? - (answer)OSHA
2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling? - (answer)Division of Consumer Affairs;
Department of Law & Safety
What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight? - (answer)Texturizing
3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs? -
(answer)Tweezers
Your ring finger when cutting goes on the - (answer)Still blade
Your thumb finger goes on the - (answer)Moving blade
4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the - (answer)Hair root
5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the - (answer)Hair shaft
A double process - (answer)Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired
shade
What part of shaving can irritate the face? - (answer)Shaving against the grain
Low lighting means - (answer)Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair
What is a foot file used for? - (answer)To remove or reduce callus
, NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM PRACTICE #1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The level system describes the - (answer)Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is
What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand? - (answer)Deep
rubbing aka relaxing movement
Intensity describes the - (answer)Strength of a color
How do you apply styptic powder? - (answer)With a disposable tool.
An example of a vegetable tint is - (answer)Henna
A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason: - (answer)Behind the ear or in
the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is allergic to the products
being used
If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it? - (answer)Red
What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons? - (answer)Disinfection
A strand test - (answer)Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be
left on the hair
What is another example of sanitation? - (answer)Cleaning
Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for - (answer)Abrasions
What is antiseptic used for? - (answer)To clean skin prior to a service
