RDA WRITTEN STATE BOARD FINAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Disinfection. Answer: Using an EPA-registered product to destroy
most (not all) microorganisms on surfaces.
◉ Sterilization. Answer: Destroys all microbial life, including spores.
◉ Decontamination. Answer: Removal of blood, bodily fluids, or
infectious materials.
◉ EPA. Answer: Environmental Protection Agency; registers
disinfectants.
◉ TDLR. Answer: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation —
oversees cosmetology licensing.
◉ OSHA. Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration —
enforces workplace safety.
,◉ MSDS / SDS. Answer: Safety Data Sheet — provides product safety,
handling, and hazard info.
◉ Universal Precautions. Answer: Treating all body fluids as if they are
infectious.
◉ Standard Precautions. Answer: Infection-control procedures for all
human blood and fluids.
◉ Pathogen. Answer: Harmful microorganism that causes disease.
◉ Nonpathogenic. Answer: Harmless microorganisms that help the body
function.
◉ Bacteria. Answer: One-celled microorganisms, can be pathogenic or
nonpathogenic.
◉ Virus. Answer: Infectious agent that lives inside host cells.
◉ Fungus. Answer: Microscopic plant-like organism including molds
and yeasts.
◉ Parasite. Answer: Organism that lives on or in another organism.
, ◉ Tinea. Answer: Ringworm; fungal infection of the skin.
◉ Tinea Pedis. Answer: Athlete's foot.
◉ Pediculosis Capitis. Answer: Infestation of head lice.
◉ Hepatitis. Answer: Bloodborne virus that damages the liver.
◉ HIV / AIDS. Answer: Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
◉ Antiseptic. Answer: Chemical that can be used on skin to kill or
reduce microbes.
◉ Disinfectant. Answer: Product used on surfaces and tools, not on skin.
◉ Quats. Answer: Quaternary ammonium compounds; common salon
disinfectant.
◉ Bleach Solution. Answer: Used for blood spills (1/3 cup bleach per
gallon water = 5,000 ppm).
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Disinfection. Answer: Using an EPA-registered product to destroy
most (not all) microorganisms on surfaces.
◉ Sterilization. Answer: Destroys all microbial life, including spores.
◉ Decontamination. Answer: Removal of blood, bodily fluids, or
infectious materials.
◉ EPA. Answer: Environmental Protection Agency; registers
disinfectants.
◉ TDLR. Answer: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation —
oversees cosmetology licensing.
◉ OSHA. Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration —
enforces workplace safety.
,◉ MSDS / SDS. Answer: Safety Data Sheet — provides product safety,
handling, and hazard info.
◉ Universal Precautions. Answer: Treating all body fluids as if they are
infectious.
◉ Standard Precautions. Answer: Infection-control procedures for all
human blood and fluids.
◉ Pathogen. Answer: Harmful microorganism that causes disease.
◉ Nonpathogenic. Answer: Harmless microorganisms that help the body
function.
◉ Bacteria. Answer: One-celled microorganisms, can be pathogenic or
nonpathogenic.
◉ Virus. Answer: Infectious agent that lives inside host cells.
◉ Fungus. Answer: Microscopic plant-like organism including molds
and yeasts.
◉ Parasite. Answer: Organism that lives on or in another organism.
, ◉ Tinea. Answer: Ringworm; fungal infection of the skin.
◉ Tinea Pedis. Answer: Athlete's foot.
◉ Pediculosis Capitis. Answer: Infestation of head lice.
◉ Hepatitis. Answer: Bloodborne virus that damages the liver.
◉ HIV / AIDS. Answer: Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
◉ Antiseptic. Answer: Chemical that can be used on skin to kill or
reduce microbes.
◉ Disinfectant. Answer: Product used on surfaces and tools, not on skin.
◉ Quats. Answer: Quaternary ammonium compounds; common salon
disinfectant.
◉ Bleach Solution. Answer: Used for blood spills (1/3 cup bleach per
gallon water = 5,000 ppm).
