Oregon law Board of Cosmetology EXAM 2026-
2027 LATEST UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An EPA registered chemical agent which demonstrates bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal, and limited
virucidal activity would be classified as a ______ disinfectant. - answer>>low level
Quaternary ammonium compound is mixed ____ parts per million with H20. - answer>>1000
_____ must have sealable plastic bags and sealable rigid containers available for use at all times when
services are being performed. - answer>>authorization holders
Safety and health rules call for _____. - answer>>Keeping flammable chemicals separated from sources
of ignition, Keeping reactive chemicals 12" apart or on different shelves, Storing chemicals safely to
avoid fire
An adequate supply of _____ and wash basins must be available on the facility premises and in any area
where hazardous materials are in use. - answer>>hot and cold running water
Chemicals must be mixed in a _____ with adequate ventilation. - answer>>dispensing area
All waste which contains _____ must be disposed of in a glove or plastic bag, then disposed of in a
covered container with a garbage liner immediately following the service. - answer>>blood or other
infectious materials
_____ is used to prevent chemicals from mixing with one another through leakage, spills, or breakage. -
answer>>segregated storage
Non service animals are _____ in business facilities. - answer>>not permitted
,A _____ must be used to prevent direct contact with a common use cape and the client's skin. -
answer>>neck strip and towel
Orangewood sticks and other similar articles must be given to the client or _____ after each use on a
client. - answer>>discarded
Disposable sharp objects that come in direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials
must be disposed of in _____. - answer>>sealable rigid containers
Sinks in restrooms do not qualify as a water source unless the facility is only offering services under the
_____ field of practice. - answer>>natural hair care
Hand soap and individual towels or air blowers for drying the hands must be available. Use of bar soap
or a common towel is _____. - answer>>prohibited
_____ bottles of reactive chemicals are treated to make them break resistant. - answer>>glass
Reasonably accessible restrooms must be available for ____. - answer>>employees
_____ mixing and services must be done away from sources of potential ignition or open flame. -
answer>>chemical
_____ means capable of causing an uncontrolled reaction which could present a hazard by explosion,
fire, release of toxic gas, or chemical burns. - answer>>hazardous
Chemically soiled towels must be stored in _____. - answer>>closed fire retardand containers
When performing a _____ procedure, precautions must be taken to protect the client's eyes, nails, hair,
skin, or clothing. - answer>>chemical
, State environmental requirements and manufacturer's instructions dictate _____ disposal. -
answer>>chemical
Paraffin must be covered when not in use, and dispensed in a way that prevents _____. -
answer>>contamination
The _____ has banned cosmetics containing hazardous substances, and prohibits using a product in an
unapproved manner. - answer>>fda
Towels and waste dampened or saturated by chemicals must be disposed of in a _____ container. -
answer>>fire retardant
When used according to the manufacturer's instructions, each of the following is an approved method
of disinfecting tools and implements: - answer>>Dry heat sterilizer or autoclave, registered and listed
with the U.S. FDA, Steam sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. FDA, Complete immersion in an
appropriate disinfectant
Hair clippings must be disposed of in a _____. - answer>>closed container
All devices and equipment must be used _____ and are subject to inspection. - answer>>as inteneded
by the manufacturer
While fitting or trying on hairpieces, the head must be covered with a _____. - answer>>disposable
cover
Manual and mechanic devices and equipment must meet all _____imposed by any federal, state,
county, or local authority. - answer>>product registration requirements
All articles which come in direct contact with the client's skin and cannot be cleaned or disinfected must
be disposed of in a _____immediately after use. - answer>>covered waste receptacle
2027 LATEST UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An EPA registered chemical agent which demonstrates bactericidal, germicidal, fungicidal, and limited
virucidal activity would be classified as a ______ disinfectant. - answer>>low level
Quaternary ammonium compound is mixed ____ parts per million with H20. - answer>>1000
_____ must have sealable plastic bags and sealable rigid containers available for use at all times when
services are being performed. - answer>>authorization holders
Safety and health rules call for _____. - answer>>Keeping flammable chemicals separated from sources
of ignition, Keeping reactive chemicals 12" apart or on different shelves, Storing chemicals safely to
avoid fire
An adequate supply of _____ and wash basins must be available on the facility premises and in any area
where hazardous materials are in use. - answer>>hot and cold running water
Chemicals must be mixed in a _____ with adequate ventilation. - answer>>dispensing area
All waste which contains _____ must be disposed of in a glove or plastic bag, then disposed of in a
covered container with a garbage liner immediately following the service. - answer>>blood or other
infectious materials
_____ is used to prevent chemicals from mixing with one another through leakage, spills, or breakage. -
answer>>segregated storage
Non service animals are _____ in business facilities. - answer>>not permitted
,A _____ must be used to prevent direct contact with a common use cape and the client's skin. -
answer>>neck strip and towel
Orangewood sticks and other similar articles must be given to the client or _____ after each use on a
client. - answer>>discarded
Disposable sharp objects that come in direct contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials
must be disposed of in _____. - answer>>sealable rigid containers
Sinks in restrooms do not qualify as a water source unless the facility is only offering services under the
_____ field of practice. - answer>>natural hair care
Hand soap and individual towels or air blowers for drying the hands must be available. Use of bar soap
or a common towel is _____. - answer>>prohibited
_____ bottles of reactive chemicals are treated to make them break resistant. - answer>>glass
Reasonably accessible restrooms must be available for ____. - answer>>employees
_____ mixing and services must be done away from sources of potential ignition or open flame. -
answer>>chemical
_____ means capable of causing an uncontrolled reaction which could present a hazard by explosion,
fire, release of toxic gas, or chemical burns. - answer>>hazardous
Chemically soiled towels must be stored in _____. - answer>>closed fire retardand containers
When performing a _____ procedure, precautions must be taken to protect the client's eyes, nails, hair,
skin, or clothing. - answer>>chemical
, State environmental requirements and manufacturer's instructions dictate _____ disposal. -
answer>>chemical
Paraffin must be covered when not in use, and dispensed in a way that prevents _____. -
answer>>contamination
The _____ has banned cosmetics containing hazardous substances, and prohibits using a product in an
unapproved manner. - answer>>fda
Towels and waste dampened or saturated by chemicals must be disposed of in a _____ container. -
answer>>fire retardant
When used according to the manufacturer's instructions, each of the following is an approved method
of disinfecting tools and implements: - answer>>Dry heat sterilizer or autoclave, registered and listed
with the U.S. FDA, Steam sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. FDA, Complete immersion in an
appropriate disinfectant
Hair clippings must be disposed of in a _____. - answer>>closed container
All devices and equipment must be used _____ and are subject to inspection. - answer>>as inteneded
by the manufacturer
While fitting or trying on hairpieces, the head must be covered with a _____. - answer>>disposable
cover
Manual and mechanic devices and equipment must meet all _____imposed by any federal, state,
county, or local authority. - answer>>product registration requirements
All articles which come in direct contact with the client's skin and cannot be cleaned or disinfected must
be disposed of in a _____immediately after use. - answer>>covered waste receptacle
