FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following describes the proper procedure for disinfecting non-porous tools
after use on a client?
A. Wipe with a clean towel and place in a UV light sanitizer box.
B. Rinse with hot water and spray with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
C. Wash with soap and water, then submerge in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the
required contact time.
D. Submerge in boiling water for 10 minutes then air dry.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: State board regulations require cleaning with soap and water to
remove debris followed by full immersion in an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.
2. What is the pH range of a typical permanent wave solution used in the salon?
A. 2.5 to 3.5
B. 4.5 to 5.5
C. 7.0 to 8.0
,D. 9.0 to 9.6
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Alkaline (cold wave) perms, which are the most common,
typically have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6 to swell the hair cuticle.
3. The process of permanently rearranging the basic structure of overly curly hair into a
straight form is known as:
A. Chemical hair relaxing
B. Permanent waving
C. Thermal styling
D. Double-process coloring
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Chemical hair relaxing uses hydroxide or thioglycolate products
to break disulfide bonds and straighten hair.
4. In the ‘Lather’ process of a facial, what is the primary purpose of using a steamer?
A. To harden the mask
B. To disinfect the skin surface
C. To decrease blood circulation
D. To soften the tissues and open the pores
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Steam helps to soften sebum and follicular debris, making
extractions and product penetration more effective.
5. What is the technical term for the nail bed’s inflammation?
A. Onychia
B. Onychosis
C. Onychophagy
D. Onyx
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Onychia is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by
shedding of the natural nail plate.
6. When performing a hair color service, what determines the processing time?
A. The hair’s porosity and texture
B. The length of the hair
C. The client’s age
D. The room temperature only
Answer: A
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which of the following describes the proper procedure for disinfecting non-porous tools
after use on a client?
A. Wipe with a clean towel and place in a UV light sanitizer box.
B. Rinse with hot water and spray with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
C. Wash with soap and water, then submerge in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the
required contact time.
D. Submerge in boiling water for 10 minutes then air dry.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: State board regulations require cleaning with soap and water to
remove debris followed by full immersion in an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.
2. What is the pH range of a typical permanent wave solution used in the salon?
A. 2.5 to 3.5
B. 4.5 to 5.5
C. 7.0 to 8.0
,D. 9.0 to 9.6
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Alkaline (cold wave) perms, which are the most common,
typically have a pH between 9.0 and 9.6 to swell the hair cuticle.
3. The process of permanently rearranging the basic structure of overly curly hair into a
straight form is known as:
A. Chemical hair relaxing
B. Permanent waving
C. Thermal styling
D. Double-process coloring
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Chemical hair relaxing uses hydroxide or thioglycolate products
to break disulfide bonds and straighten hair.
4. In the ‘Lather’ process of a facial, what is the primary purpose of using a steamer?
A. To harden the mask
B. To disinfect the skin surface
C. To decrease blood circulation
D. To soften the tissues and open the pores
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Steam helps to soften sebum and follicular debris, making
extractions and product penetration more effective.
5. What is the technical term for the nail bed’s inflammation?
A. Onychia
B. Onychosis
C. Onychophagy
D. Onyx
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Onychia is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by
shedding of the natural nail plate.
6. When performing a hair color service, what determines the processing time?
A. The hair’s porosity and texture
B. The length of the hair
C. The client’s age
D. The room temperature only
Answer: A
