Louisiana Cosmetology Written
State Board| 202 questions| with
complete solutions
Course
Milady State Board Of Cosmetology
1. What is the primary purpose of disinfecting cosmetology implements?
A. Make tools look clean
B. Destroy most harmful microorganisms on surfaces
C. Remove all visible dirt only
D. Sharpen tools
Correct Answer: B. Destroy most harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Solution:
Disinfection eliminates many harmful microorganisms on nonporous surfaces after proper
cleaning. It does not replace cleaning or sterilization.
2. Before disinfecting a cosmetology tool, the first step is:
A. Apply oil
B. Clean and remove visible debris
C. Place it in storage
D. Dry it immediately
Correct Answer: B. Clean and remove visible debris
Solution:
Disinfectants work properly only when dirt, hair, and product residue have been removed.
3. Which item is considered single-use and must be discarded after use?
A. Metal tweezers
B. Nail clippers
C. Orangewood stick
D. Shears
Correct Answer: C. Orangewood stick
Solution:
,Porous single-use items cannot be effectively disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
4. What type of disinfectant is commonly used in salons when properly labeled?
A. EPA-registered disinfectant
B. Household perfume
C. Shampoo
D. Water only
Correct Answer: A. EPA-registered disinfectant
Solution:
Professional disinfectants must be EPA-registered and used according to manufacturer
instructions.
5. Universal precautions require cosmetologists to:
A. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
B. Avoid washing hands
C. Reuse disposable items
D. Ignore minor injuries
Correct Answer: A. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
Solution:
Universal precautions protect both clients and professionals from possible infection.
6. What should a cosmetologist do if a client is accidentally cut?
A. Stop service, apply appropriate first aid, and sanitize tools
B. Continue immediately
C. Ignore the injury
D. Cover the cut with product
Correct Answer: A. Stop service, apply appropriate first aid, and sanitize tools
Solution:
Blood exposure requires proper sanitation procedures to prevent contamination.
,7. The hair structure responsible for strength and elasticity is the:
A. Cuticle
B. Cortex
C. Medulla
D. Follicle
Correct Answer: B. Cortex
Solution:
The cortex contains keratin proteins responsible for hair strength, elasticity, and texture.
8. The outermost layer of the hair shaft is the:
A. Cortex
B. Medulla
C. Cuticle
D. Papilla
Correct Answer: C. Cuticle
Solution:
The cuticle protects the inner hair structure and controls moisture movement.
9. Hair color products primarily affect which layer of the hair?
A. Cortex
B. Cuticle only
C. Scalp surface
D. Follicle only
Correct Answer: A. Cortex
Solution:
Permanent hair color penetrates the cortex to change natural pigment.
10. A patch test is performed before certain chemical services to determine:
A. Hair length
B. Possible allergic reaction
, C. Hair texture
D. Client preference
Correct Answer: B. Possible allergic reaction
Solution:
Patch testing helps identify sensitivity to chemical ingredients.
11. A strand test is used to determine:
A. Processing results and timing
B. Client allergies
C. Scalp infection
D. Hair density only
Correct Answer: A. Processing results and timing
Solution:
A strand test predicts how hair will respond to a chemical service.
12. The pH scale measures:
A. Acidity and alkalinity
B. Hair length
C. Product weight
D. Hair density
Correct Answer: A. Acidity and alkalinity
Solution:
The pH scale ranges from acidic to alkaline and affects hair and skin reactions.
13. A product with a pH below 7 is:
A. Acidic
B. Neutral
C. Alkaline
D. Oxidizing
Correct Answer: A. Acidic
State Board| 202 questions| with
complete solutions
Course
Milady State Board Of Cosmetology
1. What is the primary purpose of disinfecting cosmetology implements?
A. Make tools look clean
B. Destroy most harmful microorganisms on surfaces
C. Remove all visible dirt only
D. Sharpen tools
Correct Answer: B. Destroy most harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Solution:
Disinfection eliminates many harmful microorganisms on nonporous surfaces after proper
cleaning. It does not replace cleaning or sterilization.
2. Before disinfecting a cosmetology tool, the first step is:
A. Apply oil
B. Clean and remove visible debris
C. Place it in storage
D. Dry it immediately
Correct Answer: B. Clean and remove visible debris
Solution:
Disinfectants work properly only when dirt, hair, and product residue have been removed.
3. Which item is considered single-use and must be discarded after use?
A. Metal tweezers
B. Nail clippers
C. Orangewood stick
D. Shears
Correct Answer: C. Orangewood stick
Solution:
,Porous single-use items cannot be effectively disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
4. What type of disinfectant is commonly used in salons when properly labeled?
A. EPA-registered disinfectant
B. Household perfume
C. Shampoo
D. Water only
Correct Answer: A. EPA-registered disinfectant
Solution:
Professional disinfectants must be EPA-registered and used according to manufacturer
instructions.
5. Universal precautions require cosmetologists to:
A. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
B. Avoid washing hands
C. Reuse disposable items
D. Ignore minor injuries
Correct Answer: A. Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
Solution:
Universal precautions protect both clients and professionals from possible infection.
6. What should a cosmetologist do if a client is accidentally cut?
A. Stop service, apply appropriate first aid, and sanitize tools
B. Continue immediately
C. Ignore the injury
D. Cover the cut with product
Correct Answer: A. Stop service, apply appropriate first aid, and sanitize tools
Solution:
Blood exposure requires proper sanitation procedures to prevent contamination.
,7. The hair structure responsible for strength and elasticity is the:
A. Cuticle
B. Cortex
C. Medulla
D. Follicle
Correct Answer: B. Cortex
Solution:
The cortex contains keratin proteins responsible for hair strength, elasticity, and texture.
8. The outermost layer of the hair shaft is the:
A. Cortex
B. Medulla
C. Cuticle
D. Papilla
Correct Answer: C. Cuticle
Solution:
The cuticle protects the inner hair structure and controls moisture movement.
9. Hair color products primarily affect which layer of the hair?
A. Cortex
B. Cuticle only
C. Scalp surface
D. Follicle only
Correct Answer: A. Cortex
Solution:
Permanent hair color penetrates the cortex to change natural pigment.
10. A patch test is performed before certain chemical services to determine:
A. Hair length
B. Possible allergic reaction
, C. Hair texture
D. Client preference
Correct Answer: B. Possible allergic reaction
Solution:
Patch testing helps identify sensitivity to chemical ingredients.
11. A strand test is used to determine:
A. Processing results and timing
B. Client allergies
C. Scalp infection
D. Hair density only
Correct Answer: A. Processing results and timing
Solution:
A strand test predicts how hair will respond to a chemical service.
12. The pH scale measures:
A. Acidity and alkalinity
B. Hair length
C. Product weight
D. Hair density
Correct Answer: A. Acidity and alkalinity
Solution:
The pH scale ranges from acidic to alkaline and affects hair and skin reactions.
13. A product with a pH below 7 is:
A. Acidic
B. Neutral
C. Alkaline
D. Oxidizing
Correct Answer: A. Acidic
