PSI PRACTICE EXAM Actual questions with correct answers
A+ Grade 2026\2027
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening?
a) Listening to the opinion of the manager
b) Listening to the conversation of another coworker
c) Listening to your client then doing what you think is best
d) Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said
- correct answer Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to scalp in
overlapping layers?
a) Croquignole perm wrap
b) Double flat wrap
c) Piggyback wrap
d) Spiral perm wrap
- correct answer Croquignole perm wrap
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected?
a) Whenever there is time
b) Between each client
c) At the end of the day
d) At the end of the week
- correct answer Between each client
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
a) Application with gel adhesive
b) Applying a slightly larger tip
c) Trimming with a fingernail clipper
,d) Using products that not have a well
- correct answer Trimming with a fingernail clipper
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions EXCEPT
a) Comedones
b) Dryness
c) Oiliness
d) Skin tone
- correct answer Skin tone
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria,
viruses, fungi and spores?
a) Autoclave
b) Steamer
c) Barbicide
d) Cleanser
- correct answer Autoclave
Which condition could be determined during scalp evaluation on a client who has brittle hair and red
papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicles?
a) Furuncle
b) Tinea capitis
c) Pediculosis capitis
d) Pityriasis capitis simplex
- correct answer Tinea capitis
Which of the following bonds make permanent waving, curl re-forming, and chemical hair relaxing
possible?
a) Disulfide bonds
b) Hydrogen bonds
c) Peptide bonds
, d) Salt bonds
- correct answer Disulfide bonds
Which is the proper way to drape for a chemical service?
a) Towel under cape
b) Neck strip under cape
c) Towel folded over cape
d) Towels under and over cape
- correct answer Towels under and over cape
Which of the following are sewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern to fit the head shape?
a) Hairpieces
b) Remi hair
c) Toupee
d) Wefts
- correct answer Wefts
Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination?
a) Draping
b) Hand sanitizing
c) Rinsing hands
d) Using spatulas
- correct answer Hand sanitizing
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during proper cross-checking?
a) Cross-check in front
b) Cross-check using horizontal partings
c) Cross-check against guideline
d) Cross-check opposite of cut partings
- correct answer Cross-check opposite of cut partings
A+ Grade 2026\2027
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening?
a) Listening to the opinion of the manager
b) Listening to the conversation of another coworker
c) Listening to your client then doing what you think is best
d) Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said
- correct answer Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to scalp in
overlapping layers?
a) Croquignole perm wrap
b) Double flat wrap
c) Piggyback wrap
d) Spiral perm wrap
- correct answer Croquignole perm wrap
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected?
a) Whenever there is time
b) Between each client
c) At the end of the day
d) At the end of the week
- correct answer Between each client
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
a) Application with gel adhesive
b) Applying a slightly larger tip
c) Trimming with a fingernail clipper
,d) Using products that not have a well
- correct answer Trimming with a fingernail clipper
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions EXCEPT
a) Comedones
b) Dryness
c) Oiliness
d) Skin tone
- correct answer Skin tone
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria,
viruses, fungi and spores?
a) Autoclave
b) Steamer
c) Barbicide
d) Cleanser
- correct answer Autoclave
Which condition could be determined during scalp evaluation on a client who has brittle hair and red
papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicles?
a) Furuncle
b) Tinea capitis
c) Pediculosis capitis
d) Pityriasis capitis simplex
- correct answer Tinea capitis
Which of the following bonds make permanent waving, curl re-forming, and chemical hair relaxing
possible?
a) Disulfide bonds
b) Hydrogen bonds
c) Peptide bonds
, d) Salt bonds
- correct answer Disulfide bonds
Which is the proper way to drape for a chemical service?
a) Towel under cape
b) Neck strip under cape
c) Towel folded over cape
d) Towels under and over cape
- correct answer Towels under and over cape
Which of the following are sewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern to fit the head shape?
a) Hairpieces
b) Remi hair
c) Toupee
d) Wefts
- correct answer Wefts
Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination?
a) Draping
b) Hand sanitizing
c) Rinsing hands
d) Using spatulas
- correct answer Hand sanitizing
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during proper cross-checking?
a) Cross-check in front
b) Cross-check using horizontal partings
c) Cross-check against guideline
d) Cross-check opposite of cut partings
- correct answer Cross-check opposite of cut partings
