PSI ESTHETICS WRITTEN FINAL TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What type of cells do you find in the stratum corneum?.
Answer: Corneocytes
◍ The stratum corneum is made up of mostly what?.
Answer: Keratinocytes
◍ Where should you NOT put a high frequency wand?.
Answer: WATER
◍ The PH of skin is naturally________.
Answer: Acidic
◍ The process of eliminating MOST but not all microorganisms from
non-living surfaces..
Answer: Disinfection
◍ Hair like extensions on cells that move the cell in a rowing-like motion..
Answer: Cilia
◍ A steam autoclave uses how many pounds of pressure, for how long, at what
heat?.
Answer: 15 pounds of pressure for 30 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit
◍ The IN board consists of....
Answer: SEVEN members
◍ What type of facial mask draws impurities from the skin?.
Answer: Clay Mask
◍ hick, course hair that grows on face to form a beard.
, Answer: barba
◍ Adding gray to a pure hue is called what?.
Answer: Tone
◍ How long should hair be to wax?.
Answer: 1/4 of an inch
◍ A steam autoclave uses 15 lbs of pressure for 30 minutes at what
temperature?.
Answer: 250° F
◍ The usual process of cell reproduction in human tissue that occurs when the
cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells..
Answer: Mitosis
◍ How long must you soak implements in a EPA registered disinfectant?.
Answer: 10 minutes
◍ What is tapotement?.
Answer: Light tapping/ slapping movement w/ finger tips increases blood
circulation & stimulates nerves
◍ What polarity does an Anode contain?.
Answer: Positive
◍ If the client is moving while applying mascara, what should the esthetician
do?.
Answer: Wait until the client calms down
◍ When does a state board inspector come without notice?.
Answer: Regular business hours or before license is issued
◍ What type of wax do you pull in the direction of the hair growth?.
Answer: Hard Wax
◍ What month does your license expire on?.
Answer: August
◍ How long should you avoid sun exposure after waxing?.
, Answer: 24 Hours
◍ # of strands per square in of skin.
Answer: Hair Density
◍ What skin color would you use green tinted foundation for?.
Answer: Ruddy
◍ what will state board do with your license if you have a tax issue?.
Answer: suspended license until tax issue is resolved
◍ what is a thermal masque used for?.
Answer: Decongesting pores and detoxification
◍ Where must your license be placed?.
Answer: On wall of treatment room
◍ What color LED is used to treat acne?.
Answer: Blue
◍ The layer of skin that has nerves but no blood is called....
Answer: Epidermis
◍ What are the benefits of a gel mask?.
Answer: Hydrates the skin
◍ Single use items are also known as what items?.
Answer: disposable
◍ Also known as light therapy..
Answer: Photo Therapy
◍ why wouldn't you be allowed to be allowed to work in a salon or spa.
Answer: with a contagious or infectious disease
◍ Removing hair from the bulb and pili is called....
Answer: Epilation
◍ Class C Infraction...
Answer: Practicing without a license"Misdemeanor" Maximum of up to 60
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ What type of cells do you find in the stratum corneum?.
Answer: Corneocytes
◍ The stratum corneum is made up of mostly what?.
Answer: Keratinocytes
◍ Where should you NOT put a high frequency wand?.
Answer: WATER
◍ The PH of skin is naturally________.
Answer: Acidic
◍ The process of eliminating MOST but not all microorganisms from
non-living surfaces..
Answer: Disinfection
◍ Hair like extensions on cells that move the cell in a rowing-like motion..
Answer: Cilia
◍ A steam autoclave uses how many pounds of pressure, for how long, at what
heat?.
Answer: 15 pounds of pressure for 30 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit
◍ The IN board consists of....
Answer: SEVEN members
◍ What type of facial mask draws impurities from the skin?.
Answer: Clay Mask
◍ hick, course hair that grows on face to form a beard.
, Answer: barba
◍ Adding gray to a pure hue is called what?.
Answer: Tone
◍ How long should hair be to wax?.
Answer: 1/4 of an inch
◍ A steam autoclave uses 15 lbs of pressure for 30 minutes at what
temperature?.
Answer: 250° F
◍ The usual process of cell reproduction in human tissue that occurs when the
cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells..
Answer: Mitosis
◍ How long must you soak implements in a EPA registered disinfectant?.
Answer: 10 minutes
◍ What is tapotement?.
Answer: Light tapping/ slapping movement w/ finger tips increases blood
circulation & stimulates nerves
◍ What polarity does an Anode contain?.
Answer: Positive
◍ If the client is moving while applying mascara, what should the esthetician
do?.
Answer: Wait until the client calms down
◍ When does a state board inspector come without notice?.
Answer: Regular business hours or before license is issued
◍ What type of wax do you pull in the direction of the hair growth?.
Answer: Hard Wax
◍ What month does your license expire on?.
Answer: August
◍ How long should you avoid sun exposure after waxing?.
, Answer: 24 Hours
◍ # of strands per square in of skin.
Answer: Hair Density
◍ What skin color would you use green tinted foundation for?.
Answer: Ruddy
◍ what will state board do with your license if you have a tax issue?.
Answer: suspended license until tax issue is resolved
◍ what is a thermal masque used for?.
Answer: Decongesting pores and detoxification
◍ Where must your license be placed?.
Answer: On wall of treatment room
◍ What color LED is used to treat acne?.
Answer: Blue
◍ The layer of skin that has nerves but no blood is called....
Answer: Epidermis
◍ What are the benefits of a gel mask?.
Answer: Hydrates the skin
◍ Single use items are also known as what items?.
Answer: disposable
◍ Also known as light therapy..
Answer: Photo Therapy
◍ why wouldn't you be allowed to be allowed to work in a salon or spa.
Answer: with a contagious or infectious disease
◍ Removing hair from the bulb and pili is called....
Answer: Epilation
◍ Class C Infraction...
Answer: Practicing without a license"Misdemeanor" Maximum of up to 60
