Florida Law Cosmetology State Board
Review Questions with Accurate
Answers
How many members are there on the Board of Cosmetology? - ANSWERS7
Who appoints Board of Cosmetology members? - ANSWERSAppointed by the
Governor, approved by the Senate.
How many of the Board members are cosmetologists? - ANSWERS5
A cosmetologist shall renew his/her license on or before __________ of each biennial
year? - ANSWERSOctober 31.
What must be submitted with the state board application? - ANSWERSHIV/AIDS
certificate (4 hours).
Each member of the Board receives _______ each day spent in the performance of
official board business. - ANSWERS$50
Can a DBPR inspector inspect your area while you are with a client? - ANSWERSYes.
Each licensed salon shall be inspected at least ________ by the department. -
ANSWERSBiennially (every 2 years).
Explain, "wet disinfection container." - ANSWERSA tub or jar with a lid, filled with
disinfectant, large enough for all items to be completely immersed.
Must hair be deposited into a covered waste receptacle? - ANSWERSYes.
Is a license required of any person whose occupation is confined to shampooing? -
ANSWERSNo.
Is a license required of an individual providing makeup, special effects or cosmetology
services to an actor or stunt person? - ANSWERSNo.
After _________, no person other than a licensed cosmetologist shall practice
cosmetology. - ANSWERSJanuary 1, 1979.
The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being
disinfected is __________. - ANSWERSProhibited.
, Is it mandatory for a licensee to report a conviction, finding of guilt, plea, or
adjudication? - ANSWERSYes, within 30 days.
Is it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of cosmetology/specialty without
an active license? - ANSWERSYes.
Can money be kept in the cabinet/closed container with clean implements? -
ANSWERSNo! You may not store money, pens, paper, gum or food in the same closed
space with clean implements.
Is ultraviolet irradiation used for disinfection? - ANSWERSNo. Ultraviolet irradiation may
be used to store articles/instruments AFTER they have been cleaned and disinfected.
Does a pedicure log need to be kept, showing disinfection? - ANSWERSYes, a
record/logbook containing dates and times of all pedi cleaning and disinfection
procedures must be documented and kept in pedicure area for inspector's view.
Can anyone, for any reason, directly inhibit an unauthorized representative of the
Department from performing said inspections? - ANSWERSNo.
Soiled linens must be kept in a ____ ________. - ANSWERSClosed receptacle.
Does the Board have the power to revoke a license obtained by fraud? -
ANSWERSYes.
For specialists, fees for application and endorsement registration shall not exceed
_______. - ANSWERS$30
For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal
shall not exceed ________. - ANSWERS$50
Can disinfectants be mixed with bleach? - ANSWERSNo, use according to the
manufacturer's directions.
Any place of business where one or all the specialists are carried on is known as _
_______ ______. - ANSWERSA speciality salon.
Skin care services refers to treatment of the skin of the body - of the _______, _______,
and ____________. - ANSWERSHead, face, and scalp.
Barber shops licensed prior to __________ are permitted to perform manicuring in their
shop. - ANSWERSOctober 1, 1985.
Is Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), a liquid nail monomer, legal in Florida? - ANSWERSNo.
Review Questions with Accurate
Answers
How many members are there on the Board of Cosmetology? - ANSWERS7
Who appoints Board of Cosmetology members? - ANSWERSAppointed by the
Governor, approved by the Senate.
How many of the Board members are cosmetologists? - ANSWERS5
A cosmetologist shall renew his/her license on or before __________ of each biennial
year? - ANSWERSOctober 31.
What must be submitted with the state board application? - ANSWERSHIV/AIDS
certificate (4 hours).
Each member of the Board receives _______ each day spent in the performance of
official board business. - ANSWERS$50
Can a DBPR inspector inspect your area while you are with a client? - ANSWERSYes.
Each licensed salon shall be inspected at least ________ by the department. -
ANSWERSBiennially (every 2 years).
Explain, "wet disinfection container." - ANSWERSA tub or jar with a lid, filled with
disinfectant, large enough for all items to be completely immersed.
Must hair be deposited into a covered waste receptacle? - ANSWERSYes.
Is a license required of any person whose occupation is confined to shampooing? -
ANSWERSNo.
Is a license required of an individual providing makeup, special effects or cosmetology
services to an actor or stunt person? - ANSWERSNo.
After _________, no person other than a licensed cosmetologist shall practice
cosmetology. - ANSWERSJanuary 1, 1979.
The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being
disinfected is __________. - ANSWERSProhibited.
, Is it mandatory for a licensee to report a conviction, finding of guilt, plea, or
adjudication? - ANSWERSYes, within 30 days.
Is it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of cosmetology/specialty without
an active license? - ANSWERSYes.
Can money be kept in the cabinet/closed container with clean implements? -
ANSWERSNo! You may not store money, pens, paper, gum or food in the same closed
space with clean implements.
Is ultraviolet irradiation used for disinfection? - ANSWERSNo. Ultraviolet irradiation may
be used to store articles/instruments AFTER they have been cleaned and disinfected.
Does a pedicure log need to be kept, showing disinfection? - ANSWERSYes, a
record/logbook containing dates and times of all pedi cleaning and disinfection
procedures must be documented and kept in pedicure area for inspector's view.
Can anyone, for any reason, directly inhibit an unauthorized representative of the
Department from performing said inspections? - ANSWERSNo.
Soiled linens must be kept in a ____ ________. - ANSWERSClosed receptacle.
Does the Board have the power to revoke a license obtained by fraud? -
ANSWERSYes.
For specialists, fees for application and endorsement registration shall not exceed
_______. - ANSWERS$30
For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal
shall not exceed ________. - ANSWERS$50
Can disinfectants be mixed with bleach? - ANSWERSNo, use according to the
manufacturer's directions.
Any place of business where one or all the specialists are carried on is known as _
_______ ______. - ANSWERSA speciality salon.
Skin care services refers to treatment of the skin of the body - of the _______, _______,
and ____________. - ANSWERSHead, face, and scalp.
Barber shops licensed prior to __________ are permitted to perform manicuring in their
shop. - ANSWERSOctober 1, 1985.
Is Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), a liquid nail monomer, legal in Florida? - ANSWERSNo.
