ARKANSAS BODY ART STUDY EXAMS GUIDE
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What is considered a working area or clinical area in cosmetology? - ✔✔Any area
used to render cosmetology services to the public.
✔✔What is required to operate a cosmetology establishment or mobile salon? - ✔✔A
current establishment license must be obtained prior to operating.
✔✔What must an applicant do to open a cosmetology establishment? - ✔✔Submit an
application to the Department for approval.
✔✔What must be displayed in a cosmetology establishment or mobile salon? - ✔✔The
license allowing the owner to operate must be conspicuously posted.
✔✔What is required to operate a school of cosmetology? - ✔✔A current establishment
license must be obtained prior to operating.
✔✔What is required for an institution to teach both secondary and post-secondary
students in cosmetology? - ✔✔It must obtain both a license for a School of
Cosmetology and a license for a Postsecondary School of Cosmetology.
✔✔What must an applicant complete to receive a cosmetology license? - ✔✔Complete
an approved school of cosmetology and pass both a written and practical examination.
✔✔Can a person practice cosmetology without a license? - ✔✔No, a current and valid
license issued by the Department of Health is required.
✔✔What is a Registered Hairstylist? - ✔✔An individual who provides specific hair
services under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist.
✔✔What happens if a person's cosmetology license is revoked? - ✔✔They may apply
for a new license after one year from the revocation date.
,✔✔What training is required before taking cosmetology examinations? - ✔✔Training in
cosmetology, manicuring, aesthetics, or instructor-training is required.
✔✔What must be done if training was provided in another state? - ✔✔The applicant
must meet eligibility requirements and submit certification from the other state.
✔✔What is the responsibility of the school of cosmetology regarding training
completion? - ✔✔The school must submit a Certificate of Training Graduated form to
the Department of Health.
✔✔What is required for the practical examination in cosmetology? - ✔✔It must be
administered by a licensed school and comply with guidelines set by the National
Interstate Council of Boards of Cosmetology.
✔✔What must candidates bring to the practical examination? - ✔✔A kit containing all
necessary implements, supplies, and equipment as per the supply list provided by the
school.
✔✔What policies will the Section establish for examinations? - ✔✔Cancellation policies,
interpreter policies, and supply requirements.
✔✔What is the role of the proprietor in a cosmetology establishment? - ✔✔Responsible
for compliance with the law and all rules promulgated by the Board of Health.
✔✔What is required for a person to practice cosmetology for compensation? - ✔✔They
must hold a current and valid license issued by the Department of Health.
✔✔What is the purpose of the practical examination? - ✔✔To assess the candidate's
ability to perform cosmetology services as per the standards set by the Department.
✔✔What is the consequence of owing a financial obligation to the Department of
Health? - ✔✔The individual will be deemed ineligible to take the examination until the
debt is paid in full.
✔✔What is the significance of Title IV funds in cosmetology education? - ✔✔Institutions
must ensure that only students with a high school diploma or equivalent are enrolled in
post-secondary programs to receive these funds.
✔✔What is required for a cosmetology practitioner during a special event? - ✔✔They
may provide services for an on-site participant of the event without being in a licensed
establishment.
✔✔What must a licensed cosmetologist do regarding supervision? - ✔✔Supervise
individuals providing hair services within the establishment's immediate service area.
, ✔✔What is the requirement for individuals providing hair cleansing services? - ✔✔They
do not meet the definition of a hairstylist and are not required to register with the
Department.
✔✔What is the passing grade for the practical examination in cosmetology? - ✔✔A
passing grade of seventy-five (75) is required.
✔✔What grade is required for the written examination pertaining to the mandated
curriculum? - ✔✔A grade of seventy (70) is required.
✔✔What is the minimum age for a cosmetology license applicant? - ✔✔The applicant
must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
✔✔What is the minimum age for an instructor or electrologist license applicant? -
✔✔The applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
✔✔What must an applicant provide to prove their current valid license for reciprocity? -
✔✔A certified copy of the license and an affidavit from the other state.
✔✔What examination must an applicant pass for reciprocity in Arkansas? - ✔✔An
Arkansas law examination.
✔✔What is required for an applicant who has completed partial hours in another state?
- ✔✔They must complete the required hours under Arkansas rules and pass written and
practical examinations.
✔✔What is the required water supply condition for cosmetology schools? -
✔✔Continuous hot and cold running water must be provided.
✔✔What standards must toilet facilities meet in cosmetology schools? - ✔✔Facilities
must be installed according to the Arkansas State Plumbing Code.
✔✔What type of hand washing facilities must be provided in cosmetology schools? -
✔✔Facilities must include a soap dispenser and disposable towels or an air dryer.
✔✔What is prohibited in hand washing facilities in cosmetology schools? - ✔✔Common
towels and bar soap are prohibited.
✔✔How should garbage and refuse be stored in cosmetology establishments? - ✔✔In
durable, easily cleanable containers that do not leak.
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What is considered a working area or clinical area in cosmetology? - ✔✔Any area
used to render cosmetology services to the public.
✔✔What is required to operate a cosmetology establishment or mobile salon? - ✔✔A
current establishment license must be obtained prior to operating.
✔✔What must an applicant do to open a cosmetology establishment? - ✔✔Submit an
application to the Department for approval.
✔✔What must be displayed in a cosmetology establishment or mobile salon? - ✔✔The
license allowing the owner to operate must be conspicuously posted.
✔✔What is required to operate a school of cosmetology? - ✔✔A current establishment
license must be obtained prior to operating.
✔✔What is required for an institution to teach both secondary and post-secondary
students in cosmetology? - ✔✔It must obtain both a license for a School of
Cosmetology and a license for a Postsecondary School of Cosmetology.
✔✔What must an applicant complete to receive a cosmetology license? - ✔✔Complete
an approved school of cosmetology and pass both a written and practical examination.
✔✔Can a person practice cosmetology without a license? - ✔✔No, a current and valid
license issued by the Department of Health is required.
✔✔What is a Registered Hairstylist? - ✔✔An individual who provides specific hair
services under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist.
✔✔What happens if a person's cosmetology license is revoked? - ✔✔They may apply
for a new license after one year from the revocation date.
,✔✔What training is required before taking cosmetology examinations? - ✔✔Training in
cosmetology, manicuring, aesthetics, or instructor-training is required.
✔✔What must be done if training was provided in another state? - ✔✔The applicant
must meet eligibility requirements and submit certification from the other state.
✔✔What is the responsibility of the school of cosmetology regarding training
completion? - ✔✔The school must submit a Certificate of Training Graduated form to
the Department of Health.
✔✔What is required for the practical examination in cosmetology? - ✔✔It must be
administered by a licensed school and comply with guidelines set by the National
Interstate Council of Boards of Cosmetology.
✔✔What must candidates bring to the practical examination? - ✔✔A kit containing all
necessary implements, supplies, and equipment as per the supply list provided by the
school.
✔✔What policies will the Section establish for examinations? - ✔✔Cancellation policies,
interpreter policies, and supply requirements.
✔✔What is the role of the proprietor in a cosmetology establishment? - ✔✔Responsible
for compliance with the law and all rules promulgated by the Board of Health.
✔✔What is required for a person to practice cosmetology for compensation? - ✔✔They
must hold a current and valid license issued by the Department of Health.
✔✔What is the purpose of the practical examination? - ✔✔To assess the candidate's
ability to perform cosmetology services as per the standards set by the Department.
✔✔What is the consequence of owing a financial obligation to the Department of
Health? - ✔✔The individual will be deemed ineligible to take the examination until the
debt is paid in full.
✔✔What is the significance of Title IV funds in cosmetology education? - ✔✔Institutions
must ensure that only students with a high school diploma or equivalent are enrolled in
post-secondary programs to receive these funds.
✔✔What is required for a cosmetology practitioner during a special event? - ✔✔They
may provide services for an on-site participant of the event without being in a licensed
establishment.
✔✔What must a licensed cosmetologist do regarding supervision? - ✔✔Supervise
individuals providing hair services within the establishment's immediate service area.
, ✔✔What is the requirement for individuals providing hair cleansing services? - ✔✔They
do not meet the definition of a hairstylist and are not required to register with the
Department.
✔✔What is the passing grade for the practical examination in cosmetology? - ✔✔A
passing grade of seventy-five (75) is required.
✔✔What grade is required for the written examination pertaining to the mandated
curriculum? - ✔✔A grade of seventy (70) is required.
✔✔What is the minimum age for a cosmetology license applicant? - ✔✔The applicant
must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
✔✔What is the minimum age for an instructor or electrologist license applicant? -
✔✔The applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
✔✔What must an applicant provide to prove their current valid license for reciprocity? -
✔✔A certified copy of the license and an affidavit from the other state.
✔✔What examination must an applicant pass for reciprocity in Arkansas? - ✔✔An
Arkansas law examination.
✔✔What is required for an applicant who has completed partial hours in another state?
- ✔✔They must complete the required hours under Arkansas rules and pass written and
practical examinations.
✔✔What is the required water supply condition for cosmetology schools? -
✔✔Continuous hot and cold running water must be provided.
✔✔What standards must toilet facilities meet in cosmetology schools? - ✔✔Facilities
must be installed according to the Arkansas State Plumbing Code.
✔✔What type of hand washing facilities must be provided in cosmetology schools? -
✔✔Facilities must include a soap dispenser and disposable towels or an air dryer.
✔✔What is prohibited in hand washing facilities in cosmetology schools? - ✔✔Common
towels and bar soap are prohibited.
✔✔How should garbage and refuse be stored in cosmetology establishments? - ✔✔In
durable, easily cleanable containers that do not leak.
