PSI Cosmetology Practice Exam (Latest 2023 – 2024)
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? - bleaches or
high-lift color products
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - to determine the type of
shampoo that is best for the hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of
the following? - disulfide bonds
When preparing for a virgin relaxer application, which of the following would be done
FIRST? - performing test for elasticity and porosity
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends
to the scalp in overlapping layers? - croquignole perm wrap
In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? - ammonium
thioglycolate
When anaylizing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for
all of the following EXCEPT - color
Which permanent wave has a pH of 9.0-9.6? - cold wave
When performing a scalp analysis, which scalp condition would indicate that a chemical
service should NOT be performed? - scalp abrasions
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - the hair melts
Fillers are used for all of the following EXCEPT - producing gray coverage
Which step would be performed prior to applying a single-process color on virgin hair? -
parting dry hair
All of the following have insufficient structure to color EXCEPT - green cast
All of the following are color units of measurement EXCEPT - dominant
Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing color? -
double process
Which of the following causes a grayish build-up on the hair? - gradual color
, Which of the following would under-lightened hair leave behind? - orange tint
Which of the following hair conditions resists color? - low porosity
All of the following are characteristics of temporary hair color EXCEPT - chemical change to
hair shaft
All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT - how much
color to use for the service
Which if the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? - a
virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - Universal
Precautions
All of the following are addressed by OSHA's standards for products EXCEPT - using
Which is the most common cause of joint pain among salon services providers? -
inflammation
All of the following are message sensations from the sensory nerves EXCEPT - involuntary
movement
Electrotherapy treatment should be avoided EXCEPT - to soften and emulsify grease
deposits
Which of the following tests involves holding a strand of hair with one hand while sliding
the thumb and forefinger of the other hand from end to scalp? - porosity test
Which of the following is the technical term for male pattern baldness? - androgenic
alopecia
Which of the following is the brief transition period between the growth and resting phases
of a hair follicle? - catagen phase
All of the following are the three main layers of the hair shaft EXCEPT - follicle
Which is the BEST hairstyle for the round facial type? - create height or volume on top and
no volume at the sides
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening? - listening to your client and
repeating what you think was said
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using? - bleaches or
high-lift color products
All of the following are reasons to perform a strand test EXCEPT - to determine the type of
shampoo that is best for the hair
When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of
the following? - disulfide bonds
When preparing for a virgin relaxer application, which of the following would be done
FIRST? - performing test for elasticity and porosity
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends
to the scalp in overlapping layers? - croquignole perm wrap
In a relaxer, which of the following active ingredients has a 9.6-10.0 pH? - ammonium
thioglycolate
When anaylizing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for
all of the following EXCEPT - color
Which permanent wave has a pH of 9.0-9.6? - cold wave
When performing a scalp analysis, which scalp condition would indicate that a chemical
service should NOT be performed? - scalp abrasions
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? - the hair melts
Fillers are used for all of the following EXCEPT - producing gray coverage
Which step would be performed prior to applying a single-process color on virgin hair? -
parting dry hair
All of the following have insufficient structure to color EXCEPT - green cast
All of the following are color units of measurement EXCEPT - dominant
Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing color? -
double process
Which of the following causes a grayish build-up on the hair? - gradual color
, Which of the following would under-lightened hair leave behind? - orange tint
Which of the following hair conditions resists color? - low porosity
All of the following are characteristics of temporary hair color EXCEPT - chemical change to
hair shaft
All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT - how much
color to use for the service
Which if the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant? - a
virucide, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - Universal
Precautions
All of the following are addressed by OSHA's standards for products EXCEPT - using
Which is the most common cause of joint pain among salon services providers? -
inflammation
All of the following are message sensations from the sensory nerves EXCEPT - involuntary
movement
Electrotherapy treatment should be avoided EXCEPT - to soften and emulsify grease
deposits
Which of the following tests involves holding a strand of hair with one hand while sliding
the thumb and forefinger of the other hand from end to scalp? - porosity test
Which of the following is the technical term for male pattern baldness? - androgenic
alopecia
Which of the following is the brief transition period between the growth and resting phases
of a hair follicle? - catagen phase
All of the following are the three main layers of the hair shaft EXCEPT - follicle
Which is the BEST hairstyle for the round facial type? - create height or volume on top and
no volume at the sides
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening? - listening to your client and
repeating what you think was said
