PSI Cosmetology Practice Test 100% Correct
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
1. Stop the service
2. Put on gloves to protect yourself
3. clean the injured area with an antiseptic wipe
4. stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area with clean gauze – CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Stop the
service
All of the following can be a side effect of crash dieting and anorexia EXCEPT
1. hair loss.
2. lucent hair.
3. lackluster hair.
4. unhealthy scalp. - CORRECT ANSWER: 2. lucent hair.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel?
1. black and white
2. green and brown
3. red and yellow
4. violet and purple - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. red and yellow
All of the following are color units of measurements EXCEPT
1. concentration.
2. density.
3. dominant.
4. saturation. - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. dominant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system?
1. Joint swelling
2. Kidney functions
3. Hormone balance
4. Oxygen supply to blood - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. Hormone balance
When anaylizing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for all of the
following EXCEPT
1. color.
2. elasticity.
3. porosity.
4. texture. - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. color.
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather
than into them?
1. Notching
2. Slicing
, 3. Slithering
4. Texturizing - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Notching
Which of the following steps would be performed during an acrylic maintenance procedure?
1. Apply new product over wet primer.
2. Clip away lifted product.
3. Cure product with a UV lamp.
4. Smooth down ledge of existing product - CORRECT ANSWER: 4. Smooth down ledge of existing
product
Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the nail plate?
1. The tip will crack or split.
2. Less filing will be required.
3. No glue will be present on edges.
4. There will be quicker adhesion time. - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. The tip will crack or split.
All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT
1. reaction to color formula.
2. allergies to color product.
3. how much color to use for service.
4. how long formula should be left on hair. - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. how much color to use for service.
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT
1. ensuring there is adequate ventilation.
2. use of products in unlabeled containers.
3. proper storage of disinfectant solutions.
4. reading manufacturer labels and directions before use. - CORRECT ANSWER: 2. use of products in
unlabeled containers.
Which of the following number of sections of hair are required for fishtail braids?
1. 2 sections
2. 4 sections
3. 3 sections with extensions
4. 5 sections with extensions - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. 2 sections
All of the following results can be achieved in the use of a demipermanent color EXCEPT
1. cover gray hair.
2. refresh faded color.
3. tone prelightened hair.
4. enhance natural color. - 1. cover gray hair.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination?
1. Sterilizing a surface
2. Disinfecting a surface
3. Sanitizing a surface
4. Removing hair from a surface - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. Sanitizing a surface
Which of the following is TRUE of a product's EPA registration?
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
1. Stop the service
2. Put on gloves to protect yourself
3. clean the injured area with an antiseptic wipe
4. stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area with clean gauze – CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Stop the
service
All of the following can be a side effect of crash dieting and anorexia EXCEPT
1. hair loss.
2. lucent hair.
3. lackluster hair.
4. unhealthy scalp. - CORRECT ANSWER: 2. lucent hair.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel?
1. black and white
2. green and brown
3. red and yellow
4. violet and purple - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. red and yellow
All of the following are color units of measurements EXCEPT
1. concentration.
2. density.
3. dominant.
4. saturation. - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. dominant.
Which of the following effects on your body is from the endocrine system?
1. Joint swelling
2. Kidney functions
3. Hormone balance
4. Oxygen supply to blood - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. Hormone balance
When anaylizing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for all of the
following EXCEPT
1. color.
2. elasticity.
3. porosity.
4. texture. - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. color.
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather
than into them?
1. Notching
2. Slicing
, 3. Slithering
4. Texturizing - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Notching
Which of the following steps would be performed during an acrylic maintenance procedure?
1. Apply new product over wet primer.
2. Clip away lifted product.
3. Cure product with a UV lamp.
4. Smooth down ledge of existing product - CORRECT ANSWER: 4. Smooth down ledge of existing
product
Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the nail plate?
1. The tip will crack or split.
2. Less filing will be required.
3. No glue will be present on edges.
4. There will be quicker adhesion time. - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. The tip will crack or split.
All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT
1. reaction to color formula.
2. allergies to color product.
3. how much color to use for service.
4. how long formula should be left on hair. - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. how much color to use for service.
Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT
1. ensuring there is adequate ventilation.
2. use of products in unlabeled containers.
3. proper storage of disinfectant solutions.
4. reading manufacturer labels and directions before use. - CORRECT ANSWER: 2. use of products in
unlabeled containers.
Which of the following number of sections of hair are required for fishtail braids?
1. 2 sections
2. 4 sections
3. 3 sections with extensions
4. 5 sections with extensions - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. 2 sections
All of the following results can be achieved in the use of a demipermanent color EXCEPT
1. cover gray hair.
2. refresh faded color.
3. tone prelightened hair.
4. enhance natural color. - 1. cover gray hair.
Which is the lowest level of decontamination?
1. Sterilizing a surface
2. Disinfecting a surface
3. Sanitizing a surface
4. Removing hair from a surface - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. Sanitizing a surface
Which of the following is TRUE of a product's EPA registration?
