Cosmetology State Board Pennsylvania 218 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT

Cosmetology State Board Pennsylvania 218 Questions with Verified Answers The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Tibialis Anterior What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? - CORRECT ANSWER Plasma Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? - CORRECT ANSWER Cytoplasm Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? - CORRECT ANSWER Mandibular What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close? - CORRECT ANSWER Orbicularis Oculi What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER Anabolism What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? - CORRECT ANSWER Mixed What part of the hand is best used for massage? - CORRECT ANSWER Cushions of fingertips The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Dorsal nerve Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? - CORRECT ANSWER Front of the ear Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the hand? - CORRECT ANSWER Ulnar nerve Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? - CORRECT ANSWER Origin What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage? - CORRECT ANSWER Relaxation The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? - CORRECT ANSWER Adductor Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? - CORRECT ANSWER Frontal artery Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? - CORRECT ANSWER Non-striated muscle The muscle that is situated on the sides of the head and assists in chewing is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Temporalis muscle The direction of massage should start with _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Insertion What blood vessels are seen near the surface of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Veins A mass of blood and nerves located directly under the hollowed area of the hair bulb is? - CORRECT ANSWER Papilla What is considered to be the normal amount of hair to shed daily? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 to 50 strands A furuncle appears within the hair follicle and appears as a ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Boil The tough outer protective covering of hair is? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle What is the average growth of hair per month? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch A patchy loss of hair occurring on the scalp is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Alopecia Areata What is the pocket that surrounds the hair root called? - CORRECT ANSWER Follicle What is the term used for yellow to red hair pigments? - CORRECT ANSWER Pheomelanin Pityriasis is the technical term for _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Dandruff A tuft of hair that is directed straight out of the scalp is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Cowlick What is the name of the coloring matter that provides natural color to hair and skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin Which type of porosity has scales lying flat allowing minimal absorption? - CORRECT ANSWER Resistant What is tinea? - CORRECT ANSWER Ringworm What is required from both sides of the family for a woman to inherit baldness? - CORRECT ANSWER One gene each Which animal parasite burrows under the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Itch mites What is the technical term for split hair ends? - CORRECT ANSWER Trichoptilosis What is the stage referred to when the hair continues to grow and survive? - CORRECT ANSWER Anagen How far can dry, healthy hair be stretched without breaking? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 of it's length How many genes does a male need to inherit from either side of the family to inherit baldness? - CORRECT ANSWER One Which layer of hair is responsible for the elasticity in the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex At what stage of growth does the hair stop growing and begin to disconnect from the follicle? - CORRECT ANSWER Catagen What is the average number of hair on the scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER 100,000 What is the soft, white, downy hair found on almost any area of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER Lanugo Which hair follicle shape produces naturally curly hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Narrow oval What is the average life expectancy of hair in the anagen stage? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 to 6 years What is the technical term for gray hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Canities Which layer of hair contains melanin? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortex In the composition of hair, 11 buncles of protofibrils will produce a _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Microfibril Which hair loss treatment surgically removes the entire hair loss area? - CORRECT ANSWER Alopecia reduction What amount of pigment does gray hair have? - CORRECT ANSWER Gradual reduction of melanin What area of the body grows no hair? - CORRECT ANSWER The palms of hangs and soles of feet What is the hair referred to that grows under the arms, on t he legs, or in the ears and nose? - CORRECT ANSWER Terminal What is the name for excessive hair growth above a woman's lips and/or underneath the chin? - CORRECT ANSWER Hypertrichosis Which structure located along the hair root causes a "goosebump" skin appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER Arrector pili muscle What rate of tempo is cased by slow rate of motion or speed? - CORRECT ANSWER Decelerated Which body type has a straight, slender frame consisting of long narrow bones? - CORRECT ANSWER Ectomorph What does the facial feature zone one consist of? - CORRECT ANSWER Forehead An adult's average height is equivalent to how many head lengths? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 to 8 Which law of motion states that in every movement there is a second opposite movement? - CORRECT ANSWER Law 3 What is the characteristic of a concave profile? - CORRECT ANSWER Protruding chin a forehead What do blue-based colors evoke? - CORRECT ANSWER Coolness Which facial zone has the eyes are as the focal point of the overall design? - CORRECT ANSWER Zone 2 When using the "Golden Ratio" and graceful proportion, the face is divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER Thirds What are the 3 areas of the cranial division? - CORRECT ANSWER Facial, Parietal, Occipital Which profile has a receding chin and high hairline? - CORRECT ANSWER Convex In which body type will the shoulders be typically wider than a person's hips? - CORRECT ANSWER Mesomorph What do red based colors create in a hair design? - CORRECT ANSWER Vibrancy Which face shape is ideally balanced? - CORRECT ANSWER Oval How many zones are the facial features divided into? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 What is the jar sanitizer where tools are completely immersed? - CORRECT ANSWER Wet disinfection system The pH measurement of 0 to 6.9 is considered? - CORRECT ANSWER Acid At what angle is the brush held to insert bristles at the underside of the section of hair nearest the scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER 135 degrees Define chemical draping. - CORRECT ANSWER Neckstrip, towel, cape, towel The potential amount of hydrogen ions in a water-based solution is referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER pH Which shampoo contains an anti-microbic ingredient to remedy dandruff or other scalp conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER Medicated Which type of surfectant is inexpensive, but has great deep cleansing abilities? - CORRECT ANSWER Anionic The lipophilic, or tail end of the surfectant molecule is attracted to? - CORRECT ANSWER Dirt What do acidic solutions do to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Harden it What type of conditioner is generally lightweight and left on the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Leave in treatment What is the natural pH level for hair, skin, and nails? - CORRECT ANSWER 4.5 to 5.5 The pH measurement of 7.1 to 14 is considered? - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline Which surfectant is excellent for deep cleansing and oil removal from the scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER Nonionic The hydrophillic or head end of the surfectant molecule is attracted to ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Water What do alkaline solutions do to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Soften cuticle Which water based processing system softens water by infiltrating it through a layer of sodium covered resin beads? - CORRECT ANSWER Ion Exchange What is the most "universal" solvent? - CORRECT ANSWER Water Which category of conditioners is deep penetrating and left on the hair for an average of 10-20 minutes? - CORRECT ANSWER Reconstructors What constitutes the highest dollar expenditure in hair-care products? - CORRECT ANSWER Shampoo Which type of conditioner is applied to hair, combed through, and rinsed immediately? - CORRECT ANSWER Instant Conditioner Which cross bond is the strongest and can only be broken by a chemical solution? - CORRECT ANSWER Disulfide What substance of the universe can exist in a solid, liquid, or gas? - CORRECT ANSWER Matter Which type of relaxer has the strongest ingredient used in straightening the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Sodium Hydroxide The cortical layer for one strand of hair consists of spiraling ______ ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Polypeptide chains What is created when 2 or more types of matter are blended together with no chemical altering? - CORRECT ANSWER Mixture The type of permanent wave that is process with heat, has a pH of ________ to ________. - CORRECT ANSWER 8.5 to 9.5 What are the atoms called that have an excess amount of electrons in their orbiting paths? - CORRECT ANSWER Ions What occurs in the permanent waving step when the neutralizer is applied to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Disulfide bonds reform Glycerol monothioglycolate is the main ingredient in what type of permanent wave? - CORRECT ANSWER Acid What are the 5 elements that make up hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Sulfur What is a mixture of 2 or more immiscible substances that are dispensed throughout liquid? - CORRECT ANSWER Emulsion What is keratin? - CORRECT ANSWER Protein What is the main ingredient in an alkaline permanent wave? - CORRECT ANSWER Thioglycolate Acid What is the basic unit of all matter that cannot be broken down? - CORRECT ANSWER Element Which bond is broken when hair is shampooed and wrapped around perm rods? - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrogen Which type of permanent wave is referred to as a cold wave and requires no application of heat? - CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline The 3 methods of relaxer application are? - CORRECT ANSWER Brush, Shampoo/tailcomb, fingers The 5 areas of analysis performed during the consultation are? - CORRECT ANSWER Scalp condition, density, elasticity, texture, porosity Which electrode is typically applied during a facial treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Mushroom In which method of electrotherapy does the professional place the electrode directly on the skin or scalp? - CORRECT ANSWER Direct The law that relates voltage (V) current (I), and resistance (R) is? - CORRECT ANSWER Ohms Law In which method of electrotherapy does only the client hold the electrode? - CORRECT ANSWER General Which form of electrical therapy uses glass electrodes? - CORRECT ANSWER High frequency Which form of light therapy causes aging? - CORRECT ANSWER UVA What is placed over the client's eyes when using an infrared lamp? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety Goggles How many hours are required to be an Esthetician? - CORRECT ANSWER 300 (True or False?) A salon must have adequate lavatories on the premises. - CORRECT ANSWER True (True or False?) A school shall have separate lavatories on the premises for male and female students. - CORRECT ANSWER True. (True or False?) Services outside a salon must be within the permission of the employing salon to a person at their residences and to the person who are confined to institutions. - CORRECT ANSWER True (It is unlawful to practice cosmetology for pay outside of a salon, however, you must have the permission of the salon to render a service and keep records) (True or False?) Students are required to keep their stations clean and to assist in general clean up and other duties. - CORRECT ANSWER True What are the requirements for a Cosmetology Teacher's Exam? - CORRECT ANSWER -18 years of age or older -Completed 12th grade education -Possess cosmetology license -Complete 500 hours of instruction in a teacher curriculum in a licensed school of cosmetology What are the requirements of a cosmetologist's exam? - CORRECT ANSWER -16 years of age or older -Good moral character -Completed 10th grade education or equivalent -Completed 1250 hours of education -10th grade education is not required if veteran or 35 years of age -Completed hours must not be less than 8 consecutive months as a daytime student and not less than 15 consecutive months for a nighttime student What is the ratio of student to teacher in the classroom for PA cosmetology schools? - CORRECT ANSWER 25 students to 1 teacher How many hours are required to become a nail technician? - CORRECT ANSWER 200 How many hours may daytime students earn? - CORRECT ANSWER -8 hours a day -Max of 40 hours per week -A student cannot earn more than 8 hours in one day Can a booth be rented in Pennsylvania? - CORRECT ANSWER No Can hours be transferred from another school? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes (True or False?) A client may not be left unattended during any chemical service. - CORRECT ANSWER True (True or False?) Electrical appliances shall be installed properly and grounded? - CORRECT ANSWER True (True of False?) Entrance to a salon that is in a private home shall permit clients to enter the salon through the house? - CORRECT ANSWER False Follow _____ and the regulations and instructions of the Federal Food and Drug Administration that appear on the chemical package. - CORRECT ANSWER Manufacturer's Directions (MSDS) How long can a license be in escrow? - CORRECT ANSWER Less than 5 years How long after you finish your schooling do you have to take your theory and practical exams? - CORRECT ANSWER One year How long do you have before you have to renew your license? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years How long is a temporary license valid? - CORRECT ANSWER 9 months How many apprentices per salon is allowed? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 How many hours are apprentices required to complete? - CORRECT ANSWER 2,000 How many hours can a nighttime student earn? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 hours per night A max of 20 hours per week How many hours of credit do barbers need to be licensed? - CORRECT ANSWER 550 How many hours of instruction are required to be a natural hair braider? - CORRECT ANSWER 300 How must sharp implements be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER Upright with the points down or in a protective case (True or False?) A salon does not have to display a sign that is a visible indication to the public that it is a cosmetology salon. - CORRECT ANSWER False What are the 5 types of individual licenses? - CORRECT ANSWER -Teacher -Cosmetologist -Esthetician -Nail Tech -Natural Hair Braider What is the distance of the physical area that surrounds you and exists between other people? - CORRECT ANSWER 0 to 18 inches Which anatomy system does the condition osteoporosis affect? - CORRECT ANSWER Skeleton What is the recommended amount of daily calories needed to maintain proper nutrition? - CORRECT ANSWER 2,000 What is it called when you rephrase what the speaker told you? - CORRECT ANSWER Paraphrasing The 4 steps of active listening are focus, sense, understand, and _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Paraphrase Which postural defect is referred to as swayback, an exaggerated inward curvature of the lower back? - CORRECT ANSWER Lordosis The scientific design method of safety, productivity and comfort in a workplace is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Ergonomics What occurs when the upper spine degenerates and is associated with osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Dowager's hump Which vitamin aids in food absorption, promotes energy and maintains metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER Vitamin B When the listener focuses on what the speaker is saying it is considered? - CORRECT ANSWER Active listening How you professionally present yourself both physically and emotionally within a business setting is referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER Image The social interaction between you and all people with whom you come in contact is referred to as? - CORRECT ANSWER People skills The 5 signs of an infection are? (HARPS) - CORRECT ANSWER -Heat -Ache -Redness -Pus -Swelling Which bacteria cause boils and pustules? - CORRECT ANSWER Staphylococci In what type of environment do bacteria grow and reproduce? - CORRECT ANSWER Warm and dirty To dispense products from large containers use a ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Spatula What aids in the movement of both the bacilli and spirilla bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER Flagella The first step in a blood spill procedure is ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Stop performing the service Which chemical can be safely used on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Antiseptic Which type of bacteria produces strep throat? - CORRECT ANSWER Cocci What animal parasite burrows under the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Itch mite What is the strong outer casing that covers some bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER Spore What form is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for every chemical used within a salon/spa? - CORRECT ANSWER MSDS The disease pediculosis comes from the animal parasite called? - CORRECT ANSWER Head louse Which type of bacteria has a spiral shape? - CORRECT ANSWER Spirilla How much bacteria is possibly destroyed when disinfecting surfaces and/or implements? - CORRECT ANSWER Most What happens to the bacterial cell in the reproduction phase? - CORRECT ANSWER Divides in half Any tool or material dropped on the floor is to be disinfected or _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Discarded How can bacteria enter the body? - CORRECT ANSWER Through the mouth and ears Which virus attacks the liver? - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitus How many seconds do you wash yours hands for effective bacteria and dirt removal? - CORRECT ANSWER 20 seconds What does an antiseptic do to the growth of bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER Decreases it What happens to the bacterial cell in the active stage? - CORRECT ANSWER Reproduces Which level of controlling infection does not kill bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation Which type of bacteria is considered harmful? - CORRECT ANSWER Pathogenic Which parasite is considered a plant parasite? - CORRECT ANSWER Ringworm Sodium hypochlorite is a disinfectant commonly known as ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Bleach Pathogenic bacteria are also referred to as germs or ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Microbes When a wound occurs within the salon, the professional term used is ______ _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Blood spill The early warnings of product over-exposure are _____, _____, and ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -Sore throat -Itchy eyes -Congested nose What is applied to the blood spill wound for treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Styptic cream The muscles in the hand that separate or spread the fingers are called ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Abductor What bone is the longest and strongest bone of the face? - CORRECT ANSWER Mandible The muscle located at the center of the chin is referred to as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Mentalis What type of blood vessels carry purified blood away from the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER Arteries How many ounces does the brain generally weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER 44 to 48 What type of manipulation consists of deep rubbing, rolling or wringing? - CORRECT ANSWER Friction What part of the nerve cell sends impulses outward to other muscles or glands? - CORRECT ANSWER Axon Which facial nerve contains the risorius muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER Mouth What part of the blood has tiny color-free particles that are responsible for clotting? - CORRECT ANSWER Platelets Which bone forms the forehead? - CORRECT ANSWER Frontal Which type of manipulation consists of kneading, lifting, or grasping? - CORRECT ANSWER Petrissage What are bones called that form the wrist? - CORRECT ANSWER Carpals What appears as red patches covered with silvery-white scales or crusts? - CORRECT ANSWER Psoriasis What is the result of whiteheads, blackheads and papules that become infected? - CORRECT ANSWER Acne What is commonly called a callus, a thickened or hardened area of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Keratoma What is created when a scar is thick and slightly raised as a result of excessive skin growth? - CORRECT ANSWER Keloid What is a chronic skin disorder with dilation of tiny blood vessels on the nose and cheeks? - CORRECT ANSWER Rosacea What consists of 5 layers and is known as the cuticle portion of the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Epidermis Which is the epidermal layer that is made up of clear cells found on palms of hands? - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum lucidum Which portion of the nails plate is hidden under a fold of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail root What is the scientific term for nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Onyx What is the medical term for ingrown nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Onychocryptosis The part of the nail bed the extends below the root and is responsible for the growth of the nail is _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Matrix What color on the nail indicates possible nicotine use? - CORRECT ANSWER Brown What part of the nail is also referred to as the nail body? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail plate The half-moon located at the base of the nail plate is called _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Lunula The medical term for bitten nails is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER Onychophagy What is the small portion of nail that rests upon the base of the nail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle What are the tracks on each side of the nail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail grooves The medical term for brittle nails is? - CORRECT ANSWER Onychorrhexis The portion of skin to which the nail plate is attached and rests upon is _____ ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Nail bed What nail disorder is characterized by an excessive amount of cuticle moving forward onto the nail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Pterygium Ringworm is a contagious disease cause by a plant parasite, which is a _______. - CORRECT ANSWER Fungus A fungal infection between the fingers and on the palms of the hands is called ______ ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea manus The medical term for athlete's foot is ____ _____ - CORRECT ANSWER Tinea pedis What occurs when the professional advises the client to receive additional beauty services? - CORRECT ANSWER Upselling