New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice #1|98 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT

New Jersey Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice #1|98 Questions with Verified Answers 45 to 90 describe - CORRECT ANSWER Certain degrees of elevation 1) Who is in charge of Universal Precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA 2) Who oversees the board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling? - CORRECT ANSWER Division of Consumer Affairs; Department of Law & Safety What keeps the length of the hair but removes weight? - CORRECT ANSWER Texturizing 3) After a depilatory or an epilator what can be used to clean up any remaining hairs? - CORRECT ANSWER Tweezers Your ring finger when cutting goes on the - CORRECT ANSWER Still blade Your thumb finger goes on the - CORRECT ANSWER Moving blade 4) The part of the hair that is under the skin is the - CORRECT ANSWER Hair root 5) The part of the hair that projects above the skin is the - CORRECT ANSWER Hair shaft A double process - CORRECT ANSWER Requires prelightening hair to desired level then toning with the desired shade What part of shaving can irritate the face? - CORRECT ANSWER Shaving against the grain Low lighting means - CORRECT ANSWER Depositing color 2 levels darken than the hair What is a foot file used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To remove or reduce callus The level system describes the - CORRECT ANSWER Depth/saturation of haircoloring meaning how light or dark it is What is the massage movement used during a manicure in the palm of the hand? - CORRECT ANSWER Deep rubbing aka relaxing movement Intensity describes the - CORRECT ANSWER Strength of a color How do you apply styptic powder? - CORRECT ANSWER With a disposable tool. An example of a vegetable tint is - CORRECT ANSWER Henna A patch test (PD or predisposition test) is given where & for what reason: - CORRECT ANSWER Behind the ear or in the fold of the elbow 24 to 48 hours before a service to determine if client is allergic to the products being used If there is a green cast in the hair what would you use to correct it? - CORRECT ANSWER Red What is the level of decontamination required in the State of NJ for salons? - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfection A strand test - CORRECT ANSWER Is given to determine the results of the formula and time the product must be left on the hair What is another example of sanitation? - CORRECT ANSWER Cleaning Before a relaxer service you must check the scalp for - CORRECT ANSWER Abrasions What is antiseptic used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To clean skin prior to a service Which chemical services should a mild shampoo be preformed prior? - CORRECT ANSWER Cold wave or Thio relaxer Phenolics are difficult to deal with in a salon because - CORRECT ANSWER They can rust tools, melt plastic, & burn skin Why is liquid soap preferred to bar soap? - CORRECT ANSWER Bar soap harbors bacteria What is the difference between conditioner and leave in or detangler? - CORRECT ANSWER Conditioner contains proteins When cutting hair with a razor the hair must be - CORRECT ANSWER Wet What is a 180 degree elevation used for in hair cutting? - CORRECT ANSWER Creating long layers What is the lowest level of decontamination? - CORRECT ANSWER Cleaning What is a MSDS? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet What removes bulk but not length? - CORRECT ANSWER Thinning How should a shave be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER Straight blade, stretch skin, and across the grain What shape is staph bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER Round and grows in clusters In a once over shave the strokes are made - CORRECT ANSWER Across the grain of hair If a client comes into the salon with tinea what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Do not service and refer to a physician What is alopecia areata? - CORRECT ANSWER Circular patches of hair loss What does the EPA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Environmental Protection Agency What is the integumentary system composed of? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair, skin, nails, oil glands, and sweat glands Who is responsible for the rules governing blood-born pathogens? - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA Why is toner used in skincare? - CORRECT ANSWER To close pores and balance pH How do you soften a nail during a manicure? - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle cream What is the purpose of a pedicure? - CORRECT ANSWER To soften callus & provide care for feet Why is toner used in haircolor? - CORRECT ANSWER To deposit color What is another term for an alkaline wave? - CORRECT ANSWER Cold wave What must be done prior to shaving a client? - CORRECT ANSWER Preparation, hot towel, & shaving cream Which is the lowest pH perm available? - CORRECT ANSWER True acid How should a wig be styled? - CORRECT ANSWER On the block The epidermis has no blood supply but contains many - CORRECT ANSWER Nerve endings What is clarifying shampoo used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To remove product buildup What does diplococci cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Pneumonia What should be done prior to a make-up application? - CORRECT ANSWER A consultation What makes relaxer work? - CORRECT ANSWER The OH ion When doing a sodium hydroxide relaxer what is the % of curl that should be removed? - CORRECT ANSWER 80% What is the most commonly used epilator? - CORRECT ANSWER Wax What % of alcohol is used to sanitize in the salon? - CORRECT ANSWER 70% What is the difference between hard wax and soft wax? - CORRECT ANSWER Soft wax needs a strip, hard wax does not When buffing the nail why do you lift up the buffer in between strokes? - CORRECT ANSWER So there is no friction How do you apply a virgin application of a relaxer? - CORRECT ANSWER 1/2 inch away from scalp to 1/2 inch before porous ends What chemical is banned in salons in NJ? - CORRECT ANSWER MMA (Methyl Methcrylate) What is base cream used for? - CORRECT ANSWER To protect scalp & skin from relaxers What is the apex of the nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Highest point or arch When do you not need a base? - CORRECT ANSWER No base relaxers What is the general term for a concentration protein that adds moisture to the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Conditioning mask What is the first step in a pedicure? - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitize feet If you have an oily scalp what would you use to remove it? - CORRECT ANSWER Scalp astringent lotion What is another term for graduation? - CORRECT ANSWER Elevation or projection What is the purpose of the cuticle on the nail? - CORRECT ANSWER To protect the body and prevent bacteria from entering What are clay masks used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Oily skin What type of haircut is a wedge considered? - CORRECT ANSWER Graduated What are gel masks used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Sensitive skin What degree would you employ to cut a graduated or beveled bob? - CORRECT ANSWER 45 degrees When does your Cosmetology license expire? - CORRECT ANSWER September 30th, even years What are ancillary services in a salon? - CORRECT ANSWER Massaging, tanning, and electrolysis When does your Cosmetology Shop license expire? - CORRECT ANSWER July 31st, even years What type of coloring is not considered a chemical action? - CORRECT ANSWER Temporary A warm towel on the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Opens pores How do you file for a manicure? - CORRECT ANSWER From outer corners to center How do you file for a pedicure? - CORRECT ANSWER Straight across, rounded at edges Where in shaving do you employ the reverse backhand strokem - CORRECT ANSWER On the neck in chin but is not used in NJ When applying a relaxer you can not use any implement that is - CORRECT ANSWER Metal What is the technical term for an abnormal cell mass? - CORRECT ANSWER Tumor What is the definition of a croquignole curl? - CORRECT ANSWER Wrapping hair from ends to scalp in overlapping concentric layers What is the purpose of a neutralizer? - CORRECT ANSWER To hard & contract and reform bonds Exothermic perms do not require - CORRECT ANSWER An outside heat source In order to be ethical a shop owner should not - CORRECT ANSWER Show favoritism What are the 3 parts of a pin curl? - CORRECT ANSWER Stem, base, and circle Where should a license be displayed? - CORRECT ANSWER In a conspicuous area After using an emery board on a client what should be done with it? - CORRECT ANSWER Thrown away Brushing 2 pincurls to connect them is called - CORRECT ANSWER Backbrushing What should be used to protect the scalp when thermal styling? - CORRECT ANSWER A hard rubber comb What is a massage movement with a rapid shaking? - CORRECT ANSWER Vibration What can happen to skin if it is over exfoliated? - CORRECT ANSWER It can become irritated Low porosity means that the hair is - CORRECT ANSWER Resistant Temporary haircoloring molecules - CORRECT ANSWER Are larger than other molecules What type of bowl should be used in a salon for chemical preparations? - CORRECT ANSWER Non-metallic