Practice Exam #1- California Cosmetology State
Board/ 105+ Q&A/ 2024-2025.
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: - Answer: 45 degrees and
90 degrees
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: - Answer: Build weight
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first
knuckle: - Answer: Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -
Answer: Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - Answer: Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - Answer: Onychophagy
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, Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - Answer: Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - Answer:
Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline
tints? - Answer: FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - Answer: FDA
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: - Answer: Remove weight
A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: - Answer: Zero elevation, solid form,
one length
Double notched thinning shears: - Answer: Both blades are serrated
A blunt cut is a good technique for: - Answer: Fine hair
Using "double notched" shears will: - Answer: Remove less hair than single
notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -
Answer: 90
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Board/ 105+ Q&A/ 2024-2025.
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are: - Answer: 45 degrees and
90 degrees
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to: - Answer: Build weight
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first
knuckle: - Answer: Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -
Answer: Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - Answer: Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - Answer: Onychophagy
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, Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - Answer: Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - Answer:
Sable
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline
tints? - Answer: FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - Answer: FDA
Angles above 90 degrees are used to: - Answer: Remove weight
A "Blunt Cut" is sometimes referred to as: - Answer: Zero elevation, solid form,
one length
Double notched thinning shears: - Answer: Both blades are serrated
A blunt cut is a good technique for: - Answer: Fine hair
Using "double notched" shears will: - Answer: Remove less hair than single
notched
A uniform layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle/degree? -
Answer: 90
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