NY State Waxing License
Exam 2023
,Largest organ of the body - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other
germs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protoplasm
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mycobacterium
fortuitum furunculosis
, What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Active and
spore-forming (inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - CORRECT ANSWERS-Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements - CORRECT ANSWERS-Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - CORRECT ANSWERS-HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host - CORRECT ANSWERS-Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the
itch mite - CORRECT ANSWERS-Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sanitation, disinfection,
sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWERS-Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for
use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - CORRECT ANSWERS-Efficacy
Exam 2023
,Largest organ of the body - CORRECT ANSWERS-Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other
germs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protoplasm
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of
improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mycobacterium
fortuitum furunculosis
, What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Active and
spore-forming (inactive) stage
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - CORRECT ANSWERS-Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements - CORRECT ANSWERS-Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - CORRECT ANSWERS-HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host - CORRECT ANSWERS-Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the
itch mite - CORRECT ANSWERS-Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sanitation, disinfection,
sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWERS-Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for
use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - CORRECT ANSWERS-Efficacy
