COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
PRACTICE EXAM #3 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which disease is caused by a fungus? - Answer-ringworm
The type of bacteria most commonly found in pus is. - Answer-staphylococci
Which disease is caused by a virus? - Answer-the common cold
Which statement about disinfection is CORRECT? - Answer-Disinfectants should not be
used on skin, hair or nails.
The three levels of chemical processes for controlling infection are sanitation,
disinfection and? - Answer-sterilization
An acceptable pH range for an acid-balanced shampoo is? - Answer-4.5 to 5.6
What can you do to prevent a fungus infection from growing underneath sculptured
nail? - Answer-Assure proper adhesion between natural nail and nail enhancement
Which statement about salon disinfection is CORRECT? - Answer-Disinfection means
cleaning every item in the salon correctly and after each use
The proper procedure for disinfecting implements is to? - Answer-Wash/rinse
implements, immerse in disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes, wipe dry, store in
dry/covered container
Desirable personality qualities for a cosmetologist include good manners and? -
Answer-a positive approach to clients
To maintain good posture while seated, where are feet placed? - Answer-flat on floor
As a cosmetologist, it is important for you to wear stylish clothing that? - Answer-reflect
the image of the salon
Which-of the-following-is-NOT one of the body's defenses against infection? - Answer-
broken skin
When a person is immune from a disease through inheritance, it is known as? - Answer-
natural immunity.
Which condition is considered contagious? - Answer-herpes simplex
, A person's healthy body is influenced mostly by his or her? - Answer-physical activity
and proper nutrition
A cowlick is the result when? - Answer-a tuft of hair stands up
Describe the cuticle layer of the hair. - Answer-outside horny layer, composed of
overlapping sheets of transparent protective cells
What is the purpose of scalp treatment? - Answer-maintain health/beauty of scalp and
hair
What conditioning treatment is used to equalize porosity and improve hair elasticity? -
Answer-protein treatments
What layer of hair naturally contains melanin or coloring matter? - Answer-cortex
A client with skin undertones should request a vibrant red when coloring hair? - Answer-
olive
The part of the hair that fits directly over the papilla is the? - Answer-bulb
The direction in which the hair emerges from the scalp is determined by the? - Answer-
shape of the hair follicle
Approximately how many hairs does the average person shed per day? - Answer-50-
100
Which statement about nail growth is CORRECT? - Answer-Children's nails grow faster
than adult's nails
How long does it take to replace a new fingernail? - Answer-4 to 6 months
If a client is accidentally cut during a nail-care service, what should you do? - Answer-
follow blood spill procedure
Name the nail disorder that has white spots or streaks within the nail plate? - Answer-
leukonychia
What is the result of a bruised nail? - Answer-blood that clots under the nail plate
You may manicure a hypertrophied nail as long as? - Answer-no infection is present
What is the main effect of aging skin? - Answer-loss of elasticity
Which of the following is NOTa function of the skin? - Answer-digestion
PRACTICE EXAM #3 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which disease is caused by a fungus? - Answer-ringworm
The type of bacteria most commonly found in pus is. - Answer-staphylococci
Which disease is caused by a virus? - Answer-the common cold
Which statement about disinfection is CORRECT? - Answer-Disinfectants should not be
used on skin, hair or nails.
The three levels of chemical processes for controlling infection are sanitation,
disinfection and? - Answer-sterilization
An acceptable pH range for an acid-balanced shampoo is? - Answer-4.5 to 5.6
What can you do to prevent a fungus infection from growing underneath sculptured
nail? - Answer-Assure proper adhesion between natural nail and nail enhancement
Which statement about salon disinfection is CORRECT? - Answer-Disinfection means
cleaning every item in the salon correctly and after each use
The proper procedure for disinfecting implements is to? - Answer-Wash/rinse
implements, immerse in disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes, wipe dry, store in
dry/covered container
Desirable personality qualities for a cosmetologist include good manners and? -
Answer-a positive approach to clients
To maintain good posture while seated, where are feet placed? - Answer-flat on floor
As a cosmetologist, it is important for you to wear stylish clothing that? - Answer-reflect
the image of the salon
Which-of the-following-is-NOT one of the body's defenses against infection? - Answer-
broken skin
When a person is immune from a disease through inheritance, it is known as? - Answer-
natural immunity.
Which condition is considered contagious? - Answer-herpes simplex
, A person's healthy body is influenced mostly by his or her? - Answer-physical activity
and proper nutrition
A cowlick is the result when? - Answer-a tuft of hair stands up
Describe the cuticle layer of the hair. - Answer-outside horny layer, composed of
overlapping sheets of transparent protective cells
What is the purpose of scalp treatment? - Answer-maintain health/beauty of scalp and
hair
What conditioning treatment is used to equalize porosity and improve hair elasticity? -
Answer-protein treatments
What layer of hair naturally contains melanin or coloring matter? - Answer-cortex
A client with skin undertones should request a vibrant red when coloring hair? - Answer-
olive
The part of the hair that fits directly over the papilla is the? - Answer-bulb
The direction in which the hair emerges from the scalp is determined by the? - Answer-
shape of the hair follicle
Approximately how many hairs does the average person shed per day? - Answer-50-
100
Which statement about nail growth is CORRECT? - Answer-Children's nails grow faster
than adult's nails
How long does it take to replace a new fingernail? - Answer-4 to 6 months
If a client is accidentally cut during a nail-care service, what should you do? - Answer-
follow blood spill procedure
Name the nail disorder that has white spots or streaks within the nail plate? - Answer-
leukonychia
What is the result of a bruised nail? - Answer-blood that clots under the nail plate
You may manicure a hypertrophied nail as long as? - Answer-no infection is present
What is the main effect of aging skin? - Answer-loss of elasticity
Which of the following is NOTa function of the skin? - Answer-digestion
