CALIFORNIA ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM GUIDE/ACTUAL EXAM QUE
TIONS AND ANSWERS/LATEST VERSION 2024/2025/GRADE A+ ASSURED
1. One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and Bacteria
animal characteristics. Some are harmful, some are
harmless.
2. A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and Virus
resides in the cells of biological organisms. Its capa-
ble of replication only through taking over the host
cell's reproductive function.
3. Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in an- Parasites
other organism (host), while contributing nothing to
the survival of that organism. They must have a host
to survive.
4. Microscopic plant parasites, which include molds, Fungi
mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious dis-
eases such as ringworm.
5. The methods used to eliminate or reduce the trans- Infection Control
mission of infectious organisms.
6. A mechanical process using soap and water or deter- Cleaning
gent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and
many disease causing germs; also removes invisible
debris that interferes with disinfection.
7. A chemical process for reducing the number of dis- Sanitation
ease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe
level.
8. Disinfection
, CALIFORNIA ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM GUIDE/ACTUAL EXAM QUE
TIONS AND ANSWERS/LATEST VERSION 2024/2025/GRADE A+ ASSURED
The process that eliminates most, but not necessar-
ily all, microorganisms on nonporous surfaces. This
process is not effective against bacterial spores.
9. The process that completely destroys all microbial Sterilization
life, including spores.
10. What are the two primary types of bacteria? Pathogenic and Nonpatho-
genic
11. Harmless organisms that may perform useful func- Nonpathogenic Bacteria
tions.
12. Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or Pathogenic Bacteria
infection in humans when they invade the body.
13. Round-shaped bacteria that appear singularly or in Cocci
groups.
14. Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunch- Staphylococci
es of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and
boils.
15. Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resem- Streptococci
bling a string of beads. They cause infections such as
strep throat and blood poisoning.
16. Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause dis- Diplococci
eases such as pneumonia.
17. Short, rod-shaped bacteria; they are the most com- Bacilli
mon bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus,
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
TIONS AND ANSWERS/LATEST VERSION 2024/2025/GRADE A+ ASSURED
1. One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and Bacteria
animal characteristics. Some are harmful, some are
harmless.
2. A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and Virus
resides in the cells of biological organisms. Its capa-
ble of replication only through taking over the host
cell's reproductive function.
3. Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in an- Parasites
other organism (host), while contributing nothing to
the survival of that organism. They must have a host
to survive.
4. Microscopic plant parasites, which include molds, Fungi
mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious dis-
eases such as ringworm.
5. The methods used to eliminate or reduce the trans- Infection Control
mission of infectious organisms.
6. A mechanical process using soap and water or deter- Cleaning
gent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and
many disease causing germs; also removes invisible
debris that interferes with disinfection.
7. A chemical process for reducing the number of dis- Sanitation
ease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe
level.
8. Disinfection
, CALIFORNIA ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM GUIDE/ACTUAL EXAM QUE
TIONS AND ANSWERS/LATEST VERSION 2024/2025/GRADE A+ ASSURED
The process that eliminates most, but not necessar-
ily all, microorganisms on nonporous surfaces. This
process is not effective against bacterial spores.
9. The process that completely destroys all microbial Sterilization
life, including spores.
10. What are the two primary types of bacteria? Pathogenic and Nonpatho-
genic
11. Harmless organisms that may perform useful func- Nonpathogenic Bacteria
tions.
12. Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or Pathogenic Bacteria
infection in humans when they invade the body.
13. Round-shaped bacteria that appear singularly or in Cocci
groups.
14. Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunch- Staphylococci
es of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and
boils.
15. Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resem- Streptococci
bling a string of beads. They cause infections such as
strep throat and blood poisoning.
16. Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause dis- Diplococci
eases such as pneumonia.
17. Short, rod-shaped bacteria; they are the most com- Bacilli
mon bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus,
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
