PA COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM (COMPLETE & ACCURATE)
WITH WELL DETAILED SOLUTIONS
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help
prevent scorching and breakage of the hair?
Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety,
release the thumb grip and:
Close your palm over the shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is
a(n):
Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service?
Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following?
Broken teeth
,Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be:
Referred to a physician
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called:
Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair?
Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product:
Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters?
Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to
as:
Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of
their natural shape is called:
,Curl diffusion or chemical blowout
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of
the weft/track?
Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication?
A health scalp
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called:
Serratus anterior
What product may be used to remove nail stains?
Nail bleach
How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover?
No more than half
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service:
, Avoid touching the nail
What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes?
preclean with soap and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant
Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?
Epidermis
Which of the following terms is another name for cell division?
Mitosis
Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release:
Oxygen
Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the
foot up and extends the toes?
Extensor digitorum longus
To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not:
Re-dip wax
WITH WELL DETAILED SOLUTIONS
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help
prevent scorching and breakage of the hair?
Pressing oil
To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety,
release the thumb grip and:
Close your palm over the shears
The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is
a(n):
Suspension
Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service?
Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
Never use clipper blades that have which of the following?
Broken teeth
,Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be:
Referred to a physician
Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called:
Oxidative color
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair?
Cortex
Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product:
Natural bristles
What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters?
Staphylococci
A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to
as:
Lowlighting
A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of
their natural shape is called:
,Curl diffusion or chemical blowout
Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of
the weft/track?
Double lock stitch
Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication?
A health scalp
The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called:
Serratus anterior
What product may be used to remove nail stains?
Nail bleach
How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover?
No more than half
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service:
, Avoid touching the nail
What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes?
preclean with soap and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant
Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?
Epidermis
Which of the following terms is another name for cell division?
Mitosis
Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release:
Oxygen
Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the
foot up and extends the toes?
Extensor digitorum longus
To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not:
Re-dip wax
