Florida Law Cosmetology State Board Review Exam 2025

How many members are there on the Board of Cosmetology? - Correct Ans-7 Who appoints Board of Cosmetology members? - Correct Ans-Appointed by the Governor, approved by the Senate. How many of the Board members are cosmetologists? - Correct Ans-5 A cosmetologist shall renew his/her license on or before __________ of each biennial year? - Correct Ans-October 31. What must be submitted with the state board application? - Correct Ans-HIV/AIDS certificate (4 hours). Each member of the Board receives _______ each day spent in the performance of official board business. - Correct Ans-$50 Can a DBPR inspector inspect your area while you are with a client? - Correct Ans-Yes. Each licensed salon shall be inspected at least ________ by the department. - Correct Ans-Biennially (every 2 years). Explain, "wet disinfection container." - Correct Ans-A tub or jar with a lid, filled with disinfectant, large enough for all items to be completely immersed. Must hair be deposited into a covered waste receptacle? - Correct Ans-Yes. Is a license required of any person whose occupation is confined to shampooing? - Correct Ans-No. Is a license required of an individual providing makeup, special effects or cosmetology services to an actor or stunt person? - Correct Ans-No. After _________, no person other than a licensed cosmetologist shall practice cosmetology. - Correct Ans-January 1, 1979. The use of a brush, comb or other article on more than one patron without being disinfected is __________. - Correct Ans-Prohibited. Is it mandatory for a licensee to report a conviction, finding of guilt, plea, or adjudication? - Correct Ans-Yes, within 30 days. Cosmetology Cosmetology Is it unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of cosmetology/specialty without an active license? - Correct Ans-Yes. Can money be kept in the cabinet/closed container with clean implements? - Correct Ans-No! You may not store money, pens, paper, gum or food in the same closed space with clean implements. Is ultraviolet irradiation used for disinfection? - Correct Ans-No. Ultraviolet irradiation may be used to store articles/instruments AFTER they have been cleaned and disinfected. Does a pedicure log need to be kept, showing disinfection? - Correct Ans-Yes, a record/logbook containing dates and times of all pedi cleaning and disinfection procedures must be documented and kept in pedicure area for inspector's view. Can anyone, for any reason, directly inhibit an unauthorized representative of the Department from performing said inspections? - Correct Ans-No. Soiled linens must be kept in a ____ ________. - Correct Ans-Closed receptacle. Does the Board have the power to revoke a license obtained by fraud? - Correct Ans Yes. For specialists, fees for application and endorsement registration shall not exceed _______. - Correct Ans-$30 For cosmetologists, fees for original licensing, license renewal, and delinquent renewal shall not exceed ________. - Correct Ans-$50 Can disinfectants be mixed with bleach? - Correct Ans-No, use according to the manufacturer's directions. Any place of business where one or all the specialists are carried on is known as _ _______ ______. - Correct Ans-A speciality salon. Skin care services refers to treatment of the skin of the body - of the _______, _______, and ____________. - Correct Ans-Head, face, and scalp. Barber shops licensed prior to __________ are permitted to perform manicuring in their shop. - Correct Ans-October 1, 1985. Is Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), a liquid nail monomer, legal in Florida? - Correct Ans No. Cosmetology Cosmetology What is the penalty for using MMA? - Correct Ans-$500 for first offense. $500 and suspension for subsequent offenses. Presenting the license of another as his/her own will result in what penalty? - Correct Ans-$500 fine. The fine for operating a salon without a wet sanitizer is ______________. - Correct Ans $250 The license on display shall have a ________ photo attached and laminated. (that's as of July 1, 2007) - Correct Ans-2"x2" (within the last 2 years). No Board member shall serve more than _______ consecutive terms, whether full or partial. - Correct Ans-2 What month does the board elect a chair and vice-chair? - Correct Ans-January. Can a salon/specialty salon be located at a place of residence? - Correct Ans-Yes, salon facilities must be separated from living quarters by a permanent wall with a separate entrance. Are animals or pets allowed in a salon? - Correct Ans-Only service animals AND fish kept in closed aquariums. Linens must be kept in ______________________________. - Correct Ans-A closed, dust proof cabinet. Is the state inspector for DBPR required to make an appointment to inspect? - Correct Ans-No. What is the minimum space requirement for a specialty salon? - Correct Ans-100 square feet. What is the minimum space required for a full salon? - Correct Ans-100 square feet. Records of State Board exams are kept for _________. - Correct Ans-2 years. An imposed fine must be paid __________________. - Correct Ans-Within 30 days. How do you mix disinfectants? - Correct Ans-Follow manufacturer's directions. After cleaning and disinfecting, articles must be stored _____________________. - Correct Ans-In a clean, closed cabinet or container until used. Explain, "Sterilize." - Correct Ans-The complete destruction of ALL microbial life (not commonly done in salons). Cosmetology Cosmetology Where must cosmetology or specialty licenses be displayed? - Correct Ans-In a conspicuous place - clearly visible to the general public.