ITEC Beauty Specialist Exam
Questions and Answers
What one of the following statements best describes soft fat? - Answer- It is easily
dispersed
'Oedema' is better known as? - Answer- Fluid retention
an outward curvature of the thoracic spine - Answer- kyphosis
What is the best exercise to prescribe to treat kyphosis? - Answer- The superman to
strengthen scapula adductors
Measuring using scales and tape measures is known as? - Answer- anthropometric
a BMI of 35 is classified as? - Answer- Moderately obese
Subcutaneous adipose tissue is fat found? - Answer- under the skin
why is fat around the middle a concern? - Answer- it can enter the blood stream and
cause health problems
sweat glands emanate from what area in the skin? - Answer- The dermis
Which of the following conditions contraindicates body exfoliation? - Answer-
inflamed psoriasis
How is ringworm recognised? - Answer- Raised red ring
Circadian rhythms are particularly relevant to what body treatments? - Answer-
exfoliation
approximately how long will a well applied false tan last? - Answer- 5-7 days
The active tanning ingredient DHA is short for? - Answer- dihydroxy acetone
How far in advance should a false tan patch test be carried out? - Answer- 24 hours
Which of the following are all pigmentation disorders - Answer- ephelides, navae,
vitiligo, moles
What type of body mask most likely contain volcanic ash? - Answer- mud clay mask
What is the optimum amount of water to advise your client to drink daily? - Answer-
2-4 Litres
Questions and Answers
What one of the following statements best describes soft fat? - Answer- It is easily
dispersed
'Oedema' is better known as? - Answer- Fluid retention
an outward curvature of the thoracic spine - Answer- kyphosis
What is the best exercise to prescribe to treat kyphosis? - Answer- The superman to
strengthen scapula adductors
Measuring using scales and tape measures is known as? - Answer- anthropometric
a BMI of 35 is classified as? - Answer- Moderately obese
Subcutaneous adipose tissue is fat found? - Answer- under the skin
why is fat around the middle a concern? - Answer- it can enter the blood stream and
cause health problems
sweat glands emanate from what area in the skin? - Answer- The dermis
Which of the following conditions contraindicates body exfoliation? - Answer-
inflamed psoriasis
How is ringworm recognised? - Answer- Raised red ring
Circadian rhythms are particularly relevant to what body treatments? - Answer-
exfoliation
approximately how long will a well applied false tan last? - Answer- 5-7 days
The active tanning ingredient DHA is short for? - Answer- dihydroxy acetone
How far in advance should a false tan patch test be carried out? - Answer- 24 hours
Which of the following are all pigmentation disorders - Answer- ephelides, navae,
vitiligo, moles
What type of body mask most likely contain volcanic ash? - Answer- mud clay mask
What is the optimum amount of water to advise your client to drink daily? - Answer-
2-4 Litres
