Cosmetology State board Exam with Questions & Verified Answers.pdf

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Cosmetology State board Exam with
Questions & Verified Answers
Question 1
the ____ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail.
Correct Answer
sidewall



Question 2
After and injury, infection or disease, the natural nail well return to its healthy growth
as the ___ is Healthy and undamaged.
Correct Answer
matrix



Question 3
Replacement of the Natural fingernail usually takes about.
Correct Answer
4 to 6 months



Question 4
The finger nail on the __ typical growth slowest.
Correct Answer
thumb



Question 5
The nail has a water content between:
Correct Answer
15 and 25 percent




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Question 6
The natural nail is an appendage of the:
Correct Answer
skin



Question 7
the appearance of the nails can reflect the general health of the :
Correct Answer
body



Question 8
the __ is relatively porous and will allow water to pass through.
Correct Answer
nail plate



Question 9
The Matrix contains:
Correct Answer
nerves, lymph, and blood vessels



Question 10
Tissue that adheres directly to the natural nail plate but which can be easily removed
with gentle scraping is:
Correct Answer
cuticle



Question 11
Cosmetologists are allowed to __ the eponychium
Correct Answer
push back




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Question 12
cuticle moisturizers, softeners, and conditioners are not designed to treat the:
Correct Answer
cuticle



Question 13
Toenails are thicker and harder then fingernails because ___ the of that toenails is
longer than that of that fingernail.
Correct Answer
matrix



Question 14
unlike healthy hair, healthy nails are not ___ periodically.
Correct Answer
shed



Question 15
It takes about __ for toenails to be fully replace
Correct Answer
Nine months to a year



Question 16
The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is
the
Correct Answer
eponychium




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Question 17
The thin layer of tissue between the nail plate in the nail bed is the
Correct Answer
Bed epithelium



Question 18
The slightly thickened layer of the skin that lies between the fingertips and free edge
of the natural nail plate is the
Correct Answer
hyponychium



Question 19
The dead colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is known as the
Correct Answer
nail cuticle



Question 20
The __ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed
Correct Answer
matrix



Question 21
a normal healthy nails is firm and flexible and should be
Correct Answer
Smooth and unspotted




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