Oregon Cosmetology State Laws and
Rules Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Define Adequate Ventilation: - Correct answer-"Adequate ventilation" means
ventilation by natural or mechanical methods which
removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions from
occurring
in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2, or to allow the free flow of air in a room
in proportion
to the size and capacity of the room
Define Affadavit of Licensure: - Correct answer-"Affidavit of Licensure" means an
original document or other approved means of verifying
licensure history, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding
penalties
and/or disciplinary actions
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,What does "Agency" refer to? - Correct answer-"Agency" means the Oregon
Health Licensing Agency.
What does "Article" mean? - Correct answer-"Article" means those items which
complement services provided in the practice of
barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to
neck-strips,
neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic capes.
Define Authorization: - Correct answer-"Authorization" has the definition set forth
in ORS 676.580 and means a certificate,
license, permit or registration issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency that
allows a
person to practice one of the occupations or professions or maintain a facility
subject to the
authority of the boards and councils listed in ORS 676.583.
What does Chemical Service mean? - Correct answer-"Chemical service" means
the use of any product which restructures or removes hair or
changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails.
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,What does a "Common Area" mean? - Correct answer-"Common area" means an
area of a facility which is used by all authorization holders
performing services, including, but not limited to reception areas, dispensing areas,
sinks,
shampoo bowls, hair dryers, hair dryer areas and employee lounges.
What does "Disinfect" mean? - Correct answer-"Disinfect" means using a process
to destroy harmful organisms, including bacteria,
viruses, germs and fungi.
What does "Dispensing Area" mean? - Correct answer-"Dispensing area" means an
area with non-porous surfaces and a sink with hot and cold
running water where service preparations are conducted, including, but not limited
to, mixing
of chemicals, cleaning of tools and equipment, disposing of residues and rinsing
parts of the
body exposed to chemicals.
What qualifies as an educational institution? - Correct answer-"Educational
Institution" means an Oregon high school under ORS 335, Oregon career
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, school licensed under ORS 345 or an Oregon community college under ORS 341.
Define "EPA": - Correct answer-"EPA" means Environmental Protection Agency, a
branch of the federal government,
which approves and registers chemical compounds and agents.
What does Equiptment mean? - Correct answer-"Equipment" means those items
needed to operate a facility, including, but not limited to,
waiting chairs, barber or styling chairs, shampoo chairs, cabinets, sinks, shampoo
bowls,
stationary dryers, pedicure bowls or whirlpool foot spas, paraffin wax containers,
and nail
technology tables.
What does "Fire Retardant Container" mean? - Correct answer-"Fire retardant
container" means an airtight metal container for disposing of chemical
waste or storing linens with chemical residue.
Define High Level Disinfectant: - Correct answer-High-level disinfectant" means a
chemical agent, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal
activity and is registered with the EPA.
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Rules Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Define Adequate Ventilation: - Correct answer-"Adequate ventilation" means
ventilation by natural or mechanical methods which
removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions from
occurring
in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2, or to allow the free flow of air in a room
in proportion
to the size and capacity of the room
Define Affadavit of Licensure: - Correct answer-"Affidavit of Licensure" means an
original document or other approved means of verifying
licensure history, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding
penalties
and/or disciplinary actions
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,What does "Agency" refer to? - Correct answer-"Agency" means the Oregon
Health Licensing Agency.
What does "Article" mean? - Correct answer-"Article" means those items which
complement services provided in the practice of
barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to
neck-strips,
neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic capes.
Define Authorization: - Correct answer-"Authorization" has the definition set forth
in ORS 676.580 and means a certificate,
license, permit or registration issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency that
allows a
person to practice one of the occupations or professions or maintain a facility
subject to the
authority of the boards and councils listed in ORS 676.583.
What does Chemical Service mean? - Correct answer-"Chemical service" means
the use of any product which restructures or removes hair or
changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails.
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,What does a "Common Area" mean? - Correct answer-"Common area" means an
area of a facility which is used by all authorization holders
performing services, including, but not limited to reception areas, dispensing areas,
sinks,
shampoo bowls, hair dryers, hair dryer areas and employee lounges.
What does "Disinfect" mean? - Correct answer-"Disinfect" means using a process
to destroy harmful organisms, including bacteria,
viruses, germs and fungi.
What does "Dispensing Area" mean? - Correct answer-"Dispensing area" means an
area with non-porous surfaces and a sink with hot and cold
running water where service preparations are conducted, including, but not limited
to, mixing
of chemicals, cleaning of tools and equipment, disposing of residues and rinsing
parts of the
body exposed to chemicals.
What qualifies as an educational institution? - Correct answer-"Educational
Institution" means an Oregon high school under ORS 335, Oregon career
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, school licensed under ORS 345 or an Oregon community college under ORS 341.
Define "EPA": - Correct answer-"EPA" means Environmental Protection Agency, a
branch of the federal government,
which approves and registers chemical compounds and agents.
What does Equiptment mean? - Correct answer-"Equipment" means those items
needed to operate a facility, including, but not limited to,
waiting chairs, barber or styling chairs, shampoo chairs, cabinets, sinks, shampoo
bowls,
stationary dryers, pedicure bowls or whirlpool foot spas, paraffin wax containers,
and nail
technology tables.
What does "Fire Retardant Container" mean? - Correct answer-"Fire retardant
container" means an airtight metal container for disposing of chemical
waste or storing linens with chemical residue.
Define High Level Disinfectant: - Correct answer-High-level disinfectant" means a
chemical agent, which has demonstrated tuberculocidal
activity and is registered with the EPA.
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