Cosmetology Comprehensive Exam
Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? - ANS-The nail
plate's growth is affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder,
is called the_________. - ANS-humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to
prepare it for liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? - ANS-
Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known
as __________. - ANS-sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is
a(n)________. - ANS-watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible
than usual and is typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or
overfiling with an abrasive? - ANS-eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely
__________. - ANS-avoid waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. - ANS-They are primarily used for creating a
taper haircut.
Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive
understanding of haircutting. - ANS-because haircutting is the basic foundational skill
upon which all hair designs are built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
Identify one of them. - ANS-Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl
configuration.
Your client has healthy brown hair with a wavy texture. Which of the following types of
hydroxide relaxers should you use to straighten their hair? - ANS-regular-strength
relaxers
, _____is a haircutting technique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the
tips of the shears are used to remove length. - ANS-Scissor-over-comb
Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and
inhibits healing? - ANS-biofilms
Identify a guideline that you should follow to maintain proper body posture and position
when working. - ANS-Keep your body weight centered and firm.
When sculpting____nails using a nail form, the form should come to a point at the end,
with only a pinhole circle at the opening. - ANS-almond
A____is a great place to network with other professionals and industry representatives,
learn about emerging trends, and take classes to expand your soft and hard skills -
ANS-conference
______is a setting technique done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair
that prepares the hair for a thermal service. - ANS-Hair molding
Identify a true statement about origin, which is one of the three parts of a muscle. -
ANS-It is anchored to the bone
Volatile organic compounds contain__________
and evaporate very
easily. - ANS-carbon
Nail creams are barrier products because they __________. - ANS-contain ingredients
that seal the surface of the skin around the nail and hold subdermal moisture in the skin
An example of an elemental molecule is - ANS-atmospheric oxygen
Which of the following hairstyles is the most flattering for oblong facial shapes? - ANS-
chin-length styles
Identify an accurate statement about fashion hairpieces. - ANS-They include half-wigs,
wiglets, falls, bandeaus, chignons, ponytails, cascades, bangs, braids, clip-in hair wefts,
fillers, and full heads of clip-in hair extensions.
Which of the following is a step for applying haircolor to new growth and faded ends? -
ANS-processing haircolor based on your analysis and the results of a strand test
Which of the following statements is true of a square paddle brush? - ANS-It is good for
releasing knots, tangles, and snarls in short textured hair and long, straight, wavy, and
curly hair.
Questions and Answers
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? - ANS-The nail
plate's growth is affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder,
is called the_________. - ANS-humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to
prepare it for liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? - ANS-
Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known
as __________. - ANS-sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is
a(n)________. - ANS-watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible
than usual and is typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or
overfiling with an abrasive? - ANS-eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely
__________. - ANS-avoid waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. - ANS-They are primarily used for creating a
taper haircut.
Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive
understanding of haircutting. - ANS-because haircutting is the basic foundational skill
upon which all hair designs are built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
Identify one of them. - ANS-Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl
configuration.
Your client has healthy brown hair with a wavy texture. Which of the following types of
hydroxide relaxers should you use to straighten their hair? - ANS-regular-strength
relaxers
, _____is a haircutting technique in which the hair is held in place with the comb while the
tips of the shears are used to remove length. - ANS-Scissor-over-comb
Which of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory state that is painful and
inhibits healing? - ANS-biofilms
Identify a guideline that you should follow to maintain proper body posture and position
when working. - ANS-Keep your body weight centered and firm.
When sculpting____nails using a nail form, the form should come to a point at the end,
with only a pinhole circle at the opening. - ANS-almond
A____is a great place to network with other professionals and industry representatives,
learn about emerging trends, and take classes to expand your soft and hard skills -
ANS-conference
______is a setting technique done on very short to mid-length chemically relaxed hair
that prepares the hair for a thermal service. - ANS-Hair molding
Identify a true statement about origin, which is one of the three parts of a muscle. -
ANS-It is anchored to the bone
Volatile organic compounds contain__________
and evaporate very
easily. - ANS-carbon
Nail creams are barrier products because they __________. - ANS-contain ingredients
that seal the surface of the skin around the nail and hold subdermal moisture in the skin
An example of an elemental molecule is - ANS-atmospheric oxygen
Which of the following hairstyles is the most flattering for oblong facial shapes? - ANS-
chin-length styles
Identify an accurate statement about fashion hairpieces. - ANS-They include half-wigs,
wiglets, falls, bandeaus, chignons, ponytails, cascades, bangs, braids, clip-in hair wefts,
fillers, and full heads of clip-in hair extensions.
Which of the following is a step for applying haircolor to new growth and faded ends? -
ANS-processing haircolor based on your analysis and the results of a strand test
Which of the following statements is true of a square paddle brush? - ANS-It is good for
releasing knots, tangles, and snarls in short textured hair and long, straight, wavy, and
curly hair.
