Idaho State Board of Cosmetology
Exam with Complete Solutions
Nail psoriais - ANS-Salmon patches are a sign of which condition
Toners are: - ANS-Used to rebalance the skin's PH
Upward & outward - ANS-During the skin analysis procedure, you should remove facial
cleanser from the face using _______ movements.
Bromelain - ANS-Which of the following is an enzyme extracted from pineapple?
Contact time - ANS-The amount of time the surface must stay moise with the
disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective is called:
2.5 & 4.5 - ANS-Developers have a PH between:
The cuticle is - ANS-Difficult to remove
translucent - ANS-In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and____
Copper - ANS-Which of the following is not an insulator? Glass, rubber, copper or
wood?
Positive - ANS-Protons are subatomic particles with which type of charge?
Polarity - ANS-Which term refers to the negative or positive pole of an electric current?
Modality, waveform, wavelength, or polarity?
Catalyst - ANS-A(n) ______ is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction?
Bacterial, fungicidal and virucidal - ANS-Disinfectants used in salons must be
Mitosis - ANS-The process in which cells reproduce and divide into two identical
daughter cells
UVA rays - ANS-Which rays are known as the aging rays?
Cool tones - ANS-Absorb more light, so they look deeper than their actual level
T-zone - ANS-Where comedowns appear most frequently
,Solvent - ANS-A(n) ________ is a substance that dissolves another substance to for a
solution.
size of the ostium - ANS-The difference between closed & open comedowns is the:
Bed epithelium - ANS-Thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate
AMP - ANS-The unit that measures the strength of the electric current is a(n)
Silky white hair - ANS-A person with albinism will have
PPE's - ANS-OSHA defines _____ as specialized clothing or equipment worn by an
employee for protection against a hazard
Adipose tissue - ANS-A technical term for fat
Hydrogen - ANS-The term PH represents the quantity of ____ ions
Water - ANS-When acids & alkalis are mixed together, in equal proportions they form
______.
Death - ANS-What was the punishment if a commoner was caught wearing Royal nail
color (gold/silver)?
Keep your wrist straight - ANS-To prevent injuries when working you should _______ as
much as possible.
Swatches - ANS-Bundle of dyes hair matching hair color shades offered by a
manufacturer
Perfectionism - ANS-An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called....
Dermis - ANS-The layer of skin commonly called true skin
Stain - ANS-An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or
irregular shape.
Organic - ANS-The study of substances that contain carbon is called ______chemistry
Dead white blood cells - ANS-Pus, the fluid inside a pustule is largely made up of:
Whitehead - ANS-A closed comedo is also known as
Hair shaft - ANS-The portion of the hair that projects above the skin is called:
,Hair follicle - ANS-The _____ is the tube-like depression in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root.
Tissue - ANS-A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called:
Disease - ANS-A condition of all or part of the body that makes it incapable of carrying
on normal function.
Sterilization - ANS-The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores is
One-third - ANS-Disulfide bonds account for about _____of the hair's overall strength.
A helix is (shape) - ANS-Spiral-shaped
Grounding pin - ANS-The third prong found on the plugs of some appliances is called
the:
Vaccines - ANS-What is given to prevent viruses from growing in the body
Semipermanent & temporary - ANS-Which types of hair color are non-oxidative?
Blue - ANS-The strongest of all the primary colors that also brings depth to an color is:
Carbon - ANS-Volatile organic compounds contain ______ & evaporate very easily.
Silicone - ANS-Which of the following is a special type of oil used in water-resistant
lubricants for the skin? Glycerine, alkanolamine, silicone or ammonia?
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - ANS-The technical term for brittle hair
Hair bulb - ANS-The thickened, club shared structure that forms the lower part of the
hair root is:
Hair cuticle - ANS-Which layer of hair consists of transparent scale-like cells?
Matrix - ANS-Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape
of the:
Viruses - ANS-A virucidal disinfectant is capable of destroying
Nail plate - ANS-Hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed is the:
When a client is dissatisfied, the ultimate goal is to - ANS-Make them happy
Cranium and facial skeleton - ANS-The skull is divided into 2 parts. What are they?
, lanthionine bonds - ANS-Hydroxide chemical hair relaxers break disulfide bonds and
convert them to:
Onychauxis - ANS-Which term refers to the thickening of the nails?
Smooth and refine surfaces - ANS-Medium-grit abrasives (150-180 grit) are used to:
onychocryptosis - ANS-What is the technical term for ingrown nails?
Melanonychia - ANS-Increased pigment cells within the matrix bed are responsible for a
condition called
50 - ANS-A properly processed permanent wave should break and rebuild
approximately ____% of the hair's disulfide bonds.
7 - ANS-Pure water has a PH of:
Protoplasm - ANS-The colorless, jelly-like substance found inside cells?
2,200 - ANS-The average hair density is about how many hairs per square inch?
Eponychium - ANS-Products marked as cuticle moisturizers are designed for the
Lymph - ANS-Clear fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces of the body. Lymph helps
carry waste and impurities away from the cells before it is routed back to the circulatory
system.
Disulfide - ANS-This neutralizers are used to reform _____bonds.
salicylic acid - ANS-Which callus softener ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties?
Motion pictures - ANS-What important invention came out during the 20th century that
shifted American attitudes about beauty?
Elasticity - ANS-Unique protein structures within the cortex are responsible for the color
& _____of the hair.
Highly colored preparations of the lips, cheeks and eyes - ANS-What type of makeup
was discouraged during the renaissance?
How did the first curling iron work? - ANS-Tongs were heated on a gas burner.
UVB - ANS-Which type of UV light is most associated with sunburns?
Exam with Complete Solutions
Nail psoriais - ANS-Salmon patches are a sign of which condition
Toners are: - ANS-Used to rebalance the skin's PH
Upward & outward - ANS-During the skin analysis procedure, you should remove facial
cleanser from the face using _______ movements.
Bromelain - ANS-Which of the following is an enzyme extracted from pineapple?
Contact time - ANS-The amount of time the surface must stay moise with the
disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective is called:
2.5 & 4.5 - ANS-Developers have a PH between:
The cuticle is - ANS-Difficult to remove
translucent - ANS-In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and____
Copper - ANS-Which of the following is not an insulator? Glass, rubber, copper or
wood?
Positive - ANS-Protons are subatomic particles with which type of charge?
Polarity - ANS-Which term refers to the negative or positive pole of an electric current?
Modality, waveform, wavelength, or polarity?
Catalyst - ANS-A(n) ______ is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction?
Bacterial, fungicidal and virucidal - ANS-Disinfectants used in salons must be
Mitosis - ANS-The process in which cells reproduce and divide into two identical
daughter cells
UVA rays - ANS-Which rays are known as the aging rays?
Cool tones - ANS-Absorb more light, so they look deeper than their actual level
T-zone - ANS-Where comedowns appear most frequently
,Solvent - ANS-A(n) ________ is a substance that dissolves another substance to for a
solution.
size of the ostium - ANS-The difference between closed & open comedowns is the:
Bed epithelium - ANS-Thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate
AMP - ANS-The unit that measures the strength of the electric current is a(n)
Silky white hair - ANS-A person with albinism will have
PPE's - ANS-OSHA defines _____ as specialized clothing or equipment worn by an
employee for protection against a hazard
Adipose tissue - ANS-A technical term for fat
Hydrogen - ANS-The term PH represents the quantity of ____ ions
Water - ANS-When acids & alkalis are mixed together, in equal proportions they form
______.
Death - ANS-What was the punishment if a commoner was caught wearing Royal nail
color (gold/silver)?
Keep your wrist straight - ANS-To prevent injuries when working you should _______ as
much as possible.
Swatches - ANS-Bundle of dyes hair matching hair color shades offered by a
manufacturer
Perfectionism - ANS-An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called....
Dermis - ANS-The layer of skin commonly called true skin
Stain - ANS-An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or
irregular shape.
Organic - ANS-The study of substances that contain carbon is called ______chemistry
Dead white blood cells - ANS-Pus, the fluid inside a pustule is largely made up of:
Whitehead - ANS-A closed comedo is also known as
Hair shaft - ANS-The portion of the hair that projects above the skin is called:
,Hair follicle - ANS-The _____ is the tube-like depression in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root.
Tissue - ANS-A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function is called:
Disease - ANS-A condition of all or part of the body that makes it incapable of carrying
on normal function.
Sterilization - ANS-The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores is
One-third - ANS-Disulfide bonds account for about _____of the hair's overall strength.
A helix is (shape) - ANS-Spiral-shaped
Grounding pin - ANS-The third prong found on the plugs of some appliances is called
the:
Vaccines - ANS-What is given to prevent viruses from growing in the body
Semipermanent & temporary - ANS-Which types of hair color are non-oxidative?
Blue - ANS-The strongest of all the primary colors that also brings depth to an color is:
Carbon - ANS-Volatile organic compounds contain ______ & evaporate very easily.
Silicone - ANS-Which of the following is a special type of oil used in water-resistant
lubricants for the skin? Glycerine, alkanolamine, silicone or ammonia?
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - ANS-The technical term for brittle hair
Hair bulb - ANS-The thickened, club shared structure that forms the lower part of the
hair root is:
Hair cuticle - ANS-Which layer of hair consists of transparent scale-like cells?
Matrix - ANS-Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape
of the:
Viruses - ANS-A virucidal disinfectant is capable of destroying
Nail plate - ANS-Hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed is the:
When a client is dissatisfied, the ultimate goal is to - ANS-Make them happy
Cranium and facial skeleton - ANS-The skull is divided into 2 parts. What are they?
, lanthionine bonds - ANS-Hydroxide chemical hair relaxers break disulfide bonds and
convert them to:
Onychauxis - ANS-Which term refers to the thickening of the nails?
Smooth and refine surfaces - ANS-Medium-grit abrasives (150-180 grit) are used to:
onychocryptosis - ANS-What is the technical term for ingrown nails?
Melanonychia - ANS-Increased pigment cells within the matrix bed are responsible for a
condition called
50 - ANS-A properly processed permanent wave should break and rebuild
approximately ____% of the hair's disulfide bonds.
7 - ANS-Pure water has a PH of:
Protoplasm - ANS-The colorless, jelly-like substance found inside cells?
2,200 - ANS-The average hair density is about how many hairs per square inch?
Eponychium - ANS-Products marked as cuticle moisturizers are designed for the
Lymph - ANS-Clear fluid that circulates in the lymph spaces of the body. Lymph helps
carry waste and impurities away from the cells before it is routed back to the circulatory
system.
Disulfide - ANS-This neutralizers are used to reform _____bonds.
salicylic acid - ANS-Which callus softener ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties?
Motion pictures - ANS-What important invention came out during the 20th century that
shifted American attitudes about beauty?
Elasticity - ANS-Unique protein structures within the cortex are responsible for the color
& _____of the hair.
Highly colored preparations of the lips, cheeks and eyes - ANS-What type of makeup
was discouraged during the renaissance?
How did the first curling iron work? - ANS-Tongs were heated on a gas burner.
UVB - ANS-Which type of UV light is most associated with sunburns?
