CIDESCO Question Bank – Comprehensive Exam
Preparation Resource (All Major Topics Included)
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect?
- Answer- UV-C
Contagious means:- Answer- capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by:
- Answer- a virus
Microbiology is:- Answer- the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is:- Answer- the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism
Sanitation is:- Answer- the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is:- Answer- a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by:- Answer- a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to:
- Answer- remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by- Answer
the: - by the beauty
therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary
- Answer
is: - telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has- a:
Answer- stimulating affect on muscle tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the:
- Answer- production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is -to:
Answer- remove dead cells from the skin's surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles- Answer
is: - interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that:
- Answer- has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result- of:
Answer- shaving
,A contraindication of a full body massage- is:
Answer- recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags":
- Answer- give drainage from the
nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client- Answer
be: - lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is -that
Answer
is: - it is the
quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves
- Answer
is: - audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used -on:
Answer- inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are:
- Answer- not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing
the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because-it:
Answer- has a soothing effect
A base coat is used:
- Answer- prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as:
- Answer- a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is-to:
Answer- cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is- to:
Answer- set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of:
- Answer- an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick
- Answer
is: - carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara-is:
Answer- it should be non
-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water- Answer- sodium hydroxide
, Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid- Answer- stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as:
- Answer- viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to:
- Answer- soften the surface of the skin
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in:
- Answer- self tanning products
Azulene is a substance obtained from:
- Answer- the camomile plant
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains:
- Answer- amino acids
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called:
- Answer- hard water
The main function of a day cream is to:
- Answer- protect the skin against the environment
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface
- Answer
is: - sulfur
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams
- Answer
is: - a humectant
Talc is one of the main ingredients used-in:
Answer- face powder
The responsibilities of a beauty therapist to her clients include:
- Answer- keeping personal matters
confidential
Legal third party insurance and professional indemnity insurance for a salon covers:
- Answer- injury
to a customer in the salon during a treatment
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in- the:
Answer- daily accounting book
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained
- Answer
by: -
recommending clients with contraindications to visit their doctor
Preparation Resource (All Major Topics Included)
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect?
- Answer- UV-C
Contagious means:- Answer- capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by:
- Answer- a virus
Microbiology is:- Answer- the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is:- Answer- the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism
Sanitation is:- Answer- the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is:- Answer- a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by:- Answer- a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to:
- Answer- remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by- Answer
the: - by the beauty
therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary
- Answer
is: - telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has- a:
Answer- stimulating affect on muscle tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the:
- Answer- production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is -to:
Answer- remove dead cells from the skin's surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles- Answer
is: - interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that:
- Answer- has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result- of:
Answer- shaving
,A contraindication of a full body massage- is:
Answer- recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags":
- Answer- give drainage from the
nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client- Answer
be: - lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is -that
Answer
is: - it is the
quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves
- Answer
is: - audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used -on:
Answer- inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are:
- Answer- not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing
the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because-it:
Answer- has a soothing effect
A base coat is used:
- Answer- prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as:
- Answer- a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is-to:
Answer- cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is- to:
Answer- set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of:
- Answer- an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick
- Answer
is: - carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara-is:
Answer- it should be non
-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water- Answer- sodium hydroxide
, Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid- Answer- stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as:
- Answer- viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to:
- Answer- soften the surface of the skin
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in:
- Answer- self tanning products
Azulene is a substance obtained from:
- Answer- the camomile plant
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains:
- Answer- amino acids
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called:
- Answer- hard water
The main function of a day cream is to:
- Answer- protect the skin against the environment
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface
- Answer
is: - sulfur
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams
- Answer
is: - a humectant
Talc is one of the main ingredients used-in:
Answer- face powder
The responsibilities of a beauty therapist to her clients include:
- Answer- keeping personal matters
confidential
Legal third party insurance and professional indemnity insurance for a salon covers:
- Answer- injury
to a customer in the salon during a treatment
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in- the:
Answer- daily accounting book
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained
- Answer
by: -
recommending clients with contraindications to visit their doctor
