Cosmetology State Board Written Exam (State Bord
Review) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
the ____ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail. - answer-:sidewall
when using the clipper-over-comb technique, the legth is determined by the: - answer-:angle of
the comb
haircuts ___ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time. - answer-:throughout
history
the ability to duplicated an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a
stronger professional relationship between the stylist and: - answer-:clients
elevation creates: - answer-:graduation and ayers
the outer line of a cut is known as the: - answer-:perimeter
shears should be sharpened: - answer-:only as needed
you should use ____ tension when your goal is to create precise lines. - answer-:maximum
,using a razor on ___ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing - answer-:curly
a client consultation should be performed every haircut. - answer-:before
the client's hair should be ___ before the consultion - answer-:cleansed and unstyled
a quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is: - answer-:wide or long
a fine strand is much ____ then a coarse hair strand. - answer-:skinnier
Hair density is the number of individual strands on ____ of scalp. - answer-:1 square inch 5
clippers: - answer-:may be used with guards of various lengths
cast shears are usually ____ than forged shears. - answer-:less expensive to purchase
the ___ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear. - answer-:finger
tang
your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a : - answer-:week
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your
area to ____ the company's shears. - answer-:sharpen
*Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your: - answer-
:arms
,when palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _____ finger: - answer-:thumb, index,
and middle
when cutting hair, it is important to always use: - answer-:consistent
heavier graduate haircuts work well on hair that _____ when dry: - answer-:expand
which of these statements about razor cutting is true? - answer-:when working with a razor, the
ends are cut at an angle
texturizing cannot be done with: - answer-:clippers
when using clippers, you should always work ______ the natural growth patterns, especially in
the nape. - answer-:against
when trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check ______ and ask if
he would like you to remove excess hair. - answer-:both his ears an eyebrows
the term ______ refers to the shape of the head. - answer-:head form
sports that mark where the surface of the head changes are: - answer-:reference points
the widest area of the head is the: - answer-:parietal ridge
the bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the: - answer-:occipital bone
the highest point at the top of the head is the : - answer-:apex
, the area at the back part of the neck is: - answer-:nape
the triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the : - answer-
:bang area
a _____ is a thin continuous mark used as guide. - answer-:line
lines parallel to the floor are ______ lines. - answer-:horizontal
the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n): - answer-:vertical
lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are - answer-:diagonal
the line dividing the hair at the scalp is a: - answer-:part
then creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to _______ degrees from the scalp[ and cut at
the same length. - answer-:90
when hair contracts or lifts though the action of moisture loss, the process is called: - answer-
:shrinkage
the first step in the hairstyling process should always be a: - answer-:client consultation
shaping and directing the hair into a S formation using a comb, lotion, and the finger is called: -
answer-:finger waving
Review) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
the ____ is the fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail. - answer-:sidewall
when using the clipper-over-comb technique, the legth is determined by the: - answer-:angle of
the comb
haircuts ___ have often reflected a change in the thinking of the time. - answer-:throughout
history
the ability to duplicated an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will build a
stronger professional relationship between the stylist and: - answer-:clients
elevation creates: - answer-:graduation and ayers
the outer line of a cut is known as the: - answer-:perimeter
shears should be sharpened: - answer-:only as needed
you should use ____ tension when your goal is to create precise lines. - answer-:maximum
,using a razor on ___ hair will weaken the cuticle and cause frizzing - answer-:curly
a client consultation should be performed every haircut. - answer-:before
the client's hair should be ___ before the consultion - answer-:cleansed and unstyled
a quick way to analyze a face shape is to determine if it is: - answer-:wide or long
a fine strand is much ____ then a coarse hair strand. - answer-:skinnier
Hair density is the number of individual strands on ____ of scalp. - answer-:1 square inch 5
clippers: - answer-:may be used with guards of various lengths
cast shears are usually ____ than forged shears. - answer-:less expensive to purchase
the ___ on a pair of shears is designed to give you more control over the shear. - answer-:finger
tang
your shears should be cleaned and lubricated once a : - answer-:week
Before purchasing a pair of shears, ensure that the company has authorized someone in your
area to ____ the company's shears. - answer-:sharpen
*Knowing how to hold your tools properly will help you avoid muscle strain in your: - answer-
:arms
,when palming the shears, you hold the comb with your _____ finger: - answer-:thumb, index,
and middle
when cutting hair, it is important to always use: - answer-:consistent
heavier graduate haircuts work well on hair that _____ when dry: - answer-:expand
which of these statements about razor cutting is true? - answer-:when working with a razor, the
ends are cut at an angle
texturizing cannot be done with: - answer-:clippers
when using clippers, you should always work ______ the natural growth patterns, especially in
the nape. - answer-:against
when trimming a male client's facial hair, it is recommended that you check ______ and ask if
he would like you to remove excess hair. - answer-:both his ears an eyebrows
the term ______ refers to the shape of the head. - answer-:head form
sports that mark where the surface of the head changes are: - answer-:reference points
the widest area of the head is the: - answer-:parietal ridge
the bone that protrudes at the base of the skull is the: - answer-:occipital bone
the highest point at the top of the head is the : - answer-:apex
, the area at the back part of the neck is: - answer-:nape
the triangular section that begins at the apex and ends at the four corners is the : - answer-
:bang area
a _____ is a thin continuous mark used as guide. - answer-:line
lines parallel to the floor are ______ lines. - answer-:horizontal
the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a(n): - answer-:vertical
lines that have a slanting or sloping direction are - answer-:diagonal
the line dividing the hair at the scalp is a: - answer-:part
then creating uniform layers, the hair is elevated to _______ degrees from the scalp[ and cut at
the same length. - answer-:90
when hair contracts or lifts though the action of moisture loss, the process is called: - answer-
:shrinkage
the first step in the hairstyling process should always be a: - answer-:client consultation
shaping and directing the hair into a S formation using a comb, lotion, and the finger is called: -
answer-:finger waving
