Indiana Cosmetology State Board Test
Study Guide
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - Answer-Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm
pressure is: - Answer-Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - Answer-Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: - Answer-Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - Answer-Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for implements
to be: - Answer-Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a: - Answer-
Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: -
Answer-Disinfectants
The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to
employees is: - Answer-OSHA
,If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - Answer-Cleaned and disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in: -
Answer-Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - Answer-Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the: - Answer-Client
Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - Answer-Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: - Answer-Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: - Answer-Texturizing
Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: - Answer-Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts: - Answer-Vertical
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next position and becomes the
new guideline is a: - Answer-Traveling Guide
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears remove bulk is: -
Answer-Point Cutting
, The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: - Answer-Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially opened, in order to
reduce volume and create movement is: - Answer-Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political party? -
Answer-Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years? - Answer-Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be stored in
what type of container? - Answer-In a clean and closed container
What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person licensed to operate a
cosmetology school or salon? - Answer-A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape? - Answer-Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations. - Answer-Four
Where should sanitary requirements be posted? - Answer-In a conspicuous place
Where must soiled towels be stored? - Answer-In a closed hamper
Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are: - Answer-Cool tones
All hair coloring products require a patch test with the exception of: - Answer-Temporary colors
Study Guide
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - Answer-Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm
pressure is: - Answer-Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - Answer-Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: - Answer-Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - Answer-Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for implements
to be: - Answer-Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a: - Answer-
Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: -
Answer-Disinfectants
The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to
employees is: - Answer-OSHA
,If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - Answer-Cleaned and disinfected
The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in: -
Answer-Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - Answer-Copper
The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is looking for is the: - Answer-Client
Consultation
Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in - Answer-Degrees
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: - Answer-Cutting line
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is: - Answer-Texturizing
Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are: - Answer-Transitional lines
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts: - Answer-Vertical
The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to the next position and becomes the
new guideline is a: - Answer-Traveling Guide
A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of the shears remove bulk is: -
Answer-Point Cutting
, The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are: - Answer-Vertical
Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears partially opened, in order to
reduce volume and create movement is: - Answer-Slithering
How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political party? -
Answer-Five
A cosmetology license is valid for how many years? - Answer-Four
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be stored in
what type of container? - Answer-In a clean and closed container
What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person licensed to operate a
cosmetology school or salon? - Answer-A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape? - Answer-Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations. - Answer-Four
Where should sanitary requirements be posted? - Answer-In a conspicuous place
Where must soiled towels be stored? - Answer-In a closed hamper
Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are: - Answer-Cool tones
All hair coloring products require a patch test with the exception of: - Answer-Temporary colors
