NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM PRACTICE #1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How long is a temporary license good for? - (ANSWER)120 days
The Smallest Organism is - (ANSWER)An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - (ANSWER)90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? - (ANSWER)Until Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? - (ANSWER)Cleaned and washed with soap and water.
In what phase does hair grow in? - (ANSWER)Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? - (ANSWER)Over productive sebaceous glands.
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - (ANSWER)Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? - (ANSWER)More
Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? - (ANSWER)A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to permanent hair color? - (ANSWER)Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? - (ANSWER)Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? - (ANSWER)Frequent Manicures
, NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM PRACTICE #1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service done? - (ANSWER)Brushing the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? - (ANSWER)1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer, how does that happen? - (ANSWER)The
hairdryer was in the same place for too long.
pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - (ANSWER)Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is above 7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? - (ANSWER)Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? - (ANSWER)UV gel
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? - (ANSWER)Push back cuticles, wash clients hands for
service?
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are called: - (ANSWER)Scales
Growth patterns that grow straight up? - (ANSWER)Cowlick
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: - (ANSWER)Immunity
You walk away from your client and return, what should you do? - (ANSWER)Sanitize hands
Where can't you have a shop? - (ANSWER)A Residential
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? - (ANSWER)15
ANSWERS
How long is a temporary license good for? - (ANSWER)120 days
The Smallest Organism is - (ANSWER)An Atom
What cut makes an equal layer length cut? - (ANSWER)90 degrees
How long is a student permit for? - (ANSWER)Until Graduation
Rollers should be what before disinfection? - (ANSWER)Cleaned and washed with soap and water.
In what phase does hair grow in? - (ANSWER)Anagen Phase
What causes oily skin? - (ANSWER)Over productive sebaceous glands.
What do you do if your client has tinea pedis? - (ANSWER)Refer to a physician.
What is the difference between a shampoo with a pH of 7 compared to pH of 4? - (ANSWER)More
Alkaline
What haircut is best for clients with a short neck? - (ANSWER)A Short haircut
What effect happens when hydrogen peroxide is added to permanent hair color? - (ANSWER)Oxidation
What is a plant based bacteria? - (ANSWER)Fungi/Tinea
What is recommended for people with onychophagy? - (ANSWER)Frequent Manicures
, NEW JERSEY COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM PRACTICE #1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is NOT recommended prior to having a chemical service done? - (ANSWER)Brushing the hair
How much does human hair grow a month? - (ANSWER)1/2 Inch
Client calls to say she has burns on scalp from blowdryer, how does that happen? - (ANSWER)The
hairdryer was in the same place for too long.
pH Levels for acid to alkaline: - (ANSWER)Acid is below 7, 7 is neutral, and alkaline is above 7.
How do you cut nails during a pedicure? - (ANSWER)Horizontal
What can be applied with a reusable brush? - (ANSWER)UV gel
What is the first step in applying artificial nails? - (ANSWER)Push back cuticles, wash clients hands for
service?
Thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes are called: - (ANSWER)Scales
Growth patterns that grow straight up? - (ANSWER)Cowlick
Being able to fight off Bacteria is called: - (ANSWER)Immunity
You walk away from your client and return, what should you do? - (ANSWER)Sanitize hands
Where can't you have a shop? - (ANSWER)A Residential
What is the minimum SPF for sunblock? - (ANSWER)15
