Minnesota Cosmetology written practical
exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Cleaning - Correct answer-Removing visible dirt and debris
Disinfection - Correct answer-Using an EPA approved disinfectant to kill bacteria
Sterilization - Correct answer-The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
In order to disinfect an item, it must first be: - Correct answer-Cleaned of visible
dirt of debris
What must be worn at all times when handling barbacide? - Correct answer-Gloves
How long must items be fully submerged during disinfection? - Correct answer-10
minutes
How often should tools and implements be disinfected or thrown away? - Correct
answer-After each use
Product must be removed from its container with: - Correct answer-A clean or
disposable spatula
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, After coming in contact with blood or bodily fluids, what is the first step you
should follow? - Correct answer-Put on gloves
What are the 3 hair texture types? - Correct answer-Fine, Medium, and Coarse
What does the hair cuticle look like on someone with extreme porosity? - Correct
answer-Raised
"Normal" dry hair is able to stretch: - Correct answer-1/5 or 20% it's length
"Normal" wet hair is able to be stretched: - Correct answer-40-50% it's length
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - Correct answer-split ends
Canities is another name for: - Correct answer-gray hair
Hypertrychosis - Correct answer-growth of terminal hair in areas that typically
grow vellus hair, otherwise known as werewolf syndrome
Tinea is another name for: - Correct answer-ringworm
To create a style with medium volume, your pin curls should be where in relation
to your base? - Correct answer-On Base
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave and are called: -
Correct answer-Ridge curls
Compared to pin curls, roller sets produce: - Correct answer-A stronger curl
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exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Cleaning - Correct answer-Removing visible dirt and debris
Disinfection - Correct answer-Using an EPA approved disinfectant to kill bacteria
Sterilization - Correct answer-The process that completely destroys all microbial
life, including spores.
In order to disinfect an item, it must first be: - Correct answer-Cleaned of visible
dirt of debris
What must be worn at all times when handling barbacide? - Correct answer-Gloves
How long must items be fully submerged during disinfection? - Correct answer-10
minutes
How often should tools and implements be disinfected or thrown away? - Correct
answer-After each use
Product must be removed from its container with: - Correct answer-A clean or
disposable spatula
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, After coming in contact with blood or bodily fluids, what is the first step you
should follow? - Correct answer-Put on gloves
What are the 3 hair texture types? - Correct answer-Fine, Medium, and Coarse
What does the hair cuticle look like on someone with extreme porosity? - Correct
answer-Raised
"Normal" dry hair is able to stretch: - Correct answer-1/5 or 20% it's length
"Normal" wet hair is able to be stretched: - Correct answer-40-50% it's length
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - Correct answer-split ends
Canities is another name for: - Correct answer-gray hair
Hypertrychosis - Correct answer-growth of terminal hair in areas that typically
grow vellus hair, otherwise known as werewolf syndrome
Tinea is another name for: - Correct answer-ringworm
To create a style with medium volume, your pin curls should be where in relation
to your base? - Correct answer-On Base
Pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge form a wave and are called: -
Correct answer-Ridge curls
Compared to pin curls, roller sets produce: - Correct answer-A stronger curl
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