Cosmetology Stateboard Exam
Questions
1. Virgin Relaxer Application
To avoid over processing and scalp irritation in a virgin relaxer application, start at
least:
● A) 1/4 inch away from the scalp
● B) 1/2 inch away from the scalp
● C) 1 inch away from the scalp
● D) 2 inches away from the scalp
Answer: B) 1/2 inch away from the scalp
2. pH of Sodium Hydroxide
What is the pH of Sodium Hydroxide?
● A) 7.0 to 8.0
● B) 8.5 to 9.5
● C) 10.5 to 11.5
● D) 12.5 to 13.5
Answer: C) 10.5 to 11.5
3. Mitosis
How many cells are produced during mitosis and what are they called?
● A) 4 daughter cells
● B) 2 daughter cells
● C) 2 parent cells
● D) 4 sister cells
Answer: B) 2 daughter cells
,4. Infrared Lamps
Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair color should be
operated at a distance of at least:
● A) 12 inches
● B) 18 inches
● C) 24 inches
● D) 30 inches
Answer: D) 30 inches
5. Disinfecting Nail Files
To disinfect abrasive nail files and buffers, use:
● A) 50% alcohol
● B) 70% alcohol
● C) 90% alcohol
● D) 100% alcohol
Answer: B) 70% alcohol
6. Basic Perm Sections
Number of sections in a basic perm?
● A) 6
● B) 7
● C) 9
● D) 12
Answer: C) 9
7. Tinting Lightened Hair
When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to add what?
● A) A toner
, ● B) A filler
● C) A lightener
● D) A developer
Answer: B) A filler
8. Natural Hair Color Service
Going back to natural hair color is called:
● A) A color correction service
● B) A tint back service
● C) A lowlight service
● D) A reverse color service
Answer: B) A tint back service
9. Scalp Manipulations
Scalp manipulations should not be performed if:
● A) Hair is wet
● B) Abrasions are present
● C) Hair is colored
● D) Client has dandruff
Answer: B) Abrasions are present
10. Conditioning Treatment
Giving a conditioning treatment to damaged hair will:
● A) Remove all damage
● B) Add body and strength
● C) Change the hair texture
● D) Permanently repair split ends
Answer: B) Add body and strength
Questions
1. Virgin Relaxer Application
To avoid over processing and scalp irritation in a virgin relaxer application, start at
least:
● A) 1/4 inch away from the scalp
● B) 1/2 inch away from the scalp
● C) 1 inch away from the scalp
● D) 2 inches away from the scalp
Answer: B) 1/2 inch away from the scalp
2. pH of Sodium Hydroxide
What is the pH of Sodium Hydroxide?
● A) 7.0 to 8.0
● B) 8.5 to 9.5
● C) 10.5 to 11.5
● D) 12.5 to 13.5
Answer: C) 10.5 to 11.5
3. Mitosis
How many cells are produced during mitosis and what are they called?
● A) 4 daughter cells
● B) 2 daughter cells
● C) 2 parent cells
● D) 4 sister cells
Answer: B) 2 daughter cells
,4. Infrared Lamps
Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and to process hair color should be
operated at a distance of at least:
● A) 12 inches
● B) 18 inches
● C) 24 inches
● D) 30 inches
Answer: D) 30 inches
5. Disinfecting Nail Files
To disinfect abrasive nail files and buffers, use:
● A) 50% alcohol
● B) 70% alcohol
● C) 90% alcohol
● D) 100% alcohol
Answer: B) 70% alcohol
6. Basic Perm Sections
Number of sections in a basic perm?
● A) 6
● B) 7
● C) 9
● D) 12
Answer: C) 9
7. Tinting Lightened Hair
When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to add what?
● A) A toner
, ● B) A filler
● C) A lightener
● D) A developer
Answer: B) A filler
8. Natural Hair Color Service
Going back to natural hair color is called:
● A) A color correction service
● B) A tint back service
● C) A lowlight service
● D) A reverse color service
Answer: B) A tint back service
9. Scalp Manipulations
Scalp manipulations should not be performed if:
● A) Hair is wet
● B) Abrasions are present
● C) Hair is colored
● D) Client has dandruff
Answer: B) Abrasions are present
10. Conditioning Treatment
Giving a conditioning treatment to damaged hair will:
● A) Remove all damage
● B) Add body and strength
● C) Change the hair texture
● D) Permanently repair split ends
Answer: B) Add body and strength
