COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN TEST PRACTICE
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle
ANSWER
Volume
Question 2.
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a
ANSWER
Bold, dramatic accent
Question 3.
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called
ANSWER
Balance
Question 4.
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have
ANSWER
Elevated balance
Question 5.
The two defining characteristics of hair type
ANSWER
Wave patterns and hair texture
Question 6.
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
ANSWER
Oval face
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,Question 7.
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has
ANSWER
Volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
Question 8.
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is
ANSWER
Profile
Question 9.
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of
ANSWER
abrasions
Question 10.
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of
ANSWER
Malassezia
Question 11.
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
ANSWER
Adversely affecting scalp or hair
Question 12.
ufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is
ANSWER
Distillation
Question 13.
The main ingredient of most shampoos is
ANSWER
Water
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, Question 14.
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in
ANSWER
Descending order
Question 15.
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule
ANSWER
Hydrophilic
Question 16.
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be
ANSWER
Oil-attracting
Question 17.
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are
ANSWER
Color-enhancing
Question 18.
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used
after a scalp treatment and before styling
ANSWER
Scalp astringent lotions
Question 19.
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head
can be used to locate the
ANSWER
Occipital bone
Question 20.
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are
ANSWER
Vertical
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FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Another term for the form or mass of a hairstyle
ANSWER
Volume
Question 2.
A single line of color or a series of repeated lines, creates a
ANSWER
Bold, dramatic accent
Question 3.
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called
ANSWER
Balance
Question 4.
The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is said to have
ANSWER
Elevated balance
Question 5.
The two defining characteristics of hair type
ANSWER
Wave patterns and hair texture
Question 6.
The facial shape that is one and a half times longer than its width across the brow is the
ANSWER
Oval face
1
,Question 7.
To offset or round out the square facial type, choose a style that has
ANSWER
Volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around areas
Question 8.
The outline of the face, head, and figure seen in a side view is
ANSWER
Profile
Question 9.
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of
ANSWER
abrasions
Question 10.
Antidandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of
ANSWER
Malassezia
Question 11.
To be effective, a shampoo must remove all dirt, oils, cosmetics and skin debris without
ANSWER
Adversely affecting scalp or hair
Question 12.
ufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is
ANSWER
Distillation
Question 13.
The main ingredient of most shampoos is
ANSWER
Water
2
, Question 14.
Ingredients in shampoos are listed according to the percentage of each ingredient or in
ANSWER
Descending order
Question 15.
The water-attracting head of the surfactant molecule
ANSWER
Hydrophilic
Question 16.
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be
ANSWER
Oil-attracting
Question 17.
Shampoos that are created by combining the surfactant base with basic color pigments are
ANSWER
Color-enhancing
Question 18.
Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used
after a scalp treatment and before styling
ANSWER
Scalp astringent lotions
Question 19.
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head
can be used to locate the
ANSWER
Occipital bone
Question 20.
The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts are
ANSWER
Vertical
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