PA Cosmetology State Board Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing
service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - -Pressing oil
-To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the
client's safety, release the thumb grip and: - -Close your palm over the
shears
-The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which
indicates the product is a(n): - -Suspension
-Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair
design service? - -Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
-Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - -Broken teeth
-Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must
be: - -Referred to a physician
-Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical
change are called: - -Oxidative color
-Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - -Cortex
-Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a
product: - -Natural bristles
-What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - -Staphylococci
-A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected
strands is referred to as: - -Lowlighting
-A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by
approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: - -Curl diffusion or
chemical blowout
-Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or
across the length of the weft/track? - -Double lock stitch
-Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a
contraindication? - -A health scalp
, -The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in
breathing is called: - -Serratus anterior
-What product may be used to remove nail stains? - -Nail bleach
-How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? - -No more
than half
-After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: - -Avoid touching
the nail
-What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes? - -preclean with soap
and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant
-Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels? - -
Epidermis
-Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? - -Mitosis
-Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: - -Oxygen
-Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg
and bends the foot up and extends the toes? - -Extensor digitorum longus
-To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not: - -Re-dip
wax
-The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by: - -The
natural aging process
-What is the definition of bromidrosis? - -Unpleasant odor from the skin
-In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to
perform the processing action? - -Heat
-In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the
following materials? - -Stainless steel
-A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: - -Is
without hollows or wavy ridges
-Which of the following implements removes debris from the nail sidewalls? -
-Curette
-Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected: - -After
each use
Questions and Answers Graded A
What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing
service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? - -Pressing oil
-To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the
client's safety, release the thumb grip and: - -Close your palm over the
shears
-The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which
indicates the product is a(n): - -Suspension
-Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair
design service? - -Check for any scalp diseases or disorders
-Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? - -Broken teeth
-Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must
be: - -Referred to a physician
-Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical
change are called: - -Oxidative color
-Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - -Cortex
-Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a
product: - -Natural bristles
-What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? - -Staphylococci
-A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected
strands is referred to as: - -Lowlighting
-A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by
approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: - -Curl diffusion or
chemical blowout
-Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or
across the length of the weft/track? - -Double lock stitch
-Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a
contraindication? - -A health scalp
, -The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in
breathing is called: - -Serratus anterior
-What product may be used to remove nail stains? - -Nail bleach
-How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? - -No more
than half
-After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: - -Avoid touching
the nail
-What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes? - -preclean with soap
and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant
-Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels? - -
Epidermis
-Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? - -Mitosis
-Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: - -Oxygen
-Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg
and bends the foot up and extends the toes? - -Extensor digitorum longus
-To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not: - -Re-dip
wax
-The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by: - -The
natural aging process
-What is the definition of bromidrosis? - -Unpleasant odor from the skin
-In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to
perform the processing action? - -Heat
-In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the
following materials? - -Stainless steel
-A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: - -Is
without hollows or wavy ridges
-Which of the following implements removes debris from the nail sidewalls? -
-Curette
-Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected: - -After
each use
