BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY (PSI) WRITTEN EXAM
FINAL PREP / COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS BANK / ACCURATE QUIZZES WITH
DETAILED, VERIFIED ANSWERS / 2025
Terms in this set (976)
The federal agency that OSHA
regulates & enforces safety
& health standards in the
workplace?
if implements come in Tuberculocidal
contact with blood, they
must be disinfected in?
One-celled microorganism Bacteria
with both plant & animal
characteristics?
First level of Sanitation (cleaning)
decontamination?
,The method of Sterilization
decontamination which kills
spores?
Removing all visible dirt & Sanitation
debris by using soap &
water?
Store disinfected implements Clean, dry & cover containers
in?
Metabolism
The chemical process
whereby cells are nourished
& carry out their activities is?
Study of the structure, Myology
function, & diseases of the
muscles?
Muscles that control Muscles of the forearm
movement of fingers & hand?
Nervous system is Coordinating
responsible for?
Science that deals with the Chemistry
composition, structures, &
properties of matter?
The ph·scale measures? The acidity & alkalinity
Redox reactions involve a The reducing agent
transfer between the
oxidizing agent and?
The negative electrode is A Cathode
called?
,A design that creates 2 Symmetrical
resulting halves form a mirror
image of one another?
Wave pattern & hair texture Surface appearance
define?
The face shape that ideals Oval
for modifying all other facial
types?
A good shampoo has a pH 4.5 - 5.5
ranging from?
Disinfectant
What chemical is used to
clean shampoo bowl after
each client
Scalp treatment can be Shampoo
performed before?
Cap could be used along Neck Strip
with?
Place cap cover on shampoo Water from running down the client's neck
chair to prevent?
Maintaining good posture Keep practitioner's well-being
helps?
Cross-checking helps? Balance the haircut
Hair that is resistant is? Poor porosity
Complementary colors are Directly opposite each other
primary & secondary colors
that are positioned?
, An oxidizing agent that is Hydrogen peroxide
mixed with hair color or
hair lightener?
The preliminary test will tell Strand Test
you how the hair will react
to the formula?
Apply the lightener to the 1/2 inch partings
hair near the scalp with?
Fillers help? Equalize porosity
To make uniform color Color Filler
when coloring prelightened
hair back to its natural
color?
When prelightening, if area Hair color remover
is too dark, use?
To avoid overlapping during The demarcation line
a hair color retouch, just
color up to?
In permanent wave, the size The size of rod
of curl is determined by?
Hair that may not be able to Low elasticity hair
hold the curl from
permanent wave?
2 most common types of Ammonium thioglycolate & hydroxide
chemical hair relaxers?
Alkaline permanent wave Soften & swell the hair
solution?
FINAL PREP / COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS BANK / ACCURATE QUIZZES WITH
DETAILED, VERIFIED ANSWERS / 2025
Terms in this set (976)
The federal agency that OSHA
regulates & enforces safety
& health standards in the
workplace?
if implements come in Tuberculocidal
contact with blood, they
must be disinfected in?
One-celled microorganism Bacteria
with both plant & animal
characteristics?
First level of Sanitation (cleaning)
decontamination?
,The method of Sterilization
decontamination which kills
spores?
Removing all visible dirt & Sanitation
debris by using soap &
water?
Store disinfected implements Clean, dry & cover containers
in?
Metabolism
The chemical process
whereby cells are nourished
& carry out their activities is?
Study of the structure, Myology
function, & diseases of the
muscles?
Muscles that control Muscles of the forearm
movement of fingers & hand?
Nervous system is Coordinating
responsible for?
Science that deals with the Chemistry
composition, structures, &
properties of matter?
The ph·scale measures? The acidity & alkalinity
Redox reactions involve a The reducing agent
transfer between the
oxidizing agent and?
The negative electrode is A Cathode
called?
,A design that creates 2 Symmetrical
resulting halves form a mirror
image of one another?
Wave pattern & hair texture Surface appearance
define?
The face shape that ideals Oval
for modifying all other facial
types?
A good shampoo has a pH 4.5 - 5.5
ranging from?
Disinfectant
What chemical is used to
clean shampoo bowl after
each client
Scalp treatment can be Shampoo
performed before?
Cap could be used along Neck Strip
with?
Place cap cover on shampoo Water from running down the client's neck
chair to prevent?
Maintaining good posture Keep practitioner's well-being
helps?
Cross-checking helps? Balance the haircut
Hair that is resistant is? Poor porosity
Complementary colors are Directly opposite each other
primary & secondary colors
that are positioned?
, An oxidizing agent that is Hydrogen peroxide
mixed with hair color or
hair lightener?
The preliminary test will tell Strand Test
you how the hair will react
to the formula?
Apply the lightener to the 1/2 inch partings
hair near the scalp with?
Fillers help? Equalize porosity
To make uniform color Color Filler
when coloring prelightened
hair back to its natural
color?
When prelightening, if area Hair color remover
is too dark, use?
To avoid overlapping during The demarcation line
a hair color retouch, just
color up to?
In permanent wave, the size The size of rod
of curl is determined by?
Hair that may not be able to Low elasticity hair
hold the curl from
permanent wave?
2 most common types of Ammonium thioglycolate & hydroxide
chemical hair relaxers?
Alkaline permanent wave Soften & swell the hair
solution?
