Cosmetology Comprehensive Exam
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? - Answer-The nail plate's
growth is affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is called
the_________. - Answer-humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to prepare it for
liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? - Answer-Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as __________.
- Answer-sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a(n)________. - Answer-
watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and is
typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive? -
Answer-eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________. - Answer-avoid
waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. - Answer-They are primarily used for creating a taper haircut.
, Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive understanding of
haircutting. - Answer-because haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all hair designs are
built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
Identify one of them. - Answer-Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
Which of the following is a process that permanently rearranges the structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form? - Answer-chemical hair relaxing
Which of the following is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water vapor? -
Answer-steamer
What process would you use to identify long-term and short-term goals? - Answer-goal setting
In most shampoos, __________ is usually the first ingredient listed, which indicates that it is the main
ingredient. - Answer-water
__________are additives designed to energize and activate initiators and are added to monomers to
start or speed up the chemical reaction. - Answer-Catalysts
Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with blowdryers? - Answer-Always
direct the hot air away from the client's scalp to avoid scalp burns.
_______is the diameter of an individual hair strand. - Answer-Hair texture
Which of the following statements is true of Marcel irons? - Answer-They allow users to manually
control the clamp's pressure.
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? - Answer-The nail plate's
growth is affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is called
the_________. - Answer-humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to prepare it for
liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? - Answer-Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as __________.
- Answer-sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a(n)________. - Answer-
watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and is
typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive? -
Answer-eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________. - Answer-avoid
waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. - Answer-They are primarily used for creating a taper haircut.
, Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive understanding of
haircutting. - Answer-because haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all hair designs are
built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
Identify one of them. - Answer-Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
Which of the following is a process that permanently rearranges the structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form? - Answer-chemical hair relaxing
Which of the following is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water vapor? -
Answer-steamer
What process would you use to identify long-term and short-term goals? - Answer-goal setting
In most shampoos, __________ is usually the first ingredient listed, which indicates that it is the main
ingredient. - Answer-water
__________are additives designed to energize and activate initiators and are added to monomers to
start or speed up the chemical reaction. - Answer-Catalysts
Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with blowdryers? - Answer-Always
direct the hot air away from the client's scalp to avoid scalp burns.
_______is the diameter of an individual hair strand. - Answer-Hair texture
Which of the following statements is true of Marcel irons? - Answer-They allow users to manually
control the clamp's pressure.
