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IBEC Electrology State Board Practice Exam 2026 – 270 Verified Questions | Laser Physics, Hair Growth, Safety Standards

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This study resource includes 270 expertly verified practice questions and answers aligned with the 2026 IBEC Electrology State Board Exam. Designed to simulate the official test format, this document covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge required for certification in electrology and laser hair removal. The material spans a wide range of essential topics, including: Hair growth biology and disorders: Anagen, catagen, telogen phases, terminal vs. vellus hair, hirsutism types (idiopathic, iatric), and hypertrichosis Laser and IPL technology: Wavelengths (e.g., Nd:YAG, diode, ruby), fluence, spot size, pulse width, chromophores, selective photothermolysis, and TRT (thermal relaxation time) Skin anatomy and conditions: Epidermal layers (e.g., lucidum, spinosum, germinativum), acid mantle, melanocytes, macrophages, keloids, and skin responses to light Electrolysis principles and blend modality: Galvanic and thermolysis methods, point effect, cathode vs. anode, intensity calibration, blanching, and needle types Endocrine system and hormonal hair triggers: Role of adrenal, pituitary glands, androgen sensitivity, PCOS, Cushing’s syndrome, and hormone therapies like spironolactone Infection control and sterilization standards: Aseptic techniques, EPA and AEA compliance, critical vs. non-critical items, disinfectants, and dry heat/autoclave procedures Safety protocols and regulations: ANSI classifications, beam/non-beam laser hazards, goggles, smoke plume risks, electrical safety, Florida Administrative Code, and DOH guidelines This document is highly recommended for: Students and professionals preparing for the IBEC, CCE, CME, or Florida state licensure exams Practicing electrologists, estheticians, or laser technicians needing a complete refresher on safety, anatomy, and laser operation Cosmetology and skincare schools using it for curriculum reinforcement and mock board testing Trainers and exam prep coaches requiring structured question banks with reliable answers Every question is formatted for exam simulation, enabling focused revision, concept reinforcement, and real-time knowledge checks. Keywords: IBEC practice exam, laser hair removal questions, electrolysis study guide, skin layers, thermal relaxation time, androgenic hair, electrology safety standards, infection control, galvanic current, thermolysis method, hirsutism types, selective photothermolysis, FDA laser regulations, pulse duration, optical density, Fitzpatrick skin types

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IBEC Electrology State Board Practice
2026 Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update



What is another name for Thermolysis? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔- Alternating

current

- High Frequency

-Short Wave

-Radio frequency

Retin-A may be best used as a _________________________ agent to

delay aging. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Preventative

,Where does herpes emerge from? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Nerve tissue below the

skin


What are the functions of the skin? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔-Protection


-Heat regulation

-Excretion

-Secretion

-Absorption

-Sensation

-Synthesis of Vitamin D

What is a progressively large scar, due to the formation of excessive

amounts of collagen during connective tissue repair is called: - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Keloid


What is an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after

performing a treatment? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Cataphoresis


What are the two types of laser hazards? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Laser beam

hazards

2. Laser non-beam hazards

,The skin has a built in protective aid known as: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Acid

Mantle


What is the Malpighian Layer? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The stratum mucosum and

stratum germinativum combined

What are the three layers of hair from outermost to innermost layer? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔1.Cuticle


2. Cortex

3. Medulla

What is a living cell that makes up most of living cells of the epidermis in

the spinosum layer? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Prickle cells


What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the

chemicals to make new healthy tissue? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Macrophages


Where does type 2 herpes usually occur? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Below the waist


Hair removal lasers were approved "permanent hair reductions" in the U.S.

by the FDA in: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1997


What is a remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated in a

treated follicle called? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Tombstone

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, What condition occurs when blood glucose levels rise too high? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Hyperglycemia


What is the most common treatment for warts? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)


What condition occurs when blood glucose levels drop too low? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Hypoglycemia


What does subcutaneous fat help with? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔-Insulate the body


-Cushions deep tissue

- Serve as food reserve

A common end point seen after a laser/IPL hair removal treatment is: - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Perifollicular edema / erythema (PFE)


What are the 3 layers of the horny zone? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1. Corneum


2. Lucidum

3.Granulosum


What does a laser beam hazard include? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Eye + Skin burn

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