Pennsylvania State Board of
Cosmetology Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
DEFINE ACT:—ANSWER--May 3, 1933 known as the Cosmetology Act
What is the purpose of the act?—ANSWER--To Promote Public Health and Safety
On what date did the laws of the act go into effect?—ANSWER--January 1, 1934
Define bureau:—ANSWER--The bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the
Deportment of State
Define department:—ANSWER--The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
in the Deportment of State
Define board:—ANSWER--The State Board of Cosmetology of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
Define cosmetologist:—ANSWER--Any individual licensed and engaged in the practice of
Cosmetology
Define nail technician:—ANSWER--An individual licensed by the State Board of
Cosmetologist to engage in the practice of nail technology
, Define esthetician:—ANSWER--Any individual engaged exclusively in the practice of
massaging the face, applying creams, removal of unwanted hair and tinting of eyebrows and
eyelashes
Define tanning unit:—ANSWER--An electrical device that uses ultra-violet rays o tan the skin
cosmetically or to treat certain skin and scalp condition
Who regulates tanning unit requirement ?—ANSWER--The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration
Define booth space:—ANSWER--Any area, separated or non in a salon which designed to be
used by a licensed teacher, manager, cosmetician not affiliated with that salon
Is the rental of booth space permitted in a salon:—ANSWER--Not in the State of
Pennsylvania
How many members make up the state board?—ANSWER--13 members on the State Board
of Cosmetology
What are the powers of the board under the act?—ANSWER--Revoke, refuse to renew, or
suspended a license
Before any license can be suspended or revoked, what must the board do?—ANSWER--a.
Send a notice of charges
b. Allow a public hearing
When can a person apply to have their license reinstated?—ANSWER--After a period of 5
years
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Cosmetology Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
DEFINE ACT:—ANSWER--May 3, 1933 known as the Cosmetology Act
What is the purpose of the act?—ANSWER--To Promote Public Health and Safety
On what date did the laws of the act go into effect?—ANSWER--January 1, 1934
Define bureau:—ANSWER--The bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the
Deportment of State
Define department:—ANSWER--The Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
in the Deportment of State
Define board:—ANSWER--The State Board of Cosmetology of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
Define cosmetologist:—ANSWER--Any individual licensed and engaged in the practice of
Cosmetology
Define nail technician:—ANSWER--An individual licensed by the State Board of
Cosmetologist to engage in the practice of nail technology
, Define esthetician:—ANSWER--Any individual engaged exclusively in the practice of
massaging the face, applying creams, removal of unwanted hair and tinting of eyebrows and
eyelashes
Define tanning unit:—ANSWER--An electrical device that uses ultra-violet rays o tan the skin
cosmetically or to treat certain skin and scalp condition
Who regulates tanning unit requirement ?—ANSWER--The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration
Define booth space:—ANSWER--Any area, separated or non in a salon which designed to be
used by a licensed teacher, manager, cosmetician not affiliated with that salon
Is the rental of booth space permitted in a salon:—ANSWER--Not in the State of
Pennsylvania
How many members make up the state board?—ANSWER--13 members on the State Board
of Cosmetology
What are the powers of the board under the act?—ANSWER--Revoke, refuse to renew, or
suspended a license
Before any license can be suspended or revoked, what must the board do?—ANSWER--a.
Send a notice of charges
b. Allow a public hearing
When can a person apply to have their license reinstated?—ANSWER--After a period of 5
years
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
