COSMETOLOGY HAWAII LICENSE TEST
PRACTICE EXAM | 2026/2027 LATEST
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Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is: - CORRECT ANSWER
sanitation
To destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on nonporous surfaces, such as
implements is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER disinfection
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER
antiseptic
Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill: - CORRECT ANSWER viruses
The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards
in the workplace is: - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
,Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion
levels and storage requirements is provided by: - CORRECT ANSWER MSDS
What information is assigned to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the
label to ensure the product is safe and effective? - CORRECT ANSWER EPA registration number
What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonas? - CORRECT ANSWER
broad spectrum disinfectants
When disinfecting, implements must be thoroughly cleaned before: - CORRECT ANSWER
immersion
Which of the following steps should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during a
disinfection procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER wash brush with soap and water
Any implements that come in contact with the client during a service must be: - CORRECT
ANSWER discarded or disinfected
Dispose of sharp objects such as razor blades in a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER sealable rigid
container
Destroying or killing all microbes is: - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization
Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a: - CORRECT ANSWER
labeled double-bag
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:
- CORRECT ANSWER disposable
,Bacteriology is the study of: - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - CORRECT ANSWER non-
pathogenic
Pathogenic bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER Harmful bacteria that can cause disease or infection in
humans when they invade the body.
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - CORRECT ANSWER spread from one
person to another
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER bacilli
What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled, coiled,
corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells? - CORRECT ANSWER spirilla
Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses
are called: - CORRECT ANSWER staphylococci
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia are
known as: - CORRECT ANSWER diplococci
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to: - CORRECT ANSWER
break down
During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly? - CORRECT ANSWER
active stage
, Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism are known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER external parasites
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER blood borne pathogens
Which of the following actions would be considered a universal precaution? - CORRECT
ANSWER disinfecting salon equipment
Which of the following occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all
parts of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER general infection
What type of immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than
producing them through his or her own immune system? - CORRECT ANSWER passive
immunity
When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops? -
CORRECT ANSWER apply bandage
Chemical burns should be treated by: - CORRECT ANSWER rinsing away all traces of chemicals
Which of the following steps should be taken FIRST when it is believed a person may be
choking? - CORRECT ANSWER determine if the victim can speak or cough
If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the following actions is
recommended to treat the burn area? - CORRECT ANSWER immerse in cool water
PRACTICE EXAM | 2026/2027 LATEST
UPDATE | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS || 100%
GUARANTEED PASS || NEWEST
VERSION!!!!
Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is: - CORRECT ANSWER
sanitation
To destroy or kill bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses on nonporous surfaces, such as
implements is referred to as: - CORRECT ANSWER disinfection
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER
antiseptic
Viricidals are disinfectants used to kill: - CORRECT ANSWER viruses
The regulating agency under the Department of Labor that enforces safety and health standards
in the workplace is: - CORRECT ANSWER OSHA
,Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion
levels and storage requirements is provided by: - CORRECT ANSWER MSDS
What information is assigned to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the
label to ensure the product is safe and effective? - CORRECT ANSWER EPA registration number
What types of disinfectants kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and pseudomonas? - CORRECT ANSWER
broad spectrum disinfectants
When disinfecting, implements must be thoroughly cleaned before: - CORRECT ANSWER
immersion
Which of the following steps should be taken after removing all hair from a brush during a
disinfection procedure? - CORRECT ANSWER wash brush with soap and water
Any implements that come in contact with the client during a service must be: - CORRECT
ANSWER discarded or disinfected
Dispose of sharp objects such as razor blades in a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER sealable rigid
container
Destroying or killing all microbes is: - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization
Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a: - CORRECT ANSWER
labeled double-bag
Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:
- CORRECT ANSWER disposable
,Bacteriology is the study of: - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - CORRECT ANSWER non-
pathogenic
Pathogenic bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER Harmful bacteria that can cause disease or infection in
humans when they invade the body.
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - CORRECT ANSWER spread from one
person to another
Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER bacilli
What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled, coiled,
corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells? - CORRECT ANSWER spirilla
Pus-forming bacterial cells that form grapelike bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses
are called: - CORRECT ANSWER staphylococci
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia are
known as: - CORRECT ANSWER diplococci
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes the immune system to: - CORRECT ANSWER
break down
During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly? - CORRECT ANSWER
active stage
, Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism are known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER external parasites
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER blood borne pathogens
Which of the following actions would be considered a universal precaution? - CORRECT
ANSWER disinfecting salon equipment
Which of the following occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all
parts of the body? - CORRECT ANSWER general infection
What type of immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than
producing them through his or her own immune system? - CORRECT ANSWER passive
immunity
When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops? -
CORRECT ANSWER apply bandage
Chemical burns should be treated by: - CORRECT ANSWER rinsing away all traces of chemicals
Which of the following steps should be taken FIRST when it is believed a person may be
choking? - CORRECT ANSWER determine if the victim can speak or cough
If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the following actions is
recommended to treat the burn area? - CORRECT ANSWER immerse in cool water
