Texas Esthetician Written Exam questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
6 primary functions of the skin
- correct answer sensation, protection, heat regulation, excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer
- correct answer basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion
- correct answer characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as a crust or scab, or
depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid, Fissure, Excoriation
Primary Lesion
- correct answer characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color; Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization
- correct answer the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria
- correct answer single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium, Staphylococci
Disinfection
- correct answer a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on
environmental surfaces
Cleaning
- correct answer a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt, debris and many
disease causing germs
, Airborne transmission
- correct answer occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets spread by a cough or
sneeze
Indirect transmission
- correct answer intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission
- correct answer transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands),
kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms
- correct answer colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the
human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites
- correct answer organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living organism while
contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape worms
Fungi
- correct answer single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and
yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
Virus
- correct answer a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological
organisms; Com,on cold, AIDS, HIV
License Fees
- correct answer speciality & renewal license $50
Continuing Education
- correct answer 4 hours - 1 hr sanitation & 3 hr human trafficking
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
6 primary functions of the skin
- correct answer sensation, protection, heat regulation, excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer
- correct answer basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion
- correct answer characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as a crust or scab, or
depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid, Fissure, Excoriation
Primary Lesion
- correct answer characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color; Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization
- correct answer the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria
- correct answer single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium, Staphylococci
Disinfection
- correct answer a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on
environmental surfaces
Cleaning
- correct answer a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt, debris and many
disease causing germs
, Airborne transmission
- correct answer occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets spread by a cough or
sneeze
Indirect transmission
- correct answer intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission
- correct answer transmission of blood or body fluids through touching (including shaking hands),
kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms
- correct answer colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the
human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites
- correct answer organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living organism while
contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape worms
Fungi
- correct answer single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and
yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
Virus
- correct answer a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological
organisms; Com,on cold, AIDS, HIV
License Fees
- correct answer speciality & renewal license $50
Continuing Education
- correct answer 4 hours - 1 hr sanitation & 3 hr human trafficking
