COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD MILADY
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Direct Transmission. Answer: Transmission of blood or body
fluids through touching (including shaking hands),kissing,coughing,
sneezing, and talking.
◉ Indirect transmission. Answer: Transmission of blood or body
fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object,
such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an environmental surface.
◉ Infection. Answer: Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing
pathogens.
◉ Germs. Answer: Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing
organs
◉ Microorganism. Answer: Any organism of microscopic to
submicroscopic size.
◉ Parasites. Answer: Organisms that grow,feed, and shelter on or in
another organism (referred to as the host),while contributing
,nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host
to survive.
◉ Toxins. Answer: Various poisonous substance produced by some
microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).
◉ Virus. Answer: A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects
and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of
replication only though taking over the host cell's reproductive
function.
◉ Cocci. Answer: Round shaped, alone
◉ Staphylococci. Answer: Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not
cause infection in healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
◉ Streptococci. Answer: Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like
string of beads. Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
◉ Diplococci. Answer: Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes
pneumonia.
◉ Bacilli. Answer: Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus,
lockjaw,tuberculosis, and diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
, ◉ Spirilla. Answer: Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes
sexually transmitted disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
◉ Active Stage of bacteria. Answer: Bacteria grow and reproduce in
warm, damp or dirty places.
◉ Inactive or spore forming stage. Answer: During this stage
bacteria coat themselves with wax like outer shells. This helps them
withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable temperatures.
◉ MRSA. Answer: Occurs with persons with weakened immune
systems or people whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs
may be pimples, rashes, boils.
◉ Quaternary ammonium compounds. Answer: Quats are
disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon.
Formula contains anti-rust ingredients, so leaving tools in solution
for a prolonged period of time can cause dulling or damage.
(Barbicide)
◉ Phenolic Disinfectants. Answer: Form of formaldehyde, high pH
and can damage skin or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Direct Transmission. Answer: Transmission of blood or body
fluids through touching (including shaking hands),kissing,coughing,
sneezing, and talking.
◉ Indirect transmission. Answer: Transmission of blood or body
fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object,
such as a razor, extractor,nipper, or an environmental surface.
◉ Infection. Answer: Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing
pathogens.
◉ Germs. Answer: Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing
organs
◉ Microorganism. Answer: Any organism of microscopic to
submicroscopic size.
◉ Parasites. Answer: Organisms that grow,feed, and shelter on or in
another organism (referred to as the host),while contributing
,nothing to the survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host
to survive.
◉ Toxins. Answer: Various poisonous substance produced by some
microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).
◉ Virus. Answer: A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects
and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of
replication only though taking over the host cell's reproductive
function.
◉ Cocci. Answer: Round shaped, alone
◉ Staphylococci. Answer: Clusters like bunches of grapes, may not
cause infection in healthy humans. Causes pustules, and boils.
◉ Streptococci. Answer: Pus-forming arranged in curved lines like
string of beads. Causes strep throat and blood poisoning.
◉ Diplococci. Answer: Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs. Causes
pneumonia.
◉ Bacilli. Answer: Short rod shaped. Causes tetanus,
lockjaw,tuberculosis, and diphtheria.Moves using flagella.
, ◉ Spirilla. Answer: Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria. Causes
sexually transmitted disease, and syphilis.
Moves using flagella.
◉ Active Stage of bacteria. Answer: Bacteria grow and reproduce in
warm, damp or dirty places.
◉ Inactive or spore forming stage. Answer: During this stage
bacteria coat themselves with wax like outer shells. This helps them
withstand famine, dryness, and unsuitable temperatures.
◉ MRSA. Answer: Occurs with persons with weakened immune
systems or people whom have undergone medical procedures. Signs
may be pimples, rashes, boils.
◉ Quaternary ammonium compounds. Answer: Quats are
disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon.
Formula contains anti-rust ingredients, so leaving tools in solution
for a prolonged period of time can cause dulling or damage.
(Barbicide)
◉ Phenolic Disinfectants. Answer: Form of formaldehyde, high pH
and can damage skin or eyes. Known as carcinogens.
