NYS COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN TEST PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Bacteria.
Answer: another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled,
vegetable origin, seen with microscope.
⩥ Cocci.
Answer: spherical bacteria
⩥ Spirilla.
Answer: spiral shaped bacteria
⩥ Bacilli.
Answer: Rod shaped bacteria
⩥ pathogenic.
Answer: causing disease
⩥ Non Pathogenic.
Answer: Bacteria that are not harmful
,⩥ parasite.
Answer: An organism that feeds on a living host
⩥ saprophyte.
Answer: An organism that feeds on dead matter
⩥ Human Relations.
Answer: the study of how people interact in the workplace and how
communication can be improved
⩥ Flagella.
Answer: A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
⩥ Mitosis.
Answer: cells split in half
⩥ Natural Immunity.
Answer: born with immunity
⩥ acquired immunity.
,Answer: immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease,
or through inoculation (such as vaccination)
⩥ General Infection.
Answer: Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their
toxins to all parts of the body
⩥ Local Infection.
Answer: An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a
particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
⩥ EPA.
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency
⩥ MSDS.
Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet
⩥ OSHA.
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
⩥ PPE.
Answer: Personal Protection Equipment
, ⩥ sodium hydrochlorite.
Answer: Household bleach
⩥ QUAT.
Answer: Quaternary ammonium compound 1:1,000 parts
⩥ Draping.
Answer: first line of protection for client
⩥ single drape method.
Answer: for non-chemical services
⩥ double drape.
Answer: for chemical services
⩥ Shampooing.
Answer: creates first long lasting impression to client about your
confidence.
⩥ Healthy scalp.
Answer: Cleanliness and stimulation
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Bacteria.
Answer: another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled,
vegetable origin, seen with microscope.
⩥ Cocci.
Answer: spherical bacteria
⩥ Spirilla.
Answer: spiral shaped bacteria
⩥ Bacilli.
Answer: Rod shaped bacteria
⩥ pathogenic.
Answer: causing disease
⩥ Non Pathogenic.
Answer: Bacteria that are not harmful
,⩥ parasite.
Answer: An organism that feeds on a living host
⩥ saprophyte.
Answer: An organism that feeds on dead matter
⩥ Human Relations.
Answer: the study of how people interact in the workplace and how
communication can be improved
⩥ Flagella.
Answer: A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
⩥ Mitosis.
Answer: cells split in half
⩥ Natural Immunity.
Answer: born with immunity
⩥ acquired immunity.
,Answer: immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease,
or through inoculation (such as vaccination)
⩥ General Infection.
Answer: Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their
toxins to all parts of the body
⩥ Local Infection.
Answer: An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a
particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
⩥ EPA.
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency
⩥ MSDS.
Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet
⩥ OSHA.
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
⩥ PPE.
Answer: Personal Protection Equipment
, ⩥ sodium hydrochlorite.
Answer: Household bleach
⩥ QUAT.
Answer: Quaternary ammonium compound 1:1,000 parts
⩥ Draping.
Answer: first line of protection for client
⩥ single drape method.
Answer: for non-chemical services
⩥ double drape.
Answer: for chemical services
⩥ Shampooing.
Answer: creates first long lasting impression to client about your
confidence.
⩥ Healthy scalp.
Answer: Cleanliness and stimulation
