MASTER ESTHETICS VIRGINIA STATE
BOARD EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉What is an example of an aseptic technique? Answer: Proper hand
washing
◉At what point would you apply a lubricant to a tool during
disinfection? Answer: Instrument lubrication is performed after
cleaning and disinfection, but before sterilization
◉How does ultrasonic cleaning work? Answer: Cavitations
(Ultrasonic vibrations passed through a cleaning solution
◉What is an autoclave? Answer: A device for sterilization by steam
under pressure
◉What process of disinfection uses sound? Answer: Ultrasonic
◉What is high-level disinfection? Answer: Cold sterilization
,◉What are mitochondria? Answer: The cell's lungs and digestive
system, converting oxygen to nutrients that provide energy for the
cell
◉What is Cushing's syndrome? Answer: A disease of the adrenal
glands caused by too much hydrocortisone exposure, that causes
thinning and bruising of the skin
◉Which hormone affects collagen production? Answer: Estrogen
◉What is overactivity of the thyroid gland called? Answer:
Hyperthyroidism
◉Where does interstitial fluid drain? Answer: The bloodstream
◉What is an example of a proteolytic? Answer: Enzyme (BREAKS
PROTEIN)
◉What type of treatments are IPL & LED? Answer: Non-ablative
◉Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments?
Answer: ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
, ◉When did the FDA approve lasers for hair removal? Answer: The
FDA established the Laser hazard classification in 1995 (IPL, as first
incoherent filter flash). IT WAS APPROVED FOR HAIR REMOVAL
◉What is an IPL treatment? Answer: A polychromatic, noncoherent,
dispersive band of light commonly using wavelengths from 500 to
1200 nm; a photoepilation hair reduction method
◉If a client is experiencing laxity (loose skin, aging) in their skin,
what color of LED light should you use? Answer: Red
◉What color LED light should you use on acne? Answer: Blue
◉What color LED light should you use on inflammation? Answer:
Yellow
◉What are some examples of ingredients used in
microdermabrasion? Answer: Aluminum oxide crystals
(corundum); salt crystals and baking soda
◉What causes Tinea? Answer: Fungus
BOARD EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉What is an example of an aseptic technique? Answer: Proper hand
washing
◉At what point would you apply a lubricant to a tool during
disinfection? Answer: Instrument lubrication is performed after
cleaning and disinfection, but before sterilization
◉How does ultrasonic cleaning work? Answer: Cavitations
(Ultrasonic vibrations passed through a cleaning solution
◉What is an autoclave? Answer: A device for sterilization by steam
under pressure
◉What process of disinfection uses sound? Answer: Ultrasonic
◉What is high-level disinfection? Answer: Cold sterilization
,◉What are mitochondria? Answer: The cell's lungs and digestive
system, converting oxygen to nutrients that provide energy for the
cell
◉What is Cushing's syndrome? Answer: A disease of the adrenal
glands caused by too much hydrocortisone exposure, that causes
thinning and bruising of the skin
◉Which hormone affects collagen production? Answer: Estrogen
◉What is overactivity of the thyroid gland called? Answer:
Hyperthyroidism
◉Where does interstitial fluid drain? Answer: The bloodstream
◉What is an example of a proteolytic? Answer: Enzyme (BREAKS
PROTEIN)
◉What type of treatments are IPL & LED? Answer: Non-ablative
◉Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments?
Answer: ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
, ◉When did the FDA approve lasers for hair removal? Answer: The
FDA established the Laser hazard classification in 1995 (IPL, as first
incoherent filter flash). IT WAS APPROVED FOR HAIR REMOVAL
◉What is an IPL treatment? Answer: A polychromatic, noncoherent,
dispersive band of light commonly using wavelengths from 500 to
1200 nm; a photoepilation hair reduction method
◉If a client is experiencing laxity (loose skin, aging) in their skin,
what color of LED light should you use? Answer: Red
◉What color LED light should you use on acne? Answer: Blue
◉What color LED light should you use on inflammation? Answer:
Yellow
◉What are some examples of ingredients used in
microdermabrasion? Answer: Aluminum oxide crystals
(corundum); salt crystals and baking soda
◉What causes Tinea? Answer: Fungus
