OREGON COSMETOLOGY | LAW STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM 2026 TEST BANK| CURRENTLY
TESTING QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND BASIC TERMINOLOGY (Questions 1–30)
1. Under ORS 690.005, what is the definition of "cosmetology"?
A. The art of cutting and styling hair only
B. The art or science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair
and the study of cosmetics and their application
C. The practice of medical dermatology
D. The application of permanent makeup only
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(4) defines cosmetology as "the art or science of
beautifying and improving the skin, nails and hair and the study of cosmetics
and their application.
2. What is "barbering" as defined in Oregon law?
A. Only cutting men's hair
B. Shampooing, styling, cutting, singeing, and conditioning of hair; applying
tonics; massaging scalp, face, and neck; and shaving or trimming beards
C. Only shaving and trimming facial hair
D. Any service performed in a barbershop
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(2) defines barbering to include shampooing, styling,
cutting, singeing, and conditioning hair; applying hair tonics and dressings;
massaging the scalp, face, and neck; and shaving or trimming the beard or
mustache.
3. What does "natural hair care" include under Oregon law?
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, A. Chemical hair straightening and coloring
B. Braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving,
or wrapping of hair using hands or simple devices
C. Permanent waving and chemical relaxing
D. Hair cutting with scissors
Answer: B
Rationale: Natural hair care includes braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing,
locking, sewing, twisting, weaving, or wrapping of human hair, natural fibers,
synthetic fibers, or hair extensions through the use of hands or simple devices
such as clips, combs, hairpins, or needle and thread.[reference:2]
4. What is the definition of "esthetics" under ORS 690.005?
A. The application of makeup only
B. Skin care practices as defined in ORS 690.005(6)
C. The practice of medical aesthetics
D. Only facial massage
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(6) defines esthetics as skin care practices, which are
further detailed in the statutes and rules.[reference:3]
5. What is a "demonstration permit"?
A. A permit to open a new salon
B. A written authorization for a person to practice, demonstrate, and teach
one or more fields of practice on a temporary basis
C. A permit to sell cosmetic products
D. A permit to perform services on family members only
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(5) defines a demonstration permit as "a written
authorization for a person to practice, demonstrate and teach one or more
fields of practice on a temporary basis."[reference:4]
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,6. What does "authorization" mean in the context of Oregon cosmetology law?
A. A verbal agreement to perform services
B. A certificate, license, permit, or registration issued by the Health
Licensing Office
C. A business license from the city
D. A written contract with a client
Answer: B
Rationale: Under OAR 817-005-0005(4), "authorization" means a certificate,
license, permit, or registration issued by the Health Licensing Office that
allows a person to practice or maintain a facility.[reference:5]
7. What is a "facility" under Oregon cosmetology law?
A. Any room where cosmetology services are performed
B. An establishment operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of
providing services in one or more fields of practice
C. Only a commercial salon space
D. Any location where hair is cut
Answer: B
Rationale: A facility is defined as an establishment operated for the purpose
of providing services in one or more fields of practice.[reference:6]
8. What does "adequate ventilation" mean under OAR 817-005-0005?
A. Opening a window occasionally
B. Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods that removes or exhausts
fumes,
vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions
C. Using an air freshener
D. Having a ceiling fan
Answer: B
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, Rationale: OAR 817-005-0005(1) defines adequate ventilation as ventilation by
natural or mechanical methods that removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust
to prevent hazardous conditions.[reference:7]
9. What is an "affidavit of licensure"?
A. A notarized statement of good character
B. An original document or other approved means of verifying licensure history,
including unresolved penalties and disciplinary actions
C. A letter of recommendation
D. A certificate of completion from a school
Answer: B
Rationale: OAR 817-005-0005(2) defines affidavit of licensure as an original
document or other approved means of verifying licensure history, including
information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding penalties and disciplinary
actions.[reference:8]
10. What is a "chemical service" under Oregon cosmetology rules?
A. Any service that uses water
B. The use of any product that restructures or removes hair or changes the
shape or appearance of skin, hair, or nails
C. Only hair coloring services
D. Only permanent waving services
Answer: B
Rationale: OAR 817-005-0005(7) defines chemical service as "the use of any
product that restructures or removes hair or changes the shape or appearance
of skin, hair or nails."[reference:9]
11. What is a "common area" in a cosmetology facility?
A. The parking lot
B. An area used by all authorization holders, including reception areas,
dispensing areas, sinks, shampoo bowls, and hair dryers
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COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM 2026 TEST BANK| CURRENTLY
TESTING QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES FOR
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST UPDATE
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND BASIC TERMINOLOGY (Questions 1–30)
1. Under ORS 690.005, what is the definition of "cosmetology"?
A. The art of cutting and styling hair only
B. The art or science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair
and the study of cosmetics and their application
C. The practice of medical dermatology
D. The application of permanent makeup only
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(4) defines cosmetology as "the art or science of
beautifying and improving the skin, nails and hair and the study of cosmetics
and their application.
2. What is "barbering" as defined in Oregon law?
A. Only cutting men's hair
B. Shampooing, styling, cutting, singeing, and conditioning of hair; applying
tonics; massaging scalp, face, and neck; and shaving or trimming beards
C. Only shaving and trimming facial hair
D. Any service performed in a barbershop
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(2) defines barbering to include shampooing, styling,
cutting, singeing, and conditioning hair; applying hair tonics and dressings;
massaging the scalp, face, and neck; and shaving or trimming the beard or
mustache.
3. What does "natural hair care" include under Oregon law?
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, A. Chemical hair straightening and coloring
B. Braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing, locking, sewing, twisting, weaving,
or wrapping of hair using hands or simple devices
C. Permanent waving and chemical relaxing
D. Hair cutting with scissors
Answer: B
Rationale: Natural hair care includes braiding, cornrowing, extending, lacing,
locking, sewing, twisting, weaving, or wrapping of human hair, natural fibers,
synthetic fibers, or hair extensions through the use of hands or simple devices
such as clips, combs, hairpins, or needle and thread.[reference:2]
4. What is the definition of "esthetics" under ORS 690.005?
A. The application of makeup only
B. Skin care practices as defined in ORS 690.005(6)
C. The practice of medical aesthetics
D. Only facial massage
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(6) defines esthetics as skin care practices, which are
further detailed in the statutes and rules.[reference:3]
5. What is a "demonstration permit"?
A. A permit to open a new salon
B. A written authorization for a person to practice, demonstrate, and teach
one or more fields of practice on a temporary basis
C. A permit to sell cosmetic products
D. A permit to perform services on family members only
Answer: B
Rationale: ORS 690.005(5) defines a demonstration permit as "a written
authorization for a person to practice, demonstrate and teach one or more
fields of practice on a temporary basis."[reference:4]
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,6. What does "authorization" mean in the context of Oregon cosmetology law?
A. A verbal agreement to perform services
B. A certificate, license, permit, or registration issued by the Health
Licensing Office
C. A business license from the city
D. A written contract with a client
Answer: B
Rationale: Under OAR 817-005-0005(4), "authorization" means a certificate,
license, permit, or registration issued by the Health Licensing Office that
allows a person to practice or maintain a facility.[reference:5]
7. What is a "facility" under Oregon cosmetology law?
A. Any room where cosmetology services are performed
B. An establishment operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of
providing services in one or more fields of practice
C. Only a commercial salon space
D. Any location where hair is cut
Answer: B
Rationale: A facility is defined as an establishment operated for the purpose
of providing services in one or more fields of practice.[reference:6]
8. What does "adequate ventilation" mean under OAR 817-005-0005?
A. Opening a window occasionally
B. Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods that removes or exhausts
fumes,
vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions
C. Using an air freshener
D. Having a ceiling fan
Answer: B
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, Rationale: OAR 817-005-0005(1) defines adequate ventilation as ventilation by
natural or mechanical methods that removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust
to prevent hazardous conditions.[reference:7]
9. What is an "affidavit of licensure"?
A. A notarized statement of good character
B. An original document or other approved means of verifying licensure history,
including unresolved penalties and disciplinary actions
C. A letter of recommendation
D. A certificate of completion from a school
Answer: B
Rationale: OAR 817-005-0005(2) defines affidavit of licensure as an original
document or other approved means of verifying licensure history, including
information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding penalties and disciplinary
actions.[reference:8]
10. What is a "chemical service" under Oregon cosmetology rules?
A. Any service that uses water
B. The use of any product that restructures or removes hair or changes the
shape or appearance of skin, hair, or nails
C. Only hair coloring services
D. Only permanent waving services
Answer: B
Rationale: OAR 817-005-0005(7) defines chemical service as "the use of any
product that restructures or removes hair or changes the shape or appearance
of skin, hair or nails."[reference:9]
11. What is a "common area" in a cosmetology facility?
A. The parking lot
B. An area used by all authorization holders, including reception areas,
dispensing areas, sinks, shampoo bowls, and hair dryers
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