Florida Cosmetology Theory Exam 2026/2027 NEWEST
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
• 7 members -✓✓ The board of cosmetology consists of:
• 5 and 2 -✓✓ How many are licensed and how many are not
• Governor -✓✓ These members are appointed by
• Senate -✓✓ Who confirms the board members
• Oct.31st of each biennial year -✓✓ Cosmetology license, and specialty certifications
are renewed on
• 2 years -✓✓ The DBPR can hold exam papers for a minimum of:
• $50.00 -✓✓ Cosmetology license renewal fee is:
• $30.00 -✓✓ Renewal for specialty salon
• $78.00 -✓✓ To take the state board test, how much is your cost:
• 16 hrs -✓✓ After you are licensed, how many hours of continuing education
• 240 hrs -✓✓ How many hours are required for a nail tech certification
• Nov.30th on the even 2 years -✓✓ a salon license is renewed on
• away from work area -✓✓ Where are you allowed to keep an opened container of
soiled linen
• $75.00 -✓✓ Nail tech certification fee amount
• twice a year -✓✓ How often does the DBPR inspect a salon
• Florida Cosmetology Act -✓✓ Chapter 61g5 concerns rules, procedures and
organizations of the board of cosmetology. Chapter 477 of Florida Statutes is referred to
as
• Notify the DBPR about an address change -✓✓ When moving a salon to a different
location within the same building what must be done
• 1 month -✓✓ a delinquent salon license will expire at the end of
,• have nothing to do with one another -✓✓ a business in the same building as a salon
also separate entrance w/ distinguished exits.
• 2 -✓✓ how many (laypersons) consumer members are on the board of cosmetology
• Department of Professional Regulation (DPR) -✓✓ Cosmetology is regulated by the
• 200 sq ft -✓✓ what is the minimum square footage of a salon
• Hold a cosmetology license for two years or work in a salon for two years -✓✓ What
are the requirements to teach in a school
• 16 years -✓✓ how old must you be to get a cosmetology license
• 80 hrs -✓✓ if you failed the cosmetology examination 3 times, you must return to
school for
• Governor -✓✓ Who can fire a state board member
• immediately after cut -✓✓ a client comes in for shampoo cut and style, when do you
sweep up the hair
• common cold -✓✓ it is unlawful to work with a
• 300 sq ft -✓✓ to open a salon that employs four cosmetologists, you must have at
least
• cosmetology license -✓✓ to be an instructor in a cosmetology school you must hold a
• 5 -✓✓ How many licensed cosmetologists are on the board
• a $500.00 fine -✓✓ The penalty for not following chapter 477 is
• Board of cosmetology -✓✓ Chapter 61g5 pertains (Board pertains to)
• tax I.D. number -✓✓ To sell cosmetology products you must have
• Senate -✓✓ Who can approve the position for a board member
• List it in the appointment book -✓✓ If you serve a client at home because she is too ill
to come to the salon, you must
,• 4hrs -✓✓ How many hours of HIV/AIDS instruction do you need to apply for you
cosmetology license
• 16hrs -✓✓ How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal of your
cosmetology license
• 240 hrs -✓✓ How many hours are required for a nail tech certification
• State board of cosmetology -✓✓ Who certifies a nail tech
• Shampoo only -✓✓ While attending beauty school you get a job in a beauty salon you
can
• 260 hrs -✓✓ how many hours is needed for an esthetics (facial) certification
• State board of cosmetology -✓✓ Who certifies esthetics (facials)
• Apply for a reciprocal license -✓✓ If you move to a state with similar laws you must
• do nothing -✓✓ If you do not use your license for one year, you must
• Send application to the Board of Cosmetology -✓✓ How does the school certify a nail
tech
• False -✓✓ If you own a dog, you can bring t to work with you
• seeing/eye dog only -✓✓ can pets be allowed in the salon
• Pay reactivation fee and fine -✓✓ If our license has ben expired for 4 years and 2 days
you must
• False -✓✓ You go on vacation in another state, while there you can work as a
cosmetologist
• Copy of consumer protection notice regarding foot baths, sanitations, and safety -✓✓
What must be displayed at all footbaths
• must be comfortable -✓✓ the chair of the cosmetologist uses when performing a
pedicure :
• the care of feet -✓✓ the word pedicure means :
• steel file -✓✓ which implements cannot be used during a pedicure in California
, • clipped -✓✓ to prevent ingrown toenail, sometimes the toenail corner may be
• disinfectant -✓✓ what should never be placed in the foot bath with the client feet:
• fine point -✓✓ toenail clipper that are the most effective should have jaws with a :
• effleurage -✓✓ the massage technique used most often in pedicure is:
• refuse service and refer to physician -✓✓ if the client has a nail fungus, you should:
• a physician examination -✓✓ if a client has athletes foot you should recommend:
• 45 to 50 minutes -✓✓ in order to be on time you must be polishing ____ after
beginning a one an hour service:
• paraffin wax -✓✓ stimulate circulation
• reflexology -✓✓ the use of compression massage on designated areas on the hands
and feet
• basic steps to properly disinfect a foot spa after each pedicure service in ca: -✓✓ drain
and remove water and contaminant, clean surfaces disinfect with approved disinfectant
rinse and dry:
• holding the toes apart -✓✓ toe separators are used for:
• two -✓✓ how many types of toenail clippers are there:
• reduction of heat sensitivity -✓✓ what is not a benefit of paraffin wax;
• any kind of razor -✓✓ which implement cannot be used to remove calluses:
• footrest for the client -✓✓ pedicure station should have a chair with armrest for the
client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a:
• excessive rubbing with exfoliating scrub -✓✓ what can cause bleeding during a
pedicure:
• weekly -✓✓ scaly feet commonly require__________ treatment in the salon
• curette -✓✓ Small scoop-shaped implements used for more effective removal of debris
from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
• 7 members -✓✓ The board of cosmetology consists of:
• 5 and 2 -✓✓ How many are licensed and how many are not
• Governor -✓✓ These members are appointed by
• Senate -✓✓ Who confirms the board members
• Oct.31st of each biennial year -✓✓ Cosmetology license, and specialty certifications
are renewed on
• 2 years -✓✓ The DBPR can hold exam papers for a minimum of:
• $50.00 -✓✓ Cosmetology license renewal fee is:
• $30.00 -✓✓ Renewal for specialty salon
• $78.00 -✓✓ To take the state board test, how much is your cost:
• 16 hrs -✓✓ After you are licensed, how many hours of continuing education
• 240 hrs -✓✓ How many hours are required for a nail tech certification
• Nov.30th on the even 2 years -✓✓ a salon license is renewed on
• away from work area -✓✓ Where are you allowed to keep an opened container of
soiled linen
• $75.00 -✓✓ Nail tech certification fee amount
• twice a year -✓✓ How often does the DBPR inspect a salon
• Florida Cosmetology Act -✓✓ Chapter 61g5 concerns rules, procedures and
organizations of the board of cosmetology. Chapter 477 of Florida Statutes is referred to
as
• Notify the DBPR about an address change -✓✓ When moving a salon to a different
location within the same building what must be done
• 1 month -✓✓ a delinquent salon license will expire at the end of
,• have nothing to do with one another -✓✓ a business in the same building as a salon
also separate entrance w/ distinguished exits.
• 2 -✓✓ how many (laypersons) consumer members are on the board of cosmetology
• Department of Professional Regulation (DPR) -✓✓ Cosmetology is regulated by the
• 200 sq ft -✓✓ what is the minimum square footage of a salon
• Hold a cosmetology license for two years or work in a salon for two years -✓✓ What
are the requirements to teach in a school
• 16 years -✓✓ how old must you be to get a cosmetology license
• 80 hrs -✓✓ if you failed the cosmetology examination 3 times, you must return to
school for
• Governor -✓✓ Who can fire a state board member
• immediately after cut -✓✓ a client comes in for shampoo cut and style, when do you
sweep up the hair
• common cold -✓✓ it is unlawful to work with a
• 300 sq ft -✓✓ to open a salon that employs four cosmetologists, you must have at
least
• cosmetology license -✓✓ to be an instructor in a cosmetology school you must hold a
• 5 -✓✓ How many licensed cosmetologists are on the board
• a $500.00 fine -✓✓ The penalty for not following chapter 477 is
• Board of cosmetology -✓✓ Chapter 61g5 pertains (Board pertains to)
• tax I.D. number -✓✓ To sell cosmetology products you must have
• Senate -✓✓ Who can approve the position for a board member
• List it in the appointment book -✓✓ If you serve a client at home because she is too ill
to come to the salon, you must
,• 4hrs -✓✓ How many hours of HIV/AIDS instruction do you need to apply for you
cosmetology license
• 16hrs -✓✓ How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal of your
cosmetology license
• 240 hrs -✓✓ How many hours are required for a nail tech certification
• State board of cosmetology -✓✓ Who certifies a nail tech
• Shampoo only -✓✓ While attending beauty school you get a job in a beauty salon you
can
• 260 hrs -✓✓ how many hours is needed for an esthetics (facial) certification
• State board of cosmetology -✓✓ Who certifies esthetics (facials)
• Apply for a reciprocal license -✓✓ If you move to a state with similar laws you must
• do nothing -✓✓ If you do not use your license for one year, you must
• Send application to the Board of Cosmetology -✓✓ How does the school certify a nail
tech
• False -✓✓ If you own a dog, you can bring t to work with you
• seeing/eye dog only -✓✓ can pets be allowed in the salon
• Pay reactivation fee and fine -✓✓ If our license has ben expired for 4 years and 2 days
you must
• False -✓✓ You go on vacation in another state, while there you can work as a
cosmetologist
• Copy of consumer protection notice regarding foot baths, sanitations, and safety -✓✓
What must be displayed at all footbaths
• must be comfortable -✓✓ the chair of the cosmetologist uses when performing a
pedicure :
• the care of feet -✓✓ the word pedicure means :
• steel file -✓✓ which implements cannot be used during a pedicure in California
, • clipped -✓✓ to prevent ingrown toenail, sometimes the toenail corner may be
• disinfectant -✓✓ what should never be placed in the foot bath with the client feet:
• fine point -✓✓ toenail clipper that are the most effective should have jaws with a :
• effleurage -✓✓ the massage technique used most often in pedicure is:
• refuse service and refer to physician -✓✓ if the client has a nail fungus, you should:
• a physician examination -✓✓ if a client has athletes foot you should recommend:
• 45 to 50 minutes -✓✓ in order to be on time you must be polishing ____ after
beginning a one an hour service:
• paraffin wax -✓✓ stimulate circulation
• reflexology -✓✓ the use of compression massage on designated areas on the hands
and feet
• basic steps to properly disinfect a foot spa after each pedicure service in ca: -✓✓ drain
and remove water and contaminant, clean surfaces disinfect with approved disinfectant
rinse and dry:
• holding the toes apart -✓✓ toe separators are used for:
• two -✓✓ how many types of toenail clippers are there:
• reduction of heat sensitivity -✓✓ what is not a benefit of paraffin wax;
• any kind of razor -✓✓ which implement cannot be used to remove calluses:
• footrest for the client -✓✓ pedicure station should have a chair with armrest for the
client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a:
• excessive rubbing with exfoliating scrub -✓✓ what can cause bleeding during a
pedicure:
• weekly -✓✓ scaly feet commonly require__________ treatment in the salon
• curette -✓✓ Small scoop-shaped implements used for more effective removal of debris
from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium
