WASHINGTON STATE ESTHETICIAN
ACTUAL CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION.
⫸ Bacteria. Ans: one-celled microscopic organisms that have both
plant and animal characteristics
⫸ Microorganism. Ans: Any organism of microscopic or
submicroscopic size
⫸ Most bacteria is what? Ans: nonpathogenic
⫸ Cocci. Ans: Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
⫸ Staphylococci. Ans: pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters
⫸ Staphylococci cause what? Ans: abscesses, pustules, and boils
⫸ Streptococci. Ans: Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
⫸ Streptococci can cause what? Ans: infections such as strep throat
and blood poisoning
,⫸ Diplococci. Ans: Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause
diseases such as pneumonia
⫸ Bacilli. Ans: Rod shaped bacteria
⫸ What is the most common type of bacteria? Ans: bacilli
⫸ Spirilla. Ans: spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
⫸ Virus. Ans: A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and
resides in cells of biological organisms
⫸ bloodeborne pathogens. Ans: disease-causing microorganisms that
are carried in the body by blood or body fluids
⫸ What is the main difference between viruses and bacteria? Ans:
Bacteria can live and reproduce on its own
⫸ Fungi. Ans: microscopic plant parasites that include molds,
mildews, and yeasts
⫸ What is the most basic cause of fungal infections? Ans:
dermatophytes
⫸ Tinea versicolor is also known as what? Ans: sun spots
, ⫸ Decontamination method 1. Ans: Cleaning and then disinfecting
with an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant
⫸ Decontamination method 2. Ans: Cleaning and then sterilizing
⫸ An autoclave is for use in sterilization, which is the highest level of
what? Ans: decontamination
⫸ When cleaning you must remove all of what from tools,
implements, and equipment? Ans: visible dirt and debris
⫸ Proper washing method. Ans: liquid soap and warm water with a
nail brush
⫸ 3 proper ways to clean your tools and implements. Ans: soap and
warm water then scrubbing with a nail brush, ultrasonic unit, and a
cleaning solvent
⫸ Is the second step of decontamination method 1 (disinfecting)
useful against bacterial spores? Ans: no
⫸ Sterilization. Ans: The process that completely destroys all
microbial life, including spores
⫸ Is dry-heat sterilization recommended for use in salon and spas?
Ans: no
ACTUAL CERTIFICATION PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION.
⫸ Bacteria. Ans: one-celled microscopic organisms that have both
plant and animal characteristics
⫸ Microorganism. Ans: Any organism of microscopic or
submicroscopic size
⫸ Most bacteria is what? Ans: nonpathogenic
⫸ Cocci. Ans: Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
⫸ Staphylococci. Ans: pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters
⫸ Staphylococci cause what? Ans: abscesses, pustules, and boils
⫸ Streptococci. Ans: Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
⫸ Streptococci can cause what? Ans: infections such as strep throat
and blood poisoning
,⫸ Diplococci. Ans: Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause
diseases such as pneumonia
⫸ Bacilli. Ans: Rod shaped bacteria
⫸ What is the most common type of bacteria? Ans: bacilli
⫸ Spirilla. Ans: spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
⫸ Virus. Ans: A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and
resides in cells of biological organisms
⫸ bloodeborne pathogens. Ans: disease-causing microorganisms that
are carried in the body by blood or body fluids
⫸ What is the main difference between viruses and bacteria? Ans:
Bacteria can live and reproduce on its own
⫸ Fungi. Ans: microscopic plant parasites that include molds,
mildews, and yeasts
⫸ What is the most basic cause of fungal infections? Ans:
dermatophytes
⫸ Tinea versicolor is also known as what? Ans: sun spots
, ⫸ Decontamination method 1. Ans: Cleaning and then disinfecting
with an appropriate EPA-registered disinfectant
⫸ Decontamination method 2. Ans: Cleaning and then sterilizing
⫸ An autoclave is for use in sterilization, which is the highest level of
what? Ans: decontamination
⫸ When cleaning you must remove all of what from tools,
implements, and equipment? Ans: visible dirt and debris
⫸ Proper washing method. Ans: liquid soap and warm water with a
nail brush
⫸ 3 proper ways to clean your tools and implements. Ans: soap and
warm water then scrubbing with a nail brush, ultrasonic unit, and a
cleaning solvent
⫸ Is the second step of decontamination method 1 (disinfecting)
useful against bacterial spores? Ans: no
⫸ Sterilization. Ans: The process that completely destroys all
microbial life, including spores
⫸ Is dry-heat sterilization recommended for use in salon and spas?
Ans: no
