COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW SOLVED QUESTIONS COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A PLUS
Question:
b. disinfectants.
Answer:
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: a.
antiseptics b. disinfectants c. sterilizers d. sanitizers
Question:
c. statutes.
Answer:
Laws are also called: a. regulations b. guidelines c. statutes c. rules
Question:
b. harmless.
Answer:
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: a. harmful b. harmless c. disease producing d. toxic
Question:
a. cocci.
Answer:
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: a. cocci b. spirilla c. pathogenic d.
flagellum
,Question:
a. life cycle of bacteria.
Answer:
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the: a.
life cycle of bacteria b. chemical origin of bacteria c. beneficial effects d. surrounding environment
Question:
d. local infection.
Answer:
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: a. blood disease b. general infection c. daughter cell d.
local infection
Question:
c. virus.
Answer:
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:
a. bacteria b. parasite c. virus d. contaminant
Question:
d. bloodborne pathogens.
Answer:
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called: a.
positive pathogens b. acquired pathogens c. inoculation pathogens d. bloodborne pathogens
Question:
b. AIDS.
Answer:
,Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: a. MRSA b. AIDS c. hepatitis d.
HPV
Question:
b. fungi.
Answer:
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: a. bloodborne pathogens b.
fungi c. parasites d. pathogens
Question:
c. Mildew.
Answer:
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in
the salon? a. tinea barbae b. staph c. mildew d. tinea pedis
Question:
c. acquired immunity.
Answer:
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
a. natural immunity b. natural healing c. acquired immunity d. acquired resistance
Question:
d. All answers are correct.
Answer:
Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments? a. using an ultrasonic
unit b. using a cleaning solvent c. washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean,
disinfected nail brush d. All answers are correct
, Question:
a. allergy.
Answer:
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless
substances is a(n): a. allergy b. infection c. efficacy d. parasite
Question:
c. efficacy.
Answer:
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used
according to the label instructions is: a. effect b. concentration c. efficacy d. disinfection
Question:
d. quaternary ammonium compounds.
Answer:
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is: a. quarter antiseptic solution b.
quaternary-based compounds c. phenolic quaternary agents d. quaternary ammonium compounds
Question:
b. nippers.
Answer:
Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item? a. wooden sticks b. nippers c. gauze d.
All answers are correct
Question:
a. 20 seconds.
Answer:
GRADED A PLUS
Question:
b. disinfectants.
Answer:
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: a.
antiseptics b. disinfectants c. sterilizers d. sanitizers
Question:
c. statutes.
Answer:
Laws are also called: a. regulations b. guidelines c. statutes c. rules
Question:
b. harmless.
Answer:
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: a. harmful b. harmless c. disease producing d. toxic
Question:
a. cocci.
Answer:
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: a. cocci b. spirilla c. pathogenic d.
flagellum
,Question:
a. life cycle of bacteria.
Answer:
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the: a.
life cycle of bacteria b. chemical origin of bacteria c. beneficial effects d. surrounding environment
Question:
d. local infection.
Answer:
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: a. blood disease b. general infection c. daughter cell d.
local infection
Question:
c. virus.
Answer:
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:
a. bacteria b. parasite c. virus d. contaminant
Question:
d. bloodborne pathogens.
Answer:
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called: a.
positive pathogens b. acquired pathogens c. inoculation pathogens d. bloodborne pathogens
Question:
b. AIDS.
Answer:
,Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: a. MRSA b. AIDS c. hepatitis d.
HPV
Question:
b. fungi.
Answer:
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: a. bloodborne pathogens b.
fungi c. parasites d. pathogens
Question:
c. Mildew.
Answer:
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in
the salon? a. tinea barbae b. staph c. mildew d. tinea pedis
Question:
c. acquired immunity.
Answer:
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
a. natural immunity b. natural healing c. acquired immunity d. acquired resistance
Question:
d. All answers are correct.
Answer:
Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments? a. using an ultrasonic
unit b. using a cleaning solvent c. washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean,
disinfected nail brush d. All answers are correct
, Question:
a. allergy.
Answer:
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless
substances is a(n): a. allergy b. infection c. efficacy d. parasite
Question:
c. efficacy.
Answer:
The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used
according to the label instructions is: a. effect b. concentration c. efficacy d. disinfection
Question:
d. quaternary ammonium compounds.
Answer:
A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is: a. quarter antiseptic solution b.
quaternary-based compounds c. phenolic quaternary agents d. quaternary ammonium compounds
Question:
b. nippers.
Answer:
Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item? a. wooden sticks b. nippers c. gauze d.
All answers are correct
Question:
a. 20 seconds.
Answer:
