COSMETOLOGY EXAM 2026/2027 | VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | GRADED A+
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? - ANSWER The nail plate's
growth is affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is called
the_________. - ANSWER humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to prepare it
for liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? - ANSWER Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as
__________. - ANSWER sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a(n)________. -
ANSWER watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and
is typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive?
- ANSWER eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________. - ANSWER
avoid waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. - ANSWER They are primarily used for creating a taper
haircut.
Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive understanding of
haircutting. - ANSWER because haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all hair designs
are built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
Identify one of them. - ANSWER Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
, Which of the following is a process that permanently rearranges the structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form? - ANSWER chemical hair relaxing
Which of the following is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water
vapor? - ANSWER steamer
What process would you use to identify long-term and short-term goals? - ANSWER goal setting
In most shampoos, __________ is usually the first ingredient listed, which indicates that it is the
main ingredient. - ANSWER water
__________are additives designed to energize and activate initiators and are added to monomers to
start or speed up the chemical reaction. - ANSWER Catalysts
Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with blowdryers? - ANSWER
Always direct the hot air away from the client's scalp to avoid scalp burns.
_______is the diameter of an individual hair strand. - ANSWER Hair texture
Which of the following statements is true of Marcel irons? - ANSWER They allow users to manually
control the clamp's pressure.
----- is a texturizing technique performed on hair ends using the tips of the shears to create a broken
edge. - ANSWER point cutting
Which of the following steps should you take to become a successful cosmetologist? - ANSWER Read
trade publications
In the context of the basic elements of hair design, __________ is the area surrounding the form or
the area a hairstyle occupies. - ANSWER space
What should cosmetologists do to reduce the risk of spreading nail infections between clients? -
ANSWER They should always mix disinfectants according to the product label, use them correctly,
and follow the steps of implementation and disinfection of the work station.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT | GRADED A+
Which of the following statements is true of the growth of the nail plate? - ANSWER The nail plate's
growth is affected by nutrition, exercise, and overall health.
The uppermost and largest bone in the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder, is called
the_________. - ANSWER humerus
Which of the following products is used on the natural nail before product application to prepare it
for liquid and powder nail enhancements and to assist in adhesion? - ANSWER Nail primer
Clips and clamps are part of a broad category of implements that are sometimes known as
__________. - ANSWER sundries
The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a(n)________. -
ANSWER watt
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and
is typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive?
- ANSWER eggshell nail
If a client has used oral steroids such as prednisone, you should most likely __________. - ANSWER
avoid waxing
Identify a true statement about clippers. - ANSWER They are primarily used for creating a taper
haircut.
Identify a reason why cosmetologists should study and have a comprehensive understanding of
haircutting. - ANSWER because haircutting is the basic foundational skill upon which all hair designs
are built
There are three specific considerations for a braiding consultation.
Identify one of them. - ANSWER Pay special attention to hair type, texture, and curl configuration.
, Which of the following is a process that permanently rearranges the structure of curly hair into a
straighter or smoother form? - ANSWER chemical hair relaxing
Which of the following is used to deeply hydrate, moisturize, and condition the hair with water
vapor? - ANSWER steamer
What process would you use to identify long-term and short-term goals? - ANSWER goal setting
In most shampoos, __________ is usually the first ingredient listed, which indicates that it is the
main ingredient. - ANSWER water
__________are additives designed to energize and activate initiators and are added to monomers to
start or speed up the chemical reaction. - ANSWER Catalysts
Which of the following guidelines should you follow when working with blowdryers? - ANSWER
Always direct the hot air away from the client's scalp to avoid scalp burns.
_______is the diameter of an individual hair strand. - ANSWER Hair texture
Which of the following statements is true of Marcel irons? - ANSWER They allow users to manually
control the clamp's pressure.
----- is a texturizing technique performed on hair ends using the tips of the shears to create a broken
edge. - ANSWER point cutting
Which of the following steps should you take to become a successful cosmetologist? - ANSWER Read
trade publications
In the context of the basic elements of hair design, __________ is the area surrounding the form or
the area a hairstyle occupies. - ANSWER space
What should cosmetologists do to reduce the risk of spreading nail infections between clients? -
ANSWER They should always mix disinfectants according to the product label, use them correctly,
and follow the steps of implementation and disinfection of the work station.
