Washington State Esthetician Written Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
The word 'cosmetics and cosmetology' come from the
Greek word
kosmetikos
Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant
fashion?
Greeks
Who regulates and enforces safety and health
standards?
OSHA
What is the Hazard Communication Standard?
requires that chemical and importers assess and
communicate the potential hazard associated with their
products
What is a result of the Hazard Communication
Standard?
the material safety data sheet
Environmental Protection Agency does what?
registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US
Hospital disinfectants
Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids
Tuberculocidal disinfectants
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
,Washington State Esthetician Written Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
True or false: It is against federal law to use any
disinfecting product contrary to its labeling
True
Why does the State Regulatory Agencies exist?
protect salon and spa professionals and to protect
consumers' health, safety, and welfare while they receive
salon and spa services
Infection control
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission
of infectious organisms
Is disinfection effective against bacterial spores?
no
Disinfectants used in salons and spas must be what?
Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
Bacteria
one-celled microscopic organisms that have both plant
and animal characteristics
Microorganism
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
Most bacteria is what?
nonpathogenic
Cocci
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Staphylococci
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters
, Washington State Esthetician Written Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
Staphylococci cause what?
abscesses, pustules, and boils
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
Streptococci can cause what?
infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases
such as pneumonia
Bacilli
Rod shaped bacteria
What is the most common type of bacteria?
bacilli
Spirilla
spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Virus
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides
in cells of biological organisms
bloodeborne pathogens
disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the
body by blood or body fluids
What is the main difference between viruses and
bacteria?
Bacteria can live and reproduce on its own
Fungi
The word 'cosmetics and cosmetology' come from the
Greek word
kosmetikos
Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant
fashion?
Greeks
Who regulates and enforces safety and health
standards?
OSHA
What is the Hazard Communication Standard?
requires that chemical and importers assess and
communicate the potential hazard associated with their
products
What is a result of the Hazard Communication
Standard?
the material safety data sheet
Environmental Protection Agency does what?
registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US
Hospital disinfectants
Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids
Tuberculocidal disinfectants
Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
,Washington State Esthetician Written Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
True or false: It is against federal law to use any
disinfecting product contrary to its labeling
True
Why does the State Regulatory Agencies exist?
protect salon and spa professionals and to protect
consumers' health, safety, and welfare while they receive
salon and spa services
Infection control
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission
of infectious organisms
Is disinfection effective against bacterial spores?
no
Disinfectants used in salons and spas must be what?
Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
Bacteria
one-celled microscopic organisms that have both plant
and animal characteristics
Microorganism
Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size
Most bacteria is what?
nonpathogenic
Cocci
Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Staphylococci
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters
, Washington State Esthetician Written Exam.Final Test Paper 2026\2027.
Staphylococci cause what?
abscesses, pustules, and boils
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines
Streptococci can cause what?
infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases
such as pneumonia
Bacilli
Rod shaped bacteria
What is the most common type of bacteria?
bacilli
Spirilla
spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Virus
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides
in cells of biological organisms
bloodeborne pathogens
disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the
body by blood or body fluids
What is the main difference between viruses and
bacteria?
Bacteria can live and reproduce on its own
Fungi
