PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

PA Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions and Answers Graded A What product is used to prepare and protect the hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching and breakage of the hair? Pressing oil To hold the comb and shears in the same hand without jeopardizing the client's safety, release the thumb grip and: Close your palm over the shears The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates the product is a(n): Suspension Which of the following actions is a guideline to follow prior to the hair design service? Check for any scalp diseases or disorders Never use clipper blades that have which of the following? Broken teeth Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be: Referred to a physician Hair color products that are mixed with a developer to create a chemical change are called: Oxidative color Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? Cortex Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product: Natural bristles What bacteria form in grape-like bunches or clusters? Staphylococci A dimensional coloring technique that uses a darker color on selected strands is referred to as: Lowlighting A technique used to loosen or relax tightly curled hair patterns by approximately 50% of their natural shape is called: Curl diffusion or chemical blowout Which of the following stitches is used to secure a weft at either end or across the length of the weft/track? Double lock stitch Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered a contraindication? A health scalp The muscle located under the arm that helps in lifting the arm and in breathing is called: Serratus anterior What product may be used to remove nail stains? Nail bleach How much of the nail plate should an artificial nail tip cover? No more than half After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service: Avoid touching the nail What is the proper way to disinfect makeup brushes? preclean with soap and water, then use an EPA-registered brush cleaner disinfectant Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels? Epidermis Which of the following terms is another name for cell division? Mitosis Oxidants (developers) have the ability to release: Oxygen Which of the following muscles is located on the outside of the lower leg and bends the foot up and extends the toes? Extensor digitorum longus To ensure client care and safety during a waxing service, do not: Re-dip wax The process of hair turning gray is most commonly caused by: The natural aging process What is the definition of bromidrosis? Unpleasant odor from the skin In addition to tension and perm solution, what do acid perms use to perform the processing action? Heat In order to retain heat, curling iron barrels are made of which of the following materials? Stainless steel A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: Is without hollows or wavy ridges Which of the following implements removes debris from the nail sidewalls? Curette Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected: After each use What information is assigned to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective? EPA registration number The portion of the muscle that is joined to the movable attachments: bones, movable muscle or skin, is known as the: Insertion All of the following are examples of possible contraindications for performing a facial service EXCEPT: Dry skin A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called: Onychauxis Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length, density, texture and/or: Color Which of the following statements about on-the-scalp lightener is NOT