PSI PRACTICE EXAM- COSMO 2022/2023

Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them? 1. Notching 2. Slicing 3. Slithering 4. Texturizing - ANSWER-1. notching All of the following have insufficient structure to color EXCEPT 1. green cast. 2. overly porous. 3. breaking point. 4. gun metal gray. - ANSWER-1. green cast All of the following are relaxers EXCEPT 1. hydroxide relaxers. 2. lanthionine relaxers. 3. no-lye relaxers. 4. thio relaxers. - ANSWER-2. Lanthionine Relaxers Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening? 1. listening to the opinion of the manager 2. listening to the conversation of another coworker 3. listening to your client then doing what you think is best 4. listening to your client and repeating what you think was said - ANSWER-4. listening to your client and repeating what you think was said. Which condition could be determined during a scalp evaluation on a client who has brittle hair and red papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicles? 1. Furuncle 2. Tinea Capitis 3. Pediculosis Capitis 4. Pityriasis Capitis Simplex - ANSWER-2. Tinea Capitis What is used to secure the ends of a rope braid? 1. Butterfly clips 2. Ribbon 3. Rubber band 4. Thread - ANSWER-rubber band Which is the meaning of immunity? 1. Germs in the air. 2. The practice of cleanliness. 3. Microorganisms that cause disease. 4. Resistance of an organism to infection or disease. - ANSWER-resistance of an organism to infection or disease Brushing the hair before a scalp treatment helps remove all of the following EXCEPT 1. dirt. 2. dust. 3. dandruff. 4. hair-spray buildup. - ANSWER-dandruff All of the following are determined by a strand test in a color service EXCEPT 1. reaction to color formula. 2. allergies to color product. 3. how much color to use for service. 4. how long formula should be left on hair. - ANSWER-3. how much color to use for service All of the following are effective prior to caring for a new nail client EXCEPT 1. listening reflectively. 2. listing outdoor activities. 3. evaluating income level. 4. recognizing any disorders. - ANSWER-evaluating income level Which of the following hair conditions resists color? 1. Low porosity 2. Small-diameter 3. Medium-textured 4. Chemically relaxed - ANSWER-1. low porosity In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application? 1. Always at the nape. 2. Area most resistant. 3. Area with the most new growth. 4. The thinnest area. - ANSWER-2. Area most resistant All of the following are examples of the use of matter in cosmetology EXCEPT 1. relaxing the hair. 2. applying light therapy. 3. applying fingernail polish. 4. soaking the feet during a pedicure. - ANSWER-applying light therapy Which is the proper way to wash hands? 1. Run water until hot over hands 2. Rinse, lather, dry 3. Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry 4. Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry - ANSWER-wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin, is used for all the following EXCEPT 1. hair removal. 2. to decrease circulation. 3. changing pigmentation. 4. eliminating some wrinkles. - ANSWER-2. to decrease circulation All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT 1. paraffin mitts. 2. pedicure slippers. 3. plastic spatulas. 4. two-way buffers. - ANSWER-paraffin mitts Which of the following is the LAST step of cleansing a client's skin before waxing? 1. melt the wax 2. remove hairs 3. drying the skin 4. draping the client - ANSWER-drying the skin All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure EXCEPT a 1. pusher. 2. nail rasp. 3. nail brush. 4. buffer block. - ANSWER-nail rasp When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen? 1. the hair becomes coarse. 2. the hair becomes curly. 3. the hair changes color. 4. the hair melts. - ANSWER-4. the hair melts. All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT 1. barbicide. 2. fungicide. 3. algaecide. 4. germicide. - ANSWER-algaecide Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? 1. Ozone steamer 2. UV light 3. Autoclave 4. Quaternary ammonium - ANSWER-autoclave How often should capes and linens be laundered? 1. Once daily. 2. Weekly. 3. After each use. 4. When visibly soiled. - ANSWER-after each use Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? 1. Use skin disinfectant. 2. Clean wound with soap and water. 3. Seek immediate medical attention. 4. Immediately flood the exposed area with water. - ANSWER-immediately flood the exposed area with water Which of the following conditioners should NOT be used on braids? 1. Creamy 2. Gel 3. Liquid 4. Spray - ANSWER-creamy Which of the following does the stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures? 1. oil on scalp 2. color of hair 3. length of hair 4. abrasions on scalp - ANSWER-4. abrasions on scalp When anaylizing the hair before a chemical relaxer, it is necessary to evaluate the hair for all of the following EXCEPT 1. color. 2. elasticity. 3. porosity. 4. texture. - ANSWER-2. elasticity Which of the following machines have two positive electrodes called an anode? 1. galvanic 2. light therapy 3. high-frequency 4. microdermabrasion - ANSWER-galvanic Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident? 1. Stop the service 2. Put on gloves to protect yourself 3. clean the injured area with an antiseptic wipe 4. stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area with clean gauze - ANSWER-stop the service Which of the following colors will result in a shortened processing time when using a lightener on gray hair? 1. Orange 2. Red 3. White 4. Yellow - ANSWER-1. orange Which of the following terms BEST describes a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issues a client may have? 1. Constrained 2. Consultation 3. Contradicting 4. Contraindicated - ANSWER-contraindicated All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT 1. virgin lightener. 2. plain manicure. 3. chemical relaxer. 4. eyebrow hair removal. - ANSWER-plain manicure All of the following are improper body mechanics and maintenance that can ultimately cause bodily injuries EXCEPT 1. leaning over shampoo bowls. 2. gripping implements too tightly. 3. aligning your trunk with abdomen. 4. twisting your body to reach clients. - ANSWER-3. aligning your trunk with abdomen Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? 1. They are not EPA approved. 2. They can cause harmful fumes. 3. They require special method of disposal. 4. They can leave residue in containers. - ANSWER-they require special method of disposal Which of the following BEST describes the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of scalp? 1. Density 2. Elasticity 3. Porosity 4. Texture - ANSWER-1. density All of the following are needed to drape for thermal styling EXCEPT 1. towels. 2. neck strip. 3. head drape. 4. styling cape. - ANSWER-head drape Which of the following is a contraindication for facial waxing? 1. client has a sunburn. 2. client is taking predisone or steroids. 3. client is taking blood-thinning medications. 4. client uses hydroquinone for skin lightening. - ANSWER-client uses hydroquinone for skin lightening Which are considered cool makeup colors for dark skin when applying makeup? 1. yellow, gold, pale peach 2. yellow, yellow-orange, red 3. red, orange-brown, red-brown 4. dark olive, blue, blue-black, ebony - ANSWER-dark olive, blue, blue-black, ebony Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking? 1. Cross-check in front. 2. Cross-check using horizontal partings. 3. Cross-check against guideline. 4. Cross-check opposite of cut partings. - ANSWER-4. Cross-check opposite of cut partings Which type of shampoo contains an active agent that binds to metals and removes them from the hair? 1. Balancing shampoo 2. Clarifying shampoo 3. Medicated shampoo 4. PH-balance shampoo - ANSWER-clarifying shampoo