PSI Cosmetology Practice Test Review
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What is true of a products EPA registration? - ANSWER-It is against the law to use
the product contrary to the label
What is the first step to properly cleaning a footbath? - ANSWER-Drain the water
and remove any visible debris
What service does not require gloves? - ANSWER-A basic manicure
What is a common viral infection found in salons? - ANSWER-Plantars Warts
A non-chemical drape is not appropriate for...? - ANSWER-Shampooing and
conditioning
What is a salon approved sterilizer? - ANSWER-Autoclave
What is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER-Flush with clean
water
What does NOT apply when testing for wax temp? - ANSWER-Wax should be runny
What is not an example of a antimicrobial pesticide? - ANSWER-Algaecide
What is the appropriate use of a hospital grade disinfectant? - ANSWER-To clean
blood and bodily fluids off of surfaces
What is the decontamination method 2 for blood or other infectious materials on
items? - ANSWER-cleaning then sterilizing
The cosmetic product in a salon that does NOT concern the FDA is...? - ANSWER-
To legally require companies to share information on their products
What describes the path of an alternating electrical current in devices such as
blowdryers and curling irons? - ANSWER-Travels in 2 directions
Chemical compounds determine the desired process in all of the following salon
procedures EXCEPT for..... - ANSWER-Thermal hairstyling
What best describes the substance in conditioners that absorbs moisture or
promotes the retention of moisture? - ANSWER-Humectants
, What best describes a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side
effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issue a client may have? -
ANSWER-Contraindicated
What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type? - ANSWER-Height at the top no
volume at the sides
What applies to wig care? - ANSWER-Color treated shampoo
What is recommend for a new cutter to remove excess bulk? - ANSWER-Thinning
shears
What line creates length and height in hair design - ANSWER-vertical
What is a natural hairstyling technique for the braiding of extensions? - ANSWER-
Weaving
What perm wave has a P.H. balance of 9.0-9.6? - ANSWER-Cold wave
What area should you apply a relaxer retouch application - ANSWER-Area that is
most resistant
What is NOT a characteristic of temporary haircolor? - ANSWER-Chemical change
to the hair shaft
What chemical is released as soon as hydrogen is mixed into lightener? - ANSWER-
Hydrogen
What causes a grayish buildup on the hair? - ANSWER-Gradual color
What helps reduce strain on the back? - ANSWER-Keeping the shoulders back while
shampooing
What product removes dead cell buildup? - ANSWER-Mechanical exfoliant
What type of hair removal can be done even with only 1/8 of an inch of hair? -
ANSWER-Sugaring
What is NOT performed during a nail tip removal procedure? - ANSWER-Nipping of
the nail tip
What would be performed during an acrylic maintenance procedure? - ANSWER-
Smooth down ledge of existing product
What massage movement should start and end the service? - ANSWER-Effleurage
Best way to remove UV gel nails? - ANSWER-File them off
What products prevents the nail bed to stain? - ANSWER-Base coat
With 100% Solved
What is true of a products EPA registration? - ANSWER-It is against the law to use
the product contrary to the label
What is the first step to properly cleaning a footbath? - ANSWER-Drain the water
and remove any visible debris
What service does not require gloves? - ANSWER-A basic manicure
What is a common viral infection found in salons? - ANSWER-Plantars Warts
A non-chemical drape is not appropriate for...? - ANSWER-Shampooing and
conditioning
What is a salon approved sterilizer? - ANSWER-Autoclave
What is the appropriate treatment for eye irritation? - ANSWER-Flush with clean
water
What does NOT apply when testing for wax temp? - ANSWER-Wax should be runny
What is not an example of a antimicrobial pesticide? - ANSWER-Algaecide
What is the appropriate use of a hospital grade disinfectant? - ANSWER-To clean
blood and bodily fluids off of surfaces
What is the decontamination method 2 for blood or other infectious materials on
items? - ANSWER-cleaning then sterilizing
The cosmetic product in a salon that does NOT concern the FDA is...? - ANSWER-
To legally require companies to share information on their products
What describes the path of an alternating electrical current in devices such as
blowdryers and curling irons? - ANSWER-Travels in 2 directions
Chemical compounds determine the desired process in all of the following salon
procedures EXCEPT for..... - ANSWER-Thermal hairstyling
What best describes the substance in conditioners that absorbs moisture or
promotes the retention of moisture? - ANSWER-Humectants
, What best describes a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side
effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issue a client may have? -
ANSWER-Contraindicated
What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type? - ANSWER-Height at the top no
volume at the sides
What applies to wig care? - ANSWER-Color treated shampoo
What is recommend for a new cutter to remove excess bulk? - ANSWER-Thinning
shears
What line creates length and height in hair design - ANSWER-vertical
What is a natural hairstyling technique for the braiding of extensions? - ANSWER-
Weaving
What perm wave has a P.H. balance of 9.0-9.6? - ANSWER-Cold wave
What area should you apply a relaxer retouch application - ANSWER-Area that is
most resistant
What is NOT a characteristic of temporary haircolor? - ANSWER-Chemical change
to the hair shaft
What chemical is released as soon as hydrogen is mixed into lightener? - ANSWER-
Hydrogen
What causes a grayish buildup on the hair? - ANSWER-Gradual color
What helps reduce strain on the back? - ANSWER-Keeping the shoulders back while
shampooing
What product removes dead cell buildup? - ANSWER-Mechanical exfoliant
What type of hair removal can be done even with only 1/8 of an inch of hair? -
ANSWER-Sugaring
What is NOT performed during a nail tip removal procedure? - ANSWER-Nipping of
the nail tip
What would be performed during an acrylic maintenance procedure? - ANSWER-
Smooth down ledge of existing product
What massage movement should start and end the service? - ANSWER-Effleurage
Best way to remove UV gel nails? - ANSWER-File them off
What products prevents the nail bed to stain? - ANSWER-Base coat
