Cosmetology Questions and Answers
2024
When can a person have their license reinstated - Correct Answer 5 years
Who is eligible to receive a temporary license - Correct Answer A candidate for the
cosmetology, esthetician or nail technician examination
What is the purpose of a temporary license - Correct Answer To allow a candidate to
practice pending their examination.
What are the requirements for a lost or misplaced license - Correct Answer Immediately
notify the board and submit a fee for duplicate license
If a license is dormant for more than 5 years, what must be done? - Correct Answer The
applicant for renewal must retake the practical portion of the examination
What city's are exams held in PA - Correct Answer Wilkes barre, Harrisburg, Erie,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Altoona
Deadline for submitting an application for examination - Correct Answer First day of the
month preceding the month of examination
Requirements for cosmetology license - Correct Answer 16 years of age, 10th grade
competed, 1250 hours in 8 months or more of day classes, or 15 months or more with
evening classws
Can someone sleep or reside at a school or salon - Correct Answer No
If a candidate fails the exam more than 3 times they must wait - Correct Answer No less
than 1 year
Requirements for issuing a PA cosmetology or limited license - Correct Answer Submit
credentials for admission, pay fee, and pass the exam
Who is elegible to receive temporary licensure - Correct Answer Candidate for
cosmetology, esthetician, or nail tech exam.
How long does a temporary license last - Correct Answer 9 months
The board can revoke a license due to - Correct Answer Gross incompetence, refusing
to be inspected, violation of any rules
Who regulates tanning requirements - Correct Answer US Food and Drug
Administration
2024
When can a person have their license reinstated - Correct Answer 5 years
Who is eligible to receive a temporary license - Correct Answer A candidate for the
cosmetology, esthetician or nail technician examination
What is the purpose of a temporary license - Correct Answer To allow a candidate to
practice pending their examination.
What are the requirements for a lost or misplaced license - Correct Answer Immediately
notify the board and submit a fee for duplicate license
If a license is dormant for more than 5 years, what must be done? - Correct Answer The
applicant for renewal must retake the practical portion of the examination
What city's are exams held in PA - Correct Answer Wilkes barre, Harrisburg, Erie,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Altoona
Deadline for submitting an application for examination - Correct Answer First day of the
month preceding the month of examination
Requirements for cosmetology license - Correct Answer 16 years of age, 10th grade
competed, 1250 hours in 8 months or more of day classes, or 15 months or more with
evening classws
Can someone sleep or reside at a school or salon - Correct Answer No
If a candidate fails the exam more than 3 times they must wait - Correct Answer No less
than 1 year
Requirements for issuing a PA cosmetology or limited license - Correct Answer Submit
credentials for admission, pay fee, and pass the exam
Who is elegible to receive temporary licensure - Correct Answer Candidate for
cosmetology, esthetician, or nail tech exam.
How long does a temporary license last - Correct Answer 9 months
The board can revoke a license due to - Correct Answer Gross incompetence, refusing
to be inspected, violation of any rules
Who regulates tanning requirements - Correct Answer US Food and Drug
Administration
