Cosmetology State board practice exam
#3 Questions And Answers
Desirable personality qualities for a cosmetologist include good manners and? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a positive approach to clients
To maintain good posture while seated, where are feet placed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
flat on floor
As a cosmetologist, it is important for you to wear stylish clothing that? - CORRECT
ANSWER-reflect the image of the salon
Which-of the-following-is-NOT one of the body's defenses against infection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-broken skin
When a person is immune from a disease through inheritance, it is known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-natural immunity.
Which disease is caused by a fungus? - CORRECT ANSWER-ringworm
The type of bacteria most commonly found in pus is? - CORRECT ANSWER-
staphylococci
Which disease is caused by a virus? - CORRECT ANSWER-the common cold
Which statement about disinfection is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disinfectants
should not be used on skin, hair or nails.
The three levels of chemical processes for controlling infection are sanitation,
disinfection and? - CORRECT ANSWER-sterilization
An acceptable pH range for an acid-balanced shampoo is? - CORRECT ANSWER-4.5
to 5.6
What can you do to prevent a fungus infection from growing underneath sculptured
nail? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assure proper adhesion between natural nail and nail
enhancement
Which statement about salon disinfection is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Disinfection means cleaning every item in the salon correctly and after each use
, The proper procedure for disinfecting implements is to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Wash/rinse implements, immerse in disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes, wipe dry,
store in dry/covered container
Which condition is considered contagious? - CORRECT ANSWER-herpes simplex
A person's healthy body is influenced mostly by his or her? - CORRECT ANSWER-
physical activity and proper nutrition
A cowlick is the result when? - CORRECT ANSWER-a tuft of hair stands up
Describe the cuticle layer of the hair. - CORRECT ANSWER-outside horny layer,
composed of overlapping sheets of transparent protective cells
What is the purpose of scalp treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-maintain health/beauty
of scalp and hair
What conditioning treatment is used to equalize porosity and improve hair elasticity? -
CORRECT ANSWER-protein treatments
What layer of hair naturally contains melanin or coloring matter? - CORRECT
ANSWER-cortex
A client with skin undertones should request a vibrant red when coloring hair? -
CORRECT ANSWER-olive
The part of the hair that fits directly over the papilla is the? - CORRECT ANSWER-bulb
The direction in which the hair emerges from the scalp is determined by the? -
CORRECT ANSWER-shape of the hair follicle
Approximately how many hairs does the average person shed per day? - CORRECT
ANSWER-50-100
Which statement about nail growth is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Children's
nails grow faster than adult's nails
How long does it take to replace a new fingernail? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 to 6 months
If a client is accidentally cut during a nail-care service, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-follow blood spill procedure
Name the nail disorder that has white spots or streaks within the nail plate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-leukonychia
#3 Questions And Answers
Desirable personality qualities for a cosmetologist include good manners and? -
CORRECT ANSWER-a positive approach to clients
To maintain good posture while seated, where are feet placed? - CORRECT ANSWER-
flat on floor
As a cosmetologist, it is important for you to wear stylish clothing that? - CORRECT
ANSWER-reflect the image of the salon
Which-of the-following-is-NOT one of the body's defenses against infection? -
CORRECT ANSWER-broken skin
When a person is immune from a disease through inheritance, it is known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-natural immunity.
Which disease is caused by a fungus? - CORRECT ANSWER-ringworm
The type of bacteria most commonly found in pus is? - CORRECT ANSWER-
staphylococci
Which disease is caused by a virus? - CORRECT ANSWER-the common cold
Which statement about disinfection is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Disinfectants
should not be used on skin, hair or nails.
The three levels of chemical processes for controlling infection are sanitation,
disinfection and? - CORRECT ANSWER-sterilization
An acceptable pH range for an acid-balanced shampoo is? - CORRECT ANSWER-4.5
to 5.6
What can you do to prevent a fungus infection from growing underneath sculptured
nail? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assure proper adhesion between natural nail and nail
enhancement
Which statement about salon disinfection is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Disinfection means cleaning every item in the salon correctly and after each use
, The proper procedure for disinfecting implements is to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Wash/rinse implements, immerse in disinfectant for a minimum of 10 minutes, wipe dry,
store in dry/covered container
Which condition is considered contagious? - CORRECT ANSWER-herpes simplex
A person's healthy body is influenced mostly by his or her? - CORRECT ANSWER-
physical activity and proper nutrition
A cowlick is the result when? - CORRECT ANSWER-a tuft of hair stands up
Describe the cuticle layer of the hair. - CORRECT ANSWER-outside horny layer,
composed of overlapping sheets of transparent protective cells
What is the purpose of scalp treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER-maintain health/beauty
of scalp and hair
What conditioning treatment is used to equalize porosity and improve hair elasticity? -
CORRECT ANSWER-protein treatments
What layer of hair naturally contains melanin or coloring matter? - CORRECT
ANSWER-cortex
A client with skin undertones should request a vibrant red when coloring hair? -
CORRECT ANSWER-olive
The part of the hair that fits directly over the papilla is the? - CORRECT ANSWER-bulb
The direction in which the hair emerges from the scalp is determined by the? -
CORRECT ANSWER-shape of the hair follicle
Approximately how many hairs does the average person shed per day? - CORRECT
ANSWER-50-100
Which statement about nail growth is CORRECT? - CORRECT ANSWER-Children's
nails grow faster than adult's nails
How long does it take to replace a new fingernail? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 to 6 months
If a client is accidentally cut during a nail-care service, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-follow blood spill procedure
Name the nail disorder that has white spots or streaks within the nail plate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-leukonychia
