NYS Cosmetology Licensing Written Exam
Review Guide/ 228 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
Bacteriology - Answer: study of microorganisms called bacteria
Bacteria - Answer: another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled, vegetable origin, seen
with microscope.
Cocci - Answer: spherical bacteria
Spirilla - Answer: spiral shaped bacteria
Bacilli - Answer: Rod shaped bacteria
pathogenic - Answer: causing disease
Non-Pathogenic - Answer: Bacteria that are not harmful
parasite - Answer: An organism that feeds on a living host
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,saprophyte - Answer: An organism that feeds on dead matter
Human Relations - Answer: the study of how people interact in the workplace and how
communication can be improved
Flagella - Answer: A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
Mitosis - Answer: cells split in half
Natural Immunity - Answer: born with immunity
acquired immunity - Answer: immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or
through inoculation (such as vaccination)
General Infection - Answer: Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins
to all parts of the body
Local Infection - Answer: An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a
particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
EPA - Answer: Environmental Protection Agency
MSDS - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA - Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPE - Answer: Personal Protection Equipment
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, sodium hydrochlorite - Answer: Household bleach
QUAT - Answer: Quaternary ammonium compound 1:1,000 parts
Draping - Answer: first line of protection for client
single drape method - Answer: for non-chemical services
double drape - Answer: for chemical services
Shampooing - Answer: creates first long lasting impression to client about your confidence.
Healthy scalp - Answer: Cleanliness and stimulation
Before using water - Answer: test on wrist
Keep fingertips cupped over nozzle to prevent - Answer: rapid temperature change
shampoo using - Answer: cushion of fingertips
scientific brushing prior to shampoo removes - Answer: dirt, debris, dead skin cells, products,
adds shine to hair
Don't brush hair prior to - Answer: any chemical service because it causes irritation to the scalp
purpose of scalp treatment - Answer: help a dry scalp and increase blood flow and relaxation
purpose of conditioning treatment - Answer: hydrate moisturize damaged dry hair.
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Review Guide/ 228 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
Bacteriology - Answer: study of microorganisms called bacteria
Bacteria - Answer: another name for germ or microbe, minute one celled, vegetable origin, seen
with microscope.
Cocci - Answer: spherical bacteria
Spirilla - Answer: spiral shaped bacteria
Bacilli - Answer: Rod shaped bacteria
pathogenic - Answer: causing disease
Non-Pathogenic - Answer: Bacteria that are not harmful
parasite - Answer: An organism that feeds on a living host
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,saprophyte - Answer: An organism that feeds on dead matter
Human Relations - Answer: the study of how people interact in the workplace and how
communication can be improved
Flagella - Answer: A long, whip-like filament that helps in cell motility
Mitosis - Answer: cells split in half
Natural Immunity - Answer: born with immunity
acquired immunity - Answer: immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease, or
through inoculation (such as vaccination)
General Infection - Answer: Occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins
to all parts of the body
Local Infection - Answer: An infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a
particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus.
EPA - Answer: Environmental Protection Agency
MSDS - Answer: Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA - Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PPE - Answer: Personal Protection Equipment
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, sodium hydrochlorite - Answer: Household bleach
QUAT - Answer: Quaternary ammonium compound 1:1,000 parts
Draping - Answer: first line of protection for client
single drape method - Answer: for non-chemical services
double drape - Answer: for chemical services
Shampooing - Answer: creates first long lasting impression to client about your confidence.
Healthy scalp - Answer: Cleanliness and stimulation
Before using water - Answer: test on wrist
Keep fingertips cupped over nozzle to prevent - Answer: rapid temperature change
shampoo using - Answer: cushion of fingertips
scientific brushing prior to shampoo removes - Answer: dirt, debris, dead skin cells, products,
adds shine to hair
Don't brush hair prior to - Answer: any chemical service because it causes irritation to the scalp
purpose of scalp treatment - Answer: help a dry scalp and increase blood flow and relaxation
purpose of conditioning treatment - Answer: hydrate moisturize damaged dry hair.
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