Practice Exam #1- California Cosmetology State
Board/ 105 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first
knuckle: - Answer: Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -
Answer: Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - Answer: Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - Answer: Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - Answer: Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - Answer:
Sable
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, Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline
tints? - Answer: FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - Answer: FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection
control? - Answer: EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the
workplace? - Answer: OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - Answer: Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: -
Answer: Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -
Answer: Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: - Answer: Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: -
Answer: Make the hair longer
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Board/ 105 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
A fold of skin overlapping both sides of the nail, may extend as far as the first
knuckle: - Answer: Eponychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves: -
Answer: Nail plate/nail body
Onychophagy refers to: - Answer: Bitten nails
The technical term for bitten nails: - Answer: Onychophagy
Improper trimming of toenails may result in : - Answer: Onychocryptosis
High quality brushes to fashion acrylic nails are usually made from: - Answer:
Sable
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, Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D Test prior to using aniline
tints? - Answer: FDA
Which governmental regulates cosmetics in the U.S? - Answer: FDA
Which agency regulates and approves the efficacy of products for infection
control? - Answer: EPA
Which governmental agency enforces health and safety standards for the
workplace? - Answer: OSHA
"Fallen Hair" is: - Answer: Non-Remy
The point where the nail enters the skin at the base of the nail is referred to as: -
Answer: Eponychium
The tissue between the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as the: -
Answer: Hyponychium
Pterygium refers to: - Answer: Forward growth of the cuticle
In the shears over comb method, holding the comb flat against the head will: -
Answer: Make the hair longer
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