Oregon Law-Cosmetology/ Quizzes &
Answers/ 2024-2025
Adequate ventilation - Answer: Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods
which removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous
conditions from occurring in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2 and/or to allow
the free flow of air in a room in proportion to the size of the room and the
capacity of the room
Affidavit of Licensure - Answer: An original document verifying licensing history
and status, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding
penalties and/or disciplinary actions. The document is issued and signed by the
regulatory authority in the state which issued the license with an official seal or
stamp affixed to the document; it is not the certificate or license form issued
which authorizes the holder to practice. Refer to OAR 331-030-0040
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, Agency - Answer: The Oregon Health Licensing Agency. The agency is responsible
for the budget, personnel, performance-based outcomes, consumer protection,
fee collection, mediation, complaint resolution, discipline, rule making and record
keeping.
Approved - Answer: Means accepted by the Agency, Board of Cosmetology or to
the appropriate entity
Article - Answer: Those items which complement services provided in the practice
of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to
neck-strips, neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic capes
Barbering - Answer: The definition set forth in ORS chapter 690.005 means,
pursuant to ORS 690.155 and 690.165, the entity that determines practice
standards, education and training, and provides consultation to the agency on all
disciplinary actions in accordance with ORS 690.167
Certificate - Answer: The document authorizing the holder to perform services in
a field of practice, i.e. barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail
Chemical service - Answer: The use of any product which restructures or removes
hair or changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails
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Answers/ 2024-2025
Adequate ventilation - Answer: Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods
which removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous
conditions from occurring in accordance with OAR 437, Division 2 and/or to allow
the free flow of air in a room in proportion to the size of the room and the
capacity of the room
Affidavit of Licensure - Answer: An original document verifying licensing history
and status, including information disclosing all unresolved or outstanding
penalties and/or disciplinary actions. The document is issued and signed by the
regulatory authority in the state which issued the license with an official seal or
stamp affixed to the document; it is not the certificate or license form issued
which authorizes the holder to practice. Refer to OAR 331-030-0040
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, Agency - Answer: The Oregon Health Licensing Agency. The agency is responsible
for the budget, personnel, performance-based outcomes, consumer protection,
fee collection, mediation, complaint resolution, discipline, rule making and record
keeping.
Approved - Answer: Means accepted by the Agency, Board of Cosmetology or to
the appropriate entity
Article - Answer: Those items which complement services provided in the practice
of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology, including but not limited to
neck-strips, neck dusters, towels or linens, and cloth or plastic capes
Barbering - Answer: The definition set forth in ORS chapter 690.005 means,
pursuant to ORS 690.155 and 690.165, the entity that determines practice
standards, education and training, and provides consultation to the agency on all
disciplinary actions in accordance with ORS 690.167
Certificate - Answer: The document authorizing the holder to perform services in
a field of practice, i.e. barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail
Chemical service - Answer: The use of any product which restructures or removes
hair or changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails
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