Cosmetology State Board Exam
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What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed? - Answer -Base;Beauty professionals are
often held to higher image standards by clients because they view beauty professionals as -
Answer -image experts;Professional behavior, a positive attitude, team camaraderie, good
communication skills, and proper ergonomics are factors that asssist in creating a - Answer -
professional image;It is essential for beauty practitioners to be well grooomed and practice basic hygiene
everyday because they - Answer -work in close proximity to their clients;What term refers to the
daily maintenance of cleanliness through the practice of good healthful habits - Answer -personal
hygiene;Being well-groomed advertises the beauty professional's ________ the beauty industry -
Answer -commitment to;A no-fragrance salon policy protects clients who have chemical
sensitivities or allergies and stipulates that team members cannot wear - Answer -
perfume;________ involves the process of caring for parts of th bodya nd maintaining an overall
polished look - Answer -personal grooming;The impression that you project through both your
outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace is your ________ - Answer -professional
image;Salons often implement ______________ to create a salon culture, protect employees' clothing
while working withe chemicals, and ultimately ensure their stylists are dressed for success -
Answer -dress code guidelines;Regardless of your salon's dress code, your clothing should always
be clean, fresh, functional , and ____________ - Answer -stylish;Shoes worn by stylists while
working in the salon shoud be comfortable, closed-toe, _________, and provide arch support -
Answer -low-heeled;The maintenance of healthy skin and the careful application of ________
,enhances your best facial features and promotes your professional image - Answer -
makeup;Which element is considered the hallmark of professionalilsm? - Answer -Politeness;What
term best describes your posture, as well as the way you walk and move - Answer -physical
presentation;Sitting or standing improperly can put a great deal of stress on your _________ -
Answer -neck, shoulders, back, and legs;Siting or standing with your back straight, head and
shoulders held high, neck balanced, and the chest opened up and out are guidelines for good work -
Answer -posture;The science of designing and planning of the workplace, as well as its equipment
and tools, for maximum comfort, safety, and effciency is known as ________ - Answer -
ergonomics;Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon? - Answer -
Installing hydraulic chairs which raise and loewr;What types of injuries are most commonly reported by
stylists in salons that not practice ergonomics? - Answer -wrist and back injuries;___________ is
the key to avoiding problems with posture and movements - Answer -Prevention;Bending forward
and/ or twisting your body to get closer to your client, gripping or squeezing your implements too tightly,
and holding your arms too far away from your body are examples of ____ that will ultimately cause
injuries - Answer -repetive motion;stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints
and _______ - Answer -muscles;Holding the wrists in a(n) ____ position while using implements
can help prevent injuries - Answer -neutral;Which action would be most helpful in countering the
negative effects of repetitive motions - Answer -stretching and walking around at intervals;A tennis
ball is useful in exercises to release stress from repetitive motions of which body part? - Answer -
fingers;What is considered a mechanical process? - Answer -Cleaning;In 2012, along with
representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with
which of the following? - Answer -The Globally Harmonized System of Classifcations and Labeling
of Chemicals System;The GHS gives workers the right to - Answer -understand safety concerns
,associated with chemicals;As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers
supply a(n) ____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold - Answer -SDS (Safety Data
Sheet);Which item is included in the "identification" section of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)? -
Answer -Restrictions on product use;OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs are
________ - Answer -kept available in the salon for all prodcuts used in the salon;What is a safe and
useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats? - Answer -Quaternary ammonium
compounds;State regulatory agencies _________________________ - Answer -create the rules
that determine how laws are applied;Laws are also called - Answer -statutes;Invasion of body
tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) ______ - Answer -infection;One-
celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as __________ -
Answer -bacteria;Nonpathogenic bacteria are - Answer -harmless;Which organismss are
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? - Answer -Staphylococci;Short,
rod-shaped bacteria are called _________ - Answer -bacilli;Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are
called - Answer -spirilla;Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called -
Answer -protoplasm;Together, the active state and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are
referred to as the - Answer -life cycle of bacteria;Inflammation is characterized by which of the
following? - Answer -Swelling;A sign of bacterial infection is the presence of - Answer -pus;A
pimple or an abscess is an example of a __________________ - Answer -local infection;Methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _________ - Answer -skin infection;A
disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called - Answer -communicable;A
parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a -
Answer -virus;Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in teh body by blood or body fluids
, are called_____ - Answer -bloodborne pathogens;Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver
damage - Answer -hepatitis;Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _______________ -
Answer -AIDS;Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are __________ -
Answer -fungi;Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause
human infections in the salon? - Answer -Mildew;Poisonous substances produced by some
microorganisms are called ________ - Answer -toxins;The most frequently encountered infection
on teh foot resulting from nail services is - Answer -tinea pedis;The body's first line of disease
against infection is __________ - Answer -healthy, uncompromised skin;Organisms that grow,
feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____________ - Answer -parasites;What
is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite? - Answer -Scabies;What type of
immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations? - Answer -
acquired immunity;What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores? -
Answer -Sterilization;Which action is an cceptable way to clean tools or instruments? -
Answer -Using a cleaning solvent;A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals,
or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _________________ - Answer -allergy;Phenolic
disinfectants are - Answer -known carcinogens;Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for
______________ - Answer -bleach;Which item would be described as multi-use? - Answer -
Nippers;Single use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be
______ - Answer -discarded;Which statement best describes UV sanitizers? - Answer -They
do not disinfect NOR do they sterilize;Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing
microorganisms tend to grow inside it? - Answer -Whirlpool foot spa;Which substances work to
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and
Questions with Correct Answers Full
Score Grade
What is the panel of hair on which the roller is placed? - Answer -Base;Beauty professionals are
often held to higher image standards by clients because they view beauty professionals as -
Answer -image experts;Professional behavior, a positive attitude, team camaraderie, good
communication skills, and proper ergonomics are factors that asssist in creating a - Answer -
professional image;It is essential for beauty practitioners to be well grooomed and practice basic hygiene
everyday because they - Answer -work in close proximity to their clients;What term refers to the
daily maintenance of cleanliness through the practice of good healthful habits - Answer -personal
hygiene;Being well-groomed advertises the beauty professional's ________ the beauty industry -
Answer -commitment to;A no-fragrance salon policy protects clients who have chemical
sensitivities or allergies and stipulates that team members cannot wear - Answer -
perfume;________ involves the process of caring for parts of th bodya nd maintaining an overall
polished look - Answer -personal grooming;The impression that you project through both your
outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace is your ________ - Answer -professional
image;Salons often implement ______________ to create a salon culture, protect employees' clothing
while working withe chemicals, and ultimately ensure their stylists are dressed for success -
Answer -dress code guidelines;Regardless of your salon's dress code, your clothing should always
be clean, fresh, functional , and ____________ - Answer -stylish;Shoes worn by stylists while
working in the salon shoud be comfortable, closed-toe, _________, and provide arch support -
Answer -low-heeled;The maintenance of healthy skin and the careful application of ________
,enhances your best facial features and promotes your professional image - Answer -
makeup;Which element is considered the hallmark of professionalilsm? - Answer -Politeness;What
term best describes your posture, as well as the way you walk and move - Answer -physical
presentation;Sitting or standing improperly can put a great deal of stress on your _________ -
Answer -neck, shoulders, back, and legs;Siting or standing with your back straight, head and
shoulders held high, neck balanced, and the chest opened up and out are guidelines for good work -
Answer -posture;The science of designing and planning of the workplace, as well as its equipment
and tools, for maximum comfort, safety, and effciency is known as ________ - Answer -
ergonomics;Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon? - Answer -
Installing hydraulic chairs which raise and loewr;What types of injuries are most commonly reported by
stylists in salons that not practice ergonomics? - Answer -wrist and back injuries;___________ is
the key to avoiding problems with posture and movements - Answer -Prevention;Bending forward
and/ or twisting your body to get closer to your client, gripping or squeezing your implements too tightly,
and holding your arms too far away from your body are examples of ____ that will ultimately cause
injuries - Answer -repetive motion;stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints
and _______ - Answer -muscles;Holding the wrists in a(n) ____ position while using implements
can help prevent injuries - Answer -neutral;Which action would be most helpful in countering the
negative effects of repetitive motions - Answer -stretching and walking around at intervals;A tennis
ball is useful in exercises to release stress from repetitive motions of which body part? - Answer -
fingers;What is considered a mechanical process? - Answer -Cleaning;In 2012, along with
representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with
which of the following? - Answer -The Globally Harmonized System of Classifcations and Labeling
of Chemicals System;The GHS gives workers the right to - Answer -understand safety concerns
,associated with chemicals;As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers
supply a(n) ____ for all chemical products manufactured and sold - Answer -SDS (Safety Data
Sheet);Which item is included in the "identification" section of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)? -
Answer -Restrictions on product use;OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs are
________ - Answer -kept available in the salon for all prodcuts used in the salon;What is a safe and
useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats? - Answer -Quaternary ammonium
compounds;State regulatory agencies _________________________ - Answer -create the rules
that determine how laws are applied;Laws are also called - Answer -statutes;Invasion of body
tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) ______ - Answer -infection;One-
celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as __________ -
Answer -bacteria;Nonpathogenic bacteria are - Answer -harmless;Which organismss are
pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? - Answer -Staphylococci;Short,
rod-shaped bacteria are called _________ - Answer -bacilli;Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are
called - Answer -spirilla;Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called -
Answer -protoplasm;Together, the active state and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are
referred to as the - Answer -life cycle of bacteria;Inflammation is characterized by which of the
following? - Answer -Swelling;A sign of bacterial infection is the presence of - Answer -pus;A
pimple or an abscess is an example of a __________________ - Answer -local infection;Methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _________ - Answer -skin infection;A
disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called - Answer -communicable;A
parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a -
Answer -virus;Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in teh body by blood or body fluids
, are called_____ - Answer -bloodborne pathogens;Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver
damage - Answer -hepatitis;Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _______________ -
Answer -AIDS;Single-cell organisms such as molds, mildews, and yeasts are __________ -
Answer -fungi;Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause
human infections in the salon? - Answer -Mildew;Poisonous substances produced by some
microorganisms are called ________ - Answer -toxins;The most frequently encountered infection
on teh foot resulting from nail services is - Answer -tinea pedis;The body's first line of disease
against infection is __________ - Answer -healthy, uncompromised skin;Organisms that grow,
feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____________ - Answer -parasites;What
is a contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite? - Answer -Scabies;What type of
immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations? - Answer -
acquired immunity;What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores? -
Answer -Sterilization;Which action is an cceptable way to clean tools or instruments? -
Answer -Using a cleaning solvent;A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals,
or other normally harmless substances is a(n) _________________ - Answer -allergy;Phenolic
disinfectants are - Answer -known carcinogens;Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for
______________ - Answer -bleach;Which item would be described as multi-use? - Answer -
Nippers;Single use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be
______ - Answer -discarded;Which statement best describes UV sanitizers? - Answer -They
do not disinfect NOR do they sterilize;Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing
microorganisms tend to grow inside it? - Answer -Whirlpool foot spa;Which substances work to
break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and
