ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM 2025 | 300
QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called: - Correct Answer:
Germs, Bacteria, and Microbes
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - Correct Answer:
Non- Pathogenic
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - Correct Answer: Spread from
person to person
Strep throat, staph infection, and impetigo are examples of: - Correct Answer:
Contagious Diseases
What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens:
- Correct Answer: Antibodies
Bacteria can't enter the body through: - Correct Answer: Healthy Skin
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is: - Correct Answer: Viruses
cannot be treated with antibiotics
What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver? - Correct Answer: Humman
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
When an infectious disease is spread through the air or makes contact with a
contaminated object, it is referred to as: - Correct Answer: Indirect Transmission
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a: - Correct Answer:
Local Infection
A local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area, or: - Correct Answer: A
Pus-Filled Boil
would be considered standard precaution: - Correct Answer: Disinfecting tools,
implements, and equipment
True or False: Ringworm is a type of fungus that is common and highly contagious -
Correct Answer: TRUE
Infection control is divided into the following methods: - Correct Answer: Cleaning,
Disinfection, Sterilization
,Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: - Correct
Answer: Infection Control
Removing dirt, debris, and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens
is: - Correct Answer: Cleaning
How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of diseases: - Correct Answer:
Reduces the amount of organic matter that contributes to growth of pathogens
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n): - Correct
Answer: Antiseptic
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens with the exception of spores
on non- porous surfaces, is referred to as: - Correct Answer: Disinfection
"Ellen" has noticed mold begging to grow near the sink, which type of disinfectant does
she need to destroy this fungus: - Correct Answer: Fungicidals
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: - Correct Answer: Viruses
The regulatory agency under the U.S Department of Labor that enforces safety and
health standards in the workplace is: - Correct Answer: OSHA
An example of single-use supply are: - Correct Answer: Gloves,
What should you do with a porous item such as a sponge, head covering, or spatula once
is has been used of a client: - Correct Answer: Discard it (throw it away)
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during the service must be
discarded or: - Correct Answer: Disinfected
The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is: - Correct Answer:
Sterilization
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects: - Correct Answer: An
autoclave
What do you do first when a blood-exposure incident occurs: - Correct Answer: STOP
the service
True or False: The three most common types of gloves available in the market are latex,
nitrile and vinyl: - Correct Answer: TRUE
To avoid burning a client with an exfoliating or peeling treatment, preform a patch test
on the clients arm or: - Correct Answer: Behind their ear
, Which action should occur first if a client experiences a chemical burn: - Correct
Answer: Remove all contaminated clothing or jewelry
The science that looks at how individuals preform work and what body movements,
positions, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the esthetician and
client is called: - Correct Answer: Ergonomics
Electric current moves THROUGH a path called a(n): - Correct Answer: Conductor
Electric current moves along a path called a(n): - Correct Answer: Circuit
Materials that best transport electricity are called: - Correct Answer: Conductors
Which of the following materials is considered a conductor?
water-containing ions
Rubber
towel - Correct Answer: A) Water-Containing Ions
Identify Volt: - Correct Answer: Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or
pushed by a source
Two common sources of electric current are generators and: - Correct Answer:
Batteries
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in one direction is called: -
Correct Answer: Direct Current
What device is used to adjust the flow of electrical current: - Correct Answer: Rheostat
When too many appliances are put on one circuit and operated at the same time, more
current flows than the line is designed to carry, resulting in a(n): - Correct Answer:
Overload
To avoid the possibility of overloads and short circuits, safety devices are installed in
appliances and building. Two of these devices are: - Correct Answer: Fuses and Circuit
breakers
What effect is created when electric current travels through a solid electrode and liquid
conductor in order to produce stimulating or calming effects: - Correct Answer:
Electrochemical
Galvanic, Faradic and pulsed DC fall under what type of current: - Correct Answer:
Direct
Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light: -
Correct Answer: UVA
The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called: -
Correct Answer: Matter
QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called: - Correct Answer:
Germs, Bacteria, and Microbes
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: - Correct Answer:
Non- Pathogenic
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - Correct Answer: Spread from
person to person
Strep throat, staph infection, and impetigo are examples of: - Correct Answer:
Contagious Diseases
What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens:
- Correct Answer: Antibodies
Bacteria can't enter the body through: - Correct Answer: Healthy Skin
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is: - Correct Answer: Viruses
cannot be treated with antibiotics
What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver? - Correct Answer: Humman
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
When an infectious disease is spread through the air or makes contact with a
contaminated object, it is referred to as: - Correct Answer: Indirect Transmission
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a: - Correct Answer:
Local Infection
A local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area, or: - Correct Answer: A
Pus-Filled Boil
would be considered standard precaution: - Correct Answer: Disinfecting tools,
implements, and equipment
True or False: Ringworm is a type of fungus that is common and highly contagious -
Correct Answer: TRUE
Infection control is divided into the following methods: - Correct Answer: Cleaning,
Disinfection, Sterilization
,Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: - Correct
Answer: Infection Control
Removing dirt, debris, and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens
is: - Correct Answer: Cleaning
How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of diseases: - Correct Answer:
Reduces the amount of organic matter that contributes to growth of pathogens
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n): - Correct
Answer: Antiseptic
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens with the exception of spores
on non- porous surfaces, is referred to as: - Correct Answer: Disinfection
"Ellen" has noticed mold begging to grow near the sink, which type of disinfectant does
she need to destroy this fungus: - Correct Answer: Fungicidals
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: - Correct Answer: Viruses
The regulatory agency under the U.S Department of Labor that enforces safety and
health standards in the workplace is: - Correct Answer: OSHA
An example of single-use supply are: - Correct Answer: Gloves,
What should you do with a porous item such as a sponge, head covering, or spatula once
is has been used of a client: - Correct Answer: Discard it (throw it away)
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during the service must be
discarded or: - Correct Answer: Disinfected
The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is: - Correct Answer:
Sterilization
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects: - Correct Answer: An
autoclave
What do you do first when a blood-exposure incident occurs: - Correct Answer: STOP
the service
True or False: The three most common types of gloves available in the market are latex,
nitrile and vinyl: - Correct Answer: TRUE
To avoid burning a client with an exfoliating or peeling treatment, preform a patch test
on the clients arm or: - Correct Answer: Behind their ear
, Which action should occur first if a client experiences a chemical burn: - Correct
Answer: Remove all contaminated clothing or jewelry
The science that looks at how individuals preform work and what body movements,
positions, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the esthetician and
client is called: - Correct Answer: Ergonomics
Electric current moves THROUGH a path called a(n): - Correct Answer: Conductor
Electric current moves along a path called a(n): - Correct Answer: Circuit
Materials that best transport electricity are called: - Correct Answer: Conductors
Which of the following materials is considered a conductor?
water-containing ions
Rubber
towel - Correct Answer: A) Water-Containing Ions
Identify Volt: - Correct Answer: Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or
pushed by a source
Two common sources of electric current are generators and: - Correct Answer:
Batteries
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in one direction is called: -
Correct Answer: Direct Current
What device is used to adjust the flow of electrical current: - Correct Answer: Rheostat
When too many appliances are put on one circuit and operated at the same time, more
current flows than the line is designed to carry, resulting in a(n): - Correct Answer:
Overload
To avoid the possibility of overloads and short circuits, safety devices are installed in
appliances and building. Two of these devices are: - Correct Answer: Fuses and Circuit
breakers
What effect is created when electric current travels through a solid electrode and liquid
conductor in order to produce stimulating or calming effects: - Correct Answer:
Electrochemical
Galvanic, Faradic and pulsed DC fall under what type of current: - Correct Answer:
Direct
Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light: -
Correct Answer: UVA
The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called: -
Correct Answer: Matter
