NYS Cosmetology Licensing Written Exam
Review Guide CORRECT 100%
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
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
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
conduct thorough scalp analysis and check for - ANSWER abrasion ,dry/oily scalp, flaky dandruff, ticks or
lice (pediculosis capitis)
Average PH for acid based shampoos _________________ and conditioners ___________ - ANSWER
(4.5-5.5); (5.5-6.9)
Alkaline shampoo is PH - ANSWER 7.1-9.5
High PH alkaline shampoo will cause hair color to - ANSWER fade faster
hairs natural PH ________ so pick shampoo closet to hairs natural PH to avoid any damage - ANSWER
4.5-5.5
Hard Water - ANSWER well water; contains minerals; hard to lather
Soft water - ANSWER rainwater; chemically treated to gt rid of minerals so lathers easy
Main ingredient in most shampoos - ANSWER water
Surfectant - ANSWER 2nd main ingredient in shampoo. cleansing molecules and have two ends
(hydrophilic and lipophilic)
hydrophillic - ANSWER Attracted to water
lipophillic - ANSWER attracted to oil
Review Guide CORRECT 100%
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
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
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
conduct thorough scalp analysis and check for - ANSWER abrasion ,dry/oily scalp, flaky dandruff, ticks or
lice (pediculosis capitis)
Average PH for acid based shampoos _________________ and conditioners ___________ - ANSWER
(4.5-5.5); (5.5-6.9)
Alkaline shampoo is PH - ANSWER 7.1-9.5
High PH alkaline shampoo will cause hair color to - ANSWER fade faster
hairs natural PH ________ so pick shampoo closet to hairs natural PH to avoid any damage - ANSWER
4.5-5.5
Hard Water - ANSWER well water; contains minerals; hard to lather
Soft water - ANSWER rainwater; chemically treated to gt rid of minerals so lathers easy
Main ingredient in most shampoos - ANSWER water
Surfectant - ANSWER 2nd main ingredient in shampoo. cleansing molecules and have two ends
(hydrophilic and lipophilic)
hydrophillic - ANSWER Attracted to water
lipophillic - ANSWER attracted to oil
