Practice Exam #1- California Cosmetology
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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
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
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: - ANSWER Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: - ANSWER Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER 3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? - ANSWER 3-6 months
The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: - ANSWER The mantle
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? - ANSWER Matrix
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - ANSWER Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: - ANSWER Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: - ANSWER Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: - ANSWER Dry before straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? - ANSWER Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? - ANSWER No tension
These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: - ANSWER Horizontal
State Board 100% ACCURATE
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
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
Type of guideline used in blunt cutting or to create gradual increase in length: - ANSWER Stationary
A light, stroking movement applied with either the hand or finger tip is called: - ANSWER Effleurage
If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER 3-6 months
If lost, growth of a new nail plate/body will take approximately how long? - ANSWER 3-6 months
The root and matrix are located in this pocket like section of the nail: - ANSWER The mantle
Once destroyed, which part of the nail won't grow back? - ANSWER Matrix
Which part of your razor does your little finger rest? - ANSWER Tang
The living cells of the hair are found in the: - ANSWER Hair bulb
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair: - ANSWER Dry
It is recommended you cut kinky curly hair: - ANSWER Dry before straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, it is best to avoid which implements? - ANSWER Razors
When cutting a cowlick, what tension should be used? - ANSWER No tension
These hair cutting lines are used or create a sense of weight and stability: - ANSWER Horizontal
