Cosmetology State Board Written Exam
Practice – CALIFORNIA CORRECT 100%
What are the forms that a chemical can take? - ANSWER Solids, liquids, gases, vapors.
What should be considered when determining how hazardous a chemical is? - ANSWER Toxicity,
concentration, length of time, individual sensitivity, interaction, route of exposure
What are the three main routes of exposure in an establishment? - ANSWER Breathing, skin and eye
contact, swallowing
What governmental agency in California sets the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) of chemicals? -
ANSWER California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA)
What should be watched for to determine if chemical exposure is occurring? - ANSWER Odor, taste,
particles, surfaces, symptoms
What is dermatitis? - ANSWER inflammation of the skin
What comprises the central nervous system? - ANSWER brain + spinal cord
What is a symptom that the nervous system is under attack? - ANSWER A) Headache B) Dizziness C) Lack
of coordination D) All of the above (CORRECT: D. all of the above)
The toxic trio can cause multiple health problems. True or False? - ANSWER TRUE (The toxic trio is a
highly publicized chemical combination consisting of toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate)
Methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) can be safely used in nail salons. True or False? - ANSWER FALSE
, Smoking increases the harmful effects of other chemicals. True or False? - ANSWER TRUE
Important information on the identity and hazards of a chemical are always on the container label. True
or False? - ANSWER TRUE
The exclamation mark icon indicates: - ANSWER This symbol indicates that hazardous products with this
pictogram can cause certain health effects for example, skin irritation, eye irritation, and/or. skin
sensitization.
If a chemical product is flammable, an individual should: - ANSWER Store it away from heat or flames.
Cal/OSHA requires SDSs to state when the revisions were made. True or False? - ANSWER True
Workers are safe from chemical exposure as long as the establishment door is open. True or False? -
ANSWER FALSE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is not the best way for workers to protect themselves from
chemicals. True or False? - ANSWER True
Which of the following are ways to reduce chemical hazards? - ANSWER Use vented manicure tables and
mix chemicals in an area away from others
What does "breakthrough time" refer to? - ANSWER The length of time protective gloves will work well
A multipurpose extinguisher can be used to fight: - ANSWER Class A,B, and C fires
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not very common among licensees. True or False? - ANSWER TRUE
Small sacs of fluid between the shoulder tendons and bones of the shoulder are called: - ANSWER Bursas
Which motions can place stress on tendons?
Practice – CALIFORNIA CORRECT 100%
What are the forms that a chemical can take? - ANSWER Solids, liquids, gases, vapors.
What should be considered when determining how hazardous a chemical is? - ANSWER Toxicity,
concentration, length of time, individual sensitivity, interaction, route of exposure
What are the three main routes of exposure in an establishment? - ANSWER Breathing, skin and eye
contact, swallowing
What governmental agency in California sets the Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) of chemicals? -
ANSWER California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA)
What should be watched for to determine if chemical exposure is occurring? - ANSWER Odor, taste,
particles, surfaces, symptoms
What is dermatitis? - ANSWER inflammation of the skin
What comprises the central nervous system? - ANSWER brain + spinal cord
What is a symptom that the nervous system is under attack? - ANSWER A) Headache B) Dizziness C) Lack
of coordination D) All of the above (CORRECT: D. all of the above)
The toxic trio can cause multiple health problems. True or False? - ANSWER TRUE (The toxic trio is a
highly publicized chemical combination consisting of toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate)
Methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) can be safely used in nail salons. True or False? - ANSWER FALSE
, Smoking increases the harmful effects of other chemicals. True or False? - ANSWER TRUE
Important information on the identity and hazards of a chemical are always on the container label. True
or False? - ANSWER TRUE
The exclamation mark icon indicates: - ANSWER This symbol indicates that hazardous products with this
pictogram can cause certain health effects for example, skin irritation, eye irritation, and/or. skin
sensitization.
If a chemical product is flammable, an individual should: - ANSWER Store it away from heat or flames.
Cal/OSHA requires SDSs to state when the revisions were made. True or False? - ANSWER True
Workers are safe from chemical exposure as long as the establishment door is open. True or False? -
ANSWER FALSE
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is not the best way for workers to protect themselves from
chemicals. True or False? - ANSWER True
Which of the following are ways to reduce chemical hazards? - ANSWER Use vented manicure tables and
mix chemicals in an area away from others
What does "breakthrough time" refer to? - ANSWER The length of time protective gloves will work well
A multipurpose extinguisher can be used to fight: - ANSWER Class A,B, and C fires
Carpal tunnel syndrome is not very common among licensees. True or False? - ANSWER TRUE
Small sacs of fluid between the shoulder tendons and bones of the shoulder are called: - ANSWER Bursas
Which motions can place stress on tendons?
