Indiana Cosmetology State Board Test
Study Guide CORRECT QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS(GRADED A)
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - ANSWER Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm
pressure is: - ANSWER Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - ANSWER Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: - ANSWER Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - ANSWER Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for implements
to be: - ANSWER Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a: - ANSWER
Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: -
ANSWER Disinfectants
The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees
is: - ANSWER OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - ANSWER Cleaned and disinfected
, The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in: -
ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - ANSWER Copper
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be stored in
what type of container? - ANSWER In a clean and closed container
What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person licensed to operate a
cosmetology school or salon? - ANSWER A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape? - ANSWER Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations. - ANSWER Four
Where should sanitary requirements be posted? - ANSWER In a conspicuous place
Where must soiled towels be stored? - ANSWER In a closed hamper
Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are: - ANSWER Cool tones
All hair coloring products require a patch test with the exception of: - ANSWER Temporary colors
The process where the hair is pre lightened and then toned is: - ANSWER Double-process color
application
A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a: - ANSWER Secondary color
, Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and a visible line of: - ANSWER
Demarcation
What is used to restore the hair and scalp to their normal acidic pH? - ANSWER Normalizing lotion
When processing is complete for a soft curl permanent, what is done after rising the hair thoroughly
with warm water? - ANSWER Each curl is towel-blotted
Sodium Hydroxide relaxers are commonly called: - ANSWER Lye relaxers
Relaxers, which are ionic compounds formed by a metal combined with oxygen and hydrogen, are known
as: - ANSWER Metal Hydroxide relaxers
After saturating the rods with neutralizer in a soft curl perm and processing according to directions, the
next step is to: - ANSWER Remove rods carefully
What is one safety precaution that must be followed with all chemical hair relaxing services? - ANSWER
Wearing protective gloves
The combination of a thio permanent wrapped on large tools is called a: - ANSWER Soft curl permanent
To check relaxer processing, smooth and press a strand to the scalp using the back of the comb or your
finger. If the curl returns, _____________________ - ANSWER Continue processing
When performing a sodium hydroxide retouch, where is the product applied first? - ANSWER To the new
growth only
The most commonly used methods of hair relaxing are the sodium hydroxide method and the
_______________ method - ANSWER Thio
When the hair has been sufficiently straightened, the hair is rinsed rapidly and thoroughly with
______________ water - ANSWER Warm
Study Guide CORRECT QUESTIONS &
SOLUTIONS(GRADED A)
Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of - ANSWER Abrasions
A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing tissue with light, firm
pressure is: - ANSWER Petrissage
The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as: - ANSWER Pediculosis Capitis
An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant pain is: - ANSWER Furuncle
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is: - ANSWER Communicable
Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a covered container large enough for implements
to be: - ANSWER Completely immersed
Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a: - ANSWER
Physician
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: -
ANSWER Disinfectants
The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees
is: - ANSWER OSHA
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - ANSWER Cleaned and disinfected
, The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in: -
ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheets
A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: - ANSWER Copper
Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs of clients should be stored in
what type of container? - ANSWER In a clean and closed container
What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person licensed to operate a
cosmetology school or salon? - ANSWER A list of sanitary requirements
When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under their cape? - ANSWER Always
A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations. - ANSWER Four
Where should sanitary requirements be posted? - ANSWER In a conspicuous place
Where must soiled towels be stored? - ANSWER In a closed hamper
Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are: - ANSWER Cool tones
All hair coloring products require a patch test with the exception of: - ANSWER Temporary colors
The process where the hair is pre lightened and then toned is: - ANSWER Double-process color
application
A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a: - ANSWER Secondary color
, Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and a visible line of: - ANSWER
Demarcation
What is used to restore the hair and scalp to their normal acidic pH? - ANSWER Normalizing lotion
When processing is complete for a soft curl permanent, what is done after rising the hair thoroughly
with warm water? - ANSWER Each curl is towel-blotted
Sodium Hydroxide relaxers are commonly called: - ANSWER Lye relaxers
Relaxers, which are ionic compounds formed by a metal combined with oxygen and hydrogen, are known
as: - ANSWER Metal Hydroxide relaxers
After saturating the rods with neutralizer in a soft curl perm and processing according to directions, the
next step is to: - ANSWER Remove rods carefully
What is one safety precaution that must be followed with all chemical hair relaxing services? - ANSWER
Wearing protective gloves
The combination of a thio permanent wrapped on large tools is called a: - ANSWER Soft curl permanent
To check relaxer processing, smooth and press a strand to the scalp using the back of the comb or your
finger. If the curl returns, _____________________ - ANSWER Continue processing
When performing a sodium hydroxide retouch, where is the product applied first? - ANSWER To the new
growth only
The most commonly used methods of hair relaxing are the sodium hydroxide method and the
_______________ method - ANSWER Thio
When the hair has been sufficiently straightened, the hair is rinsed rapidly and thoroughly with
______________ water - ANSWER Warm
