TDLR Cosmetology State Board Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
what protects sensitive cells in the dermis from UV light - ANSWER melanin
what is also known as the true skin - ANSWER the dermis
arrector pili muscles - ANSWER small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that causes
goose bumps
papillary layer - ANSWER outermost layer of the dermis
dermal papillae - ANSWER small, cone shaped elevations at the base of the hair follicle
reticular layer - ANSWER deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with all of its oxygen and
nutrients
what structures are in the reticular layer - ANSWER fat cells, blood vessles, lymph vessels, sebaceous
glands, sudoriferous glads, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings
subcutaneous tissue - ANSWER fatty tissue found below the dermis
melanin - ANSWER tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes that give skin color
pheomelanin - ANSWER melanin that is red to yellow in color
, eumelanin - ANSWER melanin that is dark brown to black in color
collagen - ANSWER fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength
elastin - ANSWER protein base that forms elastic tissue
What is required to obtain a license? - ANSWER Pay fee of $50
Be at least 17 years old
Have high school diploma or equivalent
Completed 1000 hours of cosmetology school
Pass written exam
To be eligible to test you must - ANSWER pay $50 fee
Be enrolled in 1000 hour program and have proof of completing 900 hours
Inactive Status - ANSWER May not practice cosmetology under that license
must be renewed with $50
continuing education is not required while inactive
Continuing Education requirements - ANSWER To renew license 4 hours of continuing education must be
done
1 hour in sanitation
3 hours in anything under human trafficking
How to renew license - ANSWER submit application
pay $50 fee
do continuing education
, How long does your license last? - ANSWER 2 years
What permit do you need to hold as an independent contractor leasing space - ANSWER booth rental
permit
What can a specialty certificate holder do - ANSWER only preform the practice authorized by the
specialty certificate
Where should all licenses be in a salon - ANSWER all current licenses may be posted at the work station
in public view or be made available in a notebook at front desk
How soon do you need to notify TDLR of a name change or change of address - ANSWER 30 days of
changing your name or address
How big should your current photo be on your licence - ANSWER 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches
What should all booth rentals have - ANSWER copy of current law and rules book
each salon must have what requirements - ANSWER sink with hot and cold running water
identifiable sign with salon name
receptacle for used towels/linens
wet disinfectant soaking container
clean, dry, debris free storage
at least one covered trash can
*if doing nails an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or UV sanitizer
Fee for license and renewal - ANSWER $50
Fee to move license to active from inactive status - ANSWER $25
, Can you preform a service on a guest who you suspect might have any of the following:?
lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis, open wound, infected, broken or swollen skin - ANSWER NO
what should you do with single use equipment/implements - ANSWER toss after ever guest
how do you clean tools or equipment that have come in contact with blood or other body fluids -
ANSWER immediately clean the tool then use EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant, tuberculocidal
disinfectant, or 10% bleach solution and let soak for 5 minutes
papule - ANSWER pimple
tumor - ANSWER abnormal cell mass
pustule - ANSWER raised inflamed pimple
vesicle - ANSWER small blister with clear fluid
wheal - ANSWER itchy, swollen lesion (hives)
crust - ANSWER dead cells formed over a wound or blemish
fissure - ANSWER crack in the skin
excoriation - ANSWER skin sore or abrasion
keloid - ANSWER thick scar
scar/cicatrix - ANSWER light colored, slightly raised mark on skin
COMPLETE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
what protects sensitive cells in the dermis from UV light - ANSWER melanin
what is also known as the true skin - ANSWER the dermis
arrector pili muscles - ANSWER small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that causes
goose bumps
papillary layer - ANSWER outermost layer of the dermis
dermal papillae - ANSWER small, cone shaped elevations at the base of the hair follicle
reticular layer - ANSWER deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with all of its oxygen and
nutrients
what structures are in the reticular layer - ANSWER fat cells, blood vessles, lymph vessels, sebaceous
glands, sudoriferous glads, hair follicles, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings
subcutaneous tissue - ANSWER fatty tissue found below the dermis
melanin - ANSWER tiny grains of pigment that are produced by melanocytes that give skin color
pheomelanin - ANSWER melanin that is red to yellow in color
, eumelanin - ANSWER melanin that is dark brown to black in color
collagen - ANSWER fibrous protein that gives skin form and strength
elastin - ANSWER protein base that forms elastic tissue
What is required to obtain a license? - ANSWER Pay fee of $50
Be at least 17 years old
Have high school diploma or equivalent
Completed 1000 hours of cosmetology school
Pass written exam
To be eligible to test you must - ANSWER pay $50 fee
Be enrolled in 1000 hour program and have proof of completing 900 hours
Inactive Status - ANSWER May not practice cosmetology under that license
must be renewed with $50
continuing education is not required while inactive
Continuing Education requirements - ANSWER To renew license 4 hours of continuing education must be
done
1 hour in sanitation
3 hours in anything under human trafficking
How to renew license - ANSWER submit application
pay $50 fee
do continuing education
, How long does your license last? - ANSWER 2 years
What permit do you need to hold as an independent contractor leasing space - ANSWER booth rental
permit
What can a specialty certificate holder do - ANSWER only preform the practice authorized by the
specialty certificate
Where should all licenses be in a salon - ANSWER all current licenses may be posted at the work station
in public view or be made available in a notebook at front desk
How soon do you need to notify TDLR of a name change or change of address - ANSWER 30 days of
changing your name or address
How big should your current photo be on your licence - ANSWER 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches
What should all booth rentals have - ANSWER copy of current law and rules book
each salon must have what requirements - ANSWER sink with hot and cold running water
identifiable sign with salon name
receptacle for used towels/linens
wet disinfectant soaking container
clean, dry, debris free storage
at least one covered trash can
*if doing nails an autoclave, dry heat sterilizer or UV sanitizer
Fee for license and renewal - ANSWER $50
Fee to move license to active from inactive status - ANSWER $25
, Can you preform a service on a guest who you suspect might have any of the following:?
lice, nits, ringworm, conjunctivitis, open wound, infected, broken or swollen skin - ANSWER NO
what should you do with single use equipment/implements - ANSWER toss after ever guest
how do you clean tools or equipment that have come in contact with blood or other body fluids -
ANSWER immediately clean the tool then use EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant, tuberculocidal
disinfectant, or 10% bleach solution and let soak for 5 minutes
papule - ANSWER pimple
tumor - ANSWER abnormal cell mass
pustule - ANSWER raised inflamed pimple
vesicle - ANSWER small blister with clear fluid
wheal - ANSWER itchy, swollen lesion (hives)
crust - ANSWER dead cells formed over a wound or blemish
fissure - ANSWER crack in the skin
excoriation - ANSWER skin sore or abrasion
keloid - ANSWER thick scar
scar/cicatrix - ANSWER light colored, slightly raised mark on skin
