INTRO TO COSMETOLOGY FINAL EXAM
2024/2025
Cosmetology is defined as the _____ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair. - Precise
Answer ✔✔art and science
The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics -
Precise Answer ✔✔Greek
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from _____ for use as perfumes and
for purification purposes. - Precise Answer ✔✔leaves and blossoms
What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to
modern history? - Precise Answer ✔✔The Renaissance
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872? - Precise Answer ✔✔Marcel Grateau
Which activity is most important to a successful career, holds the key to individual development and
personal motivation, provides knowledge and builds confidence, and promotes career advancement? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Stretching and walking around at intervals
It is essential for beauty practitioners to be well groomed and practice basic hygiene everyday because
they _____. - Precise Answer ✔✔work in close proximity to their clients
What are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack, or personal collection of items, to
maintain the necessary sanitary habits at work? - Precise Answer ✔✔Dental care items, hand sanitizer,
and body freshening products
What are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack, or personal collection of items, to
maintain the necessary sanitary habits at work? - Precise Answer ✔✔Dental care items, hand sanitizer,
and body freshening products
, Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon? - Precise Answer ✔✔Installing
hydraulic chairs which raise and lower
What types of injuries are most commonly reported by stylists in salons that do not practice
ergonomics? - Precise Answer ✔✔Wrist and back injuries
Which action would be most helpful in countering the negative effects of repetitive motions? - Precise
Answer ✔✔Stretching and walking around at intervals
Which item is included in the "Identification" section of the MSDS? - Precise Answer ✔✔Restrictions on
product use
Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a
hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids? - Precise Answer ✔✔EPA
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and
equipment by washing with soap and water? - Precise Answer ✔✔Cleaning
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and
equipment by washing with soap and water? - Precise Answer ✔✔Cleaning
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? - Precise Answer
✔✔Staphylococci
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____. - Precise Answer ✔✔spirilla
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____. - Precise Answer
✔✔protoplasm
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____. - Precise Answer
✔✔skin infection
2024/2025
Cosmetology is defined as the _____ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair. - Precise
Answer ✔✔art and science
The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics -
Precise Answer ✔✔Greek
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from _____ for use as perfumes and
for purification purposes. - Precise Answer ✔✔leaves and blossoms
What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to
modern history? - Precise Answer ✔✔The Renaissance
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872? - Precise Answer ✔✔Marcel Grateau
Which activity is most important to a successful career, holds the key to individual development and
personal motivation, provides knowledge and builds confidence, and promotes career advancement? -
Precise Answer ✔✔Stretching and walking around at intervals
It is essential for beauty practitioners to be well groomed and practice basic hygiene everyday because
they _____. - Precise Answer ✔✔work in close proximity to their clients
What are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack, or personal collection of items, to
maintain the necessary sanitary habits at work? - Precise Answer ✔✔Dental care items, hand sanitizer,
and body freshening products
What are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack, or personal collection of items, to
maintain the necessary sanitary habits at work? - Precise Answer ✔✔Dental care items, hand sanitizer,
and body freshening products
, Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon? - Precise Answer ✔✔Installing
hydraulic chairs which raise and lower
What types of injuries are most commonly reported by stylists in salons that do not practice
ergonomics? - Precise Answer ✔✔Wrist and back injuries
Which action would be most helpful in countering the negative effects of repetitive motions? - Precise
Answer ✔✔Stretching and walking around at intervals
Which item is included in the "Identification" section of the MSDS? - Precise Answer ✔✔Restrictions on
product use
Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a
hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and body fluids? - Precise Answer ✔✔EPA
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and
equipment by washing with soap and water? - Precise Answer ✔✔Cleaning
Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and
equipment by washing with soap and water? - Precise Answer ✔✔Cleaning
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? - Precise Answer
✔✔Staphylococci
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____. - Precise Answer ✔✔spirilla
Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called _____. - Precise Answer
✔✔protoplasm
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____. - Precise Answer
✔✔skin infection
