PSI EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Update
(Graded A+)
Which of the following terms BEST describes a procedure or condition that may produce
undesirable side effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issues a client may have?
a) Constrained
b) Consultation
c) Contradicting
d) Contraindicated - ANSWER-Contraindicated
Understanding the effects of which of the following will help create any desired shaping?
a) Angles
b) Beveling
c) Elevation
d) Lines - ANSWER-Elevation
Which of the following equalizes porosity?
a) Decolorizes
b) Fillers
c) Presoftening agents
d) Refreshers - ANSWER-Fillers
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
a) Silk
b) Linen
c) Paper
d) Fiberglass - ANSWER-Linen
All of the following are safety tips for the use of thermal styling irons EXCEPT
a) Celluloid combs are flammable
b) Overheating irons can cause damage
c) Holding the iron firmly ensures even curls
, d) Always test the temperature of irons on tissue paper - ANSWER-Holding the iron firmly
ensures even curls
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening?
a) Listening to the opinion of the manager
b) Listening to the conversation of another coworker
c) Listening to your client then doing what you think is best
d) Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said - ANSWER-Listening to your
client and repeating what you think was said
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to scalp
in overlapping layers?
a) Croquignole perm wrap
b) Double flat wrap
c) Piggyback wrap
d) Spiral perm wrap - ANSWER-Croquignole perm wrap
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly
disinfected?
a) Whenever there is time
b) Between each client
c) At the end of the day
d) At the end of the week - ANSWER-Between each client
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
a) Application with gel adhesive
b) Applying a slightly larger tip
c) Trimming with a fingernail clipper
d) Using products that not have a well - ANSWER-Trimming with a fingernail clipper
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions EXCEPT
a) Comedones
b) Dryness
c) Oiliness
d) Skin tone - ANSWER-Skin tone
(Graded A+)
Which of the following terms BEST describes a procedure or condition that may produce
undesirable side effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issues a client may have?
a) Constrained
b) Consultation
c) Contradicting
d) Contraindicated - ANSWER-Contraindicated
Understanding the effects of which of the following will help create any desired shaping?
a) Angles
b) Beveling
c) Elevation
d) Lines - ANSWER-Elevation
Which of the following equalizes porosity?
a) Decolorizes
b) Fillers
c) Presoftening agents
d) Refreshers - ANSWER-Fillers
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
a) Silk
b) Linen
c) Paper
d) Fiberglass - ANSWER-Linen
All of the following are safety tips for the use of thermal styling irons EXCEPT
a) Celluloid combs are flammable
b) Overheating irons can cause damage
c) Holding the iron firmly ensures even curls
, d) Always test the temperature of irons on tissue paper - ANSWER-Holding the iron firmly
ensures even curls
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening?
a) Listening to the opinion of the manager
b) Listening to the conversation of another coworker
c) Listening to your client then doing what you think is best
d) Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said - ANSWER-Listening to your
client and repeating what you think was said
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to scalp
in overlapping layers?
a) Croquignole perm wrap
b) Double flat wrap
c) Piggyback wrap
d) Spiral perm wrap - ANSWER-Croquignole perm wrap
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly
disinfected?
a) Whenever there is time
b) Between each client
c) At the end of the day
d) At the end of the week - ANSWER-Between each client
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
a) Application with gel adhesive
b) Applying a slightly larger tip
c) Trimming with a fingernail clipper
d) Using products that not have a well - ANSWER-Trimming with a fingernail clipper
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions EXCEPT
a) Comedones
b) Dryness
c) Oiliness
d) Skin tone - ANSWER-Skin tone