HOSMERIT
COSMETOLOGY VIRGINIA STATE BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTION
A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor, is the most common reducing
agent. - ANS; thioglycolic acid
Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will cause: - ANS; fishhooks
bonds are chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms in two
adjacent protein chains are joined together. - ANS; disulfide
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either: - ANS; stainless steel or brass
An infectious microorganism capable of infesting almost all plants and animals is
. - ANS; virus
For cleaning necklines and around the ears, you may use smaller-sized clippers called: - ANS;
edges
A chemical reaction that easily transmits heat is called . - ANS;exothermic
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joinedtogether are: -
ANS; disulfide bonds
In the fingerwave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates: -ANS; over-
direction of ridge
A/an involves deep rubbing to the muscles. - ANS; friction
movement
Nail removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the
naturalnail. - ANS; dehydrator
Agents that are formulated for use on the skin are: - ANS; antiseptics
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowlyfading
with each shampoo is known as: - ANS; semipermanent
, relaxers are usually advertised and sold as "no lye" relaxer,
containingtwo components that must be mixed immediately prior to use: - ANS; guanidine
relaxer
is a closely woven, heavy material that is opaque, even after adhesive is
applied: - ANS; linen
The complimentary color for green eyes is: - ANS; red
A variation of the hard press in which a hot curling iron is passed through the hairbefore the
pressing comb is called: - ANS; a double press
A volume-based thermal curl is held at a 135 degree angle, rolled in the usual manner,and placed
: - ANS; forward and high on its base
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - ANS; flat-top cut
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thinlayer of
tissue called the - ANS; bed epithelium
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is: - ANS;seborrheic
dermatitis
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - ANS; arc base
The panel of hair on which a roller is place is called the: - ANS; base
When pin curls are properly anchored, the chip enters at the open end: - ANS; parallelto the
stem
By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the same length throughout ahaircut, you
are creating: - ANS; uniform layers
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a: - ANS; wheal
A/an removes the hair by removing it from the bottom of the follicle. -ANS;
epilator
A product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and callusesthat needed
to be smoothed during a pedicure is: - ANS; abrasive scrub
COSMETOLOGY VIRGINIA STATE BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTION
A colorless liquid with a strong unpleasant odor, is the most common reducing
agent. - ANS; thioglycolic acid
Allowing hair ends to protrude over thermal irons will cause: - ANS; fishhooks
bonds are chemical side bonds formed when the sulfur atoms in two
adjacent protein chains are joined together. - ANS; disulfide
Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either: - ANS; stainless steel or brass
An infectious microorganism capable of infesting almost all plants and animals is
. - ANS; virus
For cleaning necklines and around the ears, you may use smaller-sized clippers called: - ANS;
edges
A chemical reaction that easily transmits heat is called . - ANS;exothermic
Chemical-based side bonds that are formed when two sulfur-type chains are joinedtogether are: -
ANS; disulfide bonds
In the fingerwave procedure, pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates: -ANS; over-
direction of ridge
A/an involves deep rubbing to the muscles. - ANS; friction
movement
Nail removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the
naturalnail. - ANS; dehydrator
Agents that are formulated for use on the skin are: - ANS; antiseptics
The haircolor that partially penetrates the hair shaft and stains the cuticle layer, slowlyfading
with each shampoo is known as: - ANS; semipermanent
, relaxers are usually advertised and sold as "no lye" relaxer,
containingtwo components that must be mixed immediately prior to use: - ANS; guanidine
relaxer
is a closely woven, heavy material that is opaque, even after adhesive is
applied: - ANS; linen
The complimentary color for green eyes is: - ANS; red
A variation of the hard press in which a hot curling iron is passed through the hairbefore the
pressing comb is called: - ANS; a double press
A volume-based thermal curl is held at a 135 degree angle, rolled in the usual manner,and placed
: - ANS; forward and high on its base
Clippers are the best tool for creating a: - ANS; flat-top cut
The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thinlayer of
tissue called the - ANS; bed epithelium
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is: - ANS;seborrheic
dermatitis
The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the: - ANS; arc base
The panel of hair on which a roller is place is called the: - ANS; base
When pin curls are properly anchored, the chip enters at the open end: - ANS; parallelto the
stem
By using a traveling guide and no overdirection to cut the same length throughout ahaircut, you
are creating: - ANS; uniform layers
An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a: - ANS; wheal
A/an removes the hair by removing it from the bottom of the follicle. -ANS;
epilator
A product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and callusesthat needed
to be smoothed during a pedicure is: - ANS; abrasive scrub
