FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical
service? - Answer-Ammonium thioglycolate
Sodium thioglycolate
@ Sodium hydroxide
Thermal pressing
When a licensee receives a notice of non compliance for a minor violation from the
Florida State Board of Cosmetology, how many days is the licensee given to take
corrective action - Answer-15 days
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have been
a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least: - Answer-5
years
Approximately 10% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time:` - Answer-Telogen
A furuncle is a - Answer-Bacterial infection of a sebaceous gland
Papule
@ Bacterial infection of a hair follicle
Scar
A whirlpool pedicure spa should be disinfected after every client using: - Answer-@ A
hospital grade disinfectant
An antiseptic solution
Hot soapy water
Alcohol
In accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 455.224, F.S., a citation is: -
Answer-A cease and desist notice for the unlicensed practice of a profession
A notice of non compliance issued by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology for a
minor violation
,A revocation of a practitioner's license by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology
@ An instrument served upon a subject (licensee) for the purpose of assessing a
penalty
Use or possession of any substance containing which of the following liquid nail
monomers is illegal in Florida - Answer-Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Acetone
@ Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Ethyl methacrylate (EMA)
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is NOT true - Answer-They cause
less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers
They contain no lye
@ They have a lower pH than thio relaxers
They are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers
In massage, the term used for a rubbing motion is - Answer-Tapotement
@ Friction
Petrissage
Effleurage
The tissue just under the free edge of the nail is the - Answer-Perionychium
Pterygium
Eponychium
@ Hyponychium
Which of the following products are likely to have a pH lower than 7 - Answer-@ Hair
conditioner
Permanent wave solution
Chemical relaxer
, Semi-permanent haircolor
To help prevent ingrown toe-nails, clip or file the nail - Answer-Short at the corners,
longer at the center
Into a rounded or oval shape
Short all around
@ Straight across, slightly rounding the corners
Onychocryptosis may be caused by - Answer-Mold spores
A diet lacking in calcium
Damage to the nail bed
@ Poorly fitting or tight shoes
After a permanent wave, what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at-
home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quickly relax - Answer-Use an
alkaline shampoo followed by an alkaline rinse
Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl
Use a moisturizing conditioner
Use an acid-balanced shampoo followed by an acid rinse
In which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located - Answer-Cortex
Single-notched thinning shears will - Answer-Remove more hair than double-notched
shears
what is the term used for designing a work environment that fits the human body, its
movements, and cognitive abilities. - Answer-a. physiology
b. ergonomics.
c. Logistics
d. Salon fundamentals
Aniline derivative tints are: - Answer-@ Oxidative tints
Certified colors
Deposit only tints
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical
service? - Answer-Ammonium thioglycolate
Sodium thioglycolate
@ Sodium hydroxide
Thermal pressing
When a licensee receives a notice of non compliance for a minor violation from the
Florida State Board of Cosmetology, how many days is the licensee given to take
corrective action - Answer-15 days
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have been
a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least: - Answer-5
years
Approximately 10% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time:` - Answer-Telogen
A furuncle is a - Answer-Bacterial infection of a sebaceous gland
Papule
@ Bacterial infection of a hair follicle
Scar
A whirlpool pedicure spa should be disinfected after every client using: - Answer-@ A
hospital grade disinfectant
An antiseptic solution
Hot soapy water
Alcohol
In accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 455.224, F.S., a citation is: -
Answer-A cease and desist notice for the unlicensed practice of a profession
A notice of non compliance issued by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology for a
minor violation
,A revocation of a practitioner's license by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology
@ An instrument served upon a subject (licensee) for the purpose of assessing a
penalty
Use or possession of any substance containing which of the following liquid nail
monomers is illegal in Florida - Answer-Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Acetone
@ Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Ethyl methacrylate (EMA)
The following statement regarding guanidine relaxers is NOT true - Answer-They cause
less scalp irritation than sodium hydroxide relaxers
They contain no lye
@ They have a lower pH than thio relaxers
They are harsher to the hair than sodium hydroxide relaxers
In massage, the term used for a rubbing motion is - Answer-Tapotement
@ Friction
Petrissage
Effleurage
The tissue just under the free edge of the nail is the - Answer-Perionychium
Pterygium
Eponychium
@ Hyponychium
Which of the following products are likely to have a pH lower than 7 - Answer-@ Hair
conditioner
Permanent wave solution
Chemical relaxer
, Semi-permanent haircolor
To help prevent ingrown toe-nails, clip or file the nail - Answer-Short at the corners,
longer at the center
Into a rounded or oval shape
Short all around
@ Straight across, slightly rounding the corners
Onychocryptosis may be caused by - Answer-Mold spores
A diet lacking in calcium
Damage to the nail bed
@ Poorly fitting or tight shoes
After a permanent wave, what advise should the cosmetologist give to the client for at-
home maintenance to help ensure the perm does not quickly relax - Answer-Use an
alkaline shampoo followed by an alkaline rinse
Brush the hair frequently during the first three days to even out the curl
Use a moisturizing conditioner
Use an acid-balanced shampoo followed by an acid rinse
In which layer of the hair shaft is melanin located - Answer-Cortex
Single-notched thinning shears will - Answer-Remove more hair than double-notched
shears
what is the term used for designing a work environment that fits the human body, its
movements, and cognitive abilities. - Answer-a. physiology
b. ergonomics.
c. Logistics
d. Salon fundamentals
Aniline derivative tints are: - Answer-@ Oxidative tints
Certified colors
Deposit only tints
