MICHIGAN COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Bacteria cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called:
a) Viruses
b) Microbes
c) Pathogenic bacteria
d) Nonpathogenic bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Nonpathogenic bacteria
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on:
a) Human hair
b) Human skin
c) Human nails
d) Tools and multi-use supplies - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Tools and multi-use
supplies
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on
nonporous surfaces are called:
a) Bar soaps
b) Antiseptics
c) Disinfectants
d) Sanitation products - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Disinfectants
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
a) Yearly
b) Monthly
c) Every two weeks
d) As directed by manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) As directed by
manufacturer
,When an infectious disease spreads through the air or makes contact with a contaminated (dirty)
object, it is referred to as:
a) Direct transmission
b) Contagious infection
c) Indirect transmission
d) Blood borne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Indirect transmission
Metal tools and nonporous supplies should be disinfected:
a) After each use
b) Twice each day
c) At the end of each day
d) At the beginning of each day - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) After each use
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when:
a) Tools are new
b) Clients request it
c) Tools are used to apply product to the skin
d) Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Tools
come in contact with blood or body fluids
The regulating agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is:
a) DNR
b) SDS
c) USDA
d) OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) OSHA
Which of the following organs is the largest of the body?
a) Skin
,b) Lungs
c) Brain
d) Heart - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Skin
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
a) Bitten nails
b) Bruised nails
c) Split or brittle nails
d) Pigmentation problems - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Split or brittle nails
The muscle that causes the foot to invert and turn outward:
a) Tibialis anterior
b) Peroneus brevis
c) Peroneus longus
c) Abductor hallucia - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Peroneus longus
Which of the following cosmetic classifications represents a mixture of two or more kinds of
molecules, evenly dispersed?
a) Solution
b) Emulsion
c) Ointment
d) Suspension - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Solution
Cream hair colors are generally mixed with a cream developer and are applied with a:
a) Spatula
b) Spray bottle
c) Squeeze bottle
d) Bowl and brush - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Bowl and brush
, Chemical burns should be treated by:
a) Applying pressure
b) Applying a lotion or cream
c) Scrubbing with soap and hot water
d) Rinsing away all traces of chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Rinsing away all
traces of chemicals
Water molecules have two hydrogen atoms and one:
a) Helium atom
b) Oxygen atom
c) Sulfur atom
d) Nitrogen atom - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Oxygen atom
Identify the environment used for the consultation that will help your client feel comfortable
sharing confidential information:
a) Private area
b) Darkest area
c) Dispensary area
d) Nosiest spot in salon - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Private area
All of the following information could be found in client records EXCEPT:
a) Date of last service
b) Price of last service
c) Client's social security number
d) Technique and application method - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Client's social
security number
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps:
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Bacteria cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called:
a) Viruses
b) Microbes
c) Pathogenic bacteria
d) Nonpathogenic bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Nonpathogenic bacteria
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on:
a) Human hair
b) Human skin
c) Human nails
d) Tools and multi-use supplies - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Tools and multi-use
supplies
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on
nonporous surfaces are called:
a) Bar soaps
b) Antiseptics
c) Disinfectants
d) Sanitation products - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Disinfectants
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
a) Yearly
b) Monthly
c) Every two weeks
d) As directed by manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) As directed by
manufacturer
,When an infectious disease spreads through the air or makes contact with a contaminated (dirty)
object, it is referred to as:
a) Direct transmission
b) Contagious infection
c) Indirect transmission
d) Blood borne Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Indirect transmission
Metal tools and nonporous supplies should be disinfected:
a) After each use
b) Twice each day
c) At the end of each day
d) At the beginning of each day - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) After each use
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when:
a) Tools are new
b) Clients request it
c) Tools are used to apply product to the skin
d) Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Tools
come in contact with blood or body fluids
The regulating agency under the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is:
a) DNR
b) SDS
c) USDA
d) OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) OSHA
Which of the following organs is the largest of the body?
a) Skin
,b) Lungs
c) Brain
d) Heart - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Skin
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
a) Bitten nails
b) Bruised nails
c) Split or brittle nails
d) Pigmentation problems - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Split or brittle nails
The muscle that causes the foot to invert and turn outward:
a) Tibialis anterior
b) Peroneus brevis
c) Peroneus longus
c) Abductor hallucia - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Peroneus longus
Which of the following cosmetic classifications represents a mixture of two or more kinds of
molecules, evenly dispersed?
a) Solution
b) Emulsion
c) Ointment
d) Suspension - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Solution
Cream hair colors are generally mixed with a cream developer and are applied with a:
a) Spatula
b) Spray bottle
c) Squeeze bottle
d) Bowl and brush - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Bowl and brush
, Chemical burns should be treated by:
a) Applying pressure
b) Applying a lotion or cream
c) Scrubbing with soap and hot water
d) Rinsing away all traces of chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Rinsing away all
traces of chemicals
Water molecules have two hydrogen atoms and one:
a) Helium atom
b) Oxygen atom
c) Sulfur atom
d) Nitrogen atom - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Oxygen atom
Identify the environment used for the consultation that will help your client feel comfortable
sharing confidential information:
a) Private area
b) Darkest area
c) Dispensary area
d) Nosiest spot in salon - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Private area
All of the following information could be found in client records EXCEPT:
a) Date of last service
b) Price of last service
c) Client's social security number
d) Technique and application method - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Client's social
security number
A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps:
