IBEC ELECTROLOGY STATE BOARD NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPREHENSIVE 250 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+|100% PASS |2025 UPDATE
What is another name for Thermolysis? - ANSWER-- Alternating current
- High Frequency
-Short Wave
-Radio frequency
Retin-A may be best used as a _________________________ agent to delay aging. - ANSWER-
Preventative
Where does herpes emerge from? - ANSWER-Nerve tissue below the skin
What are the functions of the skin? - ANSWER--Protection
-Heat regulation
-Excretion
-Secretion
-Absorption
-Sensation
-Synthesis of Vitamin D
What is a progressively large scar, due to the formation of excessive amounts of collagen during
connective tissue repair is called: - ANSWER-Keloid
,What is an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after performing a treatment? -
ANSWER-Cataphoresis
What are the two types of laser hazards? - ANSWER-1. Laser beam hazards
2. Laser non-beam hazards
The skin has a built in protective aid known as: - ANSWER-Acid Mantle
What is the Malpighian Layer? - ANSWER-The stratum mucosum and stratum germinativum combined
What are the three layers of hair from outermost to innermost layer? - ANSWER-1.Cuticle
2. Cortex
3. Medulla
What is a living cell that makes up most of living cells of the epidermis in the spinosum layer? -
ANSWER-Prickle cells
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new healthy
tissue? - ANSWER-Macrophages
Where does type 2 herpes usually occur? - ANSWER-Below the waist
Hair removal lasers were approved "permanent hair reductions" in the U.S. by the FDA in: - ANSWER-
1997
What is a remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated in a treated follicle called? -
ANSWER-Tombstone
What condition occurs when blood glucose levels rise too high? - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
What is the most common treatment for warts? - ANSWER-Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)
What condition occurs when blood glucose levels drop too low? - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
,What does subcutaneous fat help with? - ANSWER--Insulate the body
-Cushions deep tissue
- Serve as food reserve
A common end point seen after a laser/IPL hair removal treatment is: - ANSWER-Perifollicular edema /
erythema (PFE)
What are the 3 layers of the horny zone? - ANSWER-1. Corneum
2. Lucidum
3.Granulosum
What does a laser beam hazard include? - ANSWER-Eye + Skin burn
The stratum lucidum is only present in: - ANSWER-Palms of hands and soles of feet
What is metastasis? - ANSWER-When cancer cells break away and spread to other parts of the body
Which area are grey hairs most commonly found? - ANSWER-Head and face
How does a virus multiply? - ANSWER-By replication
What is an active medium? - ANSWER-The part of the laser that absorbs energy
In which layer of the skin does mitosis take place? - ANSWER-Germinativum
Where do mitotic cells in the hair follicle begin their growth activity? - ANSWER-hair matrix
Which glands are located on top of the kidneys? - ANSWER-Adrenal glands
Where are melanocytes located? - ANSWER-in the basal layer (germinativum)
, Which diseases are usually treated with tetracycline antibiotics? - ANSWER-1. Acne
2. Rosacea
3. Lyme disease
The Dermis is also called: - ANSWER-1. Living layer
2. True skin
What are the 3 main types of hair? - ANSWER-1. Lanugo
2. Vellus
3. Terminal
The object that absorbs the light in laser/IPL treatment is called: - ANSWER-Chromophore
What is Ruby wavelength? - ANSWER-694.3 nm
How long is the wait time recommended before electrolysis treatment after dermabrasion? - ANSWER-
3 months
Which law states that light absorption is required for a biological effect in tissue? - ANSWER-Grothus
Draper Law
Which layer of hair contains melanin? - ANSWER-Cortex
The longer the wavelength the: - ANSWER-greater the penetration of laser
Describe Vellus hair: - ANSWER-Fine, short hair. (Peach fuzz)
What is the time exposed to the laser/IPL or to the clinical effect of light energy delivered (in
milliseconds)? - ANSWER-Pulse width / Pulse duration
What are the two main zones of the epidermis? - ANSWER-Horny zone + Germinal zone
WITH COMPREHENSIVE 250 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+|100% PASS |2025 UPDATE
What is another name for Thermolysis? - ANSWER-- Alternating current
- High Frequency
-Short Wave
-Radio frequency
Retin-A may be best used as a _________________________ agent to delay aging. - ANSWER-
Preventative
Where does herpes emerge from? - ANSWER-Nerve tissue below the skin
What are the functions of the skin? - ANSWER--Protection
-Heat regulation
-Excretion
-Secretion
-Absorption
-Sensation
-Synthesis of Vitamin D
What is a progressively large scar, due to the formation of excessive amounts of collagen during
connective tissue repair is called: - ANSWER-Keloid
,What is an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after performing a treatment? -
ANSWER-Cataphoresis
What are the two types of laser hazards? - ANSWER-1. Laser beam hazards
2. Laser non-beam hazards
The skin has a built in protective aid known as: - ANSWER-Acid Mantle
What is the Malpighian Layer? - ANSWER-The stratum mucosum and stratum germinativum combined
What are the three layers of hair from outermost to innermost layer? - ANSWER-1.Cuticle
2. Cortex
3. Medulla
What is a living cell that makes up most of living cells of the epidermis in the spinosum layer? -
ANSWER-Prickle cells
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new healthy
tissue? - ANSWER-Macrophages
Where does type 2 herpes usually occur? - ANSWER-Below the waist
Hair removal lasers were approved "permanent hair reductions" in the U.S. by the FDA in: - ANSWER-
1997
What is a remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated in a treated follicle called? -
ANSWER-Tombstone
What condition occurs when blood glucose levels rise too high? - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
What is the most common treatment for warts? - ANSWER-Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)
What condition occurs when blood glucose levels drop too low? - ANSWER-Hypoglycemia
,What does subcutaneous fat help with? - ANSWER--Insulate the body
-Cushions deep tissue
- Serve as food reserve
A common end point seen after a laser/IPL hair removal treatment is: - ANSWER-Perifollicular edema /
erythema (PFE)
What are the 3 layers of the horny zone? - ANSWER-1. Corneum
2. Lucidum
3.Granulosum
What does a laser beam hazard include? - ANSWER-Eye + Skin burn
The stratum lucidum is only present in: - ANSWER-Palms of hands and soles of feet
What is metastasis? - ANSWER-When cancer cells break away and spread to other parts of the body
Which area are grey hairs most commonly found? - ANSWER-Head and face
How does a virus multiply? - ANSWER-By replication
What is an active medium? - ANSWER-The part of the laser that absorbs energy
In which layer of the skin does mitosis take place? - ANSWER-Germinativum
Where do mitotic cells in the hair follicle begin their growth activity? - ANSWER-hair matrix
Which glands are located on top of the kidneys? - ANSWER-Adrenal glands
Where are melanocytes located? - ANSWER-in the basal layer (germinativum)
, Which diseases are usually treated with tetracycline antibiotics? - ANSWER-1. Acne
2. Rosacea
3. Lyme disease
The Dermis is also called: - ANSWER-1. Living layer
2. True skin
What are the 3 main types of hair? - ANSWER-1. Lanugo
2. Vellus
3. Terminal
The object that absorbs the light in laser/IPL treatment is called: - ANSWER-Chromophore
What is Ruby wavelength? - ANSWER-694.3 nm
How long is the wait time recommended before electrolysis treatment after dermabrasion? - ANSWER-
3 months
Which law states that light absorption is required for a biological effect in tissue? - ANSWER-Grothus
Draper Law
Which layer of hair contains melanin? - ANSWER-Cortex
The longer the wavelength the: - ANSWER-greater the penetration of laser
Describe Vellus hair: - ANSWER-Fine, short hair. (Peach fuzz)
What is the time exposed to the laser/IPL or to the clinical effect of light energy delivered (in
milliseconds)? - ANSWER-Pulse width / Pulse duration
What are the two main zones of the epidermis? - ANSWER-Horny zone + Germinal zone
