PSI Cosmetology State Board Exam Questions With
Verified Correct Answers
QUESTION>hand tied wigs - CORRECT ANSWER~wigs made by inserting indivudual strands of hair into
mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle
QUESTION>half stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER~placed half off the base and permits medium movement
and gives good control to the hair
QUESTION>half base curls - CORRECT ANSWER~thermal curls placed half off their base; strong curls
with moderate lift or volume
QUESTION >general infection - CORRECT ANSWER~Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream
QUESTION>destroy or prevent the growth of terms - CORRECT ANSWER~the purpose of sanitizing
implements and equipment is to:
QUESTION>moisturizing or emollient materials - CORRECT ANSWER~when giving a client with dry hair a
scalp treatment, you should select preparations that contain:
QUESTION>place a comb between the scalp and iron - CORRECT ANSWER~when using a thermal iron,
what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned?
QUESTION>wrapping the hair too loosely - CORRECT ANSWER~which of these is the LEAST common
cause of over processing hair?
QUESTION>processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER~what are the three basic
steps used in chemical hair relaxing?
QUESTION>beeswax - CORRECT ANSWER~the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due
mainly to:
,QUESTION>produce muscular contractions - CORRECT ANSWER~the use of a mechanical vibrator during
a massage will:
QUESTION>after the completion of each client - CORRECT ANSWER~cleanup of the manicure table
should be done:
QUESTION>a mending adhesive - CORRECT ANSWER~in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied
with:
QUESTION>gauze - CORRECT ANSWER~what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that
tend to run?
QUESTION>consultation - CORRECT ANSWER~all facial treatments should start with a:
QUESTION>massage - CORRECT ANSWER~manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
QUESTION>clay based - CORRECT ANSWER~a mask used for oily skin for absorbing
QUESTION>cream - CORRECT ANSWER~a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin
QUESTION>exfoliation - CORRECT ANSWER~removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
QUESTION>moisturizer - CORRECT ANSWER~the product used at the end of a facial
QUESTION>lack of moisture in the skin - CORRECT ANSWER~what is an indication of dehydration?
QUESTION>firm, sure touch, flexible hands - CORRECT ANSWER~what must be developed when
mastering massage techniques?
QUESTION>petrissage - CORRECT ANSWER~kneading massage movement
, QUESTION>friction - CORRECT ANSWER~deep rubbing massage movement
QUESTION>effleurage - CORRECT ANSWER~light, continuous massage movement without pressure
QUESTION>percussion - CORRECT ANSWER~the most stimulating form of massage
QUESTION>hacking - CORRECT ANSWER~chopping movement of massage
QUESTION>fulling - CORRECT ANSWER~the form of massage used mainly for arms
QUESTION>motor point - CORRECT ANSWER~point on the skin over muscle where pressure or
stimulation will cause contraction of that particular muscle
QUESTION>warm moist towels or facial steamer - CORRECT ANSWER~what is used to open the pores of
the skin?
QUESTION>aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER~the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a
persons physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:
QUESTION>desincrustation - CORRECT ANSWER~the process of using galvanic current to soften and
emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:
QUESTION>iontophoresis - CORRECT ANSWER~the process of forcing water-soluble products that
contain ions deeper into the skin with the help of galvanic current is called:
QUESTION>light therapy - CORRECT ANSWER~the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne
prone skin is:
QUESTION>alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER~skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by
absence of visible pores
Verified Correct Answers
QUESTION>hand tied wigs - CORRECT ANSWER~wigs made by inserting indivudual strands of hair into
mesh foundations and knotting them with a needle
QUESTION>half stem curl - CORRECT ANSWER~placed half off the base and permits medium movement
and gives good control to the hair
QUESTION>half base curls - CORRECT ANSWER~thermal curls placed half off their base; strong curls
with moderate lift or volume
QUESTION >general infection - CORRECT ANSWER~Spreads throughout the body in the bloodstream
QUESTION>destroy or prevent the growth of terms - CORRECT ANSWER~the purpose of sanitizing
implements and equipment is to:
QUESTION>moisturizing or emollient materials - CORRECT ANSWER~when giving a client with dry hair a
scalp treatment, you should select preparations that contain:
QUESTION>place a comb between the scalp and iron - CORRECT ANSWER~when using a thermal iron,
what should you do to protect the client's scalp from being burned?
QUESTION>wrapping the hair too loosely - CORRECT ANSWER~which of these is the LEAST common
cause of over processing hair?
QUESTION>processing, neutralizing, and conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER~what are the three basic
steps used in chemical hair relaxing?
QUESTION>beeswax - CORRECT ANSWER~the allergic reaction of some clients to depilatory waxes is due
mainly to:
,QUESTION>produce muscular contractions - CORRECT ANSWER~the use of a mechanical vibrator during
a massage will:
QUESTION>after the completion of each client - CORRECT ANSWER~cleanup of the manicure table
should be done:
QUESTION>a mending adhesive - CORRECT ANSWER~in a nail wrap, the wrapping material is applied
with:
QUESTION>gauze - CORRECT ANSWER~what can be used to hold in place certain mask ingredients that
tend to run?
QUESTION>consultation - CORRECT ANSWER~all facial treatments should start with a:
QUESTION>massage - CORRECT ANSWER~manual or mechanical manipulation of the body
QUESTION>clay based - CORRECT ANSWER~a mask used for oily skin for absorbing
QUESTION>cream - CORRECT ANSWER~a mask that doesn't dry on skin but is used for dry skin
QUESTION>exfoliation - CORRECT ANSWER~removal of excess dead cells from the skin surface
QUESTION>moisturizer - CORRECT ANSWER~the product used at the end of a facial
QUESTION>lack of moisture in the skin - CORRECT ANSWER~what is an indication of dehydration?
QUESTION>firm, sure touch, flexible hands - CORRECT ANSWER~what must be developed when
mastering massage techniques?
QUESTION>petrissage - CORRECT ANSWER~kneading massage movement
, QUESTION>friction - CORRECT ANSWER~deep rubbing massage movement
QUESTION>effleurage - CORRECT ANSWER~light, continuous massage movement without pressure
QUESTION>percussion - CORRECT ANSWER~the most stimulating form of massage
QUESTION>hacking - CORRECT ANSWER~chopping movement of massage
QUESTION>fulling - CORRECT ANSWER~the form of massage used mainly for arms
QUESTION>motor point - CORRECT ANSWER~point on the skin over muscle where pressure or
stimulation will cause contraction of that particular muscle
QUESTION>warm moist towels or facial steamer - CORRECT ANSWER~what is used to open the pores of
the skin?
QUESTION>aromatherapy - CORRECT ANSWER~the therapeutic use of essential oils to enhance a
persons physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being:
QUESTION>desincrustation - CORRECT ANSWER~the process of using galvanic current to soften and
emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles for easier extraction:
QUESTION>iontophoresis - CORRECT ANSWER~the process of forcing water-soluble products that
contain ions deeper into the skin with the help of galvanic current is called:
QUESTION>light therapy - CORRECT ANSWER~the type of electrical current that is beneficial for acne
prone skin is:
QUESTION>alipidic - CORRECT ANSWER~skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by
absence of visible pores