PSI test prep Questions And Answers 2025
Which skin type is identified during a skin analysis?
a. Combination skin
b. Extremely dry skin
c. Inflamed skin
d. Nonexistent skin type - ANSWER-combination skin
What type of conditioner is recommended for use after a chemical
service?
a. Neutralizing conditioner
b. Acidic finishing rinse
c. Alkaline conditioning treatment
d. Protein-based shampoo - ANSWER-Acidic finishing rinse
,Which is a type of hydroxide relaxer?
a. Ammonium thioglycolate
b. Sodium hydroxide
c. Exothermic wave solution
d. Acidic permanent wave - ANSWER-Sodium hydroxide
Why is a consultation crucial before performing a perm service on a
client?
a. To discuss styling preferences
b. To determine client's hair length
c. To assess hair and scalp condition
d. To choose hair color options - ANSWER-To assess hair and scalp
condition
What type of haircolor provides partial gray coverage and gradually
fades with shampooing?
a. Permanent haircolor
b. Demi-permanent haircolor
c. Semi-permanent haircolor
d. Temporary haircolor - ANSWER-Demi-permanent haircolor
Which type of hydroxide relaxer is BEST for hair relaxing?
, a. Potassium permanganate (oxidizing agent)
b.Citric acid (pH adjuster)
c. Ammonium thioglycolate (thio relaxer)
d. Sodium hydroxide (lye relaxer) - ANSWER-Sodium hydroxide (lye
relaxer)
How does the eyebrow's natural arch relate to the orbital bone?
a. Follows the orbital bone
b. Parallel to the orbital bone
c. Unrelated to the orbital bone
d. Perpendicular to the orbital bone - ANSWER-Follows the orbital bone
How should a cosmetologist assess a client's skin moisture level during
a skin analysis?
a. Utilize a moisture meter
b. Rely on client's description
c. Check for skin odor
d. Use sight and touch - ANSWER-Use sight and touch
What gives hair its strength, elasticity, and color?
a. Melanin, amino acids, disulfide bonds
b. Cuticle, cortex, and medulla
c. Keratin, collagen, and elastin
Which skin type is identified during a skin analysis?
a. Combination skin
b. Extremely dry skin
c. Inflamed skin
d. Nonexistent skin type - ANSWER-combination skin
What type of conditioner is recommended for use after a chemical
service?
a. Neutralizing conditioner
b. Acidic finishing rinse
c. Alkaline conditioning treatment
d. Protein-based shampoo - ANSWER-Acidic finishing rinse
,Which is a type of hydroxide relaxer?
a. Ammonium thioglycolate
b. Sodium hydroxide
c. Exothermic wave solution
d. Acidic permanent wave - ANSWER-Sodium hydroxide
Why is a consultation crucial before performing a perm service on a
client?
a. To discuss styling preferences
b. To determine client's hair length
c. To assess hair and scalp condition
d. To choose hair color options - ANSWER-To assess hair and scalp
condition
What type of haircolor provides partial gray coverage and gradually
fades with shampooing?
a. Permanent haircolor
b. Demi-permanent haircolor
c. Semi-permanent haircolor
d. Temporary haircolor - ANSWER-Demi-permanent haircolor
Which type of hydroxide relaxer is BEST for hair relaxing?
, a. Potassium permanganate (oxidizing agent)
b.Citric acid (pH adjuster)
c. Ammonium thioglycolate (thio relaxer)
d. Sodium hydroxide (lye relaxer) - ANSWER-Sodium hydroxide (lye
relaxer)
How does the eyebrow's natural arch relate to the orbital bone?
a. Follows the orbital bone
b. Parallel to the orbital bone
c. Unrelated to the orbital bone
d. Perpendicular to the orbital bone - ANSWER-Follows the orbital bone
How should a cosmetologist assess a client's skin moisture level during
a skin analysis?
a. Utilize a moisture meter
b. Rely on client's description
c. Check for skin odor
d. Use sight and touch - ANSWER-Use sight and touch
What gives hair its strength, elasticity, and color?
a. Melanin, amino acids, disulfide bonds
b. Cuticle, cortex, and medulla
c. Keratin, collagen, and elastin
