COSMETOLOGY MILADY THEORY
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The most dangerous type of skin cancer is: - Answer-Malignant melanoma
A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands - Answer-
Sebborrheic dermatitis
The term ___ is an abnormal discoloration that accompanies a skin disorder or
systemic disorder - Answer-Dyschromia
A ___ is a type of keratoma - Answer-Callus
Acne is a skin disorder that is characterized by chronic inflammation of the ____
gland - Answer-Sebaceous
The term ___ refers to a rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction,
then in the opposite direction: - Answer-Alternating
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons
through a conductor is a: - Answer-Volt
Which unit measures the resistance of an electric current? - Answer-Ohm
The device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is called a:
- Answer-Fuse
A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric current at the first
indication of an overload is a: - Answer-Circuit breaker
The negative electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a: - Answer-Cathode
The process that forces an alkaline product into the tissues from the negative
towards the positive poles is: - Answer-Anaphoresis
Grounding completes a___ and carries the current safely away - Answer-Electric
current
All the electrical appliances you use should be: - Answer-UL certified
When using ___, the active electrode is the electrode used on the area to be tested -
Answer-Galvanic Current
Microcurrent can be used to_____ and restore elasticity - Answer-Increase muscle
tone
,Only licensed professionals can use: - Answer-Light therapy equiptment
A wave length is the distance between successive peaks of ___ waves - Answer-
Electromagnetic
Invisible light is the light at either end of the ___ that is invisible to the naked eye -
Answer-Visible spectrum of light
UVC light is blocked by: - Answer-Chemical reaction
Catalysts are substances that speed up: - Answer-Chemcal reactions
All lasers work by a process known as selective: - Answer-Photothermolysis
Constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole that produces
chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body is known
as ___ current - Answer-Galvanic
An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses
is: - Answer-Microcurrent
A medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths of focused light to treat
such conditions as excessive hair and spiderveins - Answer-Intense pulse light
the term ___ describes a ringworm fungus of the foot - Answer-Tinea Pedis
The presence of potentially infection materials on an item's surface or visible debris
or residue is called: - Answer-Contamination
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of
the nail plate is: - Answer-The Hyponichium
The dead colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is: - Answer-Cuticle
The __ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed: - Answer-The Matrix
The medical term for fungal infections assocated with feet: - Answer-Tinea Pedis
The separation and falling off of a nail from the nail bed is a sign of: - Answer-
Onychomadesis
The one-celled microorganism having both plant and animal characteristics are: -
Answer-Bacteria
Organisms that grow, feed, find shelter on or in another organism while contributing
nothing to the survival of the organism are: - Answer-Parasites
The scientific name for barber's itch: - Answer-Tinea Barbae
,a ____ is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological
organisms and is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's
reproductive function - Answer-A virus
The Popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries
known as: - Answer-Posterior and Anterior Tibeal Arteries
The universal precautions require employees to assume that human blood and body
fluids are infectious for: - Answer-Blood Born Pathogens
Disinfectants with a high PH that can cause skin irritation or burn the skin or eyes
are: - Answer-Phenolic Disinfectants
Skin gets it's strength and flexibility from: - Answer-Collagen and Elastin
The sudiferous glands do not - Answer-Secrete a lubricating substance
Nerves that regulate the secretion or perspiration and sebum are: - Answer-The
secretory nerve fibers
Basic sensations such as touch, pain, heat, and cold and pressure are registered by:
- Answer-Nerve endings
Various poisonous substances produced by some micro organisms are called: -
Answer-Toxins
The median nerve supplies impulses to the: - Answer-Arm and the Hand
A typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified in the early stages as a
___ colored spot that darkens in advanced stages - Answer-Yellowish Green
Tiny pits or severe roughness on the nail surface are signs of what condition? -
Answer-Nail psoriasis
The term ___ refers to a condition caused by injury or disease of the nail unit -
Answer-Nail disorder
The condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears is: - Answer-
Hang nails
The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is: - Answer-Onycholysis
The maximum of students allowed per teacher is: - Answer-25
Temporary permits are not issued to: - Answer-Teachers
How many hours are required to be a manicurist: - Answer-200
If your cosmetologist license has been expired for over four years, you must: -
Answer-Repay fees and retake examinations
, How long may you place your license in escrow and what must you do to get it back?
- Answer-Five years, and repay fees
The layer of the epidermis where the process of skin cell shedding begins is: -
Answer-Stratum Spinosim
The coiled base of the sudoriferous gland is: - Answer-Secretory Coil
Who may practice electrolysis without a license from the board? - Answer-An
osteopathic physician
When is a shop or school subject to inspection? - Answer-At any time
Rental or booth space is: - Answer-Strictly prohibited
When was the beauty culture law enacted? - Answer-May 3, 1933
How many hours are required to become a cosmetitian? - Answer-300 hours
What must the owner do to change the location of a salon? - Answer-Apply for a new
license, notify the board in writing.
A chronic skin disease that is characterized by inflammation, scaling, and itching? -
Answer-Excema
An abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular, irregular
shape? - Answer-Stain
Keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings
are: - Answer-Milia
An open comedo is commonly known as a: - Answer-Blackhead
A___ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump larger than a papule and located above,
within, or under the skin - Answer-Tubercle
Thin or dry plates of epidermal flakes are: - Answer-Scales
Approx ___% of skin's aging is caused by the rays of the sun - Answer-80-85%
It is recommended that you wear a broad spectrum sun screen with an spf of at least
___ on a daily basis - Answer-15
The absence of melanin pigment from the body is: - Answer-Albanism
Splinter hemorrhages are caused by physical trauma or injury to the: - Answer-Nail
bed
The mental nerve affects the skin of the: - Answer-Lower lip and chin
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The most dangerous type of skin cancer is: - Answer-Malignant melanoma
A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands - Answer-
Sebborrheic dermatitis
The term ___ is an abnormal discoloration that accompanies a skin disorder or
systemic disorder - Answer-Dyschromia
A ___ is a type of keratoma - Answer-Callus
Acne is a skin disorder that is characterized by chronic inflammation of the ____
gland - Answer-Sebaceous
The term ___ refers to a rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction,
then in the opposite direction: - Answer-Alternating
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons
through a conductor is a: - Answer-Volt
Which unit measures the resistance of an electric current? - Answer-Ohm
The device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is called a:
- Answer-Fuse
A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric current at the first
indication of an overload is a: - Answer-Circuit breaker
The negative electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a: - Answer-Cathode
The process that forces an alkaline product into the tissues from the negative
towards the positive poles is: - Answer-Anaphoresis
Grounding completes a___ and carries the current safely away - Answer-Electric
current
All the electrical appliances you use should be: - Answer-UL certified
When using ___, the active electrode is the electrode used on the area to be tested -
Answer-Galvanic Current
Microcurrent can be used to_____ and restore elasticity - Answer-Increase muscle
tone
,Only licensed professionals can use: - Answer-Light therapy equiptment
A wave length is the distance between successive peaks of ___ waves - Answer-
Electromagnetic
Invisible light is the light at either end of the ___ that is invisible to the naked eye -
Answer-Visible spectrum of light
UVC light is blocked by: - Answer-Chemical reaction
Catalysts are substances that speed up: - Answer-Chemcal reactions
All lasers work by a process known as selective: - Answer-Photothermolysis
Constant and direct current, having a positive and negative pole that produces
chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body is known
as ___ current - Answer-Galvanic
An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses
is: - Answer-Microcurrent
A medical device that uses multiple colors and wavelengths of focused light to treat
such conditions as excessive hair and spiderveins - Answer-Intense pulse light
the term ___ describes a ringworm fungus of the foot - Answer-Tinea Pedis
The presence of potentially infection materials on an item's surface or visible debris
or residue is called: - Answer-Contamination
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of
the nail plate is: - Answer-The Hyponichium
The dead colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is: - Answer-Cuticle
The __ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed: - Answer-The Matrix
The medical term for fungal infections assocated with feet: - Answer-Tinea Pedis
The separation and falling off of a nail from the nail bed is a sign of: - Answer-
Onychomadesis
The one-celled microorganism having both plant and animal characteristics are: -
Answer-Bacteria
Organisms that grow, feed, find shelter on or in another organism while contributing
nothing to the survival of the organism are: - Answer-Parasites
The scientific name for barber's itch: - Answer-Tinea Barbae
,a ____ is a submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological
organisms and is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's
reproductive function - Answer-A virus
The Popliteal artery supplies blood to the foot and divides into two separate arteries
known as: - Answer-Posterior and Anterior Tibeal Arteries
The universal precautions require employees to assume that human blood and body
fluids are infectious for: - Answer-Blood Born Pathogens
Disinfectants with a high PH that can cause skin irritation or burn the skin or eyes
are: - Answer-Phenolic Disinfectants
Skin gets it's strength and flexibility from: - Answer-Collagen and Elastin
The sudiferous glands do not - Answer-Secrete a lubricating substance
Nerves that regulate the secretion or perspiration and sebum are: - Answer-The
secretory nerve fibers
Basic sensations such as touch, pain, heat, and cold and pressure are registered by:
- Answer-Nerve endings
Various poisonous substances produced by some micro organisms are called: -
Answer-Toxins
The median nerve supplies impulses to the: - Answer-Arm and the Hand
A typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified in the early stages as a
___ colored spot that darkens in advanced stages - Answer-Yellowish Green
Tiny pits or severe roughness on the nail surface are signs of what condition? -
Answer-Nail psoriasis
The term ___ refers to a condition caused by injury or disease of the nail unit -
Answer-Nail disorder
The condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears is: - Answer-
Hang nails
The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is: - Answer-Onycholysis
The maximum of students allowed per teacher is: - Answer-25
Temporary permits are not issued to: - Answer-Teachers
How many hours are required to be a manicurist: - Answer-200
If your cosmetologist license has been expired for over four years, you must: -
Answer-Repay fees and retake examinations
, How long may you place your license in escrow and what must you do to get it back?
- Answer-Five years, and repay fees
The layer of the epidermis where the process of skin cell shedding begins is: -
Answer-Stratum Spinosim
The coiled base of the sudoriferous gland is: - Answer-Secretory Coil
Who may practice electrolysis without a license from the board? - Answer-An
osteopathic physician
When is a shop or school subject to inspection? - Answer-At any time
Rental or booth space is: - Answer-Strictly prohibited
When was the beauty culture law enacted? - Answer-May 3, 1933
How many hours are required to become a cosmetitian? - Answer-300 hours
What must the owner do to change the location of a salon? - Answer-Apply for a new
license, notify the board in writing.
A chronic skin disease that is characterized by inflammation, scaling, and itching? -
Answer-Excema
An abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular, irregular
shape? - Answer-Stain
Keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings
are: - Answer-Milia
An open comedo is commonly known as a: - Answer-Blackhead
A___ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump larger than a papule and located above,
within, or under the skin - Answer-Tubercle
Thin or dry plates of epidermal flakes are: - Answer-Scales
Approx ___% of skin's aging is caused by the rays of the sun - Answer-80-85%
It is recommended that you wear a broad spectrum sun screen with an spf of at least
___ on a daily basis - Answer-15
The absence of melanin pigment from the body is: - Answer-Albanism
Splinter hemorrhages are caused by physical trauma or injury to the: - Answer-Nail
bed
The mental nerve affects the skin of the: - Answer-Lower lip and chin
