NY State Waxing License EXAM GRADED A 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - CORRECT
ANSWER Bacteria
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - CORRECT
ANSWER Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - CORRECT ANSWER
Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - CORRECT ANSWER
Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - CORRECT
ANSWER Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
CORRECT ANSWER Diplococci
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - CORRECT ANSWER
Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - CORRECT ANSWER Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - CORRECT ANSWER Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements - CORRECT ANSWER Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - CORRECT ANSWER
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Contagion
,A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
CORRECT ANSWER Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host - CORRECT ANSWER Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - CORRECT
ANSWER Bloodborne pathogens
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - CORRECT ANSWER Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation, disinfection,
sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for
use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - CORRECT ANSWER Efficacy
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - CORRECT
ANSWER Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - CORRECT ANSWER
Sanitation
What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of
microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand washing
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and
diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Dermatology
Outer-most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Epidermis
, The deepest layer of the epidermis (the basal cell layer) - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum germinativum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. - CORRECT
ANSWER stratum lucidum
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin;
replaces cells shed from stratum corneum - CORRECT ANSWER stratum
granulosum
Special cells that produce dark skin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
Fiber protein contained in hair, skin, and nails - CORRECT ANSWER Keratin
Inner layer of skin which is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin - CORRECT
ANSWER Dermis
2 layers of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue - CORRECT ANSWER
subcutaneous layer
This involuntary muscle is responsible for goosebumps - CORRECT ANSWER
arrector pili
Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
papillary layer
Gives skin its form and strength - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen
Gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape - CORRECT ANSWER
Elastin
Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous
glands
The principal functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Protection, sensation,
heat regulation, excretion, secretion, absorption
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics - CORRECT
ANSWER Bacteria
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease - CORRECT
ANSWER Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another - CORRECT ANSWER
Communicable
Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads - CORRECT ANSWER
Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups - CORRECT
ANSWER Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia -
CORRECT ANSWER Diplococci
Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells - CORRECT ANSWER
Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body - CORRECT ANSWER Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body: - CORRECT ANSWER Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean
implements - CORRECT ANSWER Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs? - CORRECT ANSWER
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Contagion
,A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell -
CORRECT ANSWER Virus
Virus that causes AIDS - CORRECT ANSWER HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host - CORRECT ANSWER Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood - CORRECT
ANSWER Bloodborne pathogens
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an
immune donor - CORRECT ANSWER Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination - CORRECT ANSWER Sanitation, disinfection,
sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria
spores, from inanimate objects - CORRECT ANSWER Disinfection
What does MSDS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheet
Disinfecting solutions must have the correct _________ to meet salon requirements for
use against bacteria, fungi, and viruses - CORRECT ANSWER Efficacy
Quaternary ammonium compounds are knows as ______ for short - CORRECT
ANSWER Quats
Most commonly used antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER 70% isopropyl alcohol
What is the first step in the decontamination process? - CORRECT ANSWER
Sanitation
What is one important step every human can do to prevent the transfer of
microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWER Hand washing
Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and
diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Dermatology
Outer-most layer of skin that forms the protective covering of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER Epidermis
, The deepest layer of the epidermis (the basal cell layer) - CORRECT ANSWER
stratum germinativum
Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. - CORRECT
ANSWER stratum lucidum
Layer of epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin;
replaces cells shed from stratum corneum - CORRECT ANSWER stratum
granulosum
Special cells that produce dark skin pigment - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin
Fiber protein contained in hair, skin, and nails - CORRECT ANSWER Keratin
Inner layer of skin which is also called the corium, cutis, or true skin - CORRECT
ANSWER Dermis
2 layers of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
epidermal-dermal junction
innermost layer of the skin, containing fat tissue - CORRECT ANSWER
subcutaneous layer
This involuntary muscle is responsible for goosebumps - CORRECT ANSWER
arrector pili
Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER
papillary layer
Gives skin its form and strength - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen
Gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape - CORRECT ANSWER
Elastin
Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous
glands
The principal functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Protection, sensation,
heat regulation, excretion, secretion, absorption
