CIDESCO Test Bank Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - Answer: UV-C
Contagious means: - Answer: capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: - Answer: a virus
Microbiology is: - Answer: the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - Answer: the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism
Sanitation is: - Answer: the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - Answer: a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - Answer: a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - Answer: remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: - Answer: by the beauty
therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - Answer: telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has a: - Answer: stimulating affect on muscle tissue
,The main effect of desincrustation is the: - Answer: production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - Answer: remove dead cells from the skin's surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - Answer: interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - Answer: has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - Answer: shaving
A contraindication of a full body massage is: - Answer: recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - Answer: give drainage from the nose
eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - Answer: lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: - Answer: it is the
quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - Answer: audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - Answer: inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - Answer: not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing
the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - Answer: has a soothing effect
, A base coat is used: - Answer: prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - Answer: a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - Answer: cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - Answer: set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - Answer: an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - Answer: carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - Answer: it should be non-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water - Answer: sodium hydroxide
Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid - Answer: stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as: - Answer: viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to: - Answer: soften the surface of the skin
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - Answer: UV-C
Contagious means: - Answer: capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: - Answer: a virus
Microbiology is: - Answer: the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - Answer: the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism
Sanitation is: - Answer: the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - Answer: a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - Answer: a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - Answer: remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: - Answer: by the beauty
therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - Answer: telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has a: - Answer: stimulating affect on muscle tissue
,The main effect of desincrustation is the: - Answer: production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - Answer: remove dead cells from the skin's surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - Answer: interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - Answer: has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - Answer: shaving
A contraindication of a full body massage is: - Answer: recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - Answer: give drainage from the nose
eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - Answer: lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: - Answer: it is the
quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - Answer: audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - Answer: inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - Answer: not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing
the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - Answer: has a soothing effect
, A base coat is used: - Answer: prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - Answer: a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - Answer: cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - Answer: set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - Answer: an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - Answer: carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - Answer: it should be non-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water - Answer: sodium hydroxide
Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid - Answer: stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as: - Answer: viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to: - Answer: soften the surface of the skin