TDLR COSMETOLOGY RELIABLE EXAM SHEET 2025/2026
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis? - ✔✔stratum corneum
✔✔Which of the following is considered a variation of friction and is used mainly to
massage the arms and legs? - ✔✔wringing
✔✔All of the following are permanent hair removal methods EXCEPT - ✔✔epilators
✔✔Which of the following is TRUE for the hard wax method? - ✔✔apply thick enough to
obtain a firm pull
✔✔Which of the following types of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? -
✔✔depilatories
✔✔Which of the following supplies would be used in the application of nail tips? -
✔✔nail dehydrator
✔✔All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT - ✔✔eases
eczema
✔✔All of the following items should be recorded on a client consultation card EXCEPT -
✔✔appointment times
✔✔Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric? - ✔✔linen
✔✔Which of the following steps would be performed during an acrylic maintenance
procedure? - ✔✔smooth down ledge of existing product
✔✔Which of the following type of gel nails require soaking the nail in actone remover to
remove the nails? - ✔✔soft uv gel nails
✔✔Which is a definition of a synergistic product line? - ✔✔compatible products
✔✔All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT -
✔✔accelerator
✔✔Which abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail? - ✔✔240 grit
✔✔Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? - ✔✔effleurage
, ✔✔Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements? - ✔✔scrub with soap and water
✔✔Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ✔✔Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
✔✔All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - ✔✔algaecide.
✔✔Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
- ✔✔stop the service
✔✔What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed? - ✔✔complete a
consultation card
✔✔All of the following are vegetable parasites EXCEPT - ✔✔staph
✔✔Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footbath tub? -
✔✔Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris.
✔✔Which is the proper way to drape for a chemical service? - ✔✔Towels under and
over cape.
✔✔Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? -
✔✔bacterial spores
✔✔Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔use of products in
unlabeled containers.
✔✔All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - ✔✔plain manicure
✔✔Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? - ✔✔cleaning then sterilizing
✔✔Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? - ✔✔they require
special method of disposal
✔✔All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - ✔✔milaria rubra
✔✔Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-
contamination? - ✔✔hand sanitizing
✔✔Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ✔✔immerse in
cold water
ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis? - ✔✔stratum corneum
✔✔Which of the following is considered a variation of friction and is used mainly to
massage the arms and legs? - ✔✔wringing
✔✔All of the following are permanent hair removal methods EXCEPT - ✔✔epilators
✔✔Which of the following is TRUE for the hard wax method? - ✔✔apply thick enough to
obtain a firm pull
✔✔Which of the following types of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation? -
✔✔depilatories
✔✔Which of the following supplies would be used in the application of nail tips? -
✔✔nail dehydrator
✔✔All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT - ✔✔eases
eczema
✔✔All of the following items should be recorded on a client consultation card EXCEPT -
✔✔appointment times
✔✔Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric? - ✔✔linen
✔✔Which of the following steps would be performed during an acrylic maintenance
procedure? - ✔✔smooth down ledge of existing product
✔✔Which of the following type of gel nails require soaking the nail in actone remover to
remove the nails? - ✔✔soft uv gel nails
✔✔Which is a definition of a synergistic product line? - ✔✔compatible products
✔✔All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT -
✔✔accelerator
✔✔Which abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail? - ✔✔240 grit
✔✔Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? - ✔✔effleurage
, ✔✔Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements? - ✔✔scrub with soap and water
✔✔Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ✔✔Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
✔✔All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT - ✔✔algaecide.
✔✔Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
- ✔✔stop the service
✔✔What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed? - ✔✔complete a
consultation card
✔✔All of the following are vegetable parasites EXCEPT - ✔✔staph
✔✔Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footbath tub? -
✔✔Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris.
✔✔Which is the proper way to drape for a chemical service? - ✔✔Towels under and
over cape.
✔✔Sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning that will kill which of the following? -
✔✔bacterial spores
✔✔Chemical safety includes all of the following EXCEPT - ✔✔use of products in
unlabeled containers.
✔✔All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT - ✔✔plain manicure
✔✔Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious
materials on items? - ✔✔cleaning then sterilizing
✔✔Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling? - ✔✔they require
special method of disposal
✔✔All of the following are viruses that plague humans EXCEPT - ✔✔milaria rubra
✔✔Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-
contamination? - ✔✔hand sanitizing
✔✔Which is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn? - ✔✔immerse in
cold water
