MILADY COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body
structures?
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Histology
D. Myology
Physiology focuses on how body parts function and work together.
2. Which type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils?
A. Bacilli
B. Spirilla
C. Staphylococci
D. Diplococci
Staphylococci are round bacteria that grow in clusters and produce pus.
,3. What is the most common type of developer used in haircoloring?
A. Ammonia
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Bleach
D. Alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide is the standard oxidizing agent in permanent hair color.
4. What is the lowest level of decontamination?
A. Disinfection
B. Sterilization
C. Sanitation
D. Neutralization
Sanitation removes dirt and reduces microbes but doesn’t kill all pathogens.
5. Which part of the hair provides strength, elasticity, and natural color?
A. Cortex
B. Cuticle
C. Medulla
D. Shaft
The cortex contains melanin and is the thickest layer of the hair.
6. What should be applied to the skin after tweezing?
A. Toner
B. Scrub
C. Astringent
D. Cleanser
Astringent helps close pores and prevent infection after tweezing.
, 7. The technical term for split ends is:
A. Hypertrichosis
B. Fragilitas crinium
C. Trichorrhexis nodosa
D. Trichoptilosis
Trichoptilosis refers to split or frayed ends of the hair.
8. Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Keratin
The dermis is the inner layer where blood vessels are located.
9. Which massage movement is a light, continuous stroking motion?
A. Petrissage
B. Tapotement
C. Vibration
D. Effleurage
Effleurage is used to begin and end massages with a soothing touch.
10. What is the main ingredient in an alkaline wave perm?
A. Ammonia
B. Ammonium thioglycolate
C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Glycerin
Ammonium thioglycolate is the active ingredient in most cold waves.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body
structures?
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Histology
D. Myology
Physiology focuses on how body parts function and work together.
2. Which type of bacteria causes abscesses, pustules, and boils?
A. Bacilli
B. Spirilla
C. Staphylococci
D. Diplococci
Staphylococci are round bacteria that grow in clusters and produce pus.
,3. What is the most common type of developer used in haircoloring?
A. Ammonia
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Bleach
D. Alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide is the standard oxidizing agent in permanent hair color.
4. What is the lowest level of decontamination?
A. Disinfection
B. Sterilization
C. Sanitation
D. Neutralization
Sanitation removes dirt and reduces microbes but doesn’t kill all pathogens.
5. Which part of the hair provides strength, elasticity, and natural color?
A. Cortex
B. Cuticle
C. Medulla
D. Shaft
The cortex contains melanin and is the thickest layer of the hair.
6. What should be applied to the skin after tweezing?
A. Toner
B. Scrub
C. Astringent
D. Cleanser
Astringent helps close pores and prevent infection after tweezing.
, 7. The technical term for split ends is:
A. Hypertrichosis
B. Fragilitas crinium
C. Trichorrhexis nodosa
D. Trichoptilosis
Trichoptilosis refers to split or frayed ends of the hair.
8. Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Keratin
The dermis is the inner layer where blood vessels are located.
9. Which massage movement is a light, continuous stroking motion?
A. Petrissage
B. Tapotement
C. Vibration
D. Effleurage
Effleurage is used to begin and end massages with a soothing touch.
10. What is the main ingredient in an alkaline wave perm?
A. Ammonia
B. Ammonium thioglycolate
C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Glycerin
Ammonium thioglycolate is the active ingredient in most cold waves.
