FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY CLINICAL STATE BOARD EXAM
2024 AND STUDY GUIDE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
Any unfavorable complaints received concerning the actions of the Florida Board of Cosmetology, or its
members, shall be investigated by the
A. Governor
B. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
C. Chairperson of the Board
D. Secretary of State - CORRECT ANSWER-Governor
The Governor shall investigate any complaints or unfavorable reports received concerning the actions of
the board, or its members, and shall take appropriate action thereon, which action may include removal
of any board member.
What colors are not part of Tertiary colors
A. Blue-violet
B. Red-Blue
C. Red-Violet
D. Yellow-Orange - CORRECT ANSWER-Red-Blue
Tertiary colors are the result of mixing equal parts of a secondary color with one of the primary color
components of that color. In this case, red-blue is NOT a color, but mixing then gives violet.
Penetrating hair color acts on the what?
A. Cortex
B. Cuticle
C. Medulla
D. Papilla - CORRECT ANSWER-Cortex
Approx. 10% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time
A. Anagen
,B. Catagen
C. Telogen
D. Return to Anagen - CORRECT ANSWER-Telogen
Telogen is the final resting phase pf fully grown hair, before it falls out and returns to the Anagen
(growth) phase.
It lasts 3-6 months
Which is the chief nerve of the face?
A. Trigeminal Nerve
B. Ophthalmic Nerve
C. Maxillary Nerve
D. Mandibular Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-Trigeminal Nerve
The Fifth Cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve is the largest and greatly responsible for sensation in the
face.
It consists of 3 branches: Ophthalmic, Mandibular, Maxillary
Solution Jars or buckets, used to immerse combs, brushes, and implements must be changed at LEAST.
A. Weekly
B. Twice per Day
C. Twice per Week
D. Daily - CORRECT ANSWER-DAILY
Solution should be changed at least daily
In general it is preferable to braid hair
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Either dry or wet
D. While drying under heat - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry
Hair should generally be braided when the hair is dry to reduce pulling on the scalp.
,Wet hair shrinks considerably when drying
An acid-balanced rinse may be used
A. To preserve the color in tinted hair
B. Before going out in sunlight to promote natural highlights
C. To revive an old perm
D. Make the hair more alkaline - CORRECT ANSWER-To Preserve the color in tinted hair
Use an acid-balanced rinse after a color service to help close the cuticle layer, which will help reduce
fading of the color
If your client has dark brown (lvl 2-3) or black (lvl 1) hair, what is the MAX number of levels of lift that
the hair could safely be lifted
A. 7
B. 10
C. 4.
D. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-7 levels
In general it is considered safe to lighten up to 7 levels on healthy hair. Further lightening may be
damaging to the hair.
Always consider the texture and condition of the hair when lifting
Compound dyes may combine metallic salts with
A. Semi Perm Dyes
B. Veggie Dyes
C. Aniline tint
D. Permanent Color - CORRECT ANSWER-Veggie Dyes
Metallic salts are compatible with veggie dyes, and some products ay combine them.
What is the average heart rate of a human body in Beats er Minute (BPM)
A. 40 - 50
B. 50 - 60
, C. 72 - 80
D. 60 - 72 - CORRECT ANSWER-72- 80 BPM
Florida cosmetologist must renew their licenses each biennial year (2 years) on or before
A. Month and Day of original issued date
B. The month and day of their birthday
C. October 31st
D. September 30th - CORRECT ANSWER-October 31st (Halloween)
Aniline derivatives tints are
A. Deposit only tints
B. Oxidative tints
C. Progressive Tints
D. Certified Colors - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxidative Tints
They are combined with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide (H202) to cause a permanent
chemical change to the cortex
The tissue just under the free edge of the nail is the
A. Perionychium
B. Hyponychium
C. Eponychium
D. Pterygium - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyponychium
The Hyponychium is the slightly thickened layer of skin under the free edge of the nail and helps seal the
nail bed from invasive microorganisms
Anhidrosis is the inability to:
A. Sweat
B. Salivate
C. None of the answers are true
2024 AND STUDY GUIDE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
Any unfavorable complaints received concerning the actions of the Florida Board of Cosmetology, or its
members, shall be investigated by the
A. Governor
B. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
C. Chairperson of the Board
D. Secretary of State - CORRECT ANSWER-Governor
The Governor shall investigate any complaints or unfavorable reports received concerning the actions of
the board, or its members, and shall take appropriate action thereon, which action may include removal
of any board member.
What colors are not part of Tertiary colors
A. Blue-violet
B. Red-Blue
C. Red-Violet
D. Yellow-Orange - CORRECT ANSWER-Red-Blue
Tertiary colors are the result of mixing equal parts of a secondary color with one of the primary color
components of that color. In this case, red-blue is NOT a color, but mixing then gives violet.
Penetrating hair color acts on the what?
A. Cortex
B. Cuticle
C. Medulla
D. Papilla - CORRECT ANSWER-Cortex
Approx. 10% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time
A. Anagen
,B. Catagen
C. Telogen
D. Return to Anagen - CORRECT ANSWER-Telogen
Telogen is the final resting phase pf fully grown hair, before it falls out and returns to the Anagen
(growth) phase.
It lasts 3-6 months
Which is the chief nerve of the face?
A. Trigeminal Nerve
B. Ophthalmic Nerve
C. Maxillary Nerve
D. Mandibular Nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-Trigeminal Nerve
The Fifth Cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve is the largest and greatly responsible for sensation in the
face.
It consists of 3 branches: Ophthalmic, Mandibular, Maxillary
Solution Jars or buckets, used to immerse combs, brushes, and implements must be changed at LEAST.
A. Weekly
B. Twice per Day
C. Twice per Week
D. Daily - CORRECT ANSWER-DAILY
Solution should be changed at least daily
In general it is preferable to braid hair
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Either dry or wet
D. While drying under heat - CORRECT ANSWER-Dry
Hair should generally be braided when the hair is dry to reduce pulling on the scalp.
,Wet hair shrinks considerably when drying
An acid-balanced rinse may be used
A. To preserve the color in tinted hair
B. Before going out in sunlight to promote natural highlights
C. To revive an old perm
D. Make the hair more alkaline - CORRECT ANSWER-To Preserve the color in tinted hair
Use an acid-balanced rinse after a color service to help close the cuticle layer, which will help reduce
fading of the color
If your client has dark brown (lvl 2-3) or black (lvl 1) hair, what is the MAX number of levels of lift that
the hair could safely be lifted
A. 7
B. 10
C. 4.
D. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-7 levels
In general it is considered safe to lighten up to 7 levels on healthy hair. Further lightening may be
damaging to the hair.
Always consider the texture and condition of the hair when lifting
Compound dyes may combine metallic salts with
A. Semi Perm Dyes
B. Veggie Dyes
C. Aniline tint
D. Permanent Color - CORRECT ANSWER-Veggie Dyes
Metallic salts are compatible with veggie dyes, and some products ay combine them.
What is the average heart rate of a human body in Beats er Minute (BPM)
A. 40 - 50
B. 50 - 60
, C. 72 - 80
D. 60 - 72 - CORRECT ANSWER-72- 80 BPM
Florida cosmetologist must renew their licenses each biennial year (2 years) on or before
A. Month and Day of original issued date
B. The month and day of their birthday
C. October 31st
D. September 30th - CORRECT ANSWER-October 31st (Halloween)
Aniline derivatives tints are
A. Deposit only tints
B. Oxidative tints
C. Progressive Tints
D. Certified Colors - CORRECT ANSWER-Oxidative Tints
They are combined with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide (H202) to cause a permanent
chemical change to the cortex
The tissue just under the free edge of the nail is the
A. Perionychium
B. Hyponychium
C. Eponychium
D. Pterygium - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyponychium
The Hyponychium is the slightly thickened layer of skin under the free edge of the nail and helps seal the
nail bed from invasive microorganisms
Anhidrosis is the inability to:
A. Sweat
B. Salivate
C. None of the answers are true
