KBOC WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the term for any person engaged in learning the practice of cosmetology, nail
technology, esthetics or electrology in a school of cosmetology, nail technology,
esthetics or electrology licensed by the board, except until such time as an electrology
school is established in this state apprenticing of electrology will be subject to approval
by the board in a clinic or establishment?
A. Student
B. Shadow License
C. Apprentice
D. Semi-Licensed - Answers - C. Apprentice
"Cosmetology" is a profession including all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Use of electric needles in processes on the skin
B. Temporary hair removal from the face or any part of the body
C. Using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, lotions, creams or other materials in
performing services
D. Manicuring, pedicuring, or sculpting nails - Answers - A. Use of electric needles in
processes on the skin
Performing prohibited acts or excluded acts can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:
A. A class C misdemeanor
B. A fine of up to $1,500
C. A cease and desist order
D. A felony charge - Answers - D. A felony charge
When are schools required to renew their licenses and how often?
A. July 1st each year
B. January 1st every 2 years
C. July 1st every 2 years
D. January 1st each year - Answers - A. July 1st each year
What is the required maximum ratio of students to instructors?
A. 16 to 1
B. 20 to 1
C. 30 to 1
D. 25 to 1 - Answers - D. 25 to 1
What are the minimum and maximum number of months for the instructional period to
cover for full time cosmetology students?
A. Not less than 6 and not more than 18
B. Not less than 9 and not more than 12
C. Not less than 9 and not more than 18
D. Not less than 6 and not more than 20 - Answers - B. Not less than 9 and not more
than 12
, Hours requirements for cosmetology instructors include:
A. Either have practiced as a cosmetologist for one year prior to licensure and
successfully completed 300 hours of instructor training or have successfully completed
450 hours of instructor training
B. Have successfully completed 450 hours of instructor training ONLY
C. Have practiced as a cosmetologist for three years prior to licensure ONLY
D. Have practiced as a cosmetologist for three years prior to licensure and successfully
completed 450 hours of instructor training - Answers - A. Either have practiced as a
cosmetologist for one year prior to licensure and successfully completed 300 hours of
instructor training or have successfully completed 450 hours of instructor training
All of the following must be displayed in a conspicuous place in the salon, clinic, or
school EXCEPT:
A. The licenses held by each student, instructor, employee, and the license of the
school/salon/clinic
B. Only the license of the school/salon/clinic
C. The most recent inspection report
D. The sanitation standards prescribed by the secretary of health and environment and
amendments - Answers - B. Only the license of the school/salon/clinic
What is the time period in which you will be allowed to renew your license before being
required to reinstate and pay renewal and penalty fees?
A. 3 months after expiration
B. 12 months after expiration
C. 4 months after expiration
D. 6 months after expiration - Answers - D. 6 months after expiration
All of the following are reasons for refusal to issue or renew a license, or revoke,
suspend, censure, limit or condition a license EXCEPT:
A. The obtaining of, or the attempt to obtain, a license by fraudulent misrepresentation
or bribery
B. advertising by means of false or knowingly deceptive matter or statement
C. Conviction of a felony after which the applicant or licensee is able to demonstrate
that such person has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust
D. Failure to display the annual license or inspection report as provided for in this act -
Answers - C. Conviction of a felony after which the applicant or licensee is able to
demonstrate that such person has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public
trust
Application for an apprentice license allowing a person to practice in a licensed school
shall be submitted to the board within how many days after enrollment in school?
A. Not more than 15 days
B. Not more than 30 days
C. Not more than 20 days
D. Not more than 14 days - Answers - A. Not more than 15 days
What is the term for any person engaged in learning the practice of cosmetology, nail
technology, esthetics or electrology in a school of cosmetology, nail technology,
esthetics or electrology licensed by the board, except until such time as an electrology
school is established in this state apprenticing of electrology will be subject to approval
by the board in a clinic or establishment?
A. Student
B. Shadow License
C. Apprentice
D. Semi-Licensed - Answers - C. Apprentice
"Cosmetology" is a profession including all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Use of electric needles in processes on the skin
B. Temporary hair removal from the face or any part of the body
C. Using cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, lotions, creams or other materials in
performing services
D. Manicuring, pedicuring, or sculpting nails - Answers - A. Use of electric needles in
processes on the skin
Performing prohibited acts or excluded acts can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:
A. A class C misdemeanor
B. A fine of up to $1,500
C. A cease and desist order
D. A felony charge - Answers - D. A felony charge
When are schools required to renew their licenses and how often?
A. July 1st each year
B. January 1st every 2 years
C. July 1st every 2 years
D. January 1st each year - Answers - A. July 1st each year
What is the required maximum ratio of students to instructors?
A. 16 to 1
B. 20 to 1
C. 30 to 1
D. 25 to 1 - Answers - D. 25 to 1
What are the minimum and maximum number of months for the instructional period to
cover for full time cosmetology students?
A. Not less than 6 and not more than 18
B. Not less than 9 and not more than 12
C. Not less than 9 and not more than 18
D. Not less than 6 and not more than 20 - Answers - B. Not less than 9 and not more
than 12
, Hours requirements for cosmetology instructors include:
A. Either have practiced as a cosmetologist for one year prior to licensure and
successfully completed 300 hours of instructor training or have successfully completed
450 hours of instructor training
B. Have successfully completed 450 hours of instructor training ONLY
C. Have practiced as a cosmetologist for three years prior to licensure ONLY
D. Have practiced as a cosmetologist for three years prior to licensure and successfully
completed 450 hours of instructor training - Answers - A. Either have practiced as a
cosmetologist for one year prior to licensure and successfully completed 300 hours of
instructor training or have successfully completed 450 hours of instructor training
All of the following must be displayed in a conspicuous place in the salon, clinic, or
school EXCEPT:
A. The licenses held by each student, instructor, employee, and the license of the
school/salon/clinic
B. Only the license of the school/salon/clinic
C. The most recent inspection report
D. The sanitation standards prescribed by the secretary of health and environment and
amendments - Answers - B. Only the license of the school/salon/clinic
What is the time period in which you will be allowed to renew your license before being
required to reinstate and pay renewal and penalty fees?
A. 3 months after expiration
B. 12 months after expiration
C. 4 months after expiration
D. 6 months after expiration - Answers - D. 6 months after expiration
All of the following are reasons for refusal to issue or renew a license, or revoke,
suspend, censure, limit or condition a license EXCEPT:
A. The obtaining of, or the attempt to obtain, a license by fraudulent misrepresentation
or bribery
B. advertising by means of false or knowingly deceptive matter or statement
C. Conviction of a felony after which the applicant or licensee is able to demonstrate
that such person has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust
D. Failure to display the annual license or inspection report as provided for in this act -
Answers - C. Conviction of a felony after which the applicant or licensee is able to
demonstrate that such person has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public
trust
Application for an apprentice license allowing a person to practice in a licensed school
shall be submitted to the board within how many days after enrollment in school?
A. Not more than 15 days
B. Not more than 30 days
C. Not more than 20 days
D. Not more than 14 days - Answers - A. Not more than 15 days
