Electrology & Laser Certification Exam Prep: Key Concepts & Questions

IBEC ELECTROLYSIS AND LASER STATE BOARD x x x x x




EXAMS 2025:- FINAL EXAM,REVIEW EXAM,
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PRACTICE EXAM AND REVIEW QUIZ/LATEST
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UPDATE x




What is anaphoresis? - ANSWER process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product
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into the skin- used in galvanic current
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Can electrologists use anaphoresis? -
x x x x x x x x ANSWER No, electrologists are not allowed x x x x x x x



to use anaphoresis
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What is the skin type that need test spots? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Fitzpatrick 3+4 x x x x




What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? -
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Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid
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What is Cushing Syndrome? - ANSWER hypercortisolism; caused by either
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excess steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H.
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What should you do if epilator stops working? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER turn epilator off and x x x x x x



unplug it.
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What causes hair changes in woman -
x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Ovaries and Adrenal imbalances x x x x x x




Type 1 Diabetes is insulin _____ -
x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER dependent x x x




Type 2 Diabetes is insulin_____ -
x x x x x x x x x ANSWER resistant x x x




What is psuedofolliculitis? -
x x x x x x x ANSWER cutaneous, inflammatory disorder of the x x x x x x x



hair follicle
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Where do living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft -
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Hair bulb x x x x




Who gets gestational diabetes? -
x x x x x x x x ANSWER pregnant women x x x x




Smaller needles are _____ - x x x x x x x x ANSWER hotter x x x




Heat pattern is _____ shaped -
x x x x x x x x x ANSWER pear/tear drop x x x x




Where in the skin does mitosis occur? -
x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Basal Layer/stratum basale x x x x x




Temperature for washing hands? - x x x x x x x x ANSWER Warm Water x x x x

, What is a biological indicator and what does it do - ANSWER the most accepted
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means of monitoring sterilization; The biological indicator only tells you if the target
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temperature was reached
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Water becomes a chromophore at? -
x x x x x x x x x ANSWER 900nm x x x




Names for thermolysis - ANSWER Alternating current, high frequency, short wave
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and radio frequency, flash, diathermy
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Names for Electrolysis - x x x x x x x ANSWER Galvanic, Multiple Needle,Direct current x x x x x x




Can you use DC and AC at the same time? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Yes, if you are using the x x x x x x x x



Blend
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What are the different types of epidermal cooling? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Air Cooling; x x x x



Cryogen; Contact Cooling; Gel cooling
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What is contact cooling? - ANSWER a device that is a combination of a cooling
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pad associated with a vacuum or mechanical massager intended for the disruption of
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adipocyte cells
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What is air cooling? - ANSWER reducing the temperature of the skin (with cool
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air)numbs it, and numb skin has fewer active pain receptors.
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What modality is good for coarse hair? -
x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Electrolysis x x x




What is made in the positive pole? -
x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Hydrochloric Acid; HCl; Chlorine x x x x x x



gas
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What is made in the negative pole -
x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER Sodium Hydroxide; x x x x



NaOH;Hydrogen gas
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In the Blend lye becomes more ______ -
x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER caustic x x x




What is an oscillator? - ANSWER a device used to turn a very, very low frequency
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current into High Frequency
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What is the top layer of skin called? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER stratum corneum x x x x




The needle size is dependent on? -
x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER The diameter of the hair follicle x x x x x x x x




What is an antiseptic? -
x x x x x x x x ANSWER A solution or agent for eliminating bacteria on x x x x x x x x x x



the skin
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At what percentage of alcohol is considered an antiseptic? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER 30% x x x




At what percentage of alcohol is considered a disinfectant? -
x x x x x x x x x x x x x ANSWER 70% x x x