State Board Florida Cosmetology Pivot Point Questions
With Complete Solutions
A 3-strand overbraid creates a(n): Correct Answers inverted
appearance
A bleeding wound should be treated by: Correct Answers
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
A bleeding wound should be treated by: Correct Answers
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
A brown or black darkening of the nail that often appears as a
stripe running the length of the nail plate is a nail disorder
known as: Correct Answers Melanonychia
A brown or black darkening of the nail that often appears as a
stripe running the length of the nail plate is a nail disorder
known as: Correct Answers Melanonychia
A chemical-blowout is a technique used to: Correct Answers
to loosen or relax the curl in tightly curled hair
A client has horizontal grooves on their nails, what service
modification can be performed to even out the surface of the
nails? Correct Answers apply base coat or ridge filler
A client is asking Erika how long she should wait after shaving
her legs to have a pedicure. What amount of time should Erika
recommend? Correct Answers 24-48 hours
,A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving
or slicing is called: Correct Answers highlighting
A colorless polish that evens out the nail plate and prevents
pigments from penetrating the nail plate is called a: Correct
Answers base coat
A condition a salon professional may be susceptible to in which
the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed after direct contact with a
substance is called: Correct Answers contact dermatitis
A conditioner ingredient that gives dry hair a smooth feel and
makes hair easier to comb is: Correct Answers Fatty alcohols
A curl-and-twist sponge with large-diameter holes is used to
enhance which of the following hair textures? Correct Answers
curled
A design line that is used as a length guide for sculpting
uniformly layered forms is referred to as: Correct Answers
mobile
A difference between infections caused by viruses and bacterial
infections is: Correct Answers viruses cannot be treated with
antibiotics
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on: Correct Answers Tools
and multi use supplies
,A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive
flaking, which accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders,
is known as dandruff or: Correct Answers Pityriasis
A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can
be pulled from the face in one piece is a: Correct Answers
Modeling mask
A good indicator of the overall condition of the hair and its
ability to withstand a relaxer service is: Correct Answers
Preliminary strand test
A graduated form is also referred to as a wedge or a: Correct
Answers 45 degree angle cut
A green or yellow discoloration that commonly occurs on the
surface of the nail or between the nail plate and nail bed can
indicate a: Correct Answers bacterial infection
A hair addition is designed to be attached to which portion of the
client's own hair? Correct Answers base
A hard or double press refers to applying the pressing comb:
Correct Answers twice with more pressure and heat
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color
and: Correct Answers Is without hollows or wavy ridges
A highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-
yellow, crusted lesion that is usually found on the face is known
as? Correct Answers Impetigo
, A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage
movement? Correct Answers vibration
A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n):
Correct Answers Uniformly layered form
A loosening or separation of the nail plate from the nail bed is
referred to as: Correct Answers Onycholysis
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or
straighten fiber/hair during a hair addition service is called a:
Correct Answers Hackle
A nail enhancement service using an overlay of fabric along
with resin is referred to as: Correct Answers Nail wraps
A nail professional should avoid performing massage
movements on clients with all the following conditions
EXCEPT: Correct Answers tense shoulders
A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds in
addition to which of the following? Correct Answers reduces
the swelling caused by the alkalinity
A papule is an example of a: Correct Answers Primary skin
lesion
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no
recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n): Correct
Answers asymptomatic carrier
With Complete Solutions
A 3-strand overbraid creates a(n): Correct Answers inverted
appearance
A bleeding wound should be treated by: Correct Answers
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
A bleeding wound should be treated by: Correct Answers
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
A brown or black darkening of the nail that often appears as a
stripe running the length of the nail plate is a nail disorder
known as: Correct Answers Melanonychia
A brown or black darkening of the nail that often appears as a
stripe running the length of the nail plate is a nail disorder
known as: Correct Answers Melanonychia
A chemical-blowout is a technique used to: Correct Answers
to loosen or relax the curl in tightly curled hair
A client has horizontal grooves on their nails, what service
modification can be performed to even out the surface of the
nails? Correct Answers apply base coat or ridge filler
A client is asking Erika how long she should wait after shaving
her legs to have a pedicure. What amount of time should Erika
recommend? Correct Answers 24-48 hours
,A coloring technique that lightens isolated strands by weaving
or slicing is called: Correct Answers highlighting
A colorless polish that evens out the nail plate and prevents
pigments from penetrating the nail plate is called a: Correct
Answers base coat
A condition a salon professional may be susceptible to in which
the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed after direct contact with a
substance is called: Correct Answers contact dermatitis
A conditioner ingredient that gives dry hair a smooth feel and
makes hair easier to comb is: Correct Answers Fatty alcohols
A curl-and-twist sponge with large-diameter holes is used to
enhance which of the following hair textures? Correct Answers
curled
A design line that is used as a length guide for sculpting
uniformly layered forms is referred to as: Correct Answers
mobile
A difference between infections caused by viruses and bacterial
infections is: Correct Answers viruses cannot be treated with
antibiotics
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on: Correct Answers Tools
and multi use supplies
,A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive
flaking, which accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders,
is known as dandruff or: Correct Answers Pityriasis
A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can
be pulled from the face in one piece is a: Correct Answers
Modeling mask
A good indicator of the overall condition of the hair and its
ability to withstand a relaxer service is: Correct Answers
Preliminary strand test
A graduated form is also referred to as a wedge or a: Correct
Answers 45 degree angle cut
A green or yellow discoloration that commonly occurs on the
surface of the nail or between the nail plate and nail bed can
indicate a: Correct Answers bacterial infection
A hair addition is designed to be attached to which portion of the
client's own hair? Correct Answers base
A hard or double press refers to applying the pressing comb:
Correct Answers twice with more pressure and heat
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color
and: Correct Answers Is without hollows or wavy ridges
A highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-
yellow, crusted lesion that is usually found on the face is known
as? Correct Answers Impetigo
, A highly stimulating, shaking motion describes which massage
movement? Correct Answers vibration
A layered cut or 90° angle cut is sometimes referred to as a(n):
Correct Answers Uniformly layered form
A loosening or separation of the nail plate from the nail bed is
referred to as: Correct Answers Onycholysis
A metal plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or
straighten fiber/hair during a hair addition service is called a:
Correct Answers Hackle
A nail enhancement service using an overlay of fabric along
with resin is referred to as: Correct Answers Nail wraps
A nail professional should avoid performing massage
movements on clients with all the following conditions
EXCEPT: Correct Answers tense shoulders
A neutralizer rebonds and restores the disulfide bonds in
addition to which of the following? Correct Answers reduces
the swelling caused by the alkalinity
A papule is an example of a: Correct Answers Primary skin
lesion
A person carrying disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no
recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n): Correct
Answers asymptomatic carrier
