Cosmetology state board 2026 Exam
Qustions and Answers
Bioburden - Correct Answer -number of viable organisms in or on the object or
surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or
sterilization
toxins - Correct Answer -various poisonous substances produced by some
microorganisms
Spirilla - Correct Answer -spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Sterilization - Correct Answer -process that completely destroys all microbial life
including spores
Anticeptics - Correct Answer -chemical germicides formulated for use on skin,
registered and regulated by the FDA
Cocci - Correct Answer -round shaped bacteria that shows very little movement
Disinfectants - Correct Answer -chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi,
and viruses but no spores on surfaces
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, bacilli - Correct Answer -short rod shaped bacteria
federal agencies - Correct Answer -set guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and
use of equipment and chemical ingredients.
Binary Fission - Correct Answer -Bacteria cell division
state regulatory agencies - Correct Answer -licensing agencies, board of
cosmetology, health departments
Infection - Correct Answer -result of invasion of body tissues by disease causing
pathogenic bacteria
clean - Correct Answer -remove all visiable dirt and debris using soap and water
bacteria - Correct Answer -one celled microorganism with both plant and animal
characteristics
protoplasm - Correct Answer -bacteria generally consists of an outer wall
containing a liquid called
life cycle of bacteria - Correct Answer -together the active and inactive stage, or
spore forming stage of bacteria are referred to as
local infection - Correct Answer -a pimple or an abscess
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Qustions and Answers
Bioburden - Correct Answer -number of viable organisms in or on the object or
surface or organic material on a surface or object prior to decontamination or
sterilization
toxins - Correct Answer -various poisonous substances produced by some
microorganisms
Spirilla - Correct Answer -spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Sterilization - Correct Answer -process that completely destroys all microbial life
including spores
Anticeptics - Correct Answer -chemical germicides formulated for use on skin,
registered and regulated by the FDA
Cocci - Correct Answer -round shaped bacteria that shows very little movement
Disinfectants - Correct Answer -chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi,
and viruses but no spores on surfaces
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, bacilli - Correct Answer -short rod shaped bacteria
federal agencies - Correct Answer -set guidelines for the manufacturing, sale, and
use of equipment and chemical ingredients.
Binary Fission - Correct Answer -Bacteria cell division
state regulatory agencies - Correct Answer -licensing agencies, board of
cosmetology, health departments
Infection - Correct Answer -result of invasion of body tissues by disease causing
pathogenic bacteria
clean - Correct Answer -remove all visiable dirt and debris using soap and water
bacteria - Correct Answer -one celled microorganism with both plant and animal
characteristics
protoplasm - Correct Answer -bacteria generally consists of an outer wall
containing a liquid called
life cycle of bacteria - Correct Answer -together the active and inactive stage, or
spore forming stage of bacteria are referred to as
local infection - Correct Answer -a pimple or an abscess
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