Maryland Cosmetology Theory Exam Study
Guide questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
All of the following supplies are recommended for a UV gel nail services EXCEPT:
a. Bonding agent
b. Lint-free cleaning wipes
c. Medium grip abrasive
d. Sable brush
- correct answer d. Sable brush
Which of the following determines the temperature setting of the iron?
a. Length
b. Pressed
c. Texture
d. Thickness
- correct answer c. Texture
All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT:
a. Opens pores
b. Eases eczema
c. Traps moisture in skin
d. Increases blood circulation
- correct answer b. Eases eczema
,Extended exposure to salon products without proper precautions can be effect all the following
epithelial tissue EXCEPT:
a. Skin
b. Cartilage
c. Mouth Lining
d. Respiratory Organs
- correct answer b. Cartilage
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a foot bath tub?
a. Drain and rinse with cold water
b. Drain the water from a foot bath and remove ant visible debris
c. Disinfect the surface with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectants
d. Clean the surfaces of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and drain
- correct answer b. Drain the water from a foot bath and remove ant visible debris
What do you do when a wax client has pubic lice?
a. Have them seek medical attention
b. Treat the area with anti-lice medication
c. Complete the service normally
d. Shave area before waxing
- correct answer a. Have them seek medical attention
Understanding the effects of which of the following will help create any desired shaping?
a. Angles
b. Beveling
c. Elevation
,d. Line
- correct answer c. Elevation
Goggles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Using phenol
b. Sanitizing hands
c. Mixing disinfection
d. Use of ultraviolet rays
- correct answer b. Sanitizing hands
All of the following are reasons to preform a test strand EXCEPT:
a. To determine the types of shampoo that is best for the hair
b. To determine the correct processing time for the best curl development
c. To identify the curl results for the rod since the wrapping techniques you use
d. To see the results you can expect from the type of perm solution you select
- correct answer a. To determine the types of shampoo that is best for the hair
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking?
a. Cross-check in the front
b. Cross-check using horizontal partings
c. Cross-check against guidelines
d. Cross-check opposite to partings
- correct answer d. Cross-check opposite to partings
Which of the following is the step immediately AFTER cleansing the skin for waxing?
a. Antiseptic
, b. Draping
c. Drying
d. Dusting Powder
- correct answer c. Drying
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than
into them?
a. Notching
b. Slicing
c. Slithering
d. Texturizing
- correct answer a. Notching
Which step would be performed prior to applying a single-process color on virgin hair?
a. Brushing hair
b. Pre-lightening
c. Pre-softening
d. Parting dry hair
- correct answer d. Parting dry hair
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?
a. The hair becomes coarse
b. The hair becomes curly
c. The hair changes color
d. The hair melts
- correct answer d. The hair melts
Guide questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
All of the following supplies are recommended for a UV gel nail services EXCEPT:
a. Bonding agent
b. Lint-free cleaning wipes
c. Medium grip abrasive
d. Sable brush
- correct answer d. Sable brush
Which of the following determines the temperature setting of the iron?
a. Length
b. Pressed
c. Texture
d. Thickness
- correct answer c. Texture
All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT:
a. Opens pores
b. Eases eczema
c. Traps moisture in skin
d. Increases blood circulation
- correct answer b. Eases eczema
,Extended exposure to salon products without proper precautions can be effect all the following
epithelial tissue EXCEPT:
a. Skin
b. Cartilage
c. Mouth Lining
d. Respiratory Organs
- correct answer b. Cartilage
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a foot bath tub?
a. Drain and rinse with cold water
b. Drain the water from a foot bath and remove ant visible debris
c. Disinfect the surface with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectants
d. Clean the surfaces of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and drain
- correct answer b. Drain the water from a foot bath and remove ant visible debris
What do you do when a wax client has pubic lice?
a. Have them seek medical attention
b. Treat the area with anti-lice medication
c. Complete the service normally
d. Shave area before waxing
- correct answer a. Have them seek medical attention
Understanding the effects of which of the following will help create any desired shaping?
a. Angles
b. Beveling
c. Elevation
,d. Line
- correct answer c. Elevation
Goggles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Using phenol
b. Sanitizing hands
c. Mixing disinfection
d. Use of ultraviolet rays
- correct answer b. Sanitizing hands
All of the following are reasons to preform a test strand EXCEPT:
a. To determine the types of shampoo that is best for the hair
b. To determine the correct processing time for the best curl development
c. To identify the curl results for the rod since the wrapping techniques you use
d. To see the results you can expect from the type of perm solution you select
- correct answer a. To determine the types of shampoo that is best for the hair
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking?
a. Cross-check in the front
b. Cross-check using horizontal partings
c. Cross-check against guidelines
d. Cross-check opposite to partings
- correct answer d. Cross-check opposite to partings
Which of the following is the step immediately AFTER cleansing the skin for waxing?
a. Antiseptic
, b. Draping
c. Drying
d. Dusting Powder
- correct answer c. Drying
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than
into them?
a. Notching
b. Slicing
c. Slithering
d. Texturizing
- correct answer a. Notching
Which step would be performed prior to applying a single-process color on virgin hair?
a. Brushing hair
b. Pre-lightening
c. Pre-softening
d. Parting dry hair
- correct answer d. Parting dry hair
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?
a. The hair becomes coarse
b. The hair becomes curly
c. The hair changes color
d. The hair melts
- correct answer d. The hair melts
