191 QUESTION MILADY'S
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD TEST
ACTUAL 2025 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
This type of wax may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested -
ANSWER-beeswax
To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair
removal treatment, use: - ANSWER-disposable gloves
When applying a retouch color application, what size are your subsections for
new growth? - ANSWER-1/4-inch partings
Where is predisposition test given - ANSWER-is generally conducted behind
the ear or inside the elbow
During the process of decolorizing, natural hair can go through as many as: -
ANSWER-10 stages
What happens when all three primary colors are present in equal proportions,
the resulting color is: - ANSWER-brown
high porosity is defined as: - ANSWER-When the cuticle of the hair is lifted
and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are -
ANSWER-:croquignole and spiral
Coarse, resistant hair (with a strong compact cuticle) - ANSWER-A
restructuring process of a chemical solution that is highly alkaline is required
for....
With regard to the wave pattern or configuration, textured hair is defined as
hair with a(n): - ANSWER-tight curl pattern
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it
is - ANSWER-well balanced and proportioned
Virus - ANSWER-A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in
the cells of a biological organism is a:
MSDS/SDS - ANSWER-Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and
first aid information can be found on a(n):
, Blood-borne pathogen - ANSWER-Disease-causing microorganisms that are
carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
tinea pedis - ANSWER-The most frequently encountered infection on the foot
resulting from nail services is:
acquired immunity - ANSWER-The type of immunity that the body develops
after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
efficacy - ANSWER-The term describing the effectiveness with which a
disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions
is:
quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWER-A safe and useful type of
disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
bleach - ANSWER-Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
20 seconds - ANSWER-What is the minium length of time you should hand
wash?
OSHA - ANSWER-Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are
regulated by
cuticle layer - ANSWER-The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:
stratum germinativum - ANSWER-The deepest layer of the epidermis, the
basal cell layer, is also known as the
arrector pili muscle - ANSWER-The muscle that causes goose bumps when a
person is frightened or cold is the:
reticular layer - ANSWER-The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the
skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:
pheomelanin - ANSWER-The melanin produced by the body that is red to
yellow in color
elastin - ANSWER-The fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps
skin regain its shape after being expanded
sebaceous glands - ANSWER-Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles
What is/ What does vitamin D do - ANSWER-enables the body to properly
absorb and use calcium
50 to 70 percent - ANSWER-Water is the number one nutrient of the body and
composes what percentage of the body's weight
COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD TEST
ACTUAL 2025 VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
This type of wax may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested -
ANSWER-beeswax
To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair
removal treatment, use: - ANSWER-disposable gloves
When applying a retouch color application, what size are your subsections for
new growth? - ANSWER-1/4-inch partings
Where is predisposition test given - ANSWER-is generally conducted behind
the ear or inside the elbow
During the process of decolorizing, natural hair can go through as many as: -
ANSWER-10 stages
What happens when all three primary colors are present in equal proportions,
the resulting color is: - ANSWER-brown
high porosity is defined as: - ANSWER-When the cuticle of the hair is lifted
and the hair is overly porous and absorbs color quickly, the hair
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are -
ANSWER-:croquignole and spiral
Coarse, resistant hair (with a strong compact cuticle) - ANSWER-A
restructuring process of a chemical solution that is highly alkaline is required
for....
With regard to the wave pattern or configuration, textured hair is defined as
hair with a(n): - ANSWER-tight curl pattern
When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it
is - ANSWER-well balanced and proportioned
Virus - ANSWER-A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in
the cells of a biological organism is a:
MSDS/SDS - ANSWER-Useful product disposal guidelines and medical and
first aid information can be found on a(n):
, Blood-borne pathogen - ANSWER-Disease-causing microorganisms that are
carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
tinea pedis - ANSWER-The most frequently encountered infection on the foot
resulting from nail services is:
acquired immunity - ANSWER-The type of immunity that the body develops
after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is:
efficacy - ANSWER-The term describing the effectiveness with which a
disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions
is:
quaternary ammonium compounds - ANSWER-A safe and useful type of
disinfectant, commonly called quats, is:
bleach - ANSWER-Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
20 seconds - ANSWER-What is the minium length of time you should hand
wash?
OSHA - ANSWER-Universal Precautions for bloodborne pathogens are
regulated by
cuticle layer - ANSWER-The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the:
stratum germinativum - ANSWER-The deepest layer of the epidermis, the
basal cell layer, is also known as the
arrector pili muscle - ANSWER-The muscle that causes goose bumps when a
person is frightened or cold is the:
reticular layer - ANSWER-The deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the
skin with oxygen and nutrients is the:
pheomelanin - ANSWER-The melanin produced by the body that is red to
yellow in color
elastin - ANSWER-The fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps
skin regain its shape after being expanded
sebaceous glands - ANSWER-Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles
What is/ What does vitamin D do - ANSWER-enables the body to properly
absorb and use calcium
50 to 70 percent - ANSWER-Water is the number one nutrient of the body and
composes what percentage of the body's weight
