Cosmetology Practice Exam with
Accurate Solutions
Bacteria - correct Answer-one celled microorganisms with both plant and animal
characteristics
Viruses - correct Answer-microorganism capable of infecting almost all plants and
animals, including bacteria.
Parasites - correct Answer-plant or animal organisms that live on, or in, another living
organism and draw their nourishment from that organism. Must have a host to survive.
Immunity - correct Answer-ability of the body to destroy and resist infection
Sanitation - correct Answer-removing all visible dirt and debris
Sterilization - correct Answer-complete elimination of all microbial life, including spores.
Only necessary when instruments have come in contact with blood.
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration - correct Answer-regulates and
enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place.
MSDS- Material Safety Data Sheet - correct Answer-Information about hazardous
ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of harm
and over exposure, flammability and dada incase of fire, proper disposal guidelines and
medical information in case a reaction to product occurs.
EPA- Environmental Protection Agency - correct Answer-Licenses two types of
disinfectants used in salons; Tuberculocidal, and Hospital. Hospital products are safe
for cleaning blood and body fluids, Tuberculocidal disinfectants are proven to kill the
bacteria that cause tuberculosis, which is more difficult to kill.
FDA- Food and drug administration - correct Answer-Prohibits sale of antifungal
products for finger and toenails without a medical prescription.
Universal Precautions - correct Answer-a set of guidelines published by OSHA that
require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids
are infectious for bloodborne pathogens.
Cells - correct Answer-the basic units of all living thing, from bacteria to plants and
animals, and including human beings
, Protoplasm - correct Answer-colorless jelly like substance in cells in which food
elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts and water are present
Nucleus - correct Answer-The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell.
cytoplasm - correct Answer-All the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus
Cell membrane - correct Answer-thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates
what enters and leaves the cell
Mitosis - correct Answer-The reproduction process in which cells divide into two
identical cells called daughter cells.
Metabolism - correct Answer-set of chemical reactions through which an organism
builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes
anabolism - correct Answer-Process of building up complex materials (proteins) from
simple materials
Catabolism - correct Answer-breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones
with release of energy
Tissue - correct Answer-group of similar cells that perform a particular function
Heart - correct Answer-Circulates the blood
Lungs - correct Answer-Supply Oxygen to the blood
Skin - correct Answer-forms external protective covering of the body
Skeletal system - correct Answer-the physical foundation of the body. It is composed of
206 bones that vary in size and shame and are connected by moveable and immovable
joints.
Circulatory system - correct Answer-body system consisting of the heart and blood
vessels that circulate blood through the body
Endocrine system - correct Answer-affects the growth, development, sexual activities,
and health of the entire body.
Excretory System - correct Answer-group of organs including the kidneys, liver, skin,
large intestine and lungs that purify the body by the elimination of waste matter
Accurate Solutions
Bacteria - correct Answer-one celled microorganisms with both plant and animal
characteristics
Viruses - correct Answer-microorganism capable of infecting almost all plants and
animals, including bacteria.
Parasites - correct Answer-plant or animal organisms that live on, or in, another living
organism and draw their nourishment from that organism. Must have a host to survive.
Immunity - correct Answer-ability of the body to destroy and resist infection
Sanitation - correct Answer-removing all visible dirt and debris
Sterilization - correct Answer-complete elimination of all microbial life, including spores.
Only necessary when instruments have come in contact with blood.
OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration - correct Answer-regulates and
enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place.
MSDS- Material Safety Data Sheet - correct Answer-Information about hazardous
ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of harm
and over exposure, flammability and dada incase of fire, proper disposal guidelines and
medical information in case a reaction to product occurs.
EPA- Environmental Protection Agency - correct Answer-Licenses two types of
disinfectants used in salons; Tuberculocidal, and Hospital. Hospital products are safe
for cleaning blood and body fluids, Tuberculocidal disinfectants are proven to kill the
bacteria that cause tuberculosis, which is more difficult to kill.
FDA- Food and drug administration - correct Answer-Prohibits sale of antifungal
products for finger and toenails without a medical prescription.
Universal Precautions - correct Answer-a set of guidelines published by OSHA that
require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids
are infectious for bloodborne pathogens.
Cells - correct Answer-the basic units of all living thing, from bacteria to plants and
animals, and including human beings
, Protoplasm - correct Answer-colorless jelly like substance in cells in which food
elements such as protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts and water are present
Nucleus - correct Answer-The dense, active protoplasm found in the center of the cell.
cytoplasm - correct Answer-All the protoplasm of a cell that surrounds the nucleus
Cell membrane - correct Answer-thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates
what enters and leaves the cell
Mitosis - correct Answer-The reproduction process in which cells divide into two
identical cells called daughter cells.
Metabolism - correct Answer-set of chemical reactions through which an organism
builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes
anabolism - correct Answer-Process of building up complex materials (proteins) from
simple materials
Catabolism - correct Answer-breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones
with release of energy
Tissue - correct Answer-group of similar cells that perform a particular function
Heart - correct Answer-Circulates the blood
Lungs - correct Answer-Supply Oxygen to the blood
Skin - correct Answer-forms external protective covering of the body
Skeletal system - correct Answer-the physical foundation of the body. It is composed of
206 bones that vary in size and shame and are connected by moveable and immovable
joints.
Circulatory system - correct Answer-body system consisting of the heart and blood
vessels that circulate blood through the body
Endocrine system - correct Answer-affects the growth, development, sexual activities,
and health of the entire body.
Excretory System - correct Answer-group of organs including the kidneys, liver, skin,
large intestine and lungs that purify the body by the elimination of waste matter
