NIC Esthetics Practice Test with
Complete Solutions
Which of the following are primary colors? - ANS-Yellow, red, and blue.
Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from
soothing treatments? - ANS-Rosacea
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? - ANS-Tinea
Which piece of equipment uses ozone to create an antibacterial effect on the skin? -
ANS-Facial steamer
Which layer of the skin produces the cells that color the skin? - ANS-Basal cell
The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the clients own
lashes is - ANS-Eye tabbing
Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit? - ANS-
Bromhidrosis
Which of the following skin lesions are in the early stages of development? - ANS-Cyst
is a primary lesion in the early stage of development
Gommage removes the dead skin during a facial using which of the following? - ANS-
Creme
What pH level will tend to dry the skin? - ANS-3
Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following? - ANS-
Cleaning
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? - ANS-
Anhidrosis
Which of the following is considered a hand-held exfoliator? - ANS-Sponges
A chemical disinfectant's efficacy is its ability to provide which of the following? - ANS-
Kill bacteria and other pathogens
Which of the following is the result of the sudoriferous gland's failure to provide
perspiration? - ANS-Anhidrosis
, What action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client?
- ANS-Refer the client to a physician
Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the
growth of the hair? - ANS-Tweezing
Which of the following is an example of a physical method of exfoliation that may use
crystals to remove dead skin cells? - ANS-Microdermabrasion
Which piece of equipment relies solely on high pressure and heat or steam to prevent
the survival of microorganisms? - ANS-Autoclave
Which form of hair removal involves the use of a Muslin strip? - ANS-Soft wax
The skin is softened before extractions using - ANS-Steamer
Which of the following examples of exfoliants would be considered physical? - ANS-
Microdermabrasion
Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? - ANS-Sebaceous
glands
Which procedure involves consecutive treatments every seven to ten days in an effort to
rapidly produce newer skin cells? - ANS-Microdermabrasion
What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? - ANS-Effleurage
Which of the hair components holds the hair to the skin cells in the follicle? - ANS-Root
Which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures? -
ANS-Touching non-intact skin
Which level of infection is recommended for all esthetic implements and surfaces? -
ANS-Disinfection
Which piece of skin analysis equipment uses the diopter as a measurement for the
degree of magnification? - ANS-Magnifying lamp
Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum? - ANS-Dry
Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? - ANS-Ultraviolet
Which piece of electrical facial equipment is used to soften comedones for easy
extraction? - ANS-Steamer
Complete Solutions
Which of the following are primary colors? - ANS-Yellow, red, and blue.
Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from
soothing treatments? - ANS-Rosacea
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? - ANS-Tinea
Which piece of equipment uses ozone to create an antibacterial effect on the skin? -
ANS-Facial steamer
Which layer of the skin produces the cells that color the skin? - ANS-Basal cell
The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the clients own
lashes is - ANS-Eye tabbing
Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit? - ANS-
Bromhidrosis
Which of the following skin lesions are in the early stages of development? - ANS-Cyst
is a primary lesion in the early stage of development
Gommage removes the dead skin during a facial using which of the following? - ANS-
Creme
What pH level will tend to dry the skin? - ANS-3
Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following? - ANS-
Cleaning
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? - ANS-
Anhidrosis
Which of the following is considered a hand-held exfoliator? - ANS-Sponges
A chemical disinfectant's efficacy is its ability to provide which of the following? - ANS-
Kill bacteria and other pathogens
Which of the following is the result of the sudoriferous gland's failure to provide
perspiration? - ANS-Anhidrosis
, What action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client?
- ANS-Refer the client to a physician
Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the
growth of the hair? - ANS-Tweezing
Which of the following is an example of a physical method of exfoliation that may use
crystals to remove dead skin cells? - ANS-Microdermabrasion
Which piece of equipment relies solely on high pressure and heat or steam to prevent
the survival of microorganisms? - ANS-Autoclave
Which form of hair removal involves the use of a Muslin strip? - ANS-Soft wax
The skin is softened before extractions using - ANS-Steamer
Which of the following examples of exfoliants would be considered physical? - ANS-
Microdermabrasion
Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? - ANS-Sebaceous
glands
Which procedure involves consecutive treatments every seven to ten days in an effort to
rapidly produce newer skin cells? - ANS-Microdermabrasion
What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? - ANS-Effleurage
Which of the hair components holds the hair to the skin cells in the follicle? - ANS-Root
Which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures? -
ANS-Touching non-intact skin
Which level of infection is recommended for all esthetic implements and surfaces? -
ANS-Disinfection
Which piece of skin analysis equipment uses the diopter as a measurement for the
degree of magnification? - ANS-Magnifying lamp
Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum? - ANS-Dry
Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? - ANS-Ultraviolet
Which piece of electrical facial equipment is used to soften comedones for easy
extraction? - ANS-Steamer
