Esthetician Indiana State Board Exam
Questions and Answers
steatoma - ANS-This is a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum. It
Ranges in size and usually appears on the scalp, neck, and back. Can also be
classified as a wen.
disposable - ANS-Single use items are also known as what items?
Baking Soda and Water - ANS-Desincrustation solution is made up of what?
When debris is present - ANS-When do you dispose of an EPA registered disinfectant?
Insulator - ANS-What is a substance that does not conduct electricity such as rubber?
By performing brow mapping - ANS-How do you measure for symmetry when waxing
the eyebrows?
Gommage - ANS-This term means "roll off" a product as in rolling off a mask.
Blue - ANS-What color LED is used to treat acne?
Diplococci - ANS-What bacteria grows in pairs and causes diseases such as
pneumonia?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - ANS-What does OSHA stand for?
Moving in the direction of the hair - ANS-What is key when massaging the face of a
male with a beard?
Revoke your license, suspend your license, or even fine you. - ANS-If you are caught
performing a service outside of your scope of practice what can the state board do to
you?
For the clients safety - ANS-What is the purpose of draping your client?
hirsutism - ANS-What is the term for excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs?
Dermis - ANS-What layer of the skin is collagen and elastin located?
, Bromhidrosis - ANS-Foul smelling perspiration usually coming from the underarms or
feet is called what?
Fissure - ANS-This term means a crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis.
Talangiectasia - ANS-This is a vascular lesion where capillaries have been distended or
damaged.
Vesicle - ANS-What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid?
Ulcer - ANS-This is an open lesion on the skin or mucous membranes of the body,
accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. Also can be a deep erosion or depression
in the skin.
Bacilli - ANS-Bacteria that are short rod shaped. The most common bacteria, and
produces diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, and tuberculosis.
Fibroblasts - ANS-These are cells that stimulate cells, collagen, and amino acids that
form proteins.
7 members - ANS-How many members are on the state board?
A sheet of roll paper - ANS-When performing body waxing what do you place on the
bed for guest to lay on?
2 - ANS-How many of the members of the state board must hold a cosmetology
license?
Thickness of a Nickel - ANS-How thick must hard wax be when applying it on a guest?
2 - ANS-How many members of the board must hold a barbering license?
Pellon - ANS-What is a fiber like material used for waxing?
3 inches - ANS-How WIDE should a wax strip be if you are waxing the leg?
8 inches - ANS-How LONG should a wax strip be if you are waxing the legs?
1 - ANS-How many members on the state board must own or operate a beauty school?
1 - ANS-How many members of the state board must hold either a electrologist,
manicurist, or a esthetic license?
1 - ANS-How many members on the board are a consumer, but have no license or
ownership of a salon or school?
Questions and Answers
steatoma - ANS-This is a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum. It
Ranges in size and usually appears on the scalp, neck, and back. Can also be
classified as a wen.
disposable - ANS-Single use items are also known as what items?
Baking Soda and Water - ANS-Desincrustation solution is made up of what?
When debris is present - ANS-When do you dispose of an EPA registered disinfectant?
Insulator - ANS-What is a substance that does not conduct electricity such as rubber?
By performing brow mapping - ANS-How do you measure for symmetry when waxing
the eyebrows?
Gommage - ANS-This term means "roll off" a product as in rolling off a mask.
Blue - ANS-What color LED is used to treat acne?
Diplococci - ANS-What bacteria grows in pairs and causes diseases such as
pneumonia?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration - ANS-What does OSHA stand for?
Moving in the direction of the hair - ANS-What is key when massaging the face of a
male with a beard?
Revoke your license, suspend your license, or even fine you. - ANS-If you are caught
performing a service outside of your scope of practice what can the state board do to
you?
For the clients safety - ANS-What is the purpose of draping your client?
hirsutism - ANS-What is the term for excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs?
Dermis - ANS-What layer of the skin is collagen and elastin located?
, Bromhidrosis - ANS-Foul smelling perspiration usually coming from the underarms or
feet is called what?
Fissure - ANS-This term means a crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis.
Talangiectasia - ANS-This is a vascular lesion where capillaries have been distended or
damaged.
Vesicle - ANS-What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid?
Ulcer - ANS-This is an open lesion on the skin or mucous membranes of the body,
accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. Also can be a deep erosion or depression
in the skin.
Bacilli - ANS-Bacteria that are short rod shaped. The most common bacteria, and
produces diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, and tuberculosis.
Fibroblasts - ANS-These are cells that stimulate cells, collagen, and amino acids that
form proteins.
7 members - ANS-How many members are on the state board?
A sheet of roll paper - ANS-When performing body waxing what do you place on the
bed for guest to lay on?
2 - ANS-How many of the members of the state board must hold a cosmetology
license?
Thickness of a Nickel - ANS-How thick must hard wax be when applying it on a guest?
2 - ANS-How many members of the board must hold a barbering license?
Pellon - ANS-What is a fiber like material used for waxing?
3 inches - ANS-How WIDE should a wax strip be if you are waxing the leg?
8 inches - ANS-How LONG should a wax strip be if you are waxing the legs?
1 - ANS-How many members on the state board must own or operate a beauty school?
1 - ANS-How many members of the state board must hold either a electrologist,
manicurist, or a esthetic license?
1 - ANS-How many members on the board are a consumer, but have no license or
ownership of a salon or school?
