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Electrolysis IBEC + Laser State Board Practice Test 2025 |
Comprehensive Study Guide, Questions, and Answers for
Electrology and Laser Certification
Prepare for your Electrolysis IBEC and Laser State Board Exam with this 2025 full-length
practice test and study guide. Covers anatomy of the hair and skin, modalities (thermolysis,
galvanic, blend), laser physics, safety standards, infection control, and client care. Perfect for
aspiring electrologists and laser technicians seeking certification or licensure.
• Electrolysis IBEC practice test 2025
• IBEC laser state board exam
• Electrolysis and laser certification questions
• IBEC state board exam answers
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles - ANSWER-Very curly
What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area - ANSWER-Swelling, edema
What is seen as a black and blue mark under the skin after inserting into a follicle and
commonly seen in eyebrows - ANSWER-Ecchymosis, bruising
What is another name for redness - ANSWER-Erythema
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Where electrolysis should be avoided during the last trimester (3months) of pregnancy -
ANSWER-Breast and abdomen
a sharply elevated irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the formation of
excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective tissue repair (common
of people of color) - ANSWER-Keloid
What type of hair typically responds very well to blend method (much better than galvanic and
thermolysis) - ANSWER-Curly
What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after an electrolysis
treatment by neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the follicle - ANSWER-Cataphoresis
What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin - ANSWER-Irritates the nerves in the skin,
promotes redness, and softens tissue
According to section 3 under the standards for environmental control and housekeeping, each
treatment room must be - ANSWER-Kept clean, well lighted, and well ventilated
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low - ANSWER-hypoglycemia
What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss,
extreme hunger, vision changes, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, dry skin, slow
healing, and fatigue - ANSWER-Diabetes
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
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What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in the skin folds in
areas like the neck, armpits, and growing more common in diabetes - ANSWER-Acanthosis
nigricans
What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated in a treated follicle called -
ANSWER-Tombstone
What type of hair is associates with or emanates from round follicles - ANSWER-Straight
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new
healthy tissue - ANSWER-Macrophages
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles - ANSWER-Wavy
What are living cells that make up most of the life cells of the epidermis in the spinosum layer -
ANSWER-Prickle cells
What are other names for thermolysis - ANSWER-Alternating current, high frequency, short
wave and radio frequency
What is the unit of power - ANSWER-Watt
What is the name for a localized maximum heat only at the point of the needle tip that only
takes place in thermolysis - ANSWER-Point effect
What type of needle is used for work authentic electrolysis - ANSWER-Bulbous, round,
cylindrical
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What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point effect - ANSWER-Tapered, insulated
What is a chair type item, which allows the client to set up or recline during treatment -
ANSWER-Back jack chair
Electrologists provide accurate, current, and relevant information for which enables the client to
make decisions regarding treatment - ANSWER-True
Client records and other personal information are considered privileged and confidential -
ANSWER-True
According to section IV Under the standards on professional ethics, what is required for all
electrologists - ANSWER-Participation in appropriate continuing education activities (20hrs/
every 2 years)
Which of the following contains a side effect that is not a result of diabetes - ANSWER-
Osteoporosis
If a client presents with the following symptoms what may they be suffering from, irregular or
infrequent menstrual period, new facial or body hair, severe acne, thinning hair on head,
obesity - ANSWER-PCOS
What is used as an androgen suppressive, but cannot kill or thin hair that is already present -
ANSWER-Spironolactone (Aldactone)
What is a natural magnet - ANSWER-Lodestone
Once a vellus hair is changed to terminal hair, how long will it be until it turns back - ANSWER-
Never
Electrolysis IBEC + Laser State Board Practice Test 2025 |
Comprehensive Study Guide, Questions, and Answers for
Electrology and Laser Certification
Prepare for your Electrolysis IBEC and Laser State Board Exam with this 2025 full-length
practice test and study guide. Covers anatomy of the hair and skin, modalities (thermolysis,
galvanic, blend), laser physics, safety standards, infection control, and client care. Perfect for
aspiring electrologists and laser technicians seeking certification or licensure.
• Electrolysis IBEC practice test 2025
• IBEC laser state board exam
• Electrolysis and laser certification questions
• IBEC state board exam answers
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles - ANSWER-Very curly
What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area - ANSWER-Swelling, edema
What is seen as a black and blue mark under the skin after inserting into a follicle and
commonly seen in eyebrows - ANSWER-Ecchymosis, bruising
What is another name for redness - ANSWER-Erythema
,2|Page
Where electrolysis should be avoided during the last trimester (3months) of pregnancy -
ANSWER-Breast and abdomen
a sharply elevated irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the formation of
excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective tissue repair (common
of people of color) - ANSWER-Keloid
What type of hair typically responds very well to blend method (much better than galvanic and
thermolysis) - ANSWER-Curly
What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after an electrolysis
treatment by neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the follicle - ANSWER-Cataphoresis
What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin - ANSWER-Irritates the nerves in the skin,
promotes redness, and softens tissue
According to section 3 under the standards for environmental control and housekeeping, each
treatment room must be - ANSWER-Kept clean, well lighted, and well ventilated
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low - ANSWER-hypoglycemia
What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss,
extreme hunger, vision changes, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, dry skin, slow
healing, and fatigue - ANSWER-Diabetes
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high - ANSWER-Hyperglycemia
,3|Page
What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in the skin folds in
areas like the neck, armpits, and growing more common in diabetes - ANSWER-Acanthosis
nigricans
What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated in a treated follicle called -
ANSWER-Tombstone
What type of hair is associates with or emanates from round follicles - ANSWER-Straight
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new
healthy tissue - ANSWER-Macrophages
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles - ANSWER-Wavy
What are living cells that make up most of the life cells of the epidermis in the spinosum layer -
ANSWER-Prickle cells
What are other names for thermolysis - ANSWER-Alternating current, high frequency, short
wave and radio frequency
What is the unit of power - ANSWER-Watt
What is the name for a localized maximum heat only at the point of the needle tip that only
takes place in thermolysis - ANSWER-Point effect
What type of needle is used for work authentic electrolysis - ANSWER-Bulbous, round,
cylindrical
, 4|Page
What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point effect - ANSWER-Tapered, insulated
What is a chair type item, which allows the client to set up or recline during treatment -
ANSWER-Back jack chair
Electrologists provide accurate, current, and relevant information for which enables the client to
make decisions regarding treatment - ANSWER-True
Client records and other personal information are considered privileged and confidential -
ANSWER-True
According to section IV Under the standards on professional ethics, what is required for all
electrologists - ANSWER-Participation in appropriate continuing education activities (20hrs/
every 2 years)
Which of the following contains a side effect that is not a result of diabetes - ANSWER-
Osteoporosis
If a client presents with the following symptoms what may they be suffering from, irregular or
infrequent menstrual period, new facial or body hair, severe acne, thinning hair on head,
obesity - ANSWER-PCOS
What is used as an androgen suppressive, but cannot kill or thin hair that is already present -
ANSWER-Spironolactone (Aldactone)
What is a natural magnet - ANSWER-Lodestone
Once a vellus hair is changed to terminal hair, how long will it be until it turns back - ANSWER-
Never
