KBOC LICENSE RENEWAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025-2026
1. If a blood exposure occurs while providing a consumer service, the practitioner must disinfect
all equipment, instruments, and surfaces with:
(A) An EPA-registered disinfecting solution that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal, or
bleach solution.
(B) Styptic.
(C) Antiseptic.
(D) Hot, soapy water. - Answers (A) An EPA-registered disinfecting solution that is bactericidal,
virucidal, and fungicidal, or bleach solution.
2. After an application is submitted for a new establishment, what must happen before services
can be provided?
(A) The applicant pays the necessary fees and the license is issued.
(B) The Board inspects the equipment and premises to determine compliance with law and
regulations.
(C) A background check on the future owner is initiated.
(D) The Board issues a notice of intent and establishes a 30-day waiting period to check the
business plan. - Answers (B) The Board inspects the equipment and premises to determine
compliance with law and regulations.
3. Who is responsible for compliance with infection control regulations in a facility/salon or
school?
(A) Owner(s), holder(s) of the establishment.
(B) All licensees and students.
(C) Manager or person in charge.
(D) All of the above. - Answers (D) All of the above.
4. Implements used during a consumer service which cannot be disinfected:
(A) Must be immediately discarded and placed in a covered waste receptacle.
(B) Have to be made of soft plastic.
(C) Have to be made of non-porous material.
(D) Should never be used in the first place. - Answers (A) Must be immediately discarded and
, placed in a covered waste receptacle.
5. Before beginning a client service, the practitioner MUST:
(A) Discuss fees with the client.
(B) Ask the client to sign a waiver.
(C) Wash their hands with liquid soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
(D) Fill out a client information card to include an emergency phone number. - Answers (C)
Wash their hands with liquid soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
6. A bleach solution when used as a disinfectant shall include the following portions:
(A) One part water and two parts bleach.
(B) Two parts water and two parts bleach.
(C) Three parts bleach and one part water.
(D) A chlorine bleach that is mixed, stored, and used according to manufacturer's instructions -
Answers (D) A chlorine bleach that is mixed, stored, and used according to manufacturer's
instructions
7. Should a blood spill occur during a consumer service, the practitioner MUST:
(A) Stop the service and take the necessary steps to prevent any transfer of blood-borne
pathogens.
(B) Ask for another licensee's assistance.
(C) Continue the service.
(D) Call an emergency medical technician. - Answers (A) Stop the service and take the
necessary steps to prevent any transfer of blood-borne pathogens.
8. If there is a possibility a practitioner will be exposed to blood or bodily fluids during a
consumer service, the practitioner MUST:
(A) Refuse to offer service to the patron.
(B) Wear single-use protective gloves.
(C) Have the patron sign a health release form.
(D) Make sure that hands are washed frequently during the service. - Answers (B) Wear single-
use protective gloves.
1. If a blood exposure occurs while providing a consumer service, the practitioner must disinfect
all equipment, instruments, and surfaces with:
(A) An EPA-registered disinfecting solution that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal, or
bleach solution.
(B) Styptic.
(C) Antiseptic.
(D) Hot, soapy water. - Answers (A) An EPA-registered disinfecting solution that is bactericidal,
virucidal, and fungicidal, or bleach solution.
2. After an application is submitted for a new establishment, what must happen before services
can be provided?
(A) The applicant pays the necessary fees and the license is issued.
(B) The Board inspects the equipment and premises to determine compliance with law and
regulations.
(C) A background check on the future owner is initiated.
(D) The Board issues a notice of intent and establishes a 30-day waiting period to check the
business plan. - Answers (B) The Board inspects the equipment and premises to determine
compliance with law and regulations.
3. Who is responsible for compliance with infection control regulations in a facility/salon or
school?
(A) Owner(s), holder(s) of the establishment.
(B) All licensees and students.
(C) Manager or person in charge.
(D) All of the above. - Answers (D) All of the above.
4. Implements used during a consumer service which cannot be disinfected:
(A) Must be immediately discarded and placed in a covered waste receptacle.
(B) Have to be made of soft plastic.
(C) Have to be made of non-porous material.
(D) Should never be used in the first place. - Answers (A) Must be immediately discarded and
, placed in a covered waste receptacle.
5. Before beginning a client service, the practitioner MUST:
(A) Discuss fees with the client.
(B) Ask the client to sign a waiver.
(C) Wash their hands with liquid soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
(D) Fill out a client information card to include an emergency phone number. - Answers (C)
Wash their hands with liquid soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
6. A bleach solution when used as a disinfectant shall include the following portions:
(A) One part water and two parts bleach.
(B) Two parts water and two parts bleach.
(C) Three parts bleach and one part water.
(D) A chlorine bleach that is mixed, stored, and used according to manufacturer's instructions -
Answers (D) A chlorine bleach that is mixed, stored, and used according to manufacturer's
instructions
7. Should a blood spill occur during a consumer service, the practitioner MUST:
(A) Stop the service and take the necessary steps to prevent any transfer of blood-borne
pathogens.
(B) Ask for another licensee's assistance.
(C) Continue the service.
(D) Call an emergency medical technician. - Answers (A) Stop the service and take the
necessary steps to prevent any transfer of blood-borne pathogens.
8. If there is a possibility a practitioner will be exposed to blood or bodily fluids during a
consumer service, the practitioner MUST:
(A) Refuse to offer service to the patron.
(B) Wear single-use protective gloves.
(C) Have the patron sign a health release form.
(D) Make sure that hands are washed frequently during the service. - Answers (B) Wear single-
use protective gloves.
