COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN TEST
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Which of the following is the depression in the skin where hair grows ? -
ANSWER: Follicle
Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters - ANSWER: Herpes
simplex
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by the lack of sweat -
ANSWER: Anhidrosis
A condition caused of an infestation of head Lice - ANSWER: Pediculosis capitis
The technical term for head lice is - ANSWER: Pediculosis capitis
A disease that can affect the nailbed causing it to develop yellowish to reddish
spots under the nail plate called salmon patches - ANSWER: Nail psoriasis
Which instrument is used to slither a client's hair - ANSWER: Shears
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Which of the following can cause hair breakage during a lighteners retouch -
ANSWER: Overlapping
What is the average ph of the skin - ANSWER: 4.5-5.5
When performing a virgin permanent hair color service, the cosmetologist should
start applying the product - ANSWER: 1/2 inch away from the scalp
Which of the following is the best facial shape with a long narrow face with hollow
cheeks - ANSWER: Oblong
Which of the following will reinforce and reconstruct the hair shaft - ANSWER:
Protein conditioner
If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily the hair is -
ANSWER: Normal
Which of the following is a disorder causing odors from the armpit - ANSWER:
Bromhidrosis
Which of the following equipment is recommended to sterilize implements in the
facial spa - ANSWER: Auto clave
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Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling reproduction growth and
metabolism - ANSWER: Nucleus
Which tissue protects other body parts - ANSWER: epithelial
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet -
ANSWER: Tinea
An example of a disease caused by a plant parasite is - ANSWER: Ringworm
Which of the following tissues send messages to other body parts - ANSWER:
Nerve
The first procedure a stylish perform is - ANSWER: Consultation
Which type of nerve tissue moves body parts - ANSWER: Muscular
Which type of light therapy is used for scalp treatments to heat the skin and
increase blood flow - ANSWER: Infra red light
Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following
procedures - ANSWER: cleaning
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What color should be used to neutralize I want a green tones in a clients hair -
ANSWER: Red
High elevation cutting will provide which of the following affects - ANSWER:
Creating layers
Which portion of the facial would involve the physical removal of visible clog
pores - ANSWER: Extractions
Another name for a piggyback wrap - ANSWER: Double rod wrap
What type of product is suggested for dry cuticles or brittle nails - ANSWER: nail
oil
Parasites need which of the following to survive - ANSWER: Host
Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail - ANSWER: Bed
A practitioners should refuse to service a client when which of the following is
present - ANSWER: Infection inflammation or swelling