Cosmetology EOPA Practice Exam
(General)
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC)? - Answer-gold and silver
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _____, around AD 1000. - Answer-Persian
physician
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837-1901) did Queen Victoria reign? -
Answer-Victorian Age
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced? - Answer-1931
Cold waving, or permanent waving, was developed by scientists in 1941 as a new type of permanent
waving that did not use heat. What is the modern-day term for this waving lotion? - Answer-Alkaline
perms
In 1985, a hairdresser, _____, led by his passion for his craft and environment, revolutionized the beauty
industry by inventing the world's first ammonia-free haircolor. - Answer-Farouk Shami
What term refers to having a talent such as painting, acting, cutting hair, applying makeup, or doing
artificial nails, as well as possessing unlimited inner resources of ideas and solutions? - Answer-Creativity
One essential part of any business plan is a _____, which establishes the purpose and values of an
institution, provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals, and functions
as the foundation for the business operation. - Answer-Mission statement
,Arriving to work on time, starting the first client as soon as he or she arrives, and staying on schedule are
good examples of real-life _____. - Answer-Time management
Professionals who practice active listening and have both non-verbal and verbal skills, are effective at
_____. - Answer-Communication
Beauty professionals are often held to higher image standards by clients because they view beauty
professionals as _____. - Answer-Image experts
The impression that you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the
workplace is your _____. - Answer-Professional image
What types of injuries are most commonly reported by stylists in salons that do not practice
ergonomics? - Answer-Wrist and back injuries
Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and _____. - Answer-Muscles
Which action would be most helpful in countering the negative effects of repetitive motions? - Answer-
Stretching and walking around at intervals
Effective human relations and _____ skills build lasting client relationships, accelerate professional
growth, and promote a positive work environment. - Answer-Communication
The act of successfully sharing information between two people, or groups of people, is known as _____.
- Answer-Effective communication
Every new client should complete a client _____, also called a client questionnaire, consultation card, or
health history form. - Answer-Intake form
, The _____ is the client's permanent progress record of services received and contains the results,
formulations, products used during services, as well as any sensitivities or allergies. - Answer-Service
record card
What is the first step in the 10-Step Consultation method? - Answer-Review the intake form
If a dispute arises among your salon team members, it is important for you as a fellow team member to
remain respectful, objective, and _____. - Answer-Neutral
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - Answer-Harmless
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? - Answer-
Staphylococci
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____. - Answer-Spirilla
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____.
- Answer-Life cycle of bacteria
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _____. - Answer-Communicable
Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage? - Answer-Hepatitis
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____. - Answer-AIDS
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for _____. - Answer-Bleach
(General)
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC)? - Answer-gold and silver
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _____, around AD 1000. - Answer-Persian
physician
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837-1901) did Queen Victoria reign? -
Answer-Victorian Age
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced? - Answer-1931
Cold waving, or permanent waving, was developed by scientists in 1941 as a new type of permanent
waving that did not use heat. What is the modern-day term for this waving lotion? - Answer-Alkaline
perms
In 1985, a hairdresser, _____, led by his passion for his craft and environment, revolutionized the beauty
industry by inventing the world's first ammonia-free haircolor. - Answer-Farouk Shami
What term refers to having a talent such as painting, acting, cutting hair, applying makeup, or doing
artificial nails, as well as possessing unlimited inner resources of ideas and solutions? - Answer-Creativity
One essential part of any business plan is a _____, which establishes the purpose and values of an
institution, provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals, and functions
as the foundation for the business operation. - Answer-Mission statement
,Arriving to work on time, starting the first client as soon as he or she arrives, and staying on schedule are
good examples of real-life _____. - Answer-Time management
Professionals who practice active listening and have both non-verbal and verbal skills, are effective at
_____. - Answer-Communication
Beauty professionals are often held to higher image standards by clients because they view beauty
professionals as _____. - Answer-Image experts
The impression that you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the
workplace is your _____. - Answer-Professional image
What types of injuries are most commonly reported by stylists in salons that do not practice
ergonomics? - Answer-Wrist and back injuries
Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and _____. - Answer-Muscles
Which action would be most helpful in countering the negative effects of repetitive motions? - Answer-
Stretching and walking around at intervals
Effective human relations and _____ skills build lasting client relationships, accelerate professional
growth, and promote a positive work environment. - Answer-Communication
The act of successfully sharing information between two people, or groups of people, is known as _____.
- Answer-Effective communication
Every new client should complete a client _____, also called a client questionnaire, consultation card, or
health history form. - Answer-Intake form
, The _____ is the client's permanent progress record of services received and contains the results,
formulations, products used during services, as well as any sensitivities or allergies. - Answer-Service
record card
What is the first step in the 10-Step Consultation method? - Answer-Review the intake form
If a dispute arises among your salon team members, it is important for you as a fellow team member to
remain respectful, objective, and _____. - Answer-Neutral
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - Answer-Harmless
Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes? - Answer-
Staphylococci
Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called _____. - Answer-Spirilla
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the _____.
- Answer-Life cycle of bacteria
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called _____. - Answer-Communicable
Which disease is bloodborne and can cause liver damage? - Answer-Hepatitis
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes _____. - Answer-AIDS
Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for _____. - Answer-Bleach
