CIDESCO STUDY EXAMS GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Melanin is a: - ✔✔pigment
✔✔The layer of the epidermis in which the cells are fully keratinized is the: - ✔✔stratum
corneum
✔✔The resting stage of the hair growth cycle is called: - ✔✔telogen
✔✔An example of a bacterial skin disease is: - ✔✔boils
✔✔The part of the growing hair follicle that is in contact with the hair is the: - ✔✔inner
root sheath
✔✔The germinal matrix of hair is part of which layer of the epidermis? - ✔✔the basal
layer
✔✔The growing stage of the hair growth cycle is called: - ✔✔anagen
✔✔The stage of the hair growth cycle in which the follicle shortens is: - ✔✔catagen
✔✔The stage of the hair growth cycle in which a club hair is formed is: - ✔✔catagen
✔✔In skin, what glands are affected by sex hormones? - ✔✔sebaceous glands
✔✔A method of forcing water soluble substances into the skin using an electric current
is: - ✔✔iontophoresis
✔✔A galvanic current is used during: - ✔✔desincrustation
,✔✔During the first part of desincrustation, the positive pole of the galvanic unit should: -
✔✔be held in the client's hand
✔✔A contraindication to the use of steam is: - ✔✔rosacea
✔✔A necessary precaution that should taken in using electrical apparatus is to: -
✔✔remoce jewelry from the client and the beauty therapist
✔✔The psychological effects of massage are: - ✔✔sedates and uplifts client
✔✔A stroking method of massage is known as: - ✔✔effleurage
✔✔The most stimulating effective massacre movement for blood circulation is: -
✔✔tapotement
✔✔The massage movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and
forefinger is called: - ✔✔petrissage
✔✔Frictions, small circular movements performed with pads, thumbs, or forefingers, are
most effective: - ✔✔around the joint areas
✔✔Rapid muscle contractions in the therapists hands produce the massage movement
known as: - ✔✔vibration
✔✔The stimulating massage movement is: - ✔✔tapotement
✔✔Tapotements particularly influence: - ✔✔muscle tone
✔✔A treatment used on the feet to release toxins and improve circulation is: -
✔✔reflexology
✔✔The impression formed for the entire beauty salon usually is set by the: -
✔✔reception area
✔✔The second most costly item in opening a clinic is usually: - ✔✔rent
✔✔An accurate and efficient control of supplies can be maintained only by having an
organized: - ✔✔stock control
✔✔To be effective, advertising must create: - ✔✔desire
✔✔The best form of promoting a beauty center is: - ✔✔satisfied clients
, ✔✔Careless appointment booking methods can often contribute to: - ✔✔dissatisfied
clients
✔✔Good telephone habits and techniques help to build up the clinic's: - ✔✔reputation
✔✔The responsibilities of an esthetician to their clients include: - ✔✔keeping personal
matters confidential
✔✔The responsibilities of an esthetician to their employer include: - ✔✔taking pride in
maintaining a good reputation for the business
✔✔The main lesion seen is psoriasis is the: - ✔✔plaque
✔✔Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of: - ✔✔collegen fibers
✔✔A wart is caused by a: - ✔✔virus
✔✔A boil is caused by: - ✔✔bacteria
✔✔Herpes zoster: - ✔✔affects the nerves
✔✔An example of a skin disease caused by a fungus: - ✔✔ringworm
✔✔A skin infection where small depigmented areas are seen, particularly on tanned
skin is: - ✔✔tine versicolor
✔✔An example of a congenital skin disorder is: - ✔✔psoriasis
✔✔Stretch marks result from: - ✔✔atrophy of epithelial tissue
✔✔A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue is called: - ✔✔carcinoma
✔✔The main function of a carbohydrate in the body is to: - ✔✔provide a source of
energy
✔✔Which one of the following is a water soluble vitamin?
-A
-B
-D
- E - ✔✔B
✔✔An example of a carbohydrate is: - ✔✔glucose
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Melanin is a: - ✔✔pigment
✔✔The layer of the epidermis in which the cells are fully keratinized is the: - ✔✔stratum
corneum
✔✔The resting stage of the hair growth cycle is called: - ✔✔telogen
✔✔An example of a bacterial skin disease is: - ✔✔boils
✔✔The part of the growing hair follicle that is in contact with the hair is the: - ✔✔inner
root sheath
✔✔The germinal matrix of hair is part of which layer of the epidermis? - ✔✔the basal
layer
✔✔The growing stage of the hair growth cycle is called: - ✔✔anagen
✔✔The stage of the hair growth cycle in which the follicle shortens is: - ✔✔catagen
✔✔The stage of the hair growth cycle in which a club hair is formed is: - ✔✔catagen
✔✔In skin, what glands are affected by sex hormones? - ✔✔sebaceous glands
✔✔A method of forcing water soluble substances into the skin using an electric current
is: - ✔✔iontophoresis
✔✔A galvanic current is used during: - ✔✔desincrustation
,✔✔During the first part of desincrustation, the positive pole of the galvanic unit should: -
✔✔be held in the client's hand
✔✔A contraindication to the use of steam is: - ✔✔rosacea
✔✔A necessary precaution that should taken in using electrical apparatus is to: -
✔✔remoce jewelry from the client and the beauty therapist
✔✔The psychological effects of massage are: - ✔✔sedates and uplifts client
✔✔A stroking method of massage is known as: - ✔✔effleurage
✔✔The most stimulating effective massacre movement for blood circulation is: -
✔✔tapotement
✔✔The massage movement in which the skin is grasped between the thumb and
forefinger is called: - ✔✔petrissage
✔✔Frictions, small circular movements performed with pads, thumbs, or forefingers, are
most effective: - ✔✔around the joint areas
✔✔Rapid muscle contractions in the therapists hands produce the massage movement
known as: - ✔✔vibration
✔✔The stimulating massage movement is: - ✔✔tapotement
✔✔Tapotements particularly influence: - ✔✔muscle tone
✔✔A treatment used on the feet to release toxins and improve circulation is: -
✔✔reflexology
✔✔The impression formed for the entire beauty salon usually is set by the: -
✔✔reception area
✔✔The second most costly item in opening a clinic is usually: - ✔✔rent
✔✔An accurate and efficient control of supplies can be maintained only by having an
organized: - ✔✔stock control
✔✔To be effective, advertising must create: - ✔✔desire
✔✔The best form of promoting a beauty center is: - ✔✔satisfied clients
, ✔✔Careless appointment booking methods can often contribute to: - ✔✔dissatisfied
clients
✔✔Good telephone habits and techniques help to build up the clinic's: - ✔✔reputation
✔✔The responsibilities of an esthetician to their clients include: - ✔✔keeping personal
matters confidential
✔✔The responsibilities of an esthetician to their employer include: - ✔✔taking pride in
maintaining a good reputation for the business
✔✔The main lesion seen is psoriasis is the: - ✔✔plaque
✔✔Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of: - ✔✔collegen fibers
✔✔A wart is caused by a: - ✔✔virus
✔✔A boil is caused by: - ✔✔bacteria
✔✔Herpes zoster: - ✔✔affects the nerves
✔✔An example of a skin disease caused by a fungus: - ✔✔ringworm
✔✔A skin infection where small depigmented areas are seen, particularly on tanned
skin is: - ✔✔tine versicolor
✔✔An example of a congenital skin disorder is: - ✔✔psoriasis
✔✔Stretch marks result from: - ✔✔atrophy of epithelial tissue
✔✔A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue is called: - ✔✔carcinoma
✔✔The main function of a carbohydrate in the body is to: - ✔✔provide a source of
energy
✔✔Which one of the following is a water soluble vitamin?
-A
-B
-D
- E - ✔✔B
✔✔An example of a carbohydrate is: - ✔✔glucose
