CIDESCO Question Bank
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - ANS-UV-C
Contagious means: - ANS-capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: - ANS-a virus
Microbiology is: - ANS-the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - ANS-the invasion o any living organism by disease causing
microorganism
Sanitation is: - ANS-the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - ANS-a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - ANS-a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - ANS-remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: - ANS-by the
beauty therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - ANS-telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has a: - ANS-stimulating affect on muscle tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the: - ANS-production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - ANS-remove dead cells from the skin's
surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - ANS-interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - ANS-has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - ANS-shaving
,A contraindication of a full body massage is: - ANS-recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - ANS-give drainage
from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - ANS-lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: -
ANS-it is the quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - ANS-audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - ANS-inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - ANS-not moved in spite of tightening
and relaxing the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - ANS-has a soothing effect
A base coat is used: - ANS-prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - ANS-a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - ANS-cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - ANS-set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - ANS-an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - ANS-carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - ANS-it should be non-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water - ANS-sodium hydroxide
, Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and
animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid - ANS-stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as: - ANS-viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to: - ANS-soften the surface of the skin
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in: - ANS-self tanning products
Azulene is a substance obtained from: - ANS-the camomile plant
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains: - ANS-amino acids
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called: -
ANS-hard water
The main function of a day cream is to: - ANS-protect the skin against the environment
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface is: -
ANS-sulfur
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams is: - ANS-a humectant
Talc is one of the main ingredients used in: - ANS-face powder
The responsibilities of a beauty therapist to her clients include: - ANS-keeping personal
matters confidential
Legal third party insurance and professional indemnity insurance for a salon covers: -
ANS-injury to a customer in the salon during a treatment
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in the: - ANS-daily accounting
book
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by: -
ANS-recommending clients with contraindications to visit their doctor
Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - ANS-UV-C
Contagious means: - ANS-capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: - ANS-a virus
Microbiology is: - ANS-the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - ANS-the invasion o any living organism by disease causing
microorganism
Sanitation is: - ANS-the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - ANS-a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - ANS-a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - ANS-remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: - ANS-by the
beauty therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - ANS-telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has a: - ANS-stimulating affect on muscle tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the: - ANS-production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - ANS-remove dead cells from the skin's
surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - ANS-interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - ANS-has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - ANS-shaving
,A contraindication of a full body massage is: - ANS-recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - ANS-give drainage
from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - ANS-lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: -
ANS-it is the quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - ANS-audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - ANS-inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - ANS-not moved in spite of tightening
and relaxing the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - ANS-has a soothing effect
A base coat is used: - ANS-prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - ANS-a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - ANS-cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - ANS-set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - ANS-an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - ANS-carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - ANS-it should be non-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water - ANS-sodium hydroxide
, Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and
animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid - ANS-stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as: - ANS-viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to: - ANS-soften the surface of the skin
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in: - ANS-self tanning products
Azulene is a substance obtained from: - ANS-the camomile plant
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains: - ANS-amino acids
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called: -
ANS-hard water
The main function of a day cream is to: - ANS-protect the skin against the environment
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface is: -
ANS-sulfur
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams is: - ANS-a humectant
Talc is one of the main ingredients used in: - ANS-face powder
The responsibilities of a beauty therapist to her clients include: - ANS-keeping personal
matters confidential
Legal third party insurance and professional indemnity insurance for a salon covers: -
ANS-injury to a customer in the salon during a treatment
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in the: - ANS-daily accounting
book
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by: -
ANS-recommending clients with contraindications to visit their doctor
