Cosmetology State Board Practice Exam
3 100 QUESTION ANSWERS
Which of the following is an important part of good communication? - Active listening
A rule for female cosmetologists to follow in applying makeup to wear to work is: -
enhance your best features
3. The major difference between a perm and body wave result from the - size of rods
used
During a consultation - discuss the client's desired look
When should you clean your manicure table? - right after each manicure
Disease causing bacteria can be spread by - coughing or spitting
Trichology is the study of - hair
A method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms, including bacterial
spores is - sterilization
Which statement about hair growth is NOT correct? - the rate of hair growth is the same
on all parts of the body
Alopecia areata occurs when the client's hair - suddenly falls out in round patches
When using disinfectants, you should remember that disinfectants - can be dangerous if
used incorrectly
The outermost and thinnest layer of skin is the - epidermis
Which statement about disinfection is CORRECT? - disinfectants should not be used on
skin, hair, or nails
Which is one way to reassure your client about the cleanliness of your nail care
equipment? - keep your instruments in sterilizing equipment when not in use
A steatoma or sebaceous cyst is a/an - accumulation of sebaceous matter under the
skin
Bacteria that do NOT cause disease are referred to as - nonpathogenic
You can best help the client relax during facial manipulations by - maintaining and even
rhythm and pressure
, When using a protective neck strip and a cape, you should always be sure that the cape
- does not touch the client's skin
Cosmetologists need to understand bacteriology in order to - prevent the spread of
disease
Which statement about contamination is CORRECT? - all objects are contaminated with
microorganisms
The part of the nail structure that contains actively growing tissue is the - matrix
Before applying chemicals to the hair, you should apply a cream around the client's
hairline in order to - avoid skin irritation
Before draping a client, you should do all of the following EXCEPT - ask the client to
wash his/her hands
Besides cleaning the client's hair and scalp, a good shampoo can also - give the client a
good impression of the salon
Dry shampoos are used on clients - whose health does not permit shampoos
Which nail shape is flattering to the greatest number of people's hands? - oval
Where should metal implements and orangewood sticks be placed while you are giving
a manicure? - on the top of the manicure table on a clean cloth
How can you use polish to give an elongated appearance to clubbed nails? - leave the
sides of the nail unpolished
Which is the correct method for removing sculptured nails? - apply a solvent and push
them off
A client who has athlete's foot requests a pedicure. What should you do? - refer the
client to a doctor for treatment
The correct method for applying cleansing cream is to start at the - neck and work
upward
Soft water is preferrable to hard water for shampooing because it - works up a better
lather
On which type of hair should you use an acid-balanced perm? - highlighted or tinted hair
3 100 QUESTION ANSWERS
Which of the following is an important part of good communication? - Active listening
A rule for female cosmetologists to follow in applying makeup to wear to work is: -
enhance your best features
3. The major difference between a perm and body wave result from the - size of rods
used
During a consultation - discuss the client's desired look
When should you clean your manicure table? - right after each manicure
Disease causing bacteria can be spread by - coughing or spitting
Trichology is the study of - hair
A method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms, including bacterial
spores is - sterilization
Which statement about hair growth is NOT correct? - the rate of hair growth is the same
on all parts of the body
Alopecia areata occurs when the client's hair - suddenly falls out in round patches
When using disinfectants, you should remember that disinfectants - can be dangerous if
used incorrectly
The outermost and thinnest layer of skin is the - epidermis
Which statement about disinfection is CORRECT? - disinfectants should not be used on
skin, hair, or nails
Which is one way to reassure your client about the cleanliness of your nail care
equipment? - keep your instruments in sterilizing equipment when not in use
A steatoma or sebaceous cyst is a/an - accumulation of sebaceous matter under the
skin
Bacteria that do NOT cause disease are referred to as - nonpathogenic
You can best help the client relax during facial manipulations by - maintaining and even
rhythm and pressure
, When using a protective neck strip and a cape, you should always be sure that the cape
- does not touch the client's skin
Cosmetologists need to understand bacteriology in order to - prevent the spread of
disease
Which statement about contamination is CORRECT? - all objects are contaminated with
microorganisms
The part of the nail structure that contains actively growing tissue is the - matrix
Before applying chemicals to the hair, you should apply a cream around the client's
hairline in order to - avoid skin irritation
Before draping a client, you should do all of the following EXCEPT - ask the client to
wash his/her hands
Besides cleaning the client's hair and scalp, a good shampoo can also - give the client a
good impression of the salon
Dry shampoos are used on clients - whose health does not permit shampoos
Which nail shape is flattering to the greatest number of people's hands? - oval
Where should metal implements and orangewood sticks be placed while you are giving
a manicure? - on the top of the manicure table on a clean cloth
How can you use polish to give an elongated appearance to clubbed nails? - leave the
sides of the nail unpolished
Which is the correct method for removing sculptured nails? - apply a solvent and push
them off
A client who has athlete's foot requests a pedicure. What should you do? - refer the
client to a doctor for treatment
The correct method for applying cleansing cream is to start at the - neck and work
upward
Soft water is preferrable to hard water for shampooing because it - works up a better
lather
On which type of hair should you use an acid-balanced perm? - highlighted or tinted hair
