CPT 2 STUDY GUIDE TEST.
When does all operators' licenses expire? - CORRECT ANSWER September of every even numbered year
When do salon and school licenses expire? - CORRECT ANSWER July of every odd numbered year
What is an Experienced Practicing Lisencee? (EPL) - CORRECT ANSWER A person who holds a
cosmetology, barbering, or beautician license for at least 3 years
The cosmetology and hairstyling board is a part of what? - CORRECT ANSWER Division of Consumer
Affairs
When are school, salon, and operators licenses renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER Biennially (every 2 years)
If you have a NJ cosmetology license, manicuring license, or Skin Care license, where are you permitted
to work? - CORRECT ANSWER In NJ only
What services can barbers not offer? - CORRECT ANSWER leg/lip waxing, or manicuring services
What services can cosmetologists offer? - CORRECT ANSWER All services including shaving and beard
trimming
What services are not part of our licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER Tanning and toning salons, ear peircing,
hair transplants, electroloysis, and permanently removing finger nails or toe nails
How many members are appointed on the State Board of Cosmetology and Hair Styling? - CORRECT
ANSWER 7 (however, can range from 7-11 at any given time)
Who is not required to hold a Cosmetology license? - CORRECT ANSWER Sales representatives and
various Beauty Product Demonstrators
, What does the Board require for a hairdresser to become a salon manager? - CORRECT ANSWER To have
a minimum of 3yrs shop experience.
Is a cosmetology license required to be a salon owner? - CORRECT ANSWER NO
When can senior students leagally work in a salon and perform all services? - CORRECT ANSWER When
Complete either:
600 hrs. cosmetology training
300 hrs. skin care training
100 hrs. manicuring training
AND
obtain a Doctors physical and apply for and have received a Senior Permit
After graduating school, what can you apply for while waiting for a test date and pending results? -
CORRECT ANSWER Temporary permit which is valid for no more that 120 days
What is needed when reporting to the State Board of Cosmetology? - CORRECT ANSWER Legal
identification such as Driverrs license, passport, birth certificate, etc.
How long are examination fees good for? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 tries only. You can retake the exam but
must pay another testing fee after the 2nd try.
When does a shop license get renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 90 days from the expiration or a
new initial application will be necessary
If a salon manager in going on leave or vacation, what is required? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
advanced notice to the State Board and a designate (another person) in charge who holds a license for
at least 1 year
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Cosmetology, Manicurist, or Skin Care license? -
CORRECT ANSWER 17 years old
When does all operators' licenses expire? - CORRECT ANSWER September of every even numbered year
When do salon and school licenses expire? - CORRECT ANSWER July of every odd numbered year
What is an Experienced Practicing Lisencee? (EPL) - CORRECT ANSWER A person who holds a
cosmetology, barbering, or beautician license for at least 3 years
The cosmetology and hairstyling board is a part of what? - CORRECT ANSWER Division of Consumer
Affairs
When are school, salon, and operators licenses renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER Biennially (every 2 years)
If you have a NJ cosmetology license, manicuring license, or Skin Care license, where are you permitted
to work? - CORRECT ANSWER In NJ only
What services can barbers not offer? - CORRECT ANSWER leg/lip waxing, or manicuring services
What services can cosmetologists offer? - CORRECT ANSWER All services including shaving and beard
trimming
What services are not part of our licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER Tanning and toning salons, ear peircing,
hair transplants, electroloysis, and permanently removing finger nails or toe nails
How many members are appointed on the State Board of Cosmetology and Hair Styling? - CORRECT
ANSWER 7 (however, can range from 7-11 at any given time)
Who is not required to hold a Cosmetology license? - CORRECT ANSWER Sales representatives and
various Beauty Product Demonstrators
, What does the Board require for a hairdresser to become a salon manager? - CORRECT ANSWER To have
a minimum of 3yrs shop experience.
Is a cosmetology license required to be a salon owner? - CORRECT ANSWER NO
When can senior students leagally work in a salon and perform all services? - CORRECT ANSWER When
Complete either:
600 hrs. cosmetology training
300 hrs. skin care training
100 hrs. manicuring training
AND
obtain a Doctors physical and apply for and have received a Senior Permit
After graduating school, what can you apply for while waiting for a test date and pending results? -
CORRECT ANSWER Temporary permit which is valid for no more that 120 days
What is needed when reporting to the State Board of Cosmetology? - CORRECT ANSWER Legal
identification such as Driverrs license, passport, birth certificate, etc.
How long are examination fees good for? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 tries only. You can retake the exam but
must pay another testing fee after the 2nd try.
When does a shop license get renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 90 days from the expiration or a
new initial application will be necessary
If a salon manager in going on leave or vacation, what is required? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
advanced notice to the State Board and a designate (another person) in charge who holds a license for
at least 1 year
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Cosmetology, Manicurist, or Skin Care license? -
CORRECT ANSWER 17 years old
