Indiana Cosmetology State Board Test Study Guide 2024
1. Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence
of: Abrasions
2. A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and
pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is:: Petrissage
3. The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as::
Pediculosis Capitis
4. An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant
pain is:: Furuncle
5. A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is::
Communicable 6. Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a
covered container large enough for implements to be:: Completely immersed
7. Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should
be referred to a:: Physician
8. Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not
spores) on surfaces are:: Disinfectants
9. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic
preparations be available to employees is:: OSHA
10. If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be:: Cleaned
and disinfected
11. The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and
proper storage is contained in:: Material Safety Data Sheets
12. A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is:: Copper
13. The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is
looking for is the:: Client Consultation
14. Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:
Degrees
15. The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as
the:: Cutting line
16. The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is::
Texturizing
17. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines
are:: Transitional lines
18. The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts::
Vertical
19. The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to
the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:: Traveling Guide
20. A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of
the shears remove bulk is:: Point Cutting
, 21 The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts
are:: Vertical
22. Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears
partially opened, in order to reduce volume and create movement is::
Slithering
23. How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of
the same political party?: Five
24. A cosmetology license is valid for how many years?: Four
25. Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs
of clients should be stored in what type of container?: In a clean and closed
container
26. What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person
licensed to operate a cosmetology school or salon?: A list of sanitary
requirements
27. When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under
their cape?: Always
28. A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations.:
Four
29. Where should sanitary requirements be posted?: In a conspicuous place
30. Where must soiled towels be stored?: In a closed hamper
31. Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are:: Cool tones
32. All hair coloring products require a patch test with the exception of::
Temporary colors
33. The process where the hair is pre lightened and then toned is:: Double-
process color application
34. A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a::
Secondary color
35. Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and
a visible line of:: Demarcation
36. What is used to restore the hair and scalp to their normal acidic pH?:
Normalizing lotion
37. When processing is complete for a soft curl permanent, what is done after
rising the hair thoroughly with warm water?: Each curl is towel-blotted
38. Sodium Hydroxide relaxers are commonly called:: Lye relaxers
39. Relaxers, which are ionic compounds formed by a metal combined with
oxygen and hydrogen, are known as:: Metal Hydroxide relaxers
1. Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence
of: Abrasions
2. A kneading movement that is performed by lifting, squeezing, and
pressing tissue with light, firm pressure is:: Petrissage
3. The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is known as::
Pediculosis Capitis
4. An acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle that produces constant
pain is:: Furuncle
5. A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is::
Communicable 6. Implements requiring disinfection should be places in a
covered container large enough for implements to be:: Completely immersed
7. Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should
be referred to a:: Physician
8. Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not
spores) on surfaces are:: Disinfectants
9. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic
preparations be available to employees is:: OSHA
10. If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be:: Cleaned
and disinfected
11. The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and
proper storage is contained in:: Material Safety Data Sheets
12. A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is:: Copper
13. The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is
looking for is the:: Client Consultation
14. Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:
Degrees
15. The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as
the:: Cutting line
16. The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is::
Texturizing
17. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines
are:: Transitional lines
18. The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts::
Vertical
19. The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is move to
the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:: Traveling Guide
20. A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the tips of
the shears remove bulk is:: Point Cutting
, 21 The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered haircuts
are:: Vertical
22. Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the shears
partially opened, in order to reduce volume and create movement is::
Slithering
23. How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of
the same political party?: Five
24. A cosmetology license is valid for how many years?: Four
25. Combs, brushes, rollers and any other implement used to serve the needs
of clients should be stored in what type of container?: In a clean and closed
container
26. What is the State Board of Cosmetology required to furnish each person
licensed to operate a cosmetology school or salon?: A list of sanitary
requirements
27. When must a cosmetology patron wear a clean towel or neck strip under
their cape?: Always
28. A waste container must be present for every __________ work stations.:
Four
29. Where should sanitary requirements be posted?: In a conspicuous place
30. Where must soiled towels be stored?: In a closed hamper
31. Colors that can look deeper than their actual level are:: Cool tones
32. All hair coloring products require a patch test with the exception of::
Temporary colors
33. The process where the hair is pre lightened and then toned is:: Double-
process color application
34. A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a::
Secondary color
35. Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and
a visible line of:: Demarcation
36. What is used to restore the hair and scalp to their normal acidic pH?:
Normalizing lotion
37. When processing is complete for a soft curl permanent, what is done after
rising the hair thoroughly with warm water?: Each curl is towel-blotted
38. Sodium Hydroxide relaxers are commonly called:: Lye relaxers
39. Relaxers, which are ionic compounds formed by a metal combined with
oxygen and hydrogen, are known as:: Metal Hydroxide relaxers
