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IBEC ELECTROLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |100% GUARANTEED PASS!
IBEC ELECTROLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM
Black and blue marks under the skin after inserting the
probe into a follicle - ANSWER-Ecchymosis
Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation? - ANSWER-
Erythema
What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode
to the probe instead of the negative electrode? -
ANSWER-Tattooing
What type of hair typically responds well to the blend
method? - ANSWER-Curly
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What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get
back to normal after an electrolysis treatment by
neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the
follicle? - ANSWER-Cataphoresis
Irritates nerves in the skin, promotes redness
(vasodilator), softens tissue - ANSWER-Effects of the
Negative Pole on the skin
What are other names for Thermolysis? - ANSWER-A/C,
HF, Shortwave/Radio Frequency
What is a unit of electrical pressure? - ANSWER-Volt
What is a unit of electrical strength? - ANSWER-Amp
What is a unit of electrical resistance? - ANSWER-Ohm
Gland located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial
cavity? - ANSWER-Pituitary
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In Thermolysis, what is the name for localized max heat
at the tip of the needle? - ANSWER-Point Effect, Lye
Formation
What type of needle is used for Galvanic? - ANSWER-
Bulbous
Type of needles used for Thermolysis to achieve point
effect? - ANSWER-Tapered & Insulated
What is not a side effect of diabetes? - ANSWER-
Osteoporosis
What is not a symptom of diabetes? - ANSWER-Moist
Skin
Androgen suppressor, but doesn't kill or thin hair that is
already present? - ANSWER-Spironolactone, Aldactone
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precautions taken to prevent contamination - ANSWER-
aseptic technique
What should NOT be used in an electrolysis office? -
ANSWER-Glass Bead Sterilizer, Carbon Roller,
Household Bleach
How long does the HPV immunization last? - ANSWER-
15 years
What is the most important thing to remember when
purchasing forceps? - ANSWER-Ability to withstand
sterilization
In order for your insertion to go into the follicle easily,
what is important to consider? - ANSWER-Diameter of
needle v.s Diameter of hair
What are needles and forceps classified as? - ANSWER-
Critical Items
IBEC ELECTROLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM
AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |100% GUARANTEED PASS!
IBEC ELECTROLOGY STATE BOARD EXAM
Black and blue marks under the skin after inserting the
probe into a follicle - ANSWER-Ecchymosis
Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation? - ANSWER-
Erythema
What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode
to the probe instead of the negative electrode? -
ANSWER-Tattooing
What type of hair typically responds well to the blend
method? - ANSWER-Curly
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What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get
back to normal after an electrolysis treatment by
neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the
follicle? - ANSWER-Cataphoresis
Irritates nerves in the skin, promotes redness
(vasodilator), softens tissue - ANSWER-Effects of the
Negative Pole on the skin
What are other names for Thermolysis? - ANSWER-A/C,
HF, Shortwave/Radio Frequency
What is a unit of electrical pressure? - ANSWER-Volt
What is a unit of electrical strength? - ANSWER-Amp
What is a unit of electrical resistance? - ANSWER-Ohm
Gland located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial
cavity? - ANSWER-Pituitary
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In Thermolysis, what is the name for localized max heat
at the tip of the needle? - ANSWER-Point Effect, Lye
Formation
What type of needle is used for Galvanic? - ANSWER-
Bulbous
Type of needles used for Thermolysis to achieve point
effect? - ANSWER-Tapered & Insulated
What is not a side effect of diabetes? - ANSWER-
Osteoporosis
What is not a symptom of diabetes? - ANSWER-Moist
Skin
Androgen suppressor, but doesn't kill or thin hair that is
already present? - ANSWER-Spironolactone, Aldactone
, 4|Page
precautions taken to prevent contamination - ANSWER-
aseptic technique
What should NOT be used in an electrolysis office? -
ANSWER-Glass Bead Sterilizer, Carbon Roller,
Household Bleach
How long does the HPV immunization last? - ANSWER-
15 years
What is the most important thing to remember when
purchasing forceps? - ANSWER-Ability to withstand
sterilization
In order for your insertion to go into the follicle easily,
what is important to consider? - ANSWER-Diameter of
needle v.s Diameter of hair
What are needles and forceps classified as? - ANSWER-
Critical Items
