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PA Cosmetology State Laws Exam Questions
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Board - ANS The State Board of Cosmetology
Bureau - ANS The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of State
Act - ANS To promote public health and safety
Department - ANS Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department
of State
Reciprocity - ANS When one state recognizes another state's license
Fictitious Name - ANS Any name some one goes by that isn't their real name
Cosmetology - ANS Licensed individual who is engaged in the practice of Cosmetology; All
work done for compensation
Instructor - ANS Qualified to perform the functions of a teacher and perform hair, skin, and
nail services
Operator - ANS Performs hair, skin and nail services
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Esthetician - ANS An individual licensed by the board to engage in the practice of esthetics
When was the Beauty Culture Law enacted? - ANS May 3rd, 1933
When was the Beauty Culture Law re-enacted? - ANS July 7th, 2006
For whom are the educational requirements waived? - ANS Veterans, Rehab, 35+
What are the requirements to enroll in Cosmetology School? - ANS 15+, Completed an 8th
grade education, pay fees
What is the minimum amount of months a full day time student must spend in school? -
ANS 8 months
What is the minimum amount of time a part time student must spend in school? - ANS 15
months
What two signs must a school display? - ANS *All work is done by students
*Cost & material only
How many hours must an apprentice serve - ANS 2,000
What are the requirements to become an apprentice? - ANS Apply for permit, completed a
10th grade education, pay fees, 16+
What are the four powers of the Board? - ANS Refuse, revoke, renew, suspend
PA Cosmetology State Laws Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
Board - ANS The State Board of Cosmetology
Bureau - ANS The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department of State
Act - ANS To promote public health and safety
Department - ANS Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs in the Department
of State
Reciprocity - ANS When one state recognizes another state's license
Fictitious Name - ANS Any name some one goes by that isn't their real name
Cosmetology - ANS Licensed individual who is engaged in the practice of Cosmetology; All
work done for compensation
Instructor - ANS Qualified to perform the functions of a teacher and perform hair, skin, and
nail services
Operator - ANS Performs hair, skin and nail services
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Esthetician - ANS An individual licensed by the board to engage in the practice of esthetics
When was the Beauty Culture Law enacted? - ANS May 3rd, 1933
When was the Beauty Culture Law re-enacted? - ANS July 7th, 2006
For whom are the educational requirements waived? - ANS Veterans, Rehab, 35+
What are the requirements to enroll in Cosmetology School? - ANS 15+, Completed an 8th
grade education, pay fees
What is the minimum amount of months a full day time student must spend in school? -
ANS 8 months
What is the minimum amount of time a part time student must spend in school? - ANS 15
months
What two signs must a school display? - ANS *All work is done by students
*Cost & material only
How many hours must an apprentice serve - ANS 2,000
What are the requirements to become an apprentice? - ANS Apply for permit, completed a
10th grade education, pay fees, 16+
What are the four powers of the Board? - ANS Refuse, revoke, renew, suspend
