NORTH DAKOTA STATE COSMETOLOGY
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1. Q: How many hours of training are required for a manicurist
license? A: 350 hours.
2. Q: How many hours of training are required for an instructor
license? A: 960 hours.
3. Q: What is the passing score for the practical examination? A: 75%.
4. Q: What is the passing score for the written examination? A: 75%.
5. Q: How long is a cosmetology license valid before renewal? A: One
year.
6. Q: When do cosmetology licenses expire in North Dakota? A: On
December 31st of each year.
7. Q: Can a student work in a salon while attending school? A: No,
students cannot work in salons while enrolled in school.
8. Q: What is the required student-to-instructor ratio in cosmetology
schools? A: 25 students to 1 instructor.
9. Q: How many attempts are allowed for the licensing examinations?
A: Three attempts within one year.
10. Q: What happens if a candidate fails the examination three times? A:
Additional training is required before retaking the exam.
11. Q: Is continuing education required for license renewal in North
Dakota? A: Yes, 8 hours annually.
, 12. Q: What types of licenses does the Board issue? A: Cosmetologist,
Manicurist, Esthetician, Instructor, Salon, and School licenses.
13. Q: Can a license be obtained through reciprocity from another state?
A: Yes, if the other state has similar requirements.
14. Q: What is the fee for a cosmetology license by examination? A: $15.
15. Q: What is the fee for a cosmetology license by reciprocity? A: $25.
16. Q: What is the penalty for practicing without a license? A: A
misdemeanor, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Salon Requirements
17. Q: What is the minimum square footage required for a salon in
North Dakota? A: 150 square feet for the first licensee plus 50 square
feet for each additional licensee.
18. Q: What are the restroom requirements for a salon? A: A salon must
have at least one restroom that is accessible to clients.
19. Q: What are the hot and cold running water requirements for a
salon? A: Hot and cold running water must be available in the service
area.
20. Q: Is a separate entrance required for a home salon? A: Yes, a
separate entrance is required.
21. Q: What are the requirements for ventilation in a salon? A: Adequate
ventilation to prevent fumes, odors, and dust.
22. Q: What are the lighting requirements for a salon? A: Adequate
lighting of at least 50 foot-candles at the level where the service is being
performed.
23. Q: Can a salon be located in a residence? A: Yes, if it meets all salon
requirements.
24. Q: What is required for a salon license application? A: Application
form, fee, floor plan, and manager information.
25. Q: Is a salon license transferable? A: No, salon licenses are not
transferable.
26. Q: What happens if a salon relocates? A: A new salon license
application must be submitted.
, 27. Q: How soon after relocating must a salon notify the Board? A:
Within 10 days of relocating.
28. Q: What is the requirement for a salon manager? A: A salon must
have a designated manager who is a licensed cosmetologist.
29. Q: Can a salon be located in a retail store? A: Yes, if it meets all salon
requirements.
30. Q: What is the required height for salon walls? A: Walls must extend
from floor to ceiling.
31. Q: What are the requirements for floors in a salon? A: Floors must be
smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
32. Q: What are the storage requirements for clean towels? A: Clean
towels must be stored in a clean, closed cabinet.
33. Q: What are the storage requirements for soiled towels? A: Soiled
towels must be stored in a covered container.
34. Q: Is a shampoo bowl required in a nail salon? A: No, a shampoo
bowl is not required for a nail salon.
35. Q: Are there specific requirements for a pedicure station? A: Yes,
including proper drainage and sanitation systems.
36. Q: What is the required distance between work stations? A:
Sufficient distance to allow for safe movement and proper sanitation.
Sanitation and Safety
37. Q: What is the required disinfectant for tools and implements? A:
EPA-registered disinfectant labeled as bactericidal, virucidal, and
fungicidal.
38. Q: How should sharp disposable items be disposed of? A: In a
puncture-resistant container.
39. Q: What is the requirement for hand washing? A: Hands must be
washed with soap and water before each client.
40. Q: How should non-porous tools be disinfected? A: Complete
immersion in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the manufacturer's
recommended time.
41. Q: Can a brush or comb be used on more than one client without
disinfection? A: No, all implements must be disinfected after each client.
LAW Practice Exam Questions With 100%
Verified Answers Latest 2025 Graded A+
1. Q: How many hours of training are required for a manicurist
license? A: 350 hours.
2. Q: How many hours of training are required for an instructor
license? A: 960 hours.
3. Q: What is the passing score for the practical examination? A: 75%.
4. Q: What is the passing score for the written examination? A: 75%.
5. Q: How long is a cosmetology license valid before renewal? A: One
year.
6. Q: When do cosmetology licenses expire in North Dakota? A: On
December 31st of each year.
7. Q: Can a student work in a salon while attending school? A: No,
students cannot work in salons while enrolled in school.
8. Q: What is the required student-to-instructor ratio in cosmetology
schools? A: 25 students to 1 instructor.
9. Q: How many attempts are allowed for the licensing examinations?
A: Three attempts within one year.
10. Q: What happens if a candidate fails the examination three times? A:
Additional training is required before retaking the exam.
11. Q: Is continuing education required for license renewal in North
Dakota? A: Yes, 8 hours annually.
, 12. Q: What types of licenses does the Board issue? A: Cosmetologist,
Manicurist, Esthetician, Instructor, Salon, and School licenses.
13. Q: Can a license be obtained through reciprocity from another state?
A: Yes, if the other state has similar requirements.
14. Q: What is the fee for a cosmetology license by examination? A: $15.
15. Q: What is the fee for a cosmetology license by reciprocity? A: $25.
16. Q: What is the penalty for practicing without a license? A: A
misdemeanor, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
Salon Requirements
17. Q: What is the minimum square footage required for a salon in
North Dakota? A: 150 square feet for the first licensee plus 50 square
feet for each additional licensee.
18. Q: What are the restroom requirements for a salon? A: A salon must
have at least one restroom that is accessible to clients.
19. Q: What are the hot and cold running water requirements for a
salon? A: Hot and cold running water must be available in the service
area.
20. Q: Is a separate entrance required for a home salon? A: Yes, a
separate entrance is required.
21. Q: What are the requirements for ventilation in a salon? A: Adequate
ventilation to prevent fumes, odors, and dust.
22. Q: What are the lighting requirements for a salon? A: Adequate
lighting of at least 50 foot-candles at the level where the service is being
performed.
23. Q: Can a salon be located in a residence? A: Yes, if it meets all salon
requirements.
24. Q: What is required for a salon license application? A: Application
form, fee, floor plan, and manager information.
25. Q: Is a salon license transferable? A: No, salon licenses are not
transferable.
26. Q: What happens if a salon relocates? A: A new salon license
application must be submitted.
, 27. Q: How soon after relocating must a salon notify the Board? A:
Within 10 days of relocating.
28. Q: What is the requirement for a salon manager? A: A salon must
have a designated manager who is a licensed cosmetologist.
29. Q: Can a salon be located in a retail store? A: Yes, if it meets all salon
requirements.
30. Q: What is the required height for salon walls? A: Walls must extend
from floor to ceiling.
31. Q: What are the requirements for floors in a salon? A: Floors must be
smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
32. Q: What are the storage requirements for clean towels? A: Clean
towels must be stored in a clean, closed cabinet.
33. Q: What are the storage requirements for soiled towels? A: Soiled
towels must be stored in a covered container.
34. Q: Is a shampoo bowl required in a nail salon? A: No, a shampoo
bowl is not required for a nail salon.
35. Q: Are there specific requirements for a pedicure station? A: Yes,
including proper drainage and sanitation systems.
36. Q: What is the required distance between work stations? A:
Sufficient distance to allow for safe movement and proper sanitation.
Sanitation and Safety
37. Q: What is the required disinfectant for tools and implements? A:
EPA-registered disinfectant labeled as bactericidal, virucidal, and
fungicidal.
38. Q: How should sharp disposable items be disposed of? A: In a
puncture-resistant container.
39. Q: What is the requirement for hand washing? A: Hands must be
washed with soap and water before each client.
40. Q: How should non-porous tools be disinfected? A: Complete
immersion in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the manufacturer's
recommended time.
41. Q: Can a brush or comb be used on more than one client without
disinfection? A: No, all implements must be disinfected after each client.
