Esthetics Written Practical UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which touch receptors are responsible for sensations of pressure, vibrations, movement and
texture? - CORRECT ANSWER - mechanoreceptors
What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass
through the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transdermal penetration
When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it is known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER - transcellular diffusion
The two glands related to the excretion process are the aprocrine and - CORRECT
ANSWER - Eccrine
To keep the skin water-resistant and protected, what is the skin's most prevalent secretion? -
CORRECT ANSWER - sebum
Commercial extractions that require soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredients
from the plant are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Tinctures
Which exfoliant product is used before extractions to soften debris? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Desincrustation
To remove eye makeup from around the eyes, use: - CORRECT ANSWER - Downward
and inward strokes
A light, rhythmic, continuous stroking or circular movement used in massage is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Effleurage
,A light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Petrissage
Which of the following massage movements is a circular or wringing movement usually carried
out with the fingertips or palms of hand - CORRECT ANSWER - Friction
Which type of acids are considered water-soluble and must be neutralized before removing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - aha
As a general guide, what type of acid is best suited for acne, pigmentation or texture skin
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - bha
Which device uses alternating current at a high frequency to produce rapid movement
(oscillation)? - CORRECT ANSWER - ultrasonic spatula
One of the beneficial effects of an exfoliation treatment with an ultrasonic spatula device is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - stimulates surface tissue
Multiple waveforms and frequencies to stimulate cellular response are used by which facial
treatment device? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microcurrent
Which facial treatment device is also known as Tesla? - CORRECT ANSWER - high
frequency
During which high frequency application treatment does the client hold the electrode? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Indirect High Frequency
Which high frequency application treatment uses the formation of ozone to produce a mild
germicidal effect on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER - sparking (fulguration)
, A facial treatment device that uses direct current with low voltage and high amperage is known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Galvanic
Treatment in which blockages in the skin are broken down due to saponification is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Desincrustation
The type of transmission that allows an alkaline solution to enter the skin when the negative pole
of an electrode is used on the skin is called - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaphoresis
Which galvanic current application allows an acidic solution to enter the skin when the positive
pole of an electrode is used on the skin and is most often performed following extractions and
before a massage? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cataphoresis
The galvanic device treatment that breaks down blockages in the skin, such as clogged pores or
blackheads is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - Desincrustation
What microdermabrasion method uses an abrasive tip attached to a vacuum? - CORRECT
ANSWER - non-particle microdermabrasion
For what period of time is eyebrow hair is in the telogen stage? - CORRECT ANSWER -
3 months
Thermolysis uses a high frequency alternating oscillating current that causes: - CORRECT
ANSWER - cells to coagulate
Which of the following permanent hair reduction methods destroys the hair by using multiple
wire needles or probes to decompose the papilla - CORRECT ANSWER - Galvanic
method
Light-based hair reduction treatments are only effective when hair is in what growth stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Anagen
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which touch receptors are responsible for sensations of pressure, vibrations, movement and
texture? - CORRECT ANSWER - mechanoreceptors
What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass
through the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Transdermal penetration
When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it is known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER - transcellular diffusion
The two glands related to the excretion process are the aprocrine and - CORRECT
ANSWER - Eccrine
To keep the skin water-resistant and protected, what is the skin's most prevalent secretion? -
CORRECT ANSWER - sebum
Commercial extractions that require soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredients
from the plant are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Tinctures
Which exfoliant product is used before extractions to soften debris? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Desincrustation
To remove eye makeup from around the eyes, use: - CORRECT ANSWER - Downward
and inward strokes
A light, rhythmic, continuous stroking or circular movement used in massage is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Effleurage
,A light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles is called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Petrissage
Which of the following massage movements is a circular or wringing movement usually carried
out with the fingertips or palms of hand - CORRECT ANSWER - Friction
Which type of acids are considered water-soluble and must be neutralized before removing? -
CORRECT ANSWER - aha
As a general guide, what type of acid is best suited for acne, pigmentation or texture skin
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER - bha
Which device uses alternating current at a high frequency to produce rapid movement
(oscillation)? - CORRECT ANSWER - ultrasonic spatula
One of the beneficial effects of an exfoliation treatment with an ultrasonic spatula device is: -
CORRECT ANSWER - stimulates surface tissue
Multiple waveforms and frequencies to stimulate cellular response are used by which facial
treatment device? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microcurrent
Which facial treatment device is also known as Tesla? - CORRECT ANSWER - high
frequency
During which high frequency application treatment does the client hold the electrode? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Indirect High Frequency
Which high frequency application treatment uses the formation of ozone to produce a mild
germicidal effect on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER - sparking (fulguration)
, A facial treatment device that uses direct current with low voltage and high amperage is known
as: - CORRECT ANSWER - Galvanic
Treatment in which blockages in the skin are broken down due to saponification is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Desincrustation
The type of transmission that allows an alkaline solution to enter the skin when the negative pole
of an electrode is used on the skin is called - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaphoresis
Which galvanic current application allows an acidic solution to enter the skin when the positive
pole of an electrode is used on the skin and is most often performed following extractions and
before a massage? - CORRECT ANSWER - Cataphoresis
The galvanic device treatment that breaks down blockages in the skin, such as clogged pores or
blackheads is called: - CORRECT ANSWER - Desincrustation
What microdermabrasion method uses an abrasive tip attached to a vacuum? - CORRECT
ANSWER - non-particle microdermabrasion
For what period of time is eyebrow hair is in the telogen stage? - CORRECT ANSWER -
3 months
Thermolysis uses a high frequency alternating oscillating current that causes: - CORRECT
ANSWER - cells to coagulate
Which of the following permanent hair reduction methods destroys the hair by using multiple
wire needles or probes to decompose the papilla - CORRECT ANSWER - Galvanic
method
Light-based hair reduction treatments are only effective when hair is in what growth stage? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Anagen
