NY STATE ESTHETICS EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 2025
1. safety precautions, mixing instructions emergency and first
aid procedures and control measures can be found in: -
(correct answer) -MSDS
2. Any Substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the
human body can be classified as - (correct answer) -toxic
3. Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic
patterns of a living cell are: - (correct answer) -teratogens
4. Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees
Fahrenheit is considered - (correct answer) -volatile
5. During the infection control process, the level of
decontamination that completely destroys all of an
organism is: - (correct answer) -sterilization
6. Washing your hand with soap and water is an example of
what level of decontamination? - (correct answer) -
sanitation
,7. Which one of the following type of disinfectants is
generally odorless, colorless, non-toxic, and stable? -
(correct answer) -quaternary ammonium compound
8. Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not
recommended for salon use because of its active
ingredients that are poisonous to inhale? - (correct answer)
-formalin
9. Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of
alcohol? - (correct answer) -isopropyl
10. The use of which one of the following is the most
preferred in a disinfection process for salon implements? -
(correct answer) -autoclave
11. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, an esthetician who fails to properly file a
renewal must pay an additional fee of... - (correct answer) -
$10
12. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, the total number of temporary licenses that an
esthetician can obtain is... - (correct answer) -2
13. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, the absence of which of the following in an
appearance enhancement workplace is evidence of an act of
non-compliance? - (correct answer) -plastic bags
,14. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, which word properly describe the process
which kills most disease producing organisms? - (correct
answer) -disinfection
15. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, define which one of the following terms as the
process that renders and object safe for internal skin
penetration? - (correct answer) -sterilization
16. Which one of the following is the name of the
information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or
importer of chemicals that describe the chemical's physical
and chemical properties, physical and health hazards
exposure precautions and emergency info? - (correct
answer) -MSDS
17. Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of
exposing people to develop an allergic reaction after
repeated exposure are known as: - (correct answer) -
irritants
18. Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth
defects are called: - (correct answer) -teratogens
19. Any solid, liquid, or gas that can burn and ignite is
considered: - (correct answer) -flammable
20. During the infection control process, it is most
difficult to kill: - (correct answer) -filterable virus (small
virus)
, 21. Using an antiseptic on the skin is an example of what
level of decontamination? - (correct answer) -disinfection
22. Which one of the following types of disinfectants is
generally considered the safest and fast acting? - (correct
answer) -Alcohol
23. Which one of the following is not a common active
ingredient in disinfectants for salon use? - (correct answer)
-formaldehyde
24. Methyl, ethyl and isopropyl are all types of - (correct
answer) -Alcohol
25. In order to achieve sterilization in an autoclave, the
use of steam and - (correct answer) -air pressure
26. According to New York State law, rules and
regulations, when an esthetician fails to properly file for
renewal within 5 years of license expiration, a new license
cannot be issued until - (correct answer) -passes a written
examination
27. According to New York State law, rules and
regulations, the photograph offered to the esthetics license
must be no more than how many years old? - (correct
answer) -4
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 2025
1. safety precautions, mixing instructions emergency and first
aid procedures and control measures can be found in: -
(correct answer) -MSDS
2. Any Substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the
human body can be classified as - (correct answer) -toxic
3. Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic
patterns of a living cell are: - (correct answer) -teratogens
4. Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees
Fahrenheit is considered - (correct answer) -volatile
5. During the infection control process, the level of
decontamination that completely destroys all of an
organism is: - (correct answer) -sterilization
6. Washing your hand with soap and water is an example of
what level of decontamination? - (correct answer) -
sanitation
,7. Which one of the following type of disinfectants is
generally odorless, colorless, non-toxic, and stable? -
(correct answer) -quaternary ammonium compound
8. Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not
recommended for salon use because of its active
ingredients that are poisonous to inhale? - (correct answer)
-formalin
9. Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of
alcohol? - (correct answer) -isopropyl
10. The use of which one of the following is the most
preferred in a disinfection process for salon implements? -
(correct answer) -autoclave
11. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, an esthetician who fails to properly file a
renewal must pay an additional fee of... - (correct answer) -
$10
12. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, the total number of temporary licenses that an
esthetician can obtain is... - (correct answer) -2
13. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, the absence of which of the following in an
appearance enhancement workplace is evidence of an act of
non-compliance? - (correct answer) -plastic bags
,14. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, which word properly describe the process
which kills most disease producing organisms? - (correct
answer) -disinfection
15. According to NY state regulations and law, rules and
regulations, define which one of the following terms as the
process that renders and object safe for internal skin
penetration? - (correct answer) -sterilization
16. Which one of the following is the name of the
information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or
importer of chemicals that describe the chemical's physical
and chemical properties, physical and health hazards
exposure precautions and emergency info? - (correct
answer) -MSDS
17. Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of
exposing people to develop an allergic reaction after
repeated exposure are known as: - (correct answer) -
irritants
18. Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth
defects are called: - (correct answer) -teratogens
19. Any solid, liquid, or gas that can burn and ignite is
considered: - (correct answer) -flammable
20. During the infection control process, it is most
difficult to kill: - (correct answer) -filterable virus (small
virus)
, 21. Using an antiseptic on the skin is an example of what
level of decontamination? - (correct answer) -disinfection
22. Which one of the following types of disinfectants is
generally considered the safest and fast acting? - (correct
answer) -Alcohol
23. Which one of the following is not a common active
ingredient in disinfectants for salon use? - (correct answer)
-formaldehyde
24. Methyl, ethyl and isopropyl are all types of - (correct
answer) -Alcohol
25. In order to achieve sterilization in an autoclave, the
use of steam and - (correct answer) -air pressure
26. According to New York State law, rules and
regulations, when an esthetician fails to properly file for
renewal within 5 years of license expiration, a new license
cannot be issued until - (correct answer) -passes a written
examination
27. According to New York State law, rules and
regulations, the photograph offered to the esthetics license
must be no more than how many years old? - (correct
answer) -4
