COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD
EXAMINATION REVIEW (CALIFORNIA)
EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS
The term used to indicate inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate / body -
Answer-Paronychia
The fold of skin at the sides of the nail - Answer-Perionychium
The metacarpus / palm of the hand contains how many long & slender bones -
Answer-Five
The carpus / wrist contains how many bones - Answer-8
The tissue beneath the distal end (free edge) of the nail and the finger or toe; -
Answer-Hyponychium
Hyponychium refers to the - Answer-Skin under the free edge
The technical term for a "hangnail" is - Answer-Agnail
The skin beneath / under the Free Edge of the nail - Answer-Hyponychium
An inflammation at the base of the nail - Answer-Onychia
What is the primary purpose of nail primer - Answer-To improve adhesion
What can a nail tech use to smooth out imperfections in a client's natural nails? -
Answer-Ridge filler
What is used to dry and harden gel nails - Answer-An ultra-violet light
In the salon, nail techs often use styptic in this form to stop bleeding from minor cuts
- Answer-Powdered alum
One of the functions of "primer" when applied during an artificial nail application? -
Answer-Both A & B are correct (Absorb oil & moisture; Allow for better bonding)
The excessive heat often generated by electric nail sanders may harm the - Answer-
Nail plate
A steel nail pusher should be used - Answer-On a moist nail
What effect will acetone have on a sculptured, artificial, or gel nail - Answer-Soften
,What is the function of a "dehydrator" when applied during an artificial nail
application - Answer-Absorb oil & moisture
This is found at the base of the nail often overlapping the lunula - Answer-
Eponychium
The Latin / medical / technical term for nails - Answer-Onyx
Very thin nails that are brittle and less flexible than usual are referred to as - Answer-
Eggshell nails
Found at the nail base, may overlap the lunula and extend as far back as the first
knuckle - Answer-Eponychium
This refers to the tissue that is found under the free edge of the nail - Answer-
Hyponychium
This is the deep fold of skin within which the nail root & matrix are found - Answer-
Mantle
Contains many nerves and blood vessels - Answer-Nail bed
Wavy nail ridges, often the result of uneven growth due to injury, are known as -
Answer-Corrugations
Nail tech will shape / file the nail prior to soaking in the nail bath, this is done
because - Answer-Both B & C (Filing dry nails is easier for the nail tech; Filing damp
nails is more difficult)
If the nail matrix is destroyed, what will occur - Answer-Nail will not grow again
The nail matrix and nail root are found here - Answer-Nail mantle
Functions as a barrier to stop bacteria / infection from getting to the nail matrix -
Answer-Eponychium
The cuticle overlapping the lunula is referred to as the - Answer-Eponychium
All nourishment is supplied to the nail from the - Answer-Nail root
Before the nail tech applies artificial nail enhancements, the natural nail must be -
Answer-Buffed
Improper use of nail nippers may result in - Answer-Agnails
Very dry cuticles may result in which of the following - Answer-Agnail (hangnails)
A bacterial infection of the tissue around the nail - Answer-Paronychia
,The active ingredient in nail bleach or whiteners is - Answer-Both B & C (Hydrogen
peroxide; H2O2)
For the most natural look, the shape of the nail should conform to the shape of the -
Answer-Fingertips
Which of the following will not cause nail fungus - Answer-Excessive primer
The pedicure process begins by - Answer-Soaking the feet in a disinfectant footbath
When giving a manicure, the proper procedure for dealing with cuticles is - Answer-
Do not cut unless client insists
In discussing a haircut, where is the perimeter located? - Answer-At the outer edges
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair - Answer-Dry cut before
straightening
Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as - Answer-
Tinea Pedis
If your client has brittle / dry nails or dry cuticles, what should you recommend -
Answer-Hot oil manicures
To avoid ingrown toe-nails (onychocryptosis) do not file or clip - Answer-Into the
corners of the nails
The instrument used for trimming the cuticle is a - Answer-Nipper
A bacterial infection with pus at the nail matrix is known as - Answer-Onychia
When giving a pedicure with a foot & leg massage, you should not massage over the
- Answer-Shin bone
For a natural effect, the shape of the finger nails should conform to the shape of the -
Answer-Client's fingers
Most nail techs consider the ideal nail shape is - Answer-Oval
Onychophagy is the technical term for - Answer-Bitten nails
When pushing back cuticles, how should the nail technician hold the pusher -
Answer-Angled with medium pressure
A semicircular fold of skin overlapping the nail plate on either side - Answer-Nail wall
To remove your client's acrylic nails, you should - Answer-Use nippers to remove
unwanted acrylic nail, then soak off remainder in acetone
, Condition describes a forward growth of the cuticle covering most of the nail plate /
body - Answer-Pterygium
Atrophy or wasting away of the nail plate, may be the result of injury or disease -
Answer-Onychatrophia
These are the tracks on both sides of the nail, through which it moves as it grows -
Answer-Grooves / Tracks
This is the cuticle overlapping the lunula at the base of the nail - Answer-
Eponychium
This is the skin surrounding touching and overlapping the nail on 3 sides - Answer-
Perionychium
Nail shape recommended for individuals who work on computer keyboards - Answer-
Square
The field of medicine dealing specifically with the feet and related issues is - Answer-
Podiatry
Portion of the nail extending beyond the end of the finger / toes, and protecting the
tip - Answer-Free edge
Crescent shaped witish area of the nail bed (not always visible) - Answer-Lunula
this skin surrounds, touches, and overlaps the nail - Answer-Perionychium
It is recommended that you cut kinky curly hair - Answer-Dry after straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, avoid which of the following cutting implements -
Answer-Razors
When cutting a "cowlick", what tension should be used - Answer-No tension
When cutting hair with electric clippers, the hair should be - Answer-Dry
When cutting the hair with a razor, the hair should be - Answer-Wet or Damp
The reason razor cutting requires damp hair is - Answer-To avoid pulling the hair
The principal reason for using thinning shears is - Answer-Decrease bulk
Tapering has many different names, which of the following is not a name for tapering
- Answer-Blunt
Layering means the hair lengths have been cut - Answer-Graduated
Which of the following would not be useful to thin out the hair - Answer-Clippers
EXAMINATION REVIEW (CALIFORNIA)
EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERS
GUARANTEED PASS
The term used to indicate inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate / body -
Answer-Paronychia
The fold of skin at the sides of the nail - Answer-Perionychium
The metacarpus / palm of the hand contains how many long & slender bones -
Answer-Five
The carpus / wrist contains how many bones - Answer-8
The tissue beneath the distal end (free edge) of the nail and the finger or toe; -
Answer-Hyponychium
Hyponychium refers to the - Answer-Skin under the free edge
The technical term for a "hangnail" is - Answer-Agnail
The skin beneath / under the Free Edge of the nail - Answer-Hyponychium
An inflammation at the base of the nail - Answer-Onychia
What is the primary purpose of nail primer - Answer-To improve adhesion
What can a nail tech use to smooth out imperfections in a client's natural nails? -
Answer-Ridge filler
What is used to dry and harden gel nails - Answer-An ultra-violet light
In the salon, nail techs often use styptic in this form to stop bleeding from minor cuts
- Answer-Powdered alum
One of the functions of "primer" when applied during an artificial nail application? -
Answer-Both A & B are correct (Absorb oil & moisture; Allow for better bonding)
The excessive heat often generated by electric nail sanders may harm the - Answer-
Nail plate
A steel nail pusher should be used - Answer-On a moist nail
What effect will acetone have on a sculptured, artificial, or gel nail - Answer-Soften
,What is the function of a "dehydrator" when applied during an artificial nail
application - Answer-Absorb oil & moisture
This is found at the base of the nail often overlapping the lunula - Answer-
Eponychium
The Latin / medical / technical term for nails - Answer-Onyx
Very thin nails that are brittle and less flexible than usual are referred to as - Answer-
Eggshell nails
Found at the nail base, may overlap the lunula and extend as far back as the first
knuckle - Answer-Eponychium
This refers to the tissue that is found under the free edge of the nail - Answer-
Hyponychium
This is the deep fold of skin within which the nail root & matrix are found - Answer-
Mantle
Contains many nerves and blood vessels - Answer-Nail bed
Wavy nail ridges, often the result of uneven growth due to injury, are known as -
Answer-Corrugations
Nail tech will shape / file the nail prior to soaking in the nail bath, this is done
because - Answer-Both B & C (Filing dry nails is easier for the nail tech; Filing damp
nails is more difficult)
If the nail matrix is destroyed, what will occur - Answer-Nail will not grow again
The nail matrix and nail root are found here - Answer-Nail mantle
Functions as a barrier to stop bacteria / infection from getting to the nail matrix -
Answer-Eponychium
The cuticle overlapping the lunula is referred to as the - Answer-Eponychium
All nourishment is supplied to the nail from the - Answer-Nail root
Before the nail tech applies artificial nail enhancements, the natural nail must be -
Answer-Buffed
Improper use of nail nippers may result in - Answer-Agnails
Very dry cuticles may result in which of the following - Answer-Agnail (hangnails)
A bacterial infection of the tissue around the nail - Answer-Paronychia
,The active ingredient in nail bleach or whiteners is - Answer-Both B & C (Hydrogen
peroxide; H2O2)
For the most natural look, the shape of the nail should conform to the shape of the -
Answer-Fingertips
Which of the following will not cause nail fungus - Answer-Excessive primer
The pedicure process begins by - Answer-Soaking the feet in a disinfectant footbath
When giving a manicure, the proper procedure for dealing with cuticles is - Answer-
Do not cut unless client insists
In discussing a haircut, where is the perimeter located? - Answer-At the outer edges
It is recommended that you cut extremely curly hair - Answer-Dry cut before
straightening
Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as - Answer-
Tinea Pedis
If your client has brittle / dry nails or dry cuticles, what should you recommend -
Answer-Hot oil manicures
To avoid ingrown toe-nails (onychocryptosis) do not file or clip - Answer-Into the
corners of the nails
The instrument used for trimming the cuticle is a - Answer-Nipper
A bacterial infection with pus at the nail matrix is known as - Answer-Onychia
When giving a pedicure with a foot & leg massage, you should not massage over the
- Answer-Shin bone
For a natural effect, the shape of the finger nails should conform to the shape of the -
Answer-Client's fingers
Most nail techs consider the ideal nail shape is - Answer-Oval
Onychophagy is the technical term for - Answer-Bitten nails
When pushing back cuticles, how should the nail technician hold the pusher -
Answer-Angled with medium pressure
A semicircular fold of skin overlapping the nail plate on either side - Answer-Nail wall
To remove your client's acrylic nails, you should - Answer-Use nippers to remove
unwanted acrylic nail, then soak off remainder in acetone
, Condition describes a forward growth of the cuticle covering most of the nail plate /
body - Answer-Pterygium
Atrophy or wasting away of the nail plate, may be the result of injury or disease -
Answer-Onychatrophia
These are the tracks on both sides of the nail, through which it moves as it grows -
Answer-Grooves / Tracks
This is the cuticle overlapping the lunula at the base of the nail - Answer-
Eponychium
This is the skin surrounding touching and overlapping the nail on 3 sides - Answer-
Perionychium
Nail shape recommended for individuals who work on computer keyboards - Answer-
Square
The field of medicine dealing specifically with the feet and related issues is - Answer-
Podiatry
Portion of the nail extending beyond the end of the finger / toes, and protecting the
tip - Answer-Free edge
Crescent shaped witish area of the nail bed (not always visible) - Answer-Lunula
this skin surrounds, touches, and overlaps the nail - Answer-Perionychium
It is recommended that you cut kinky curly hair - Answer-Dry after straightening
When cutting extremely curly hair, avoid which of the following cutting implements -
Answer-Razors
When cutting a "cowlick", what tension should be used - Answer-No tension
When cutting hair with electric clippers, the hair should be - Answer-Dry
When cutting the hair with a razor, the hair should be - Answer-Wet or Damp
The reason razor cutting requires damp hair is - Answer-To avoid pulling the hair
The principal reason for using thinning shears is - Answer-Decrease bulk
Tapering has many different names, which of the following is not a name for tapering
- Answer-Blunt
Layering means the hair lengths have been cut - Answer-Graduated
Which of the following would not be useful to thin out the hair - Answer-Clippers
