CLIENT SERVICES (COSMETOLOGY
2,3,4,7,8,15) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n): - Answer-follicle
The two primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the: - Answer-root
The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and: - Answer-cuticle
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its
pigment and strength (elasticity) is called the: - Answer-cortex
What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's
perspiration? - Answer-acid mantle
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is
known as the: - Answer-arrector pili
Which of the following stages is known as the active growing stage of hair? - Answer-
anagen
Human hair, on the average, grows about: - Answer-1/2 inch
Cilia is the technical term for: - Answer-eyelash hair
The hard, resistant layer of protein that protects the hair shaft is the: - Answer-cuticle
Hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when compared to hair that is 40% cuticle
would be considered to be more: - Answer-more elastic
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Answer-cortex
Eumelanin is the type of melanin that produces - Answer-brown/black
What is the total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called? - Answer-Albinism
Gray Hair is sometimes refered to as - Answer-mottled hair
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as: - Answer-texture
The number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to: - Answer-
density
, Light, medium and heavy are words used to describe which of the following hair
characteristics? - Answer-density
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals is known as: - Answer-
Porosity
If the layers of the cuticle are very close together, the hair has which type of porosity? -
Answer-resistent
Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length? - Answer-40-50%
Each hair strand has about how many layers of cuticle scales? - Answer-7-12
The technical term for split ends is - Answer-Trichoptilosis
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - Answer-Brittle hair
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or: - Answer-
knotted hair
Excessive matting of the hair is referred to as: - Answer-plica polonica
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking, which
accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders, is called dandruff or: - Answer-
pityriasis
The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is: - Answer-pityriasis steatoides
Tinea is the medical term for: - Answer-ringworm
How should a cosmetologist handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles
surrounded by clusters of red spots, indicating tinea capitis are observed? - Answer-
refer the client to a physician
An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called: - Answer-pediculosis capitis
Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is
referred to as: - Answer-alopecia areata
Traction alopecia can be caused by: - Answer-tight cornrows
What type of profile has a strong outward curvature resulting from either a protruding
nose or a sloping forehead or chin? - Answer-Convex
2,3,4,7,8,15) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Hair grows from a tube-like "pocket" called a root sheath or a(n): - Answer-follicle
The two primary parts of hair are the hair fiber and the: - Answer-root
The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and: - Answer-cuticle
The layer of hair consisting of unique protein structures that give the hair most of its
pigment and strength (elasticity) is called the: - Answer-cortex
What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's
perspiration? - Answer-acid mantle
The muscle that causes the hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold is
known as the: - Answer-arrector pili
Which of the following stages is known as the active growing stage of hair? - Answer-
anagen
Human hair, on the average, grows about: - Answer-1/2 inch
Cilia is the technical term for: - Answer-eyelash hair
The hard, resistant layer of protein that protects the hair shaft is the: - Answer-cuticle
Hair that is 90% cortex and 10% cuticle when compared to hair that is 40% cuticle
would be considered to be more: - Answer-more elastic
Melanin is found mainly in which part of the hair? - Answer-cortex
Eumelanin is the type of melanin that produces - Answer-brown/black
What is the total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin called? - Answer-Albinism
Gray Hair is sometimes refered to as - Answer-mottled hair
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as: - Answer-texture
The number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp refers to: - Answer-
density
, Light, medium and heavy are words used to describe which of the following hair
characteristics? - Answer-density
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals is known as: - Answer-
Porosity
If the layers of the cuticle are very close together, the hair has which type of porosity? -
Answer-resistent
Wet hair is able to be stretched to what percent of its length? - Answer-40-50%
Each hair strand has about how many layers of cuticle scales? - Answer-7-12
The technical term for split ends is - Answer-Trichoptilosis
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for: - Answer-Brittle hair
Lumps or swelling along the hair shaft is known as trichorrhexis nodosa or: - Answer-
knotted hair
Excessive matting of the hair is referred to as: - Answer-plica polonica
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking, which
accumulates on the scalp or falls to the shoulders, is called dandruff or: - Answer-
pityriasis
The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is: - Answer-pityriasis steatoides
Tinea is the medical term for: - Answer-ringworm
How should a cosmetologist handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles
surrounded by clusters of red spots, indicating tinea capitis are observed? - Answer-
refer the client to a physician
An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called: - Answer-pediculosis capitis
Sudden hair loss in round or irregular patches without the display of an inflamed scalp is
referred to as: - Answer-alopecia areata
Traction alopecia can be caused by: - Answer-tight cornrows
What type of profile has a strong outward curvature resulting from either a protruding
nose or a sloping forehead or chin? - Answer-Convex
