Welcome to your Cosmetology State Board Licensing Real Exam (110 Questions + Explanation + No Hint) – Exam 3
1.
When performing a chemical relaxer service, what should a cosmetologist do first to ensure client safety?
2.
According to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, what do they state regarding sanitary equipment?
3.
When is the proper time to set up your station and sanitize your instruments?
4.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
5.
Hair that becomes very curly when wet, but looks too straight or frizzy when dry, is a sign that the hair has been overstretched and is:
6.
When bleaching hair, which underlying pigment makes it most difficult to achieve a yellow tone?
7.
Which type of bacteria does not cause disease and is often beneficial?
8.
What is the correct method for laundering dirty towels or uniforms in a salon?
9.
When hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is mixed with oil bleach, what reaction happens to the hair?
10.
Which muscle is responsible for raising the hair when a person feels cold or scared?
11.
Nail fungus usually appears as a discoloration on the nail that spreads toward the:
12.
What is the thin line of skin at the base of the nail that extends from the skin at the nail wall called?
13.
Direct contact instruments used on a patron require all of the following except:
14.
Effleurage, which is a gentle, continuous, and slow massage movement using the fingertips and palms, is also known as:
15.
Which of the following procedures is the correct way to wrap cold wave rods and prevent “fishhooks” at the ends of hair?
16.
Excessive use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) tends to make the hair:
17.
If the skin is repeatedly exposed to UV rays, it will cause:
18.
Using large amounts of certain drugs can negatively affect the skin because they interfere with the body’s intake of:
19.
Skin with blackheads or blemishes would respond favorably to a:
20.
During a facial, when should a skin analysis be performed?
21.
The application of cleansing cream should begin on the client’s:
22.
When rinsing hair, one or two fingers should be placed over the edge of the spray nozzle in order to:
23.
How can infected fluids pass between technician and client?
24.
What part of the hair structure determines the hair's natural color?
25.
If an object (such as a comb, brush, or tool) is dropped on the salon floor, what must be done before it can be used again?
26.
The finger test is used to check before a chemical relaxer to determine the hair’s:
27.
The cosmetologist’s primary responsibility is protecting the client from:
28.
Which type of basic chemical color is applied to damaged hair to help it accept and hold color evenly?
29.
When blue, green, and violet are mixed together, which base color is produced?
30.
The pigment molecules in permanent hair color are:
31.
What should be done with creams or lotions left in dishes or individual containers after being used on a client?
32.
All chemicals in the beauty salon should be:
33.
The operator is not permitted to work while suffering from which of the following conditions?
34.
Which one of the following types of light is capable of burning the skin?
35.
When draping for thermal curling or air waving, it is best to use a:
36.
In hair cutting, texture shears are used to achieve which purpose?
37.
When using a high-frequency current with a direct surface application, how should the electrode be handled when placing it on or removing it from the client’s skin?
38.
The method of using chemicals to break down the structure of overly curly hair before applying a cold wave is done for what purpose?
39.
Which type of styptic is allowed in a beauty salon?
40.
The process of straightening overly curly hair by using a chemical agent is called:
41.
What is the function of sebum produced by sebaceous glands?
42.
Aniline derivative products should NOT be used for:
43.
What is the safest way to test the temperature of a heated comb?
44.
Quaternary ammonium compound at 1000 P.P.M is the only germicide approved for use in a wet sanitizer to disinfect which of the following?
45.
To become a proficient hair stylist, the cosmetologist must understand hair shaping, permanent waving, and:
46.
If a blue-based toner is applied before the hair is lightened to the pale yellow stage, the result would be:
47.
If a permanent cold wave (perm) is processed without enough neutralizer, what result will the hair have?
48.
When cutting hair, texture shears are mainly used for what purpose?
49.
Katherine's nail salon uses a portable tool with a small motor to work with acrylic nails. What type of device is this?
50.
Shampoo trays and bowls in a beauty salon must be kept in good condition and sanitary by cleaning them with which of the following?
51.
If a client brings a hairstyle picture to the salon and wants the same haircut and hair color, what should you discuss with her?
52.
Supplies such as cotton, emery boards, ear pads, eye pads, and neck strips must be:
53.
When hair is bleached to a red-gold stage, which base tone should be used to neutralize the unwanted color?
54.
Because of body heat and incomplete keratinization, the color processing happens faster at which part of the hair?
55.
According to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Cosmetology, what is the proper guideline for towel usage?
56.
If hair is wrapped one full turn around a roller, it creates a “C” shape. If the hair is wrapped 1½ turns, it will create:
57.
Tim is having a pedicure. How should his toenails be shaped?
58.
A wet sterilizer should contain:
59.
Back-combing and back-brushing (also called teasing, ratting, or matting) creates a firm cushion in the hair for building what type of style?
60.
Pink, brown, and red colors are considered:
61.
Before applying an aniline derivative hair color (permanent dye), a predisposition test (patch test) must be given at least how many hours before the service?
62.
When choosing a new hair color, one factor to consider is the client’s skin tone. For fine, thin hair that needs more fullness and body, which haircut is usually recommended?
63.
In chemical hair relaxing, when the process is completed, what must you do?
64.
All instruments that come into direct contact with a patron must:
65.
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin disorders is called a:
66.
Which of the following chemicals has the capability of destroying bacteria, fungi, and viruses?
67.
To ensure long-lasting and springy curls, the hair strand is ribboned, stretched, and each curl is:
68.
What is the main function of sebum in the skin?
69.
It is not advisable to give a scalp massage before which service?
Hint
70.
The transmission of the HIV virus occurs through:
71.
The purpose of the M.S.D.S (Material Safety Data Sheet) is to:
72.
To keep the protective drape from touching the client’s neck during a service, what should you use?
73.
Why is bleaching hair necessary before applying a toner?
74.
If a client brings a picture of a hairstyle they want (with hair coloring and haircut) to the salon, what should you do?
75.
Which of the following actions is the most important to prevent cross-contamination during a facial treatment?
76.
What should a cosmetologist do to remove excess color from the hairline or scalp?
77.
What does a blister or bulla contain?
78.
A cosmetologist must not massage the skin surface or scalp of a client if the area is:
79.
The shortwave method of electrolysis destroys the hair by affecting the papilla through:
80.
What is the primary purpose of using a toner after facial cleansing?
81.
A licensed cosmetologist working in a licensed establishment may perform cosmetology services for which type of client or situation?
82.
During the disincrustation procedure, the positive pole (anode) of the galvanic current machine should be held by:
83.
What is the maximum recommended time for using high-frequency current during a facial or scalp treatment in the beauty salon?
84.
The brush used to apply sculptured nails is usually made of:
85.
Which type of bacteria can cause tetanus and botulism and grows in places without oxygen?
86.
After completing a treatment, what should be done with the excess liquid left in a plastic bowl?
87.
If your client has amalgam (metal fillings in the teeth), which of the following services should a cosmetologist never perform?
88.
What is the most important reason for performing a patch test before applying a hair color product?
89.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for disciplinary action by the State Board of Cosmetology?
90.
When performing a chemical hair straightening service, if the client has a cut on the scalp, you should:
91.
While cutting excess cuticle around the nail, Annie accidentally cuts the client’s skin and it starts to bleed. What should she use to stop the bleeding?
92.
Which of the following is not an acceptable substance to stop minor bleeding (styptic)?
93.
Skin preparations often contain hormones that are produced in the body’s:
94.
Which technique is used for sanitizing a plastic cape?
95.
When a roller is placed directly on its base at a 135° angle to create maximum hair volume, the roller will hold the equivalent of how many stand-up curls?
96.
Massage promotes warmth because the blood supply and circulation are:
97.
To neutralize the yellowish tones in gray or white hair, which color should be used?
98.
If the subsection for a haircut is ½ inch, what size should the subsection be for bleaching hair?
99.
When using the cap technique for highlighting or lowlighting hair, the amount of lightness you achieve mainly depends on:
100.
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) has a pH between 3 and 4. When mixed into a lightener, it begins to:
101.
To avoid back strain when sitting on a chair, the correct position is:
102.
What is the purpose of applying a softener on gray hair before a tint?
103.
Hydrogen peroxide has different uses depending on its strength. At 3% it is used as an antiseptic. At 6% it is commonly used for:
104.
What is the main function of the permanent wave neutralizer after it stops the action of the waving lotion?
105.
Which bones form the bridge (top part) of the nose?
106.
Which part of the hair is located below the surface of the skin?
107.
Which procedure can a cosmetologist use when performing a facial with dermal light on dry skin?
108.
The disease AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is caused by:
109.
The headrest of the facial chair should always be covered with which of the following for proper sanitation?
110.
Why is a tint (patch) test usually applied at the inner elbow or behind the ear?
