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