Welcome to your Top 20 Most Difficult Cosmetology Exam Questions from Test 5
1.
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?
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2.
A cosmetologist must not massage the skin surface or scalp of a client if the area is:
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3.
According to the rules and regulations of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, what do they state regarding sanitary equipment?
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4.
During the disincrustation procedure, the positive pole (anode) of the galvanic current machine should be held by:
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5.
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?
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6.
To avoid back strain when sitting on a chair, the correct position is:
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7.
Tim is having a pedicure. How should his toenails be shaped?
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8.
How can infected fluids pass between technician and client?
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9.
Which type of bacteria does not cause disease and is often beneficial?
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10.
The shortwave method of electrolysis destroys the hair by affecting the papilla through:
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11.
Massage promotes warmth because the blood supply and circulation are:
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12.
When blue, green, and violet are mixed together, which base color is produced?
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13.
Katherine's nail salon uses a portable tool with a small motor to work with acrylic nails. What type of device is this?
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14.
Which bones form the bridge (top part) of the nose?
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15.
The purpose of the M.S.D.S (Material Safety Data Sheet) is to:
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16.
Using large amounts of certain drugs can negatively affect the skin because they interfere with the body’s intake of:
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17.
What does a blister or bulla contain?
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18.
Back-combing and back-brushing (also called teasing, ratting, or matting) creates a firm cushion in the hair for building what type of style?
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19.
Effleurage, which is a gentle, continuous, and slow massage movement using the fingertips and palms, is also known as:
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20.
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:
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