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Paul Mitchell Cosmetology Final Exam 2
Paul Mitchell Cosmetology Final Exam 2
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1
For natural nail preparation, select an abrasive file with _____.
240-350 grit
350-grit
60-120 grit
180-240 grit
2
To avoid the transfer of foundation onto a clients clothing, set the foundation using ______.
Blush powder
Light shades
Foundation creams
Powder
3
_____ is a colorless, inflammable liquid, with a sweetish odor that is used as solvent to quickly remove nail polish.
Paint thinner
Acetone
Peroxide
Alcohol
4
To prevent the contamination, ______ add new product to partially used jars or containers.
Always
Never
Carefully
Slowly
5
_____ implements, known as reusable implements, are generally stainless steel because they must be cleansed after use.
Sterile
Galvanized
Single-use
Multiuse
6
Clients with scaly feet should be sent to a podiatrist to define whether the scaly condition is caused by a ______.
Fungus
Virus
Parasite
Bacteria
7
Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be _____.
Used
Wiped dry
Tested
Thoroughly cleansed
8
Foot files, also known as pedicure _____, are designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.
Nippers
Curettes
Rasps
Paddles
9
_____ is created when nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed.
2-D nail designs
3-D nail designs
Inlaid designs
Sculptured nail designs
10
Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with ______.
Acrylic powder
Polymer resin
Polymer adhesive
Polymer powder
11
______ waves are perms using an ingredient that does not evaporate as readily as ammonia, so there is little odor.
Acid-balanced
Endothermic
Exothermic
Ammonia-free
12
What unit of measurement identifies the lightness or darkness of a color, or the saturation, density, or concentration?
Melanin concentration
Level
Pigment
Texture
13
The teeth on _______ range in width from medium to large and have long, rounded tips to avoid scratching the scalp.
Double-tooth combs
Finishing combs
Tail combs
Wide-tooth combs
14
The exterior layer of the hair that has the purpose of surrounding the inner layers and protecting hair from damage.
Medulla
Cuticle
Cortex
Hair shaft
15
When wax is ready to use, it should have the consistency of ______ and never be too runny to avoid burning the client.
Caramel sauce
Oil
Lotion
Cream
16
The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as ______.
Scale
Value
Depth
Tone
17
_____ techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness-prone skin.
Any massage
Vigorous massage
Light massage
Friction
18
The direction of movement in massage should always be from insertion of the muscle toward its ______.
Origin
Ligaments
External surface
Internal surface
19
Which gel can be a building gel or self-leveling gel that includes color pigment?
Building gels
Self-leveling gel
Pigmented gel
Gel polish
20
______ is the most used developer/oxidizing agent. When mixed with haircolor, it supplies oxygen gas to color molecules.
Ammonia peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen propitiator
Potential activators
21
Remaining wax residue can be safely removed from the skin with gentle ______.
Alkaline remover
Rubbing
Wax remover
Honey remover
22
The process of using galvanic current to enable water-soluble products that contain ions to penetrate the skin is ____.
Electrotherapy
Deincrustation
Insertion
Iontophoresis
23
What type of melanin gives black and brown color to the hair?
Eumelanin
Primary
Pigment
Pheomelanin
24
The _____ of permanent waving solution is determined primarily by the concentration of the reducing agent, or thio.
Durability
Concentration
Shelf-life
Strength
25
What is one form of cheek color often applied to give definition and a warm glow?
Blush
Pigment
Bronzer
Highlighter
26
A color obtained by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is a _____.
Tertiary color
Base color
Secondary color
Contributing color
27
The _____ of the client’s hair and the desired results determine which hair color to use.
Structure
Color
Length
Texture
28
The _____ is the heart of a nail wrap system and gives the system its unique properties.
Nail polymer
Nail wrap material
Nail tip
Nail resin
29
What is relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during a manicure?
Friction
Petrissage
Tapotement
Effleurage
30
If you are using an eyelash curler, you must _____ the lashes before applying mascara.
Dry
Clean
Extend
Curl
31
When cleaning a wig made of human hair, you should also ___________.
Condition it
Shampoo it
Cut it
Color it
32
What type of brush has a single or double row of widely spaced pins with protective tips to prevent tearing/breakage?
Tail
Square
Vent
Double tooth
33
What blow-dryer attachment loosens the curl pattern for braiding, and dries, stretches, and softens textured hair?
Comb nozzle
Concentrator
Butterfly clip
Diffuser
34
What is the written agreement with a building owner that outlines the responsibilities for repairs and expenses?
Business plan
Lease
Business sale
Non-compete agreement
35
Electrolysis must be performed by a(n)_____, and is not commonly a service offered in salons.
Electrologist
Physician
Dermatologist
Cosmetologist
36
What hair pressing process removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl?
Classic press
Soft press
Medium press
Hard press
37
Shielding the skin from _____ is probably the most important habit to benefit the skin.
Aging
Dryness
Dirt
Sun exposure
38
Which tool is useful for lifting and separating textured hair?
Double-toothed comb
Pick with rounded teeth
Tail comb
Cutting comb
39
When tweezing, the skin should be held taut, and the hair pulled using a quick motion _______.
In the direction of hair growth
Against the direction of hair growth
In a sideways direction
In an up-and-down direction
40
Nikolas Tesla is credited with discovering ______.
Microcurrent
High-frequency current
Electrotherapy
Alternating current
41
When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use _____.
The end of the brush
The middle portion of the brush
The tip of the brush
Long painting strokes
42
Light cured gel enhancements should be maintained _____.
Every two weeks
Once a month
Every three weeks
Once a week
43
What is the specialized piece of equipment designed to keep pedicure supplies organized?
Rolling cart
Pedicure cart
Pedicure cabinet
Dispensary
44
What type of hairpiece is constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair?
Hair extension
Semi-hand-tied wig
Machine-made wig
Hand-knotted wig
45
A student who is preparing for success should begin to prepare for a test by practicing good study habits and ____.
Planning for late night studying
Accepting a high anxiety level
Focusing on time management
Going with the flow
46
What is the substance for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the surface?
Depilatory
Wax
Paraffin
Epilators
47
Also known as a straight set wrap, this wrapping pattern has all rods move in the same direction on equal-size bases:
Curvature permanent wrap
Spiral perm wrap
Weave technique
Basic permanent wrap
48
The term single braids, box braids, or individual braids all refer to _______.
Extension braids
Free-hanging braids
Underhand braids
Inverted braids
49
The part of the hair shaft between the scalp and the hair that has been previously colored is known as _______.
New growth
Medulla
Reaction
Follicle
50
To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview, it is important to _____.
Be noncommittal
Master the art of transparency
Avoid difficult questions
Reflect on the answers in advance
51
______, also known as circle rods, are usually long, uniform in diameter, and secured by forming the ends into a loop.
Curved rods
Loop rods
Soft bender rods
Concave rods
52
Fabric wraps that are slightly smaller than the nail plate prevent the wraps from ____.
Adhering
Breaking
Lifting
Moving
53
The angle at which a permanent wave rod is positioned on the head is referred to as ______.
Base direction
Rod direction
Diagonal technique
Wrapping point
54
An individual who determines policies, has the last say, assumes expenses, receives profit and bears all losses is ___.
Stockholder
Partner
Corporate proprietor
Sole proprietor
55
Jasmine wants to make sure she rebooks clients as much as possible. Which approach would be best?
Write the client a note, including a card to be used for scheduling
Calling a week after the last service to see if the client wants to rebook
Scheduling the next appointment while the client is still in the salon
Rely on the salon scheduler to handle rebooking
56
Keratin straightening treatments work by ______ in a semi-permanent manner.
Breaking side bonds
Fixing the keratin in place
Flat ironing
Neutralizing hydrogen bonds
57
Conditions of the skin that cannot be permanently changed, only improved with treatments, are determined by skin _____.
Scrubbing
Texture
Type
Analysis
58
_____ are non-foaming, lotion cleansers designed to cleanse dry and sensitivity skin types and to remove makeup.
Medicated cleansers
Soap
Cleansing milks
Moisturizing cleansers
59
Which type of gel, also known as sealing gel or shine gel, is used over the finished and filed gel to create high shine?
Building gel
Pigmented gel
Glossing gel
Gel polish
60
When using hard wax to remove hair from the lip, what is the most common application direction for the warmed wax?
Opposite hair growth
Straight up
Down and around
With the hair growth
61
Masks containing ____ are applied over treatment creams to allow it to penetrate deeper into the surface of the skin.
Clay
Paraffin
Alginate
Gel
62
What is a tool similar in design to fingernail nippers but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail?
File
Toenail clipper
Curette
Toenail nipper
63
The concentration and strength of hydrogen peroxide is measured in terms of _______.
Viscosity
Volume
Density
Porosity
64
The most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between ______.
9.0 and 9.6
4.5 and 5.5
6.0 and 7.0
10.0 and 11.0
65
During which period of your business timeline might you move from cosmetologist to a manager looking at retirement?
From years two to five
From years five to ten
From years 11 to 20
From year 20 onward
66
Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on _______.
Fingers
Eyebrows
Hands
The wrist
67
Which temporary hair removal method involves cotton thread, manipulated and rolled along the skin?
Sugaring
Tweezing
Stitching
Threading
68
The difference between open and closed comedones is the size of the follicle opening, called the ______.
Comedo
Pore
Ostium
Follicle
69
Spa manicures typically include a relaxing massage and some form of ______.
Extension
Oil-based treatment
Colored polish
Exfoliation
70
Chemical exfoliants that work by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells are known as _____.
Steaming peels
Enzyme peels
Emollient peels
Face fresheners
71
What is the substance found in polymer powder that will cause monomer molecules to link together into polymer chains?
Primers
Catalysts
Initiators
Stabilizers
72
Before purchasing any pedicure equipment, check with your _____ on which pedicure units are permitted.
Business manager
Salon manager
State board
Instructor
73
To avoid the risk of infection, sharp implements should never be used on clients who are _____.
Mature
Sensitive
Allergic
Immuno-suppressed
74
Avoid excessive heat, particularly when pressing ______ hair, to avoid discoloration and breakage.
Curly
Coarse
Fine
Grey
75
______, also known as activator, acts as a dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or overlay.
ABS
Wrap resin accelerator
Wrap resin
Wrap hardener
76
Which term describes wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation that occur beyond the visible spectrum of light?
UV light
Sunlight
White light
Soft light
77
What is the process by which oxygen is released within the cortex of the hair shaft?
Lightening
Hydration
Oxidation
Depositing
78
During which period of your business timeline should you focus growing and expanding so it is profitable?
From years five to ten
From years 20 onward
From years 11 to 20
From years two to five
79
Hair extensions secured to the client’s own hair by sewing braids or a weft onto an on-the-scalp braid is what method?
Semi-hand-tied
Machine-made
Hand-tied
Braid-and-sew method
80
Process where hair goes through a physical and chemical change by applying permanent waving solution and neutralizer:
Chemical texture service
Cascade curling
Temporary waving
Permanent waving
81
Which section of the business plan describes the administrative structure of the business?
Vision statement
Goal and objectives
Mission statement
Organizational plan
82
A _________ is sometimes necessary when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration, dampness, or other conditions.
Soft press
Chemical press
Moderate press
Touch-up
83
When researching potential employment opportunities, it is important that the stylist make _____.
No conclusions
Informed comparisons
Honest remarks
Casual conversation
84
What factor defines the correct temperature setting of the iron for thermal curling?
Type of iron used
Size of iron used
Length of hair
Texture of hair
85
When using hard wax to remove hair from the lip, what is the alternative application direction for the warmed wax?
With the hair growth followed by a figure-eight pattern
Opposite hair growth followed by a figure-eight pattern
Straight up followed by a figure-eight pattern
Down and around
86
Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the _____.
Softened layer
Weakened layer
Inhibition layer
Middle layer
87
Choose a protective mask designed specifically for dusts, mists, and _____ to ensure it will be effective in the salon.
Fit
Fluids
Molds
Airborne pathogens
88
_____ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs.
Blisters
Calluses
Pads
Toenails
89
The soak bath is filled with comfortably ______ and a product to soak the client’s feet.
Warm water
Cool water
Salt water
Hot water
90
_____ hair colors, also known as vegetable hair colors, such as henna, are color obtained from leaves or bark of plants.
Demipermanent
Semipermanent
Temporary
Natural
91
Nail ____ can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting moisturizing effects.
Creams
Oils
Cuticle removers
Lotions
92
Each color is identified by a number and a letter, the number indicating the level and the letter indicating the _____.
Tone
Neutrality
Coolness
Warmth
93
_______, also known as canerows, are narrow rows of three-strand braids that are a on-the-scalp braiding technique.
Invisible braids
Cornrows
Box braids
Fishtail braids
94
Masks containing hydrators and soothing ingredients that do not dry hard and can be used on sensitive skin are ____.
Alginate masks
Clay-based masks
Gel masks
Paraffin wax masks
95
___ contain chemicals that dissolve dead cell buildup, work in a relatively short time, or be combined in a moisturizer.
Microdermabrasion
Gommage
Microform
Chemical exfoliants
96
In permanent waving, most processing takes place as soon as the solution penetrates the hair, within the first ______.
15-20 minutes
Hour
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
97
Which type of movement incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another?
Tapotement
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
98
Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair to an alkaline state in order to ______.
Expand and harden the shaft
Soften and swell the shaft
Swell and set the shaft
Harden and close the shaft
99
Which product, also known as texturizers, are styling products that are lighter and less viscous than firm hold gels?
Oil
Mousse
Liquid Gels
Pomade
100
Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is referred to as ____.
Cash flow
Tips
Gifts
Expenses