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What is the lunula made of?
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1
What is the lunula made of?
thickened strata
stratum corneum
cornified cells
lucidum
2
What is steam sterilization?
using an oven to sterilize glassware
blowing on a surface
using a surface wipe to clean a toilet seat
using a device which applies moist heat above water’s boiling point
3
Before you start washing the client’s hair, what must you ask them to do?
tie their hair up
take off their jewelry
brush their hair
nothing
4
How many pints of blood does the human body contain?
10 to 16
8 to 10
15 to 20
12 to 14
5
What causes the hair and scalp to become dry?
inactive sebaceous glands
overactive sebaceous glands
eating a healthy diet and leading an active lifestyle
using too many moisturizing hair masks
6
Which materials are non-porous? Choose all that apply.
sponge
metal
A & B
plastic
7
What is the first thing you should do once you’ve finished a manicure?
ask the client to pay
smile and say goodbye
ask the client to book another appointment
sanitize the client’s hands
8
How many muscles are in the scalp?
6
7
5
4
9
What are Beau’s lines?
raised ridges and a dent that resembles a spoon in your nail
horizontal lines across your nail
white lines running across your nails
when your nail thickens
10
Upon closer inspection, you ascertain that the fuse in the plug is broken.
call an electrician
turn the socket switch to off, unplug, check the dryer’s connections
throw the hair dryer out since you can’t use it anymore
turn the socket switch to off, check the dryer for scratches, rewire
11
Which stage of the hair treatment process restores strength, luster, manageability, and shine?
shampooing
coloring
conditioning
cutting
12
From the following numbers on the pH scale, which are results of an acidic solution? Choose all that apply.
4 & 2
7
2
4
13
What is the last step of the entire manicure process?
filling out the client card
cleaning and setting up for your next client
ask the client if they’d like you to get their coat
saying goodbye to your client
14
How should you greet clients?
by name
with a wave
by saying “hi”
with a quick glance and a nod
15
What can clubbing be a sign of?
pneumonia
onycholosis
cardiovascular disease
leukonychia
16
What is the largest bone in the arm called?
the ulna
the metacarpus
the humerus
the carpus
17
Where is the procerus muscle located?
in the neck
in the sole of the foot
under the eyes
across the bridge of the nose
18
What is a communicable disease?
one that was started by a certain type of bacteria
one that was started by a certain parasite
one that easily spreads from person to person
one that was caught from a pet
19
What is oxidation?
a chemical reaction involving a substance and oxygen
a process that changes the size of matter through water contact
a chemical reaction involving a substance and water
a process used only when dying hair
20
What is the scientific name for the cuticle?
eponychium
lunula
lucidum
hyponychium
21
What are the three key parts which make up muscles?
the origin, ball, and insertion
the origin, option, and inception
the belly, option, and insertion
the origin, belly, and insertion
22
When does an infection occur?
when we touch something rusty
when cells are damaged
when a microorganism enters the body and multiplies
when our bodies’ cells mutate
23
Fragilitas crinium is more commonly known as what?
beaded hair
brittle hair
split ends
knotted hair
24
Where on the head should you start when you’re shampooing?
the middle of the scalp
at the back
the hairline
underneath the head
25
What is a cell’s cytoplasm?
a gel-like fluid for chemical reactions
the outer casing
a runny liquid for chemical reactions
the control center
26
The best hairbrushes have which of the following?
metal handles
plastic bristles
plastic handles
natural bristles
27
What are silk nail wraps used for?
strengthening the nail
applying intricate patterns to the nail
changing the nail’s color
extending the length
28
What is mastication commonly known as?
shouting
chewing
blinking
winking
29
What is pityriasis?
highly contagious scalp infection
the overproduction and amassing of skin cells
bacterial infection on the scalp
fungal infection which causes itchy, painful lesions
30
What does the PELS stipulate?
how long you should dry gel nail polish under a UV light
the legal limit for exposure to a chemical substance
how long you should leave hair dye on for
what personal protective equipment you should be wearing
31
Where is the hyponychium?
in the cuticle
under the nail bed
under the free edge
in the matrix
32
Why should you end a manicure by moisturizing your client’s hands?
to make the nail plate softer
to make sure the nail polish comes off
to replenish the skin
to keep the nail polish on
33
What are the four factors to consider when analyzing a client’s hair?
elasticity, texture, density, and porosity
density, porosity, length, and elasticity
texture, color, porosity, and elasticity
color, elasticity, texture, and density
34
What is sponge bobbing?
a nail art technique to create an ombre look
a nail art technique used to create uniform designs
a nail art technique used to create intricate designs
a nail art technique used with stencils
35
Which option actually produces the nail?
the hyponychium
the nail bed
the matrix
the nail grooves
36
What is keratin?
a tough protein
cornified tissue
a vestigial claw
an acid
37
What is terminal hair?
hair that is short, thin, and light colored found almost everywhere
thick, long, and highly pigmented found on the scalp, face, armpits
hair that is thick, long, and highly pigmented found on the head
short, thin, and light colored found on the back, stomach and cheeks
38
When draping for hair cutting, what is the towel around the client’s neck used for?
sanitary purposes
to ensure the client’s clothes don’t become stained
to ensure the client’s clothes don’t get wet
safety purposes
39
What are the two main parts of a human hair strand?
sebum and epidermis
Malassezia and shaft
epidermis and shaft
root and shaft
40
When would you use a “dry hair” scalp treatment?
when there are carbuncles present
when there are little to no natural oils on the scalp
when there is an abnormal amount of dandruff present
when a client has overactive sebaceous glands
41
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Optional Safety and Health Act
Occupational Safety and Hazards Act
Optional Safety and Hazards Act
42
What is step one of the manicure process?
soaking
shaping the nail
applying cuticle remover
removing nail polish
43
Which bones are connected by the clavicle?
the sternum and scapula
the sternum and thorax
the sternum and hyoid bone
the scapula and ribs
44
What kind of poisoning are Mee’s lines typically a sign of?
asbestos
potassium
zinc
arsenic
45
When washing your hands, how long should you scrub with soap and water?
5 sec
20 sec
10 sec
15 sec
46
What should you use to smooth calluses on the feet?
a brush
a nail buffer
a stone or file
a stone or file
47
What happens in the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle?
New cells are made in the hair follicle to produce fresh hair.
The follicle canal shrinks and comes away from the dermal papilla.
The hair bulb disappears and a rounded club is formed.
The hair strand falls out.
48
If a female has a light beard and/or a mustache, what condition does she have?
ringed hair
hypertrichosis
canities
trichorrhexis nodosa
49
Which of the following are examples of chemical services? Choose all that apply.
hair cutting
hair relaxing services
hair coloring
B & C
50
What are muscles?
something in the body made from lots of different bones
the protective layer surrounding the heart
fibrous tissue that can stretch and contract
a type of seafood
51
How do you disinfect non-porous tools?
submerging them in a mix of water, soap, and chemical cleaner
with a chemical cleaner
submerging them in an EPA registered bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal
with soap and water
52
A male client has a receding hairline and is losing hair on his crown. Some terminal hairs have turned to vellus hairs.
postpartum alopecia
androgenic alopecia
alopecia areata
male-centric alopecia
53
What are microbes?
a type of bacteria
a type of infection
a water-borne tiny organism
microscopic living organisms
54
What is the purpose of dry storage?
to place disinfected items for safe keeping
to keep disinfected and dirty items together
to keep disinfected and dirty items apart
to discard dirty items
55
What is alopecia areata?
generic hair loss condition
hair loss due to excessive chemical treatments
autoimmune disorder
temporary hair loss after giving birth
56
At what stage of a manicure should you remove hangnails?
while you’re moisturizing their hand
while you’re removing the nail polish
while you’re removing excess cuticles
while the clients hands are soaking
57
What is thermal hairstyling?
shampoo technique
process involving a scalp massage
involving waving, curling, or straightening the hair using certain tools
hair brushing technique
58
What is the hyoid bone?
the first two ribs
the last bone of the spinal column
the -U- shaped bone that supports the tongue
the collarbone
59
Once your client has left the salon, what should you write on their client card?
their name
the date of their consultation
their date of birth
the date and type of service they received
60
What does the dermal papilla contain?
glycogen
glycerin
extra skin
blood and nerves
61
What are the two main aspects that affect how your nails grow?
age and overall health
height and age
height and weight
age and weight
62
When performing a pedicure, what should you do after you’ve removed the cuticles?
remove nail polish
soak
treat calluses
exfoliate
63
Which of the following are nail growth abnormalities? Check all that apply.
color changes (all of the above)
swelling
bleeding
thickness changes
64
Which statement about the heart is false?
The heart’s valves open and close to allow or block blood flow.
The heart’s valves let blood flow in either direction.
heart has four chambers: two atrium chambers and two ventricle chambers
The ventricle chambers have thick walls and get blood from the atrium.
65
When should you always perform a scalp analysis?
before using thermal appliances
before brushing the hair
before draping the client
before cutting the hair
66
If your client has hydrophobic hair, what does this mean? Choose all that apply.
They have a raised cuticle layout and can easily absorb moisture.
compact cuticle layout which is resistant to absorbing moisture.
A & C
chemical services done on their hair must be done with higher alkaline
67
According to the OSHA, how must you dispose of porous items that have been contaminated with bodily fluids?
flush down the toilet
place them in a bag, then in the regular trash bin
double bag them and mark as hazardous waste
place them in the regular trash bin
68
How many towels should you use when draping a client for chemical services?
5
2
3
1
69
What are nail tips?
a lightweight nail-shaped plastic piece
something that wraps around your nail like a bandage
a stamp that transfers an intricate pattern onto the nail
a type of acrylic nail polish
70
When is brushing a client’s hair not recommended?
before cutting
before conditioning
before shampooing
before coloring
71
What are the nail grooves?
the end of the nail plate
the only living part of the nail
the skin on either side of the nail plate
the nail’s growing guidelines
72
What are the three common hair growth patterns?
stream, whorl, and cowlick
cowlick, stream, and ribbon
stream, curl, and cowlick
whorl, cowlick, and curl
73
What does the levator labii superioris muscle do?
It pulls the lower lip upwards.
It raises the mouth’s angle and pulls it inwards.
It lowers the bottom lip.
It pulls the upper lip and causes the nostrils to dilate.
74
What does the auricularis superior muscle do?
pulls the ear downwards
pulls the ear forward
pulls the ear upwards
pulls the ear backwards
75
What is the first step you should take when dealing with a first aid emergency?
phone emergency services
attend to the victim
talk to the onlookers
assess the scene
76
Which of the following statements about striated muscles are true? Choose all that apply.
Striated muscles maintain our body’s posture.
Striated muscles protect some internal organs. (all of the above)
We cannot control striated muscles with conscious thought;
We control striated muscles with conscious thought.
77
What is the first level of infection control?
PPE
sterilization
disinfection
sanitation
78
What is draping?
wrapping the hair in a towel after washing
soaking the hands in warm water before a manicure
protecting the client’s clothes from water and chemical product stains
term for offering to hang the client’s coat up
79
In a first aid situation, what should you check for when you attend to the victim?
a pulse
breathing
a clear airway
all of the above
80
Which materials are absorbent? Choose all that apply.
Cloth, metal, paper
metal
cloth
paper
81
What does the cell membrane do?
acts as the control center
acts as a medium for chemical reactions
maintains the cell’s structure and monitors what goes in and out
generates chemical energy
82
Which terms are used to classify the condition of the scalp?
normal, soft, hard
stiff, flexible, normal
flexible, normal, hard
flexible, tight, normal
83
What is an effective treatment for overactive sebaceous glands?
using lots of moisturizers and emollients
using a normalizing shampoo
using a normalizing shampoo and eating a healthy diet
eating more saturated fat
84
Which of the following tools do you need to perform a shampoo? Choose all that apply.
gloves
all of the above
wide toothed comb
towels
85
If we didn’t have the orbicularis oculi muscle, what couldn’t we do?
hold our head up
move our necks
open our eyes
close our eyes
86
What is hair texture?
the feel of the whole head of hair when secured in a ponytail
thickness of an individual hair strand
the number of strands of hair on one square inch of scalp
how dry or oily the hair is
87
What happens in the telogen phase of the hair growth cycle?
The hair strand falls out.
The follicle canal shrinks and separates from the dermal papilla.
The hair bulb vanishes, and a rounded club is formed at the root end.
The hair forms a natural cowlick.
88
What is the nail plate?
the skin that protects the matrix
the nail’s growing guidelines
the skin on either side of the nail bed
the visible nail that sits on the nail bed
89
Before draping a client for hair cutting, when should you sanitize your hands?
after you’ve gathered your supplies
after you’ve asked the client to remove her jewelry
after you’ve placed the first towel
after you’ve removed any objects from the hair
90
What is the friction technique?
circular motions
slow, gentle motions
short, jabbing movements
fast, rubbing movements
91
What is the lunula?
the end of the nail plate
the skin under the nail plate
the white, semicircle shape where the matrix and nail bed meet
the skin on either side of the nail plate
92
What are oily hair scalp treatments for?
normalize excessive sebum on the glands of the scalp
manipulate the hair into different styles
supplement the lack of natural oils on the scalp
prevent the growth of Malassezia
93
What is hand washing an example of?
sanitation
disinfection
ppe
sterilization
94
complains of a boil on her head that is constantly causing her pain. What is this and what should you do?
furuncle; don’t perform the service and refer her to a doctor
carbuncle; perform the service but also refer her to a doctor
carbuncle; don’t perform the service and refer her to a doctor
ringworm; perform the service anyway
95
Where are the abductor and adductor muscles located?
in the arms
in the hands
in the legs
in the feet
96
What is stamping ideal for?
creating intricate designs
making uniform designs on all the nails
giving an ombre look
making nail tips look better
97
What are the two things the scalp needs to stay healthy?
brushing and cleaning
moisturizing and stimulation
stimulation and cleaning
stimulation and brushing
98
What system do the stomach and intestines form?
the skeletal system
the nervous system
the digestive system
the respiratory system
99
What does connective tissue do?
carries messages to and from the brain
contracts and moves body parts
protects the heart
binds, supports, and protects certain body parts
100
Why does healthy hair feel smooth and silky?
Because the sebaceous glands secrete sebum which makes hair super shiny.
the hair cuticle creates a barrier of protection for the inner hair strand.
Because the medulla ensures that the hair stays in place.
cortex has been treated with a special kind of hair dye or conditioning
