Curl diffusion, also called chemical-blowout, is a technique used:

to loosen or relax the curl in tightly curled hair

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is

spread from one person to another

A hard or double press refers to applying the pressing comb:

twice with more pressure and heat

In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?

in the direction of hair growth

Red hair color would be determined due to a:

dense concentration of pheomelanin

Effleurage is a massage movement that involves:

light, gentle stroking or circular movement

Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the:

insertion attachment to origin attachment

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1
Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called:
conductors
closed circuits
insulators
open circuits
2
The temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy is:
telogen effluvium
alopecia areata
postpartum alopecia
traumatic alopecia
3
Muscles that separate the fingers are called:
flexors
abductors
adductors
opponens
4
The term that refers to the number of hair follicles per square inch is:
texture
density
porosity
elasticity
5
Curl diffusion, also called chemical-blowout, is a technique used:
to loosen or relax the curl in tightly curled hair
to add extra curl to already curly hair
primarily on non-curly hair
to repair damage done by a chemical relaxer
6
The medical term for ringworm is:
lesion
papule
tinea
macule
7
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is
passive
dormant
spread from one person to another
NOT spread from one person to another
8
The study of the functions of the organs and systems of the body is known as:
biology
physiology
anatomy
gross anatomy
9
A hard or double press refers to applying the pressing comb:
with less pressure
once on each side
lightly on the surface
twice with more pressure and heat
10
The nail plate rests on which area of the nail?
nail bed
side wall
nail groove
free edge
11
Destroying or killing all microbes is:
sanitation
sterilization
cleaning
disinfection
12
Which one of the following items is usually the largest expense in operating a salon?
salaries or commissions
supplies
rent
advertisement
13
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed?
in a circle
always downward
always up
in the direction of hair growth
14
In what pH range is skin and hair?
6.5 to 7.0
11.5 to 12.0
7.5 to 10.5
4.5 to 5.5
15
Bacterial cells that are harmless and can even be beneficial to humans are called:
viruses
pathogenic bacteria
microbes
nonpathogenic bacteria
16
The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves, causing ingrown nails..
onychogryposis
leukonychia
onychauxis
onychocryptosis
17
The vividness, brightness or saturation of a color is referred to as:
intensity
level
texture
porosity
18
The bone that makes up the lower jaw and is the largest bone of the facial skeleton is the:
nasal
lacrimal
mandible
maxillae
19
The purpose of the heart is to:
digest food
supply the blood with oxygen
controls all body functions
circulate blood
20
What is the shape of the hair follicle in tightly curled hair?
elliptical
oval
round
straight
21
What informs the user about what the product is “effective in fighting against?”
registration number
contact time
efficacy label
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
22
What laws have most states enacted to encourage people to help others in emergency situations?
Cosmetology Laws
Common Sense Laws
Good Samaritan Laws
Emergency Laws
23
Hair should be wrapped without tension when using:
acid perms without heat
alkaline perms
exothermic acid waves
endothermic acid waves
24
Which of the organs of the body is the largest?
heart
brain
liver
skin
25
The ability of hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals refers to the hair's:
texture
manageability
porosity
elasticity
26
The three major layers of the hair are the medulla, cortex and:
cuticle
hair bulb
sebaceous glands
papilla
27
Any tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during a service must be:
reused or disinfected
reused or discarded
discarded or disinfected
reused or ventilated
28
The two major phases of permanent waving are:
shampooing and conditioning
rinsing and blotting
wrapping and neutralizing
physical and chemical
29
A 20 volume hydrogen peroxide solution will generally lift the hair:
three levels
one level
two levels
five levels
30
An amp is a unit of electric:
strength
resistance
frequency
pressure
31
The bone located on the little-finger side of the lower arm is the:
sternum
humerus
hyoid
ulna
32
Colors found opposite each other on the color wheel are called:
secondary colors
tertiary colors
complementary colors
primary colors
33
To destroy or kill certain microbes on nonporous surfaces, is referred to as:
sanitation
cleansing
disinfection
sterilization
34
What is the average amount of daily hair loss?
20 -40 strands
40-100 strands
1000-2000 strands
30-35 strands
35
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are also known as:
thio relaxers
lye relaxers
base chemical relaxers
no-lye relaxers
36
Thick-walled vessels that carry pure blood from the heart through the body are:
lymph vessels
veins
capillaries
arteries
37
Which of the following lines are parallel to the horizon?
diagonal
lines
horizontal
curved
38
Which of the following wig types simulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?
cap
machine-made
hand-knotted
semi-hand-tied
39
Groups of cells of the same kind make up:
systems
organs
tissues
lungs
40
Red hair color would be determined due to a:
small concentration of pheomelanin
small concentration of eumelanin
dense concentration of eumelanin
dense concentration of pheomelanin
41
What could be the cause of weak or limp curls following a perm service?
over-processing
under-processing
client's mood
using rods that are too small
42
The term used to describe the removal of hair from the follicle is:
shaving
epilation
bleaching
depilatory
43
Eumelanin is the type of melanin that produces:
red hair color
brown/black hair color
red/orange hair color
brown/orange hair color
44
What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?
salt bond
hydrogen bond
disulfide bond
van der Waals forces
45
The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as:
anatomy
psychology
physics
chemistry
46
Effleurage is a massage movement that involves:
light tapping or slapping movement
light, gentle stroking or circular movement
circular movement with no gliding
light or heavy kneading and rolling of muscles
47
Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the:
belly attachment to insertion attachment
insertion attachment to belly attachment
origin attachment to insertion attachment
insertion attachment to origin attachment
48
Maintaining healthy teeth and keeping the breath fresh is called:
halitosis
public intoxication
public sanitation
oral hygiene
49
Materials that best transport electricity are called:
prisms
insulators
watts
conductors
50
What is the definition of bromidrosis?
unpleasant odor from the skin
the lack of perspiration
the lack of sebum
excessive sebum
51
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
onychomycosis
onychology
onychosis
etiology
52
The direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is:
high-frequency
EMS
galvanic
microcurrent
53
Dried masses that are the remains of an oozing sore are called:
scars
crusts
ulcers
yummy squeeze
54
Hair should never be lightened or decolorized to:
palest yellow
the third degree
fifth degree
white
55
Location is the most important factor in:
opening a salon business
choosing a salon
choosing a distributor
choosing a lawyer
56
The control center of cell activities is called the:
body system
cytoplasm
nucleus
protoplasm
57
The trifacial nerve is also known as the:
facial nerve
sixth cranial nerve
fifth cranial nerve
seventh cranial nerve
58
Removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes is:
calibration
disinfection
sterilization
cleaning
59
Which of the following stages is known as the active growing stage of hair?
anagen stage
transitional stage
resting stage
catagen stage
60
Another name for a nerve cell is:
cytoplasm
dendrite
neuron
axon terminal
61
The size of the curl will be determined by the:
size of the base
direction of the curl
length of the stem
diameter of the tool
62
The outer protective layer of the skin is called the:
adipose
corneum
epidermis
dermis
63
The most common form of bacterial cells is:
cocci
staph
bacilli
spirilla
64
Fragilitis crinium is the technical name for:
split ends
alopecia
ringed hair
matting
65
Verruca is a name given to a variety of:
fissures
skin tags
ulcers
warts
66
In hair design, unactivated surface texture is:
spiral curled
crimped
curled
straight
67
On the pH scale, numbers less than 7 indicate a(n):
acidic solution
chemical solution
chemical solution
neutral solution
68
What is the area between partings within a shape on which a roller is placed?
base
top
form
circle of a curl
69
Why would the cosmetologist apply a lighter color when performing a corrective makeup procedure
to minimize a facial area
to conceal blemishes
to emphasize a facial area
to widen an area
70
Which type of form is sometimes referred to as a one-length or blunt cut?
uniformly layered
graduated
increase-layered
solid
71
The conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is called:
mitosis
cell division
keratinization
lucidum
72
The parietal bones form the:
bridge of the nose
cheek
crown and upper sides of the head
upper jaw
73
The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is:
canities
trichorrhexis nodosa
plica polonica
monilethrix
74
Ammonium thioglycolate is a chemical reducing agent that causes the hair to:
grow
shrink
soften
harden
75
Water freezing and becoming ice is an example of what type of change?
elemental
physical
molecular
chemical
76
Which shampoo would most likely be used to remove product buildup?
clarifying shampoo
powder dry shampoo
conditioning shampoo
thinning hair shampoo
77
The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber is referred to as:
texture
viscosity
porosity
density
78
What term is used to describe the cosmetic care of the feet and toenails?
onychology
etiology
pedicuring
manicuring
79
Most corrective makeup and contouring is done to help create the illusion of which face shape?
square
heart
oval
round
80
What face shape is a narrow forehead and jaw area with predominant width in the cheekbone area?
diamond
square
oval
round
81
The scientific study of small organisms called microbes is known as:
bacteriology
ergonomics
ecology
microbiology
82
A vegetable dye that produces reddish highlights is commonly known as:
metallic dyes
:-(
filler
henna
83
Tinea is the medical term for:
ringworm
head lice
scabies
dry dandruff
84
What are the basic units of living matter?
kidneys
cells
tissues
bones
85
What reduces the swelling of the hair and re-hardens the bonds in the new shape during a perm?
apply shampoo
applying a neutralizer
applying a processing agent
acid waves without heat
86
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a:
local infection
general infection
contagious infection
symptomatic infection
87
What is created by molding 2complete alternating oblongs that are joined&connected by a ridge?
fingerwave
pincurl
skip wave
flat pincurl
88
A foot doctor is called a:
podiatrist
gynecologist
psychologist
pediatrician
89
Organisms that live on or obtain nutrients from another organism are known as:
external parasites
internal parasites
bacteria
viruses
90
Mixtures of two/more kinds of molecules, having a tendency to separate when left standing is...
ointments
suspensions
solutions
emulsions
91
How often should combs and brushes used in the salon be disinfected?
whenever
after each use
twice a day
at the end of the day
92
What colors are produced by mixing two of the three primary colors in varying proportions?
infrared
ultraviolet
tertiary
secondary
93
Corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells are called:
bacilli
cocci
spirilla
staph
94
Another name for head lice is:
tinea capitis
scabies
pediculosis capitis
itch mites
95
Which relaxer ingredient requires the use of a base cream on the scalp to prevent irritation?
ammonium bisulfate
ammonium thioglycolate
neutralizer
sodium hydroxide
96
What is another name for the sudoriferous glands?
dermis
sebaceous
eccrine
epidermis
97
What structure must be permanently broken to change the hair from straight to a wavy or curly?
melanocytes
eumelanin
disulfide bonds
carbon

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