Cosmo State Board Practice Exam 3

The simplest atomic structure is:

When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops?

Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?

Hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under what circumstance?

A virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be performed after a:

The most common skin type is:

Short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body is called:

Which of the following structures is found in the stratum lucidum layer?

Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria, fungi & viruses on nonporous surfaces are:

Nail wraps can be made of fiberglass, linen, nylon and:

What skin care product helps cleanse, soothe & smooth while bringing it back to a normal pH?

All of the following examples are possible mechanical exfoliation methods EXCEPT:

Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by:

Various hair loss measurement systems identify which of the following?

Offering an additional service to a client who originally scheduled a haircut appointment is:

All of the following are steps to be followed if a victim is choking EXCEPT:

Which of the following bones would be affected by a scalp massage?

Areas of the skin that exhibit redness, swelling, pus, disease, bruises or appear broken:

Before brushing or combing the hair after a thermal procedure, make sure the hair is:

The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as:

What part of the shears does your ring finger go into?

What is considered to be the number one reason why clients move on to another salon?

What is another name for histology?

Which of the following concepts involves converting existing clients to return clients?

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

How often should towels be laundered?

A bleeding wound should be treated by:

Avoid performing a scalp treatment:

Natural oils that are removed during the chemical relaxing process are replaced by:

Which of the following statements is true about the 32-teeth taper shears?

Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T-zone?

The common cold is caused by a(n):

For medical & comfort purposes during a shampoo, it is recommended that elderly clients:

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen form the basis of:

The pleating textures or "piecing" of the hair, for a more personalized hairstyle is:

The type of artificial nail service that requires the use of a form is referred to as:

The "stem" of a roller, thermal iron, or round brush is also known as:

What helps determine the processing time and proper perm solution?

A title for tracking & overseeing clientele-building strategies is CRM which stands for:

The function of the lungs is to:

The follicle in straight hair is typically:

Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify the meaning of porosity?

The most common form of bacterial cells is:

Which system is the physical foundation of the body?

All of the following statements identify a benefit of a facial mask EXCEPT:

In hair design, curvature shapes or sections include the circle, oval and:

The two main types of artificial nail systems used today are acrylic and:

The most common vegetable dye used to color the hair is:

To avoid damage to muscle tissues, massage movements should be directed toward the:

The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is:

Shape in hair design to move the hair in unequal proportions from a off-center point of origin:

Re-balancing the nail during a fill-in nail service means to file the nail and blend:

What part of a thermal iron are you holding?

Missing rods when applying perm solution will produce:

All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of paronychia EXCEPT:

Which technique involves using the curling iron to create alternating oblongs along the strand?

What laws have most states enacted to encourage people to help others in emergency situations?

For salon professionals just starting out, the most common & immediate source of referrals is:

The bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area, is the:

A pediculicide shampoo kills:

Excessive amounts of terminal hair found on women in areas where men usually get hair is:

Never use clipper blades that have:

An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo hair appears, is:

What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration?

Connective tissue is located in the:

A nonoxidative process that uses large & small color molecules that enters the cortex:

Which two bones join to form the bridge of the nose?

What part of the shears is the non-moving blade?

Which of the following types of hair is likely to tangle more easily?

Where are the large blood vessels found that transport nourishment to the skin and nerves?

Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called:

If an allergic reaction occurs, where could you locate information about product usage?

The two application methods used to apply artificial nails are overlay and:

The zygomatic bones are the two bones that form the:

The cause of breakage within the nape after a relaxing service is:

What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?

Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at the:

Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following actions EXCEPT:

Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:

Neutrons have which type of electrical charge?

The capes used for shampooing, wet sculpting & chemical services are made of plastic or:

The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:

The four basic tool positions in perming are on base, half-off base, underdirected and:

If the base is longer than the perm rod, the result will be:

In what direction should a blow dryer's airflow be pointed?

Breakage/discoloration occurs with hair that has been colored with any of the following EXCEPT

An obvious difference between two colors along a hairstrand is called a:

Which of the following steps would occur FIRST during a retouch sodium hydroxide relaxer?

The process of building up larger molecules from small ones is:

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

Why are color molecules able to penetrate the cuticle layer when using semi-permanent color?

Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time?

A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps:

What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail?

If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see:

What type of bacteria can cause pneumonia?

Another name for split or brittle nails is:

Finger that is placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears?

The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as: