Colorado Cosmetology Mock Boards Exam

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of ?

The water content of the natural nail directly affects the nails?

Substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products are?

Do not massage or manipulate a client's scalp if you detect the presence of?

Shampoos that help close the hair cuticle and are balanced to the pH of skin and hair are?

When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a?

Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?

Liquids that can be mixed together to form stable solutions are?

Redness, pain, swelling are signs of a(n)?

Which of the following is a multi-use item?

Bacteria generally consist of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called ?

Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a(n)?

A contagious recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores is?

The branch of science that applies to substances that contain carbon is called?

Substances that absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture are known as?

Water is the most abundant & important element on Earth and is classified as a(n)?

A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is?

Disease causing microorganisms that are carried into the body by blood or body fluids are called?

Single use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each use must be ?

The epidermis layer of skin is also known as the ?

Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?

The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is called the?

A sweet, colorless, oily substance that is used as a moisturizer in skin & body cream is?

Tinea is characterized by itching scales and painful circular lesions, is caused by?

The top layer of papillary layer, where it joins the epidermis is the?

The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is ?

Do not use high frequency current on hair treated with tonics or lotions that contain?

The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the ?

A client's face shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?

Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are?

The portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate is the ?

The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, which are?

The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells ?

An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge is a(n)?

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands with red, flaky skin, in the scalp and hairline is?

Anti dandruff shampoo & conditioner contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of?

Hair that has the largest diameter and usually needs more processing is?

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for?

The most common and the least severe type of skin cancer is ?

The resting phase or final phase of the hair cycle that lasts until the fully grown hair is shed is the?

The chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements produces a(n)?

Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of?

A long chain link of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a ?

When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo, begin at the front hairline and work in a(n)?

The outermost an thinnest layer of the skin is?

Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur yellow, cup like crusts ?

Any client with an infectious disease should not be serviced and should be referred to a?

Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called?

naturally occurring skin bacterium that grows out of control,causes nail infections, & is wrongly referred to as mold?

A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after performing a(n)?

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is?

All matter has physical and chemical properties & exists in the form of a?

The units of structure that build protein and are joined together end to end like pop beads are?

Ingredients in shampoo are listed according to the percentages or each ingredient or in?

A lengthwise section of the hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the?

Hair flowing in the same direction, the result of follicles sloping in the same direction form a?

Brushes with bristles that have tiny overlapping layers or scales, which clean & add luster to hair are?

The medical term used to describe dandruff is?

Which of the following conditioning agents removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp?

The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the ?

A safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called quats, is?

The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?

Products are classified as either an alkaline solution or an acidic solution by measuring the amount of?

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin, functions and diseases, is?

A large sore bump that does not have a head of pus is a?

Laws are also called ?

The water attracting head of the surfactant molecule is?

Air contains many substances, including nitrogen, carbon dioxide, & water vapor & is an example of a?

Elements differ from one another because of the difference in the structure of their?

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a?

The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand is referred to as the hair?

A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite?

The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?

The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the?

Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness/injury?

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, an viruses(not spores) on surfaces are?

A weak, physical, cross-link side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains that is broken by changes in pH is a?

Universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens are regulated by ?

The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair is?

An example of an ammonia compound that is used to perform chemical services in a salon is?

The hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a non living fiber composed of?

The main food source for acne bacteria is?

Hair is composed of protein that grows from cells originating within the ?

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a?

Non pathogenic bacteria are ?

The tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place is the ?

Which layer of the hair shaft creates the shine, smooth, silky, healthy feel of hair?

The five main structures of the hair root include all of the following except the?

All of the following are appendages of the skin except?

The element of hair design that defines form and space is?

Substances that allow oil and water to mix or emulsify, are?

A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is?

A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation is?

Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough appearance to the surface of nail plate is?

The treatment that passes water thru a porous substance like charcoal or a filter to be purified is called?

Tinea pedis is the medical term used to describe?

The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with it's color are?

A substance usually liquid, that dissolves another substance to form a solution is a(n)?

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a?

The measurement that describes the number of individual strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is?