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1
Which of the following hair extensions is the most heat resistant?
Kanekalon
Nylon Synthetic
Yarn
Lin
2
Which is the disorder associated with bitten nails?
Beau’s Lines
Onychophagy
Plicaured Nails
Melanonychia
3
All of the following are useful prior to caring for a new nail client EXCEPT
Recognizing Nail Disorders
Evaluating Income
Listing Outdoor Activities
Listening Reflectively
4
All of the following are purposes of having MSDS available EXCEPT
to keep from being fined
to have quick access to medical and first aid info
knowing what supplies are in stock
the knowledge of safety in handling supplies
5
Shear points should be closed and pointed away from the client when sub-sectioning.
True
False
6
Which of the following techniques will reduce tip blending time?
Hold file at an angle
Apply a narrower tip
Bevel well area
Use a coarse grit file
7
In a salon who must be on duty as long as there are services being completed?
Owner and Manager
Owner
Manager
Stylist
8
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
Quaternary Ammonium
Autoclave
UV Light
Ozone Steamer
9
All of the following supplies are recommended for a UV gel nail service EXCEPT
Sable Brush
Medium Grit Abrasive
Lint-free Cleansing Wipes
Bonding Agent
10
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate?
To remove internal parasites
To remove color from the skin
To clean manicure and pedicure files
To clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
11
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT
personal protective equipment
evaluation of skilled and competent services
chemical hazards
employee owned equipment
12
Which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection of the nail?
Surface Pitting
Increased Curvature
Discoloration
13
What process completely destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Sanitation
14
All of the following are functions of the nail EXCEPT
Decreases sensitivity in fingertips
Reflects body health
Improves dexterity
Protects surrounding tissues
15
When should you disinfect your pedicure bath?
Every Month
Every Hour
After Each Client
Every Week
16
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of fabric wraps EXCEPT
Slide off softened material with a wooden pusher
Soak in non-acetone polish remover
Gently buff with a 240 grit buffer
Re-hydrate nail after removal
17
All of the following are characteristics of odorless acrylic products EXCEPT
top tacky layer
dryer mix ratio used
hardens quickly
slight smell
18
Who appoints the cosmetology board members?
You/Voting
Those on the board retiring
Senators
Governor
19
What product is used to physically remove dead cell buildup?
Astringents
Massage Cream
Mechanical Exfoliant
Chemical Exfoliant
20
Which of the following is TRUE of a product’s EPA registration?
It gives instructions how to dispose of product
It lets the use know where it’s manufactured
It is against federal law to use the product contrary to the label
It explains the EPA grade level
21
A ____ haircut is done through cutting using higher elevation and over direction.
Blunt
Layered
Graduated
22
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
Utility Cart
Covered Container
Laundry Facility
Back Bar
23
What is the technical term for grey hair?
Hirsuties
Canities
Scabies
Melanocytes
24
All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT
nail primer
dappen dish
accelerator
polymer powder
25
Collagen gives the skin form and strength.
True
False
26
Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, or mouth?
Immediately flood the exposed area with water
Seek immediate medical attention
Use skin disinfectant
Clean wound with soap and water
27
Which of the following nail diseases is characterized by inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail plate?
Onychomycosis
Onychocryptosis
Onycholysis
Onychia
28
Which application method produces a more natural looking acrylic nail?
Pull and Paint
Float and Dab
Drag and Swipe
Press and Smooth
29
Which is the proper way to wash hands?
Run water over hands.
Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry
Rinse, lather, dry
30
Which of the following is an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements?
Ultraviolet light
Bonding gel
Isopropyl Alcohol
Oglimer
31
What determines the temperature setting of an iron?
Thickness
Length
Texture
32
Following BEST describes an effleurage movement of the hand?
Smooth and Gentle
Strike and Tap
Vacillate and Shake
Lift and Press
33
What should be used to treat an allergy of the skin?
Antiseptic
Isopropyl Alcohol
Lotion
Soap and Water
34
An atom is the most basic UNIT of matter and an element is the most basic STRUCTURE of matter.
True
False
35
This is a section of hair that dictates where the hair should be cut. This can be stationary or traveling.
Section
Elevation
Line
Guideline
36
All of the following are parts of the natural nail EXCEPT
Nail Folds
Leukonychia
Specialized Ligaments
Hyponychium
37
All of the following products are needed in the application of a nail wrap EXCEPT
scissors
an accelerator
a monomer
fabric
38
All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread of infections EXCEPT
Wearing Gloves
Hand Washing
Using Bar Soaps
Brushing Under Nails
39
What type of hair color is used to cover grey hair?
Temporary
Semi-Permanent
Permanent
Demi-Permanent
40
Which is the definition of a synergistic product line?
Compatible products
Holistic products
Assists in healing
Highest grade of ingredients
41
What hair condition would resist hair color?
Fine Hair
Small-Diameter
Low Porosity
Chemically Relaxed
42
Which of the following is the structural material that composes the natural nail?
Melanin
Collagen
Keratin
Corium
43
What is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements?
Place in bleach solution
Put clutter away
Scrub with soap and water
Place in dry areas
44
Which of the following are qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant?
A virucidal, fungicide, bactericide, and disinfectant
Has been proven effective against Staphylococcus
Has to be clearly stated product is a hospital sterilizer
A disinfectant, fungicide that is safe for daily use
45
Which of the following is a skin pigmentation disorder?
Mole
Verruca
Lentigo
Eczema
46
How many hours are required for a nail tech license?
350
400
450
300
47
Which of the following is BEST to consult when in doubt about how to use a product?
A colleague in your shop
Manufacturer’s Instructions
The CDC Website
MSDS
48
Which is an example of a parasite?
Mildew
Tenea Barbae
Scabies
Tinea Capitis
49
Which of the following is the BEST way to avoid accidental exposure to blood or bodily fluids on the skin?
Use of spatulas
Wearing gloves
Using antiseptic on skin
Washing with soap and water
50
What is the innermost layer of the hair shaft? Not everyone has one.
Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
51
The ____ regulates the growth of the hair and contains blood vessels which supply nutrients and hormones to the bulb.
Dermal Papilla
Sebaceous Glands
Hair Follicle
Arrector Pili Muscle
52
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
Linen
Paper
Fiberglass
Silk
53
Alkaline waves are recommended for fine hair.
True
False
54
Scope of Practice is the services legally permitted in a specialty in a state.
True
False
55
Matter is defined as any material substance that contains mass and takes up space.
False
True
56
How long do you have to notify the board of a name or address change?
90 days
45 days
30 days
60 days
57
What is deemed as the “ideal” face shape?
Square
Heart
Oval
Triangle
58
How many hours are required for a esthetician license?
600
700
450
550
59
All of the following are examples of anti-microbial pesticides EXCEPT
Barbicide
Fungicide
Algaecide
Germicide
60
Eumelanin gives the hair a red or blonde hair tone.
True
False
61
All of the following items should be recorded on a client consultation card EXCEPT
Treatment Description
Merchandise Sold
Service Dates
Appointment Times
62
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell’s reproductive function?
Contaminated
Alcohol
Virucidal
Bacterial
63
Which is recommended when applying makeup for a special occasion that will include a lot of photographs?
Cake Makeup
Greasepaint
Matte Colors
Pure Red Tones
64
All of the following can be done to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT
disinfecting surfaces
sterilizing implements
wearing protective clothing
disposing into the trash
65
Which of the following is the correct way to apply wax to the skin?
The same direction as the hair growth
Apply in a downward motion
Apply in an upward motion
The opposite direction of the hair growth
66
How many hours of continuing education are needed to renew an instructor’s license?
60
50
45
30
67
What type of hair color is most commonly used for toning?
Demi-Permanent
Temporary
Permanent
Semi-Permanent
68
A ____ is a guide used in haircuts that is described as a thin line. They can be curved or straight.
Guideline
Line
Elevation
Section
69
To avoid transferring infections among clients, it is important to engage in proper:
Dumpster Diving
Disinfection and Cleaning
Deodorant Application
Teeth Brushing
70
Which of the following results from polish being removed from the nail with a solvent?
Physical Change
Chemical Reaction
Composition
Emulsion
71
The study of the structure of the human body that can be seen with a natural eye
Anatomy
Biology
Anarchy
Physiology
72
The outermost layer of the hair shaft.
Medulla
Cortex
Cuticle
73
Understanding the effects of _____ will help create any desired shaping.
Beveling
Angles
Lines
Elevation
74
What MUST a new client do before their first service is preformed?
Complete a consultation card
Fill out an emergency contact card
Schedule next appointment
Pay for service
75
Which artificial nail products are made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene?
Monomers
Nail Tips
Dehydrators
Adhesives
76
How many hours do cosmetology students need to take their written and practical exams?
1550
1250
1450
1350
77
Which of the following supplies are necessary in a nail wrap maintenance procedure?
Nail tip cutter
Non-acetone remover
Course grit board
Non-acid remover
78
Which order is correct as it pertains to hair growth?
Catagen, Anagen, Telogen
Anagen, Telogen, Catagen
Telogen, Catagen, Anagen
Anagen, Catagen, Telogen
79
How many hours of continuing education are required for a general practitioner license renewal?
6
10
8
12
80
What should you do FIRST if you cut yourself or the client?
Apply Ointment
Rinse the Wound
Pretend it didn’t happen
Stop the Service
81
The study of matter, its composition, structure, formation, and the physical and chemical changes
Biology
Psychology
Anatomy
Chemistry
82
Where do the guidelines for human blood and bodily fluids come from?
Food and Drug Administration
American Medicsl Association
State Regulatory Board
Universal Precautions
83
Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin?
Bleach
Disinfectant
Quat Solution
Antiseptic
84
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
Squoval
Round
Pointed
Cone
85
Which is the amount of space a fabric wrap should be from the eponychium?
1/24”
1/12”
1/20”
1/16”
86
All of the following are tips for the clipper-over-comb technique EXCEPT
Work with small sections
Work against the natural growth pattern
Stand above the working area
Hold the comp parallel to head
87
What are the weak side bonds within hair that can be broken by changes in the pH?
Disulfide Bonds
Hydrogen Bonds
Salt Bonds
Carbon Bonds
88
How many hours are required for a cosmetology license?
1350
2100
1550
1400
89
Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward that hair ends rather than into them?
Slicing
Notching
Slithering
Texturizing
90
All of the following are a condition of a nail disorder EXCEPT
Hangnail
Pincer Nail
Tubular Nail
Eggshell Nails
91
What type of bacteria is harmless and helps the body break down food and protect against infection?
Dipococci
Nonpathogenic
Pathogenic
Streptococci
92
If you suspect a client has a disorder or disease, what should you do?
Diagnose Them
Treat the Disorder/Disease
Refer Them to a Physician
93
Which of the following is considered a variation of friction and is used mainly to massage the arms and legs?
Hacking
Fulling
Vibration
Wringing
94
Which is the living tissue that grows up to the base of the nail plate?
Lunula
Hyponychium
Eponychium
Matrix
95
Which of the following is used to make artificial eyelashes adhere, or stick to the natural lash line?
Eye tabbing
Band lashes
Strip lashes
Lash adhesive
96
Nail disorder that is characterized by white spots on the nail from damage to the matrix.
Melanonychia
Beau’s Lines
Leukonychia
Onychophagy
97
What is the FIRST step to prepare a client for a facial wax?
Cleanse the area thoroughly
Secure their hair away from the face using a headband/clips/cap
Dry the client’s face
Remove any makeup
98
How many members are on the Board?
9
11
5
7
99
Which bond is broken down when perming or relaxing hair?
Salt Bonds
Carbon Bonds
Disulfide Bonds
Hydrogen Bonds
100
Why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling?
They require a special method of disposal
They can cause harmful fumes
They can leave residue in containers
They are not EPA approved
