Milady Cosmetology State Board (Practice)

Question 1

Rays with short wavelengths that are least penetrating, produce chemical effects, & kill germs:

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ultraviolet rays

Question 2

UV rays produce vitamin D, that promotes mineralization of bones. (growth & hardening)

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true

Question 3

The process used to treat acne & milia to soften & emulsify deposits in the follicles is:

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desincrustation

Question 4

The comparative relationship of one thing to another in hair design is called:

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proportion

Question 5

Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration is:

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violet ray

Question 6

To increase length in a graduated & layered haircut what technique should you use?

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overdirection

Question 7

The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the:

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silhouette

Question 8

The two front corners in haircutting represent the widest part of the:

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bang area

Question 9

Oxidation is an example of what kind of change?

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chemical

Question 10

Infusing water-soluble substances into the skin w/the use of electric current is called?

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iontophoresis

Question 11

To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel, use a:

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light color

Question 12

Surfaces on the head where the head changes, such as the ears, jaw line, & occipital bone is:

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reference points

Question 13

Normal electric wall sockets that power a hair dryers & curling irons are 220 volts.

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false 110 volts

Question 14

Curved lines used to blend & soften horizontal or vertical lines are:

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transitional lines

Question 15

The three types of straight lines in haircutting include all of the following except:

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straight

Question 16

The wave pattern used to accentuate the face & narrow a round head shape should be:

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smooth

Question 17

A chemical combination of two or more different atoms, different elements produces a/an:

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compound

Question 18

A common volatile organic compound used in hair spray is:

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ethyl alcohol

Question 19

Chemically combining two or more atoms produces a:

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molecule

Question 20

The design where both sides of a hairstyle forms a mirror image of each other is called:

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symmetrical balance

Question 21

Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in hair design is called:

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balance

Question 22

The two defining characteristics of hair type are:

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wave patterns & hair texture

Question 23

A chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions is a:

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pure substance

Question 24

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

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line

Question 25

The element used to define texture & line and tie the design elements together is:

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color

Question 26

Electricity travels how many miles per second?

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186,000 mps

Question 27

When is the guideline cut?

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first

Question 28

A stable physical mixture of two or more substances is a/an:

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solution

Question 29

A substance that is a particularly good conductor of electricity is:

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copper

Question 30

The space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point is a:

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angle

Question 31

The current that should not be used on clients pregnant, have high blood pressure or pacemaker:

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Tesla high-frequency

Question 32

Air contains many substances, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, and is an example of a

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physical mixture

Question 33

Elements differ in the structure of their:

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atoms

Question 34

The positive electrode is called a/an:

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anode

Question 35

Rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then the opposite direction is:

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alternating current

Question 36

Cataphoresis forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the:

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positive toward negative pole

Question 37

Rays with long wavelengths that penetrate more deeply & produce more heat than visible light:

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infrared rays

Question 38

Zigzag partings are used to create the illusion of width or height in a hairstyle.

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false

Question 39

The styling choice for a client with a round face shape would be a style that has:

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Volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides

Question 40

All haircolor products are organic chemicals.

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true

Question 41

The negative or positive pole of an electric current is referred (called) to as:

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polarity

Question 42

Diagonal lines in a haircut blend long layers into short layers and create:

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fullness

Question 43

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

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ammonium hydroxide

Question 44

Ions with a positive electrical charge are considered to be:

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cation

Question 45

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

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surfactants

Question 46

Another name for form or mas of a hairstyle is :

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volume

Question 47

A single line of color, or a series of repeated lines, create a:

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bold, dramatic accent

Question 48

Lines a constant distance apart & same direction that are used to create width in a hair design

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horizontal lines

Question 49

_________ chemistry is the branch of science that applies to substances that contain carbon.

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organic

Question 50

The electrical appliance connection that supplies current to the circuit is the:

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prong connection

Question 51

Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as:

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electrotherapy

Question 52

Electricity is a form of energy that, when in motion exhibits:

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all the answers are correct

Question 53

Cold cream is an example of a ____ in _______ emulsion of two immiscible liquids.

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water in oil

Milady Cosmetology State Board (Practice)

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Milady Cosmetology State Board (Practice)

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