An individual holding a nail technician license can perform:

Only nail services on the hands and feet

A requirement to take the cosmetology exam in Pennsylvania is:

Must have completed 1250 in a school

How can escrowed licenses be reactivated

Written application and pay fees

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1
The area of a salon where a cosmetologist provides services to a client
Section
Booth block
Booth space
Booth rental
2
The floor are of a salon operated by one licensee must have a minimum of ___ square feet with a minimum width of __ feet
2700, 10
90, 25
80, 10
180, 10
3
A school shall be under immediate supervision of the
School supervisor
School board
Boss
Director
4
A school shall have a separate lavatory on the premises for ___ and ___ students
Adults and children
Staff and students
Male and female
Human and alien
5
The practice of manicuring the nails, applying artificial nails, and beautification of the hands and feet is
None of the above
Esthetician
Nail technology
Manicure
6
An individual holding a nail technician license can perform:
All salon services
Facials and manicure
Manicures and hair
Only nail services on the hands and feet
7
A minimum of ____ hours are required to complete the nail technician course
300
400
200
600
8
You are permitted to service clients outside of the salon due to:
Imprisonment
All of the above
Illness
Old age
9
A limited practice teacher can provide instruction in the areas of?
Nail technology
All the above
Esthetics
Natural hair braiding
10
A license renewal notice is mailed to each licensee approximately ____ weeks before the license expiration date
4
2
3
5
11
A temporary license is valid for:
9 months
4 months
8 months
5 months
12
A license which permits the individual to engage in only esthetician, nail tech, or natural hair braiding services is
A full service salon
A limited practice salon
A partial service salon
A practice salon
13
A non licensed employee who performs __ to clients shall have a physicians certification that they do not have a disease
Hair color
Permanent wave
Shampoos
Waxing
14
As a licensed cosmetologist you can:
Cleanse and massage face
Braid hair
All of the above
Remove superfluous hair
15
A requirement to take the cosmetology exam in Pennsylvania is:
Must be a cosmetician
Must have completed 1250 in a school
Must be 14 years old
Must have completed 1200 hours in a school
16
Booth rental space in Pennsylvania is:
Permitted
Prohibited
Provoked
Allowed only in PA
17
An esthetician can do all the following except
Tweeze the eyebrows
Massage the face
Perm the eyelashes
Highlight the hair
18
The final step in the review of an application for a school license is an inspection of the school by a
Board inspector
Police officer
Bureau inspector
Director
19
An owner applicant for a salon license shall submit a ___ to the board
Building permit
Proof of schooling
Dig date
License application
20
A license application for a salon license should have all of the following except
Proof of clientele
A sketch plan
The name and license of the person in charge
The fee due
21
It is prohibited for any person to refuse, withhold from, or deny to any person because of their
Race
Hair color
Eye color
Height
22
Electrical appliances shall be installed properly and
Inspected by a student
Covered
Never used
Grounded
23
Tools, instruments, utensils, and appliances that come in contact with a client shall be ____ immediately
Decontaminated
Sanitized
Wiped off
Discarded
24
An examinee who fails the exam must retake it within____ of the day it was taken
6 months
9 months
2 years
1 year
25
A school shall display in a conspicuous place at the entrance that it is a
School of cosmetology
School of cosmetology teacher
School of learning
School of practice
26
A stylist in a limited practice salon cannot perform which of the following
Braids
Hair color
Facials
Nails
27
The owner of a salon who wishes to change its location shall submit an application to the ____
County
State official
Bureau
Board
28
To perform the functions of a cosmetologist, esthe, nail tech, and/or natural hair braider you must hold what license?
Only cosmetology
Only esthetician
Esthetician and nail tech
Cosmetologist and teacher
29
A night student may earn a maximum of ____ hours of credit per night
6
4
8
5
30
Creams and semisolid substances shall be removed from their containers with a ____
Finger
Back of comb
Orange wood stick
Sterilized spatula
31
The applicant for the esthetician exam must be ____ years of age or older
15
18
17
16
32
The deadline for submitting an examination application is ___ prior to the testing date
1 day
1 month
1 year
1 week
33
A licensed individual who is engaged in the practice of cosmetology is:
A nail technician
An esthetician
A cosmetician
A cosmetologist
34
The requirement(s) for the cosmetologist exam are(is)
Proof of met requirements
A physician’s certification that the applicant is free from disease
Examination fee
All of the above
35
A salon must have adequate ____ on the premises
Security codes
Lockers
Lavatories
Break rooms
36
A person that can perform teacher, cosmetologist,esthetician, nail tech, or natural hair braider holds what license?
Cosmetology teacher
Limited practice teacher
Cosmetologist
Natural hair braider
37
A school shall maintain all of the following records for each student except
Daily attendance
Financial records
Scholastic records
Clinic records
38
A school shall maintain a ___ containing copies of the act as well as standard textbooks
Bookshelf
Library
Office
Closet
39
The use of powder puffs or stupid pencils in a salon are ___
Prohibited
Provoked
Permitted
Allowed in Pennsylvania
40
For a student a school must submit hours to the board:
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
41
A licensee who fails to file the biennial renewal application or pay the required renewal fee shall have it classified
Escrowed
Suspended
Expired
Unregistered
42
Intertwining the hair in a systematic motion to create patterns in 3D form is known as:
Weaving
Braiding
Twisting
Curling
43
A licensee who practiced during a period in which the license was unregistered shall be required to pay a penalty fee of
$5 per month
$3 per month
$10 per month
$7 per month
44
An applicant for the cosmetology teacher examination must be ____ years of age or older
17
19
16
18
45
How can escrowed licenses be reactivated
Applicant provides a written application
Call the school you attended
Written application and pay fees
Applicant pays prescribed fees
46
The square footage devoted to the classroom instruction is?
1250
750
2750
180
47
A clean cloth, disposable towel, or ___ shall be placed around the neck to prevent the cape touching the skin
Unused neck strip
None of the above
Used neck strip
Dirty towel
48
Another name for the cosmetology law is
The board
Act of May 3, 1933
The bureau
P.L. 243
49
A cosmetology student can only work on the public after successfully completing ___ hours of training
200
400
100
300
50
Day time students can earn a maximum of ____ hours of credit per day:
8
7
10
9
51
Teachers and students shall be attired in ____ uniforms during school hours
Wearable
Washable
Comfortable
Practical
52
To qualify for apprenticeship training in a shop an individual shall apply to the board for a
Apprentice permit
Apprentice papers
Apprentice examination
Apprentice license
53
A school with a max enrollment of 25 students shall have a minimum area of
3500 sq ft
2750 sq ft
1750 sq ft
2500 sq ft
54
A salon license issued by the board shall be displayed
On the stylist station
In a stylist drawer
In the break room
In a conspicuous place
55
A school shall require students to keep their station clean and to assist in general cleanup doing all except
Scrub dryer chair
Wash windows
Wash towels
Sweep floors
56
A working toilet and running sink that provides privacy for users is called
Shower room
Lavatory
Powder room
Bathroom
57
For a class with more than 25 students you must have ____ square feet for each additional student
18
7
12
9
58
A school may not have more than ___ school supervisor
4
3
2
1
59
The biennial renewal fee for a nail tech license is
$105
$73
$67
$55
60
Requirement for the cosmetology teacher exam include:
All of the above
Complete minimum of 500 hrs in a school
Possess current cosmetology license
Complete grade 12 or equivalent
61
A sketch plan shows the layout of a salon and all the following except
Lavatories
Doors
License fee
Shampoo bowls
62
A salon must be well lit and well
Staffed
Ventilated
Equipped
Decontaminated
63
A licensee shall refuse service if they believe a client has an infectious or contagious disease unless the client has a
Hospital release
Note from significant other
Physicians certification
Note
64
A client may not be left unattended during heating or processing of a:
Pedicure
Deep conditioning
Permanent wave
Scalp treatment
65
Licensure is renewed:
Annually
Yearly
Biennially
Bi-annually
66
The floor area of a salon for one licensee must have a min area of 180 sq ft and an additional __ for each licensee
90
60
80
70
67
The headrest of a facial chair shall be covered with a ___ or an unused disposable towel before each facial
Sanex strip
Cloth towel
Dirty towel
Clean cloth towel
68
Which two licenses require a minimum of 300 hours
Natural hair braider and esthetician
None of the above
Natural hair braider and nail tech
Esthetician and nail technician
69
____ is the practice of massaging the face, applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Dermatology
Histology
70
You receive a temporary license for:
Manager
Substitute teacher
Nail repair
Cosmetologist
71
The student/teacher ratio of a class taught for a credit may not exceed:
35 to 1
25 to 2
25 to 1
35 to 2
72
A natural hair braider can do all of the following except
Cut the hair
Lock the hair
Braid the hair
Press the hair
73
The entrance to a salon that is located in a private home must permit clients to enter the salon ___
Safely
Directly
Through the kitchen
Quickly
74
Any individual or business who’s purpose is to provide courses of instruction in cosmetology is also known as
Department of cosmetology
School of cosmetology
None of the above
The state board
75
A licensee who uses dye, tint, or chemical shall follow the direction of the ____
Internet
Textbook
Teacher
Manufacturer
76
The record of outside service shall be considered part of the records of the ____
City
County
Salon
Board
77
An apprentice shall work a minimum of ___ hours per week to acquire 2000 hours of apprentice training
15
25
40
35
78
Sharp implements shall be stored upright with the points down or in a ___
Wet sanitizer
Protective case
Closed bag
Dry sanitizer
79
At the conclusion of an apprenticeship program the student has completed:
2000 hours
1260 hours
1250 hours
1200 hours
80
A school shall retain student hours for a minimum of ___ years
6
5
8
7
81
Unused cloth towels shall be kept in a ___
Out on the counter
Closed cabinet
Basket
Open bin
82
A licensee who isn’t actively practicing shall promptly request the board in writing to place the license in ___
Escrow
State board
Department of education
Storage
83
The holder of a temporary cosmetologist license shall practice under the supervision of who
Both licensed cosmetologist and teacher
Salon owner
Licensed cosmetology teacher
Licensed cosmetologist
84
A(n) _____ is a cosmetology teacher responsible for offering instruction in a cosmetology shop.
Apprenticeship
Student
Owner
Manager
85
The holder of a license that has been expired or in escrow for at least 5 years shall
Retake and pass part of the exam
Submit the correct forms
Just submit the renewal application
Retake and pass the entire exam
86
Advertisements by a school shall contain its
Full name
Phone number
Licensed name
Address
87
A licensee or permit holder shall immediately notify the ____ when the license has been lost or misplaced
School
Board
Department of education
Bureau
88
The biennial renewal fee of a cosmetologist license is?
$65
$105
$70
$67
89
How many license are issued by the board?
7
4
5
6
90
The term bureau refers to:
Bureau of state board
Bureau of professional and occupational affairs in the department of state
The department of education
The state department of occupational affairs
91
A cosmetology teacher must obtain a minimum of ____ hours in a school of cosmetology before takin the state board exam
300
600
500
400
92
The biennial renewal fee of a cosmetology teacher is
$95
$105
$75
$50
93
The owner of a cosmetology shop that employs apprentices shall submit ___ reports of hours earned to the board
Yearly
Monthly
Quarterly
Weekly
94
A school license issued by the board shall be displayed in a ___ within the premises of the school
Conspicuous place
Teachers office
The classroom
Any place
95
Board refers to:
Cosmetology teacher
The state board of cosmetology
The bureau
A licensed cosmetologist
96
A school shall have a ____ who possesses a current license to practice medicine
School nurse
DMDS
Physician
LPN
97
When taking the cosmetology practical exam you must take what as a model:
Parent
Nothing. There’s no practical exam
Mannequin
Friend
98
Equipment that utilizes ultraviolet light for the purpose of the cosmetic tanning is also known as
Ultraviolet bed
Tanning bed
Tanning unit
Skin darkener
99
Lavatories shall have ____ water available
Tepid
Cool
Warm
Hot
100
A ____ utilizes techniques that result in tension on hair roots
Cosmetologist
Braid specialist
Natural hair braider
Natural stylist

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PA cosmetology state laws

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Questions 100

Answers

1
The area of a salon where a cosmetologist provides services to a client
Section
Booth block
Booth space
Booth rental
2
The floor are of a salon operated by one licensee must have a minimum of ___ square feet with a minimum width of __ feet
2700, 10
90, 25
80, 10
180, 10
3
A school shall be under immediate supervision of the
School supervisor
School board
Boss
Director
4
A school shall have a separate lavatory on the premises for ___ and ___ students
Adults and children
Staff and students
Male and female
Human and alien
5
The practice of manicuring the nails, applying artificial nails, and beautification of the hands and feet is
None of the above
Esthetician
Nail technology
Manicure
6
An individual holding a nail technician license can perform:
All salon services
Facials and manicure
Manicures and hair
Only nail services on the hands and feet
7
A minimum of ____ hours are required to complete the nail technician course
300
400
200
600
8
You are permitted to service clients outside of the salon due to:
Imprisonment
All of the above
Illness
Old age
9
A limited practice teacher can provide instruction in the areas of?
Nail technology
All the above
Esthetics
Natural hair braiding
10
A license renewal notice is mailed to each licensee approximately ____ weeks before the license expiration date
4
2
3
5
11
A temporary license is valid for:
9 months
4 months
8 months
5 months
12
A license which permits the individual to engage in only esthetician, nail tech, or natural hair braiding services is
A full service salon
A limited practice salon
A partial service salon
A practice salon
13
A non licensed employee who performs __ to clients shall have a physicians certification that they do not have a disease
Hair color
Permanent wave
Shampoos
Waxing
14
As a licensed cosmetologist you can:
Cleanse and massage face
Braid hair
All of the above
Remove superfluous hair
15
A requirement to take the cosmetology exam in Pennsylvania is:
Must be a cosmetician
Must have completed 1250 in a school
Must be 14 years old
Must have completed 1200 hours in a school
16
Booth rental space in Pennsylvania is:
Permitted
Prohibited
Provoked
Allowed only in PA
17
An esthetician can do all the following except
Tweeze the eyebrows
Massage the face
Perm the eyelashes
Highlight the hair
18
The final step in the review of an application for a school license is an inspection of the school by a
Board inspector
Police officer
Bureau inspector
Director
19
An owner applicant for a salon license shall submit a ___ to the board
Building permit
Proof of schooling
Dig date
License application
20
A license application for a salon license should have all of the following except
Proof of clientele
A sketch plan
The name and license of the person in charge
The fee due
21
It is prohibited for any person to refuse, withhold from, or deny to any person because of their
Race
Hair color
Eye color
Height
22
Electrical appliances shall be installed properly and
Inspected by a student
Covered
Never used
Grounded
23
Tools, instruments, utensils, and appliances that come in contact with a client shall be ____ immediately
Decontaminated
Sanitized
Wiped off
Discarded
24
An examinee who fails the exam must retake it within____ of the day it was taken
6 months
9 months
2 years
1 year
25
A school shall display in a conspicuous place at the entrance that it is a
School of cosmetology
School of cosmetology teacher
School of learning
School of practice
26
A stylist in a limited practice salon cannot perform which of the following
Braids
Hair color
Facials
Nails
27
The owner of a salon who wishes to change its location shall submit an application to the ____
County
State official
Bureau
Board
28
To perform the functions of a cosmetologist, esthe, nail tech, and/or natural hair braider you must hold what license?
Only cosmetology
Only esthetician
Esthetician and nail tech
Cosmetologist and teacher
29
A night student may earn a maximum of ____ hours of credit per night
6
4
8
5
30
Creams and semisolid substances shall be removed from their containers with a ____
Finger
Back of comb
Orange wood stick
Sterilized spatula
31
The applicant for the esthetician exam must be ____ years of age or older
15
18
17
16
32
The deadline for submitting an examination application is ___ prior to the testing date
1 day
1 month
1 year
1 week
33
A licensed individual who is engaged in the practice of cosmetology is:
A nail technician
An esthetician
A cosmetician
A cosmetologist
34
The requirement(s) for the cosmetologist exam are(is)
Proof of met requirements
A physician’s certification that the applicant is free from disease
Examination fee
All of the above
35
A salon must have adequate ____ on the premises
Security codes
Lockers
Lavatories
Break rooms
36
A person that can perform teacher, cosmetologist,esthetician, nail tech, or natural hair braider holds what license?
Cosmetology teacher
Limited practice teacher
Cosmetologist
Natural hair braider
37
A school shall maintain all of the following records for each student except
Daily attendance
Financial records
Scholastic records
Clinic records
38
A school shall maintain a ___ containing copies of the act as well as standard textbooks
Bookshelf
Library
Office
Closet
39
The use of powder puffs or stupid pencils in a salon are ___
Prohibited
Provoked
Permitted
Allowed in Pennsylvania
40
For a student a school must submit hours to the board:
Weekly
Monthly
Quarterly
Yearly
41
A licensee who fails to file the biennial renewal application or pay the required renewal fee shall have it classified
Escrowed
Suspended
Expired
Unregistered
42
Intertwining the hair in a systematic motion to create patterns in 3D form is known as:
Weaving
Braiding
Twisting
Curling
43
A licensee who practiced during a period in which the license was unregistered shall be required to pay a penalty fee of
$5 per month
$3 per month
$10 per month
$7 per month
44
An applicant for the cosmetology teacher examination must be ____ years of age or older
17
19
16
18
45
How can escrowed licenses be reactivated
Applicant provides a written application
Call the school you attended
Written application and pay fees
Applicant pays prescribed fees
46
The square footage devoted to the classroom instruction is?
1250
750
2750
180
47
A clean cloth, disposable towel, or ___ shall be placed around the neck to prevent the cape touching the skin
Unused neck strip
None of the above
Used neck strip
Dirty towel
48
Another name for the cosmetology law is
The board
Act of May 3, 1933
The bureau
P.L. 243
49
A cosmetology student can only work on the public after successfully completing ___ hours of training
200
400
100
300
50
Day time students can earn a maximum of ____ hours of credit per day:
8
7
10
9
51
Teachers and students shall be attired in ____ uniforms during school hours
Wearable
Washable
Comfortable
Practical
52
To qualify for apprenticeship training in a shop an individual shall apply to the board for a
Apprentice permit
Apprentice papers
Apprentice examination
Apprentice license
53
A school with a max enrollment of 25 students shall have a minimum area of
3500 sq ft
2750 sq ft
1750 sq ft
2500 sq ft
54
A salon license issued by the board shall be displayed
On the stylist station
In a stylist drawer
In the break room
In a conspicuous place
55
A school shall require students to keep their station clean and to assist in general cleanup doing all except
Scrub dryer chair
Wash windows
Wash towels
Sweep floors
56
A working toilet and running sink that provides privacy for users is called
Shower room
Lavatory
Powder room
Bathroom
57
For a class with more than 25 students you must have ____ square feet for each additional student
18
7
12
9
58
A school may not have more than ___ school supervisor
4
3
2
1
59
The biennial renewal fee for a nail tech license is
$105
$73
$67
$55
60
Requirement for the cosmetology teacher exam include:
All of the above
Complete minimum of 500 hrs in a school
Possess current cosmetology license
Complete grade 12 or equivalent
61
A sketch plan shows the layout of a salon and all the following except
Lavatories
Doors
License fee
Shampoo bowls
62
A salon must be well lit and well
Staffed
Ventilated
Equipped
Decontaminated
63
A licensee shall refuse service if they believe a client has an infectious or contagious disease unless the client has a
Hospital release
Note from significant other
Physicians certification
Note
64
A client may not be left unattended during heating or processing of a:
Pedicure
Deep conditioning
Permanent wave
Scalp treatment
65
Licensure is renewed:
Annually
Yearly
Biennially
Bi-annually
66
The floor area of a salon for one licensee must have a min area of 180 sq ft and an additional __ for each licensee
90
60
80
70
67
The headrest of a facial chair shall be covered with a ___ or an unused disposable towel before each facial
Sanex strip
Cloth towel
Dirty towel
Clean cloth towel
68
Which two licenses require a minimum of 300 hours
Natural hair braider and esthetician
None of the above
Natural hair braider and nail tech
Esthetician and nail technician
69
____ is the practice of massaging the face, applying cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions or creams
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Dermatology
Histology
70
You receive a temporary license for:
Manager
Substitute teacher
Nail repair
Cosmetologist
71
The student/teacher ratio of a class taught for a credit may not exceed:
35 to 1
25 to 2
25 to 1
35 to 2
72
A natural hair braider can do all of the following except
Cut the hair
Lock the hair
Braid the hair
Press the hair
73
The entrance to a salon that is located in a private home must permit clients to enter the salon ___
Safely
Directly
Through the kitchen
Quickly
74
Any individual or business who’s purpose is to provide courses of instruction in cosmetology is also known as
Department of cosmetology
School of cosmetology
None of the above
The state board
75
A licensee who uses dye, tint, or chemical shall follow the direction of the ____
Internet
Textbook
Teacher
Manufacturer
76
The record of outside service shall be considered part of the records of the ____
City
County
Salon
Board
77
An apprentice shall work a minimum of ___ hours per week to acquire 2000 hours of apprentice training
15
25
40
35
78
Sharp implements shall be stored upright with the points down or in a ___
Wet sanitizer
Protective case
Closed bag
Dry sanitizer
79
At the conclusion of an apprenticeship program the student has completed:
2000 hours
1260 hours
1250 hours
1200 hours
80
A school shall retain student hours for a minimum of ___ years
6
5
8
7
81
Unused cloth towels shall be kept in a ___
Out on the counter
Closed cabinet
Basket
Open bin
82
A licensee who isn’t actively practicing shall promptly request the board in writing to place the license in ___
Escrow
State board
Department of education
Storage
83
The holder of a temporary cosmetologist license shall practice under the supervision of who
Both licensed cosmetologist and teacher
Salon owner
Licensed cosmetology teacher
Licensed cosmetologist
84
A(n) _____ is a cosmetology teacher responsible for offering instruction in a cosmetology shop.
Apprenticeship
Student
Owner
Manager
85
The holder of a license that has been expired or in escrow for at least 5 years shall
Retake and pass part of the exam
Submit the correct forms
Just submit the renewal application
Retake and pass the entire exam
86
Advertisements by a school shall contain its
Full name
Phone number
Licensed name
Address
87
A licensee or permit holder shall immediately notify the ____ when the license has been lost or misplaced
School
Board
Department of education
Bureau
88
The biennial renewal fee of a cosmetologist license is?
$65
$105
$70
$67
89
How many license are issued by the board?
7
4
5
6
90
The term bureau refers to:
Bureau of state board
Bureau of professional and occupational affairs in the department of state
The department of education
The state department of occupational affairs
91
A cosmetology teacher must obtain a minimum of ____ hours in a school of cosmetology before takin the state board exam
300
600
500
400
92
The biennial renewal fee of a cosmetology teacher is
$95
$105
$75
$50
93
The owner of a cosmetology shop that employs apprentices shall submit ___ reports of hours earned to the board
Yearly
Monthly
Quarterly
Weekly
94
A school license issued by the board shall be displayed in a ___ within the premises of the school
Conspicuous place
Teachers office
The classroom
Any place
95
Board refers to:
Cosmetology teacher
The state board of cosmetology
The bureau
A licensed cosmetologist
96
A school shall have a ____ who possesses a current license to practice medicine
School nurse
DMDS
Physician
LPN
97
When taking the cosmetology practical exam you must take what as a model:
Parent
Nothing. There’s no practical exam
Mannequin
Friend
98
Equipment that utilizes ultraviolet light for the purpose of the cosmetic tanning is also known as
Ultraviolet bed
Tanning bed
Tanning unit
Skin darkener
99
Lavatories shall have ____ water available
Tepid
Cool
Warm
Hot
100
A ____ utilizes techniques that result in tension on hair roots
Cosmetologist
Braid specialist
Natural hair braider
Natural stylist