During combustion of a substance, _________ accompanies the rapid oxidation.

the production of heat and light

Epithelial tissue _________.

provides a protective covering for body cavities and the surfaces of organs

Hydrogen peroxide should never be mixed with bleach because _________.

it creates a potentially deadly gas

is caused by exposure to the sun

After the client's inner arm is waxed with soft wax, what step follows?

The client’s outer arm is waxed, starting at the wrist

Which of the following describes the term pseudofolliculitis?

A condition aka razor bumps it resembles folliculitis without infection

The purchase of all-in-one machines _________.

may be more costly in the long run

Which of the following best describes the term exhalation?

The process of sending blood from the heart to the lungs

Herpes zoster is characterized by _________.

groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line

The term hyperkeratosis best fits which of the following descriptions?

The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes

Guidelines for properly storing chemicals do NOT include _________.

to never dispose of chemicals in their original containers

Transepidermal water loss can be prevented through _________.

maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin

When bracing for applying eyeshadow, use _________.

the back side of the dominant hand, just above the client's brow

Atopic dermatitis is _________.

a chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis

Varicose veins _________.

are sometimes treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into vein

Sebaceous hyperplasia _________.

is described as doughnut-shaped with an indention in the center

When considering the different types of lesions, impetigo is characterized by

clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria

What is the order in which a makeup artist should determine the color selection for a client?

Skin color, eye color, hair color

Ingestion is _________.

the process of eating or taking food into the body

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1
During combustion of a substance, _________ accompanies the rapid oxidation.
the production of heat and light
an ionization of the substance
an endothermic reaction
neutralization
2
What color is eumelanin?
Red to black
White to brown
Dark brown to black
Red to yellow
3
Epithelial tissue _________.
provides the pathway for messages to and from the brain
supports, protects, and binds together other tissues of the body
contracts and moves the various parts of the body
provides a protective covering for body cavities and the surfaces of organs
4
Who might benefit the most from an oil-based foundation?
A client with dry skin
A client with blemishes
A client with sensitive skin
A client with oily skin
5
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is _________.
unchanged
only slightly reduced
greatly reduced
zero
6
Hydrogen peroxide should never be mixed with bleach because _________.
it “discolors” more than lightens the hair
it creates a potentially deadly gas
they become unpredictable in their use
it dries out hair excessively
7
Which of the following is light therapy also known as?
Heat therapy
Laser therapy
Radiotherapy
Phototherapy
8
Which of the following conditions is caused by blocked follicles?
Psoriasis
Keratoma
Hyperkeratosis
Keratosis pilaris
9
Fingernails grow _________.
slower than toenails
an inch per month
faster in the winter months
faster over the summer
10
What does not protect the skin from the harmful effects of pollution?
Sun exposure
Routine cleansing
Foundation products
Growth factor serums
11
An esthetician is never allowed to _________.
inject Botox
perform laser hair reduction
use products made with stem cells
perform microdermabrasion
12
An oxidizing agent _________ oxygen.
increases
nullifies
absorbs
releases
13
What product attracts water to the skin but is typically oil-free?
Hydrators
Moisturizers
Night creams
Treatment creams
14
What machine is used to create chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis?
Vacuum machine
Rotary brush
Wood's lamp
Galvanic machine
15
A tan _________.
is a malformation of the skin from dilated capillaries
is caused by exposure to the sun
is a type of hormonal hyperpigmentation disorder caused by pregnancy
is a skin condition caused by actinic bronzing
16
The poles of an electric current are either _________.
left or right
conductive or nonconductive
positive or negative
direct or alternating
17
After the client's inner arm is waxed with soft wax, what step follows?
The client’s outer arm is waxed, starting at the wrist
The client's outer arm is waxed, starting at the elbow
The client's fingers are waxed
The client's hands are waxed
18
What kind of cleanser should be used for a client with combination skin?
Cream
Liquid
Mousse
Gel
19
Which of the following is TRUE of most bacteria?
They are contagious.
They are deadly.
They are nonpathogenic.
They are pathogenic.
20
Which of the following describes the term pseudofolliculitis?
Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
A condition aka razor bumps it resembles folliculitis without infection
A medical term for persistent itching
21
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
Nervous
Endocrine
Circulatory
Respiratory
22
Infrared light _________.
produces heat
is galvanic
is a bluish light
is visible to the eye
23
First and foremost, an ideal treatment room should be furnished based on _________.
relaxing colors
personal taste
health and safety
comfort
24
The purchase of all-in-one machines _________.
may be more costly in the long run
is recommended only for master estheticians
is standard for all estheticians
is recommended for beginning estheticians only
25
Knowledge of what system is essential when performing the service of a body wrap?
The peripheral nervous system
The central nervous system
The circulatory system
The endocrine system
26
All EXCEPT which of the following vitamins has significant effects on the skin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B
27
Bleach used in the salon or spa must be EPA registered as which of the following?
A disinfectant
A carcinogen
A sterilizer
A pathogen
28
Which of the following best describes the term exhalation?
The process of expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
The process of moving food along the digestive tract
The process of sending blood from the heart to the lungs
29
Which of the following are BEST defined as hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system?
Viruses
Bacteria
Infections
Allergies
30
Herpes zoster is characterized by _________.
groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
singly or clustered warts that are flesh colored, brown or black
clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
31
Both the lymphatic and the circulatory systems _________.
destroy disease-causing microorganisms
carry fluids
have their own pumping mechanisms
transport blood
32
Which of the following is the enzyme that stimulates melanocytes and thus produces melanin?
Tyrosinase
Glycation
Elastase
Collagen
33
Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants?
The safest way to dispose of them is down the drain.
They can be safely used on and applied to the skin.
They have a very low pH.
They are known carcinogens.
34
What type of massage is also known as percussion?
Pétrissage
Vibration
Effleurage
Tapotement
35
_________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells.
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Fats
Proteins
36
The term hyperkeratosis best fits which of the following descriptions?
Malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
An acquired thickened patch of epidermis
The over production of pigment
37
Guidelines for properly storing chemicals do NOT include _________.
to never dispose of chemicals in their original containers
to never allow chemicals to sit out
to never haphazardly combine two chemicals
to always lock up chemicals when not in use
38
_________ is a good example of an insulator.
Copper
Wood
Tap water
Steel
39
Transepidermal water loss can be prevented through _________.
maintaining the natural acid mantle of the skin
removing lipids from the surface of the skin
reducing the amount of sebum in the skin
encouraging osmosis from the lower layers of skin to the upper layers
40
Which of the following is considered contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid that is the result of a workers duties?
Efficacy
Standard precaution
Exposure incident
PPE
41
When bracing for applying eyeshadow, use _________.
the front side of the dominant hand, just above the client's brow
the back side of the dominant hand, at the top of the client's head
the back side of the dominant hand, just above the client's brow
the front side of the dominant hand, at the top of the client's head
42
What are the basic material and building blocks for body tissues?
Proteins
Sugars
Carbohydrates
Lipids
43
Atopic dermatitis is _________.
an inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
a chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis
44
Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or _________.
unnatural
toxic
acquired
enhanced
45
Varicose veins _________.
are whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin
are a cosmetic irregularity that do not need medical treatment
are often white, yellow, or flesh-colored
are sometimes treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into vein
46
Sebaceous hyperplasia _________.
is described as doughnut-shaped with an indention in the center
are whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin
is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus
results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin
47
Which of the following is TRUE of solutions?
They are stable mixtures.
They are immiscible.
They are surfactants.
They are usually a solid color.
48
When considering the different types of lesions, impetigo is characterized by
thick, brittle, and discolored nails
a vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base
white, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches
clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
49
What is the order in which a makeup artist should determine the color selection for a client?
Hair color, eye color, skin color
Hair color, skin color, eye color
Skin color, eye color, hair color
Eye color, skin color, hair color
50
Identify the option below that is an external effect on the skin.
Free radicals
Misuse of products
Vitamin deficiencies
Lack of exercise
51
Ingestion is _________.
the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
the process of eating or taking food into the body
the transport of fully digested food into the circulatory system
the process of moving food along the digestive tract
52
Blackheads will likely formed by a product which is _________.
hypoallergenic
comedogenic
gluten free
noncomedogenic
53
Which of the following are an example of macules?
White patches
Lentigines
Birthmarks
Freckles
54
What is true of intrinsic effects of hormonal changes on skin over a woman's entire lifetime?
Hormonal changes will not have an intrinsic effect on the skin
Hormonal changes will increase and become more unpredictable over time
Hormonal changes will be significant only if the woman becomes pregnant
Hormonal changes will change her skin in various ways throughout her life
55
Someone who is stressed might have an acne breakout because of stimulated _________.
thyroid glands
sudoriferous glands
adrenal glands
sebaceous glands
56
How long must a tool be fully submersed in disinfectant if there is no time recommended by manufacturer of disinfectant
10 hours
1 hour
10 minutes
10 seconds
57
If you plug a steamer into the outlet on the wall and it immediately starts to spark, what should you do?
You should wait for 5 mins to see if sparking stops, then continue using
You should throw the steamer away and immediately call the fire department.
Youshould unplug steamer and use another iron until that one can be fixed
You should unplug steamer and attempt to repair before trying to plug it in
58
Alternating current _________.
travels in only one direction
is produced by chemical means
is most often found in batteries
is a rapid, interrupted current
59
Disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV are called
mycobacteria
bloodborne pathogens
systemic infections
bloodborne viruses
60
The BEST method of prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being an esthetician is _________.
elbow sneezing
proper ergonomics
allergy prevention
adequate hydration
61
How should your hair be kept as a professional esthetician?
It should not be visible to clients.
It should be kept its natural color.
It should be cut short.
It should be kept up and away from your clients at all times.
62
The diamond face shape is widest at _________.
forehead
chin
cheekbones
jaw
63
Why are ground fault interrupter (GFI) receptacles placed by all sinks and in all bathrooms in the spa where you work?
GFIs are required in places where shock hazard are likely (sitting water)
GFIs are most useful in spas because appliances heat up
GFIs are required wherever direct current is transferred to alternating
GFIs are most useful in spas because when multiple appliances are in use
64
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
Make it complex in order to show sophistication.
Include information that is relevant to the desired position.
Include your first work experiences from long ago.
Make it as long as possible.
65
The lunula is part of the _________.
nail
sweat gland
oil gland
hair
66
Which of the following is one of the two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon and spa?
Pediculous capitis
Mycobacteria
Pus
HIV
67
Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
Include your first work experiences from long ago.
Make it complex in order to show sophistication.
Include information that is relevant to the desired position.
Make it as long as possible.
68
Which of the following is TRUE of products that are incompatible?
No two should be stored next to each other.
They can be safely mixed with proper precautions.
They should never be used on clients.
They are always considered dangerous.
69
What advanced therapeutic technique is used before and after surgery?
Endermology
Reflexology
Body wraps
MLD
70
How must ingredients be listed on cosmetic labels?
Descending order of predominance
Reverse alphabetical order
Ascending order of predominance
Alphabetical order
71
Which type of skin would NOT be typically treated with topical probiotics?
Dehydrated skin
Reactive skin
Sensitive skin
Problematic skin
72
Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight?
Matter
Potentially dangerous
A beauty product
A chemical
73
Which of the following is capable of igniting and burning?
A combustible
A carcinogen
A chemical
A mutagen
74
Which item in a treatment room is used for sterilization?
Autoclave
Galvanic machine
UV sanitizer unit
Steamer
75
Among the following choices, acids would MOST likely be used to _________.
raise the pH of products
soften calloused skin
swell the hair
exfoliate the skin
76
There are _________ elements are known to science today.
18
81
108
118
77
Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?
They can be picked up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact.
They are routinely found in our environment.
They are among the most common forms of bacteria.
Most strains make us very ill.
78
Disinfectants are NOT _________.
able to destroy all bacteria
pesticides
required to have an EPA registration number in order top be used in the spa
harmful if absorbed through the skin
79
Which of the following should you be sure to do when mixing chemicals?
Avoid rooms or areas that are well ventilated.
Never use secondary containers, such as spray bottles.
Add the water to the chemical, not the other way around.
Use a measuring device, such as a measuring cup or spoon.
80
What bones forms the bridge of the nose?
The nasal bones
The zygomatic bones
The lacrimal bones
The malar bones
81
You will need to purchase insurance when you open your own business because?
it protects the general public against auto mishaps in front of your store
it protects your staff against compensation loss for sick days
it protects your clientele against falls and accidents
it protects you against malpractice suits
82
Which of the following is a type of melanin that is red and yellow in color?
Tyrosinase
Eumelanin
Pheomelanin
Melanosome
83
The process of disinfection eliminates _________.
a very small amount of microorganisms
no microorganisms
most microorganisms
all microorganisms
84
A wart is also known as _________.
herpes
tinea
verruca
impetigo
85
_________ is the simplest form of chemical matter.
A gas
A chemical
An element
A liquid
86
_________ is an example of a compound molecule.
Pure nitrogen
The oxygen we breathe
Common table salt
The ozone layer
87
A client's skin would be considered healthy if it were _________.
not too soft
dry to the touch
not acidic
smooth
88
One characteristic of Fitzpatrick type 4 skin is that it _________.
is more sensitive than Fitzpatrick skin types 1 or 2
is thinner than Fitzpatrick skin types 1 and 2
is more oily than Fitzpatrick skin type 5 or 6
is more elastic than Fitzpatrick skin types 1 and 2
89
What term is best described as a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries?
Tan
Lentigo
Nevus
Macule
90
In which of the situations would it be safe to, with proper precautions in place, perform a skin service on a client?
When she comes in with a cold
When she comes in with a rash
When she comes in with an open wound
When she comes in with an abrasion
91
The first step in the 10-step consultation method is to _________.
review the intake form
discover and rate the client's preferences
perform a needs assessment
analyze the client's characteristics
92
Which ingredient is safest for dry skin?
Salicylic acid
Mineral oil
Licorice
Chamomile
93
When removing a client's artificial lashes, always _________.
pull out, away from the skin
start from the outer corner
remove as quickly as possible
start from the inner corner
94
The word integument means _________.
sweat-producing
sensory percepting
oil-producing
protective covering
95
Serums are essentially the same product as _________.
humectants
moisturizers
exfoliants
ampoules
96
Leg waxing is contraindicated for clients who have _________.
ingrown hairs
varicose veins
not shaven recently
used an exfoliant in the last 48 hours
97
Unlike a full facial, an express facial might _________.
not spend as much time cleansing
focus on extractions alone
not use a mask
focus on the eye contour area alone
98
What is a small, flat colored spot on the skin?
Fissure
Macule
Lentigo
Nevus
99
Makeup artists participating in a test shoot should _________.
not expect to be paid
never share the resulting photos on social media
expect to organize all aspects of the shoot themselves
have at least 3 years professional experience
100
If you have a conflict with a coworker on the job, you should be willing to _________.
leave the conflict unresolved
escalate the conflict if necessary
discuss the conflict with others who are not involved
resolve the conflict

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