Re-balancing the nail during a fill-in service means to file the nail and blend:

"Old product" to new growth area

When applying strip lashes, begin w shorter, or inside lashes, and position them midway between inside corner of eye &:

The curve where the iris begins

Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?

Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather

All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxer's EXCEPT:

For tightly curled or resistant hair

Which of the following steps should a cosmetologist perform immediately prior to a service?

Wash hands with warm water and soap

If workstation surface has been contaminated during blood expo. incident, all of following actions are necessary EXCEPT:

Wipe workstation surface with antiseptic

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1
What is another name for a stain in skin caused by dilation of small blood vessels in skin, also known as a birthmark?
Callus
Nevus
Verruca
Scar
2
What type of profile has a strong outward curvature resulting from either a protruding nose or sloping forehead or chin?
Angled
Convex
Straight
Concave
3
What is NOT an indication of an allergic reaction to a cosmetic product?
Redness
Swelling
Inflammation
Healthy skin
4
Jane injured her finger. Nail on finger fell off & 1yr later grew back distorted. What structure has been perm. damaged?
Onyx
Cuticle
Lunula
Matrix
5
An artificial nail service using an overlay of fabric along with resin is referred to as:
Sculptured nails
Nail wraps
No light gels
Nail form
6
What product is used to prepare & protect hair during a pressing service to help prevent scorching & breakage of hair?
Pressing oil
Mousse
Gel
Aerosol hairspray
7
A spray or polish that aids in the fast drying of polish is called:
Liquid polish
Speed dry
A strengthener
A top coat
8
Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at the:
Eponychium
Nail wall
Nail root
Perionychium
9
Re-balancing the nail during a fill-in service means to file the nail and blend:
Primer and dehydrant
"Old product" to new growth area
Top coat and polish
Base coat and polish
10
What product protects polish from chipping?
Nail strengthener
Base coat
Speed dry
Top coat
11
What provides the tension necessary in an alkaline wave?
Neutralizer
Tightly wrapping the hair
Swelling of the hair
Applying heat
12
The tubing method of applying hair extensions requires the use of:
Ultrasonic waves
3-strand braiding
Weft attachments
Heater tools or pliers
13
Sterilization standards require the use of a liquid sterilant and/or moist or:
Sanitized tools
Liquid soap
Dry heat
Wet disinfectant container
14
Pressing combs are made of stainless steel or:
Zinc
Plastic
Brass
Nickel
15
A disorder that refers to thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp is known as:
Pediculosis capitis simplex
Ringworm
Psoriasis
Pityriasis capitis
16
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
Bruised nails
Pigmentation problems
Split or brittle nails
Bitten nails
17
To avoid a false color analysis, be sure the area used for performing the analysis is:
In the reception area
Well lit
A room with no windows
A room lit with fluorescent lighting only
18
What is usually the shelf life of hydrogen peroxide?
2 months
3 years
1 year
Indefinite
19
Most corrective makeup and contouring is done to help create the illusion of which face shape?
Square
Oval
Diamond
Round
20
Which of the following items can be used to remove buildup from a cool iron barrel?
A damp cloth
A toothbrush
Spray cleaner
Soap and water
21
The occipitalis muscle is located at the nape of the neck and draws the scalp:
To the left
Back
To the right
Forward
22
When applying strip lashes, begin w shorter, or inside lashes, and position them midway between inside corner of eye &:
1" (2.5 cm) below the client's own lashes
1" (2.5 cm) above the client's own lashes
The outer corner of the eye
The curve where the iris begins
23
Which of the following items is used to place products from containers on to the makeup palette?
Fingers
Clean spatulas
Cotton swabs
Makeup brushes
24
Which of the following ingredients is NOT one of the main ingredients found in most neutralizers?
Potassium
Peroxide
Sodium perborate
Sodium bromate
25
Freckles are considered to be:
Leukoderma
Vitiligo
Chloasma
Macules
26
During a natural nail service, apply nail polish:
Over the sealer
Over the base coat
Prior to a massage service
On the clean nail bed
27
Use an approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant if tools, multiuse supplies or equipment have come in contact with:
Comedones
Makeup
Leukaderma
Blood
28
What tans the skin to protect it from the burning rays of the sun?
Sebum
The acid mantle
Melanin
The subcutaneous layer
29
Which of the following guidelines is true if the client has a heart face shape?
Add width at the forehead
Add width at the cheekbones
Leave fullness at the nape
Leave hair close at nape
30
Which of the following statements identifies an appropriate step for a basic hand washing procedure?
Rinse hands in cold water
Use a communal towel for drying
Position hands upward to allow rinse to progress from fingertips to wrist
Spend at least 20 seconds working up a good lather
31
What hair addition method involves applying heat to melt the addition to natural hair?
Track and sew
On-the-scalp braiding
Bonding
Thermal fusion
32
In a permanent hair color procedure, small colored molecules enter hair with the aid of an alkaline substance, such as:
Ammonia
Thioglycolate
Potassium
Peroxide
33
To avoid damage to muscle tissues, massage movements should be directed toward the:
Center of the muscle
Belly of the muscle
End of the muscle
Origin of the muscle
34
Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with:
Freckles
Lentigines
Miliaria rubra
A mole
35
The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:
Muscles
Ligaments
Cells
Nerves
36
What determines the amount of movement a pin curl will have?
Base
Stem
Shape
Circle
37
All of the following statements describe ammonium thioglycolate relaxer's EXCEPT:
For tightly curled or resistant hair
For wavy to curly hair
Not as strong or harsh as sodium hydroxide relaxers
Does not require base cream to be applied to the scalp
38
Which of the following steps should a cosmetologist perform immediately prior to a service?
Wash hands with warm water and soap
Apply hand lotion
Dry hands with a communal cloth towel
Rinse hands in cold water
39
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and respond to:
Taste
Light
Pain
Sound
40
During the scalp analysis, prior to a relaxer, check for any cuts, bruises, sores and:
Oiliness
Wrinkles
Dandruff
Abrasions
41
The hair growth stage when all cell division stops is the:
Telogen stage
Catagen stage
Anagen stage
Active stage
42
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis, is called:
Vitiligo
Leukoderma
Albinism
Melanoderma
43
What is considered the appropriate water pressure for rinsing during a shampoo service?
Forceful and strong
Weak
Strong
Moderate to strong
44
Which type of mixing bowls may cause hydrogen peroxide to weaken?
Plastic
Glass
Ceramic
Metal
45
Which of the following descriptions identify were wax should NOT be applied?
Over sunburn
Lower leg
Skin under the eyebrow
Upper leg
46
When a solution can't take or dissolve more of solute than already holds at given temperature it's referred to being:
Concentrated solution
Dilute solution
Saturated solution
Solvent solution
47
A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6?
100
1000
1.5
10
48
Immersing in an approved EPA-registered disinfectant after precleaning applies to all of the following items EXCEPT:
Combs
Brushes
Rollers
Thermal irons
49
If workstation surface has been contaminated during blood expo. incident, all of following actions are necessary EXCEPT:
Use an approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
Ensure contact time is followed based on disinfectant label
Wear single-use gloves
Wipe workstation surface with antiseptic
50
Which of the following hair styling products creates sleek, smooth finishes?
Aerosol hairspray
Gel
Pomade
Styling lotion
51
The medical term for ringworm is:
Papule
Macule
Lesion
Tinea
52
The most widely used solvent in the nail industry is:
Catalyst
Polymer
Acetone
Monomer
53
To maintain a constant temperature during use, the electric curling iron contains a heating element controlled by a:
Thermostat
Clamp
Conductor
Rod
54
Spreading infection in a salon can be attributed to all of the ways EXCEPT:
Unclean hands and implements
Clean hands and implements
Open sores
Coughing or sneezing
55
The most accurate method of measuring pH is with:
Indicator liquid
A pH meter
Indicator paper
pH paper
56
Heat and wrapping with firm, even attention when using an acid perm produces which of the following effects?
Creates uneven wave pattern
Boosts penetration of glycerol monothioglycolate
Increases processing time
Decreases penetration of glycerol monothioglycolate
57
Highlighting technique in which a crochet hook is used to pull hairstrands through a perforated Is called:
Weaving
Reverse highlighting
Double-process blonde
Cap method
58
Which of the following wig types stimulates natural hair growth and creates a natural look?
Semi-hand-tied
Cap
Machine-made
Hand-knotted
59
Which of the following steps is necessary before the hair design procedure begins?
Scale the hair into straight and curvature shapes
Discard non-reusable materials
Clean and disinfect workstation
Complete client record
60
How often should the client typically schedule a retouch after receiving a lighter result hair service?
Every 3 to 6 weeks
5 to 6 days
Every week
Every 6 months
61
When presented with disease or disorder prior to a requested nail service, which following actions is NOT sug. solution?
Perform requested service
Recommend products to improve the condition
Create a plan to help the condition
Discuss an alternate service
62
What do low- or no thio- perms use as a reducing agent?
Cystemine hydrochloride
Thioglycolic acid
Glycerol monothioglycolate
Peroxide
63
What should be applied when draping for a color service to prevent irritating and staining the hairline?
Gel
Mousse
Barrier cream
Cosmetic cream
64
To shape and blend nail tips, what type of file is used?
An emery board
180-grit or higher
A buffer
180-grit or lower
65
The combo of hydrogen peroxide and which of following items will allow for lift & lightening of hair's natural color?
Ammonia
Pigment
Shampoo
Relaxer
66
What should you do with a porous item such as a neck strip, sponge or emery board once it has been used on a client?
Discard it
Wash it
Disinfect it
Spray it
67
Advise a client to not shampoo their hair within how many hours prior to a sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
24 hours
8 hours
48 hours
16 hours
68
How many standardized colors are on the J and L color ring?
70
80
60
50
69
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n):
Disposable bag
Puncture-proof container
Open container
Closed container
70
The active growing stage of hair lasts from:
24 to 50 years
12 to 16 years
6 months to 1 year
2 to 6 years
71
Who is the party responsible for distribution of Safety Data Sheets?
Professional association
Sales representative
Salon
Manufacturer
72
Applying the same infection control procedures on all clients as a practice known as:
Sanitation
Immunity
Universal precautions
Hand washing
73
Which of the following statements describes the recommended removal of bonded wefts?
Allow hair to naturally shed off
Return to salon to cut off wefts
Loosen weft with fingers and comb out
Allow adhesive removal solution to penetrate the bond
74
A pull test is performed to check for which of the following conditions?
Porosity
Melanin
Elasticity
Brittleness
75
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:
Acne
Asteatosis
Milia
Furuncles
76
A massage can provide all of the following results EXCEPT:
Weaken muscle tissue
Increase blood circulation to the skin
Improve the texture of the skin
Stimulate glandular activity
77
Why should brushing and pulling the hair before any chemical service be avoided?
Prevents scalp irritations
Causes the cuticle to flatten
Increases static electricity
Increases excretion of sebum
78
All of the following terms describes the type of container disinfected tools or nonporous supplies are stored in EXCEPT:
Disinfected
Dry
Open
Covered
79
A predisposition test should be performed how many hours before a color service?
36 to 58
40 to 60
24 to 48
2 to 6
80
Which of the following items cannot be disinfected?
Glass file
Nail rasp
Cuticle pusher
Emery board
81
The name given to grayness or whiteness of the hair is:
Plica polonica
Monilethrix
Canities
Trichorrhexis nodosa
82
When is the appropriate time to analyze the client skin type and tone for a makeup service?
After foundation is applied
During the consultation
At the end of the service
After concealer is applied
83
Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called:
Furrows
Grooves
Corrugations
Roots
84
What color tool consists of nylon bristles on one end and a pointed tip on the other?
Tail comb
9-row brush
Wide-tooth comb
Color brush
85
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about onychomycosis?
Nail becomes thick and discolored
Ringworm of the nail
Caused by biting the nail
No service may be performed
86
Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cyst which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:
Milia
Comedones
Rosacea
Acne
87
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before:
Disposal
Tightening
Immersing
Lending
88
Which muscle bends the wrist and closes the fingers?
Supinator
Adductor
Deltoid
Flexor
89
Which nerve extends to the muscle on the side of the neck?
Greater auricular
Cervical cutaneous
Greater occipital
Lesser occipital
90
Apply eyeliner to outer edges of top and bottom lids and extending lines outward to:
Make close-set eyes appear wider
Make wide-set eyes appear closer together
Bring forward deep-set eyes
Enhance small eyes
91
An uneven effect is created when cutting curly hair that is:
Partly wet and partly dry
Chemically treated
Completely dry
Completely wet
92
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:
Is filed deep into the corners
Has wavy hollows and ridges
Is without hollows or wavy ridges
Is slightly rough
93
Which method of bonding features double-adhesive edges with sticky sides to hold the weft in position before securing?
Clipping
Liquid bonding
Taping
Double bonding
94
Coarse hair should be texturized at least how far away from the scalp?
1 1/2" (3.75 cm)
1/8" (0.3 cm)
1/2" (1.25 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
95
Nail wraps can be made of fiberglass, linen, nylon and:
Silk
Liquid
Powder
Sable
96
Which of the following is NOT a step taken when performing a virgin sodium hydroxide relaxer service?
Perform periodic comb tests
Perform a strand test
Pre-shampoo the client's hair
Follow the service with a neutralizing shampoo
97
Which of the following actions should NOT be considered if the client has a diamond face shape?
Adding width at the cheekbones
Adding width the jawline
Using a side part and diagonal fringe
Adding width at the forehead
98
Why does the base area lighten faster when using a midstrand-to-end then base (lighter result) technique?
Hair at base is fully keratinized
Additional body heat at the base area
Lack of exposure to environment causes resistance
Hair at base is darker
99
The live tissue at the base of the nail is called the:
Hyponychium
Perionychium
Eponychium
Mantle
100
Which smaller branch of the external maxillary artery supplies blood to the upper lip and septum?
Anterior auricular
Parietal
Superior labial
Frontal

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