Cosmo State Board Practice Exam 3

Why are color molecules able to penetrate the cuticle layer when using semi-permanent color?

What part of a thermal iron are you holding?

The bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above the nape area, is the:

Offering an additional service to a client who originally scheduled a haircut appointment is:

The most common form of bacterial cells is:

Which system is the physical foundation of the body?

The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as:

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

Missing rods when applying perm solution will produce:

Which of the following concepts involves converting existing clients to return clients?

To avoid damage to muscle tissues, massage movements should be directed toward the:

The common cold is caused by a(n):

An obvious difference between two colors along a hairstrand is called a:

The cause of breakage within the nape after a relaxing service is:

For salon professionals just starting out, the most common & immediate source of referrals is:

If an allergic reaction occurs, where could you locate information about product usage?

A nonoxidative process that uses large & small color molecules that enters the cortex:

For medical & comfort purposes during a shampoo, it is recommended that elderly clients:

All of the following examples are possible mechanical exfoliation methods EXCEPT:

All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of paronychia EXCEPT:

What part of the shears does your ring finger go into?

The zygomatic bones are the two bones that form the:

If the scalp appears abnormal at all, a client should see:

Excessive amounts of terminal hair found on women in areas where men usually get hair is:

Finger that is placed in the finger grip to control the still blade when holding shears?

Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T-zone?

Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by:

Neutrons have which type of electrical charge?

Shape in hair design to move the hair in unequal proportions from a off-center point of origin:

The four basic tool positions in perming are on base, half-off base, underdirected and:

A bleeding wound should be treated by:

A title for tracking & overseeing clientele-building strategies is CRM which stands for:

Which of the following types of hair is likely to tangle more easily?

The "stem" of a roller, thermal iron, or round brush is also known as:

The most common vegetable dye used to color the hair is:

Which of the following structures is found in the stratum lucidum layer?

What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail?

All of the following are steps to be followed if a victim is choking EXCEPT:

What helps determine the processing time and proper perm solution?

The follicle in straight hair is typically:

Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called:

Natural oils that are removed during the chemical relaxing process are replaced by:

What part of the shears is the non-moving blade?

The function of the lungs is to:

Various hair loss measurement systems identify which of the following?

Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria, fungi & viruses on nonporous surfaces are:

Areas of the skin that exhibit redness, swelling, pus, disease, bruises or appear broken:

Which of the following descriptions does NOT identify the meaning of porosity?

Tools and instruments used to puncture or invade the skin must be sterilized or designed to be:

What is formed when sebum produced by the oil glands mixes with the body's perspiration?

The pleating textures or "piecing" of the hair, for a more personalized hairstyle is:

What is considered to be the number one reason why clients move on to another salon?

The two application methods used to apply artificial nails are overlay and:

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen form the basis of:

A virgin ammonium thioglycolate relaxer service may be performed after a:

What is another name for histology?

What skin care product helps cleanse, soothe & smooth while bringing it back to a normal pH?

A shampoo bowl that allows you to stand behind the client helps:

A pediculicide shampoo kills:

Which of the following services normally requires the use of sterilization procedures?

What laws have most states enacted to encourage people to help others in emergency situations?

The process of building up larger molecules from small ones is:

Connective tissue is located in the:

What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?

Never use clipper blades that have:

Which of the following bones would be affected by a scalp massage?

How often should towels be laundered?

Which of the following statements is true about the 32-teeth taper shears?

Hair that has been pulled out from the roots can grow back under what circumstance?

The capes used for shampooing, wet sculpting & chemical services are made of plastic or:

The primary function of the excretory system is to:

Which two bones join to form the bridge of the nose?

What type of bacteria can cause pneumonia?

The two main types of artificial nail systems used today are acrylic and:

Short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body is called:

When performing first aid for bleeding wounds, what is the next step after bleeding stops?

All of the following statements identify a benefit of a facial mask EXCEPT:

Which technique involves using the curling iron to create alternating oblongs along the strand?

Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:

The regulating agency that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace is:

Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at the:

Another name for split or brittle nails is:

The resting stage of hair growth when the hair bulb has no attached root sheath is:

In hair design, curvature shapes or sections include the circle, oval and:

Where are the large blood vessels found that transport nourishment to the skin and nerves?

Pathogenic bacteria are responsible for all of the following actions EXCEPT:

Before brushing or combing the hair after a thermal procedure, make sure the hair is:

Nail wraps can be made of fiberglass, linen, nylon and:

Which of the following steps would occur FIRST during a retouch sodium hydroxide relaxer?

The type of artificial nail service that requires the use of a form is referred to as:

The simplest atomic structure is:

If the base is longer than the perm rod, the result will be:

Avoid performing a scalp treatment:

The most common skin type is:

In what direction should a blow dryer's airflow be pointed?

Breakage/discoloration occurs with hair that has been colored with any of the following EXCEPT

Catagen, a brief transitional stage of hair growth, lasts for what amount of time?

An abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where normally only lanugo hair appears, is:

The tissue that contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion is known as: