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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The term texture character refers to the...






2. Which type of hair is the least difficult to press?






3. Which light generally makes the hair appear warmer than it actually is?






4. Equal mixtures of inorganic and organic substances that do not dissolve in water and are sifted and perfumed are called...






5. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...






6. Universal precautions require you to preform infection control procedures with which clients?






7. What determines the width and strength of the wave?






8. Toners are pastl color used...






9. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






10. Which of the fallowing can affect hair growth by either stimulating the onset of the telogen phase or by causing the production of abnormal - brittle hair?






11. A skin patch test is not required for...






12. A resume should describe your attributes and...






13. The pH measurement scale has which of the fallowing characteristics?






14. In order to maintain fresh air in a salon - it is important to...






15. Healthy skin's pH level of 4.5 to 5.5 is...






16. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...






17. You should wash and sanitize hands with a liquid...






18. The power source used most often in a salon is a...






19. Permanent hair removal requires the use of...






20. The upper chambers of the heart include the...






21. What does a local shock do?






22. Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the...






23. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...






24. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






25. Your finger bowls should contain warm water and...






26. What should be dne if a client has an infectious disease or disorder of the scalp?






27. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...






28. Acid balance is important to the cosmetologist because...






29. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






30. If appliances are causing more current to flow than what the circuit is designed for - a problem called what could occur?






31. Key information on a specific product reguarding ingredients - assiciated hazards - combustion levels - storage requirements is provided by...






32. The first design element - which describes the outline or silhouette of an object - is...






33. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






34. Where would you record vital client information such as the name - address and the condition of a client's hair and scalp?






35. After applying the dehydrant and prior to applying the primer when doing a sculptured nail service - you should...






36. The technical term for sizing a wig is...






37. Derm Means...






38. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?






39. What organ controls all body functions?






40. The six general cosmetic classifacations used in the cosmetology industry are...






41. If a client has a skin diseases - the cosmetologist should...






42. AIDS is a disease spread by...






43. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...






44. The thickness of the hair covering the scalp is its...






45. The projection used to create the arrangement of hair lengths that are the same throughout the head form is...






46. Where should you apply the first bead of nail acrylic?






47. Which of the fallowing is vital in order to allow close management of products purchased for retailing in the salon?






48. Keeping your lower abdomen flat - your chin level and your head up are key parts in having...






49. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...






50. The cuticle is the...