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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. A highly infectious disease against which personal service working such as nurses - doctors - teachers and cosmetologist may be inoculated is known as...






2. The mixture of oil and sweat on the skin called...






3. The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the...






4. The temperature of the pressing comb can be tested by...






5. The lowermost part of the epidermis is the...






6. What is the device used to protect a circuit from being overloaded?






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






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






9. The soles of the feet and the palms of the hand are the only places where which layer is found?






10. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...






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






12. Derm Means...






13. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?






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






15. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






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






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






18. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






20. An example of a subjective symptom would be...






21. If a client has 25% to 30% gray hair - what level should hair coloring be in comparison to the desired shade?






22. A list of all the property you own is called your...






23. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...






24. What are the two bones of th upper jaw?






25. An inflammation of the nail matrix is a/an...






26. The ph of the acid mantle will normally be...






27. The physical phase of a chemical relaxing treatment includes; smoothing the hair - rinsing the product from the hair and applying...






28. Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a...






29. What may affect the porosity of hair?






30. The length of a section to be placed on a roller should be...






31. What adds a refreshing - stimulating feeling to the scalp and may have mild antiseptic properties?






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






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






34. A predominant amount of pheomelanin will produce...






35. To keep the hair in optimal condition after a chemical hair relaxing service you should recommend that you client...






36. What should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure?






37. What means that all becteria is killed or destroyed?






38. Weekly rinses are applied and...






39. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...






40. A skin patch test must be done at least how many hours before the actual procedure that requires thepredisposition test?






41. What is a technique used to push back the shorter lengths of hair toward the base to create a cushion and add volume to the hairatyle?






42. A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows the small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex would be...






43. Cosmetology Codes of Ethics are designed to do all of the fallowing - EXCEPT...






44. This element is the most abundant on earth






45. Which process uses the positive electrode to force acidic solution into the skin without breaking the skin?






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






47. In order to achieve the desired style and you client have in mind - begin with a good...






48. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






49. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?






50. Bone is the hardest structure in the body and is composed of 1/3 organic matter and...