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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 pH measurement scale has which of the fallowing characteristics?






2. Washing your hands is an example of...






3. To achieve maximum volume - which tool position should be used?






4. Strong disulfide bonds are found in the which layer of the hair?






5. The term given for selling products for client's home care is...






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






7. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






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






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






10. A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on...






11. What organ controls all body functions?






12. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






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






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






15. Which type of light can create blue or cool tones?






16. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






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






18. The cuticle is the...






19. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?






20. If you cut the hair in a forward head position with the client's neck stretched - when the head is returned to an upright position what effect is achieved?






21. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?






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






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






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






25. 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...






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






27. A bleeding wound should be treated by...






28. What form of matter is hair?






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






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






31. What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading?






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






33. The main ingredient found in a booster is...






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






35. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






36. Drawing the head back - rotating the shoulder blades and controlling the swing of the arm are functions controlled by the latissimus dorsi and the...






37. An equal mixture of red and yellow creates what color?






38. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...






39. Health Hazards such as impure air and the inproper storage and use of food fall under the category of...






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






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






42. Hue is another term for...






43. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...






44. Hair grows from a tube-like 'pocket' called a root sheath or a/an...






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






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






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






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






49. Nail services must not be performed on clients with a nail...






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