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Cosmetology
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Hue is another term for...
Blocking
Skin tumors
Color
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
2. Universal precautions require you to preform infection control procedures with which clients?
Blood spill procedure
All
Maxillae
Be written in a short and concise manner
3. A term applied to matting of the hair is...
Haircut
Wigs
Pilica Polonica
Based on how well a substance combines with another
4. Your arms shake as you touch the client with the fingertips or palms in this type of message...
24
Blood spill procedure
Vibration
Nonporous surfaces
5. An overabundance of epithelial cells that accumulate on the scalp or fall to the shoulders is...
Using a thioglycolate-based product
Clarifying
Dandruff
Itching
6. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?
In a brush cleaner
Immersion
Square
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
7. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement
Hydrogen Peroxide
Dandruff
Joint
Square
8. The lowermost part of the epidermis is the...
Break disulfide bonds
Stratum Germinativum
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
Stratum Lucidum
9. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?
Disease
Measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source.
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
10. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...
Medium
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
Nonporous surfaces
Incandescent light
11. 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?
Blocking
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
90
Disease and medication
12. The physical phase of a chemical relaxing treatment includes; smoothing the hair - rinsing the product from the hair and applying...
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
Protective base cream
Stratum Germinativum
The Acid Mantle
13. The power source used most often in a salon is a...
Oxygen
Using a thioglycolate-based product
Generator
In a brush cleaner
14. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...
Slightly acid
May cause the peroxide to become weak
Incandescent light
Toupee
15. What is the whitened - half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail?
Lunula
Electricity
90 degree angle cut
The HIV Virus
16. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?
Follicle
The HIV Virus
Protective base cream
Axon
17. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...
Fluorescent
Complementary colors
The same as the length of the roller
Wigs
18. To keep the hair in optimal condition after a chemical hair relaxing service you should recommend that you client...
Antibacterial soap
Hydrogen Peroxide
Faradic
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
19. Where would you record vital client information such as the name - address and the condition of a client's hair and scalp?
Refer the client to a physician
Solid
Record cards
Antibacterial soap
20. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?
Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail
Blow dryer
It is the toughest layer of the skin
2 1/2 times
21. Professional development is...
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
2/3 mineral matter
Change furnace filters regularly
Powders
22. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...
Clarifying
Cosmetology
Based on how well a substance combines with another
Skin
23. A piece of equipment used to air form wet hair using brushes - combs and fingers to create temporary direction and texture changes is called a...
Blow dryer
Passes through a small part of the body
Disease and medication
8.0 to 9.5
24. 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...
Trapezius
Backcombing
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
Left & Right Atrium
25. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...
90 degree angle cut
Immersion
Itching
Color
26. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...
Cortex
Communicable diseases
The same as the length of the roller
At the free edge
27. Derm Means...
Fluorescent
Skin
Undulating
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
28. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...
Refer the client to a physician
Conditioning
Lunula
Shape or pattern
29. What type of thermal iron will produce an S pattern?
Undulating
1 level lighter
Circle
Immersion
30. Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a...
Brain
Acid-balanced
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
At the free edge
31. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?
Placing it against a paper towel and looking for a change of color.
Toupee
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Perm rod
32. What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading?
Itching
Stratum corneum
Acid-balanced
All
33. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...
Pattern
Mantle
2/3 mineral matter
Refer the client to a physician
34. 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?
Color
Under-bevel
Lunula
Placing it against a paper towel and looking for a change of color.
35. An example of a subjective symptom would be...
Itching
Follicle
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
Antibacterial Soap
36. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...
In a brush cleaner
90
Red hair
Solid
37. A resume should describe your attributes and...
Sanitation
Be written in a short and concise manner
Dandruff
Cataphoresis
38. What determines the width and strength of the wave?
Toupee
Size of the circle
Cortex
Disease
39. The term given for selling products for client's home care is...
Human Hepatitis B
Lunula
Acid-balanced
retailing
40. Which process uses the positive electrode to force acidic solution into the skin without breaking the skin?
Cataphoresis
Toupee
Skin tumors
Fluorescent
41. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...
8.0 to 9.5
Break disulfide bonds
The HIV Virus
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
42. Health Hazards such as impure air and the inproper storage and use of food fall under the category of...
90 degree angle cut
Elasticity
Public Hygiene
Supplying stypic powder os spray and dressing to injury.
43. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...
Base Control
Antibacterial soap
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
Acid balance of the hair and skin should be maintained at the 4.5 to 5.5 range level
44. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?
retailing
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
2 1/2 times
On pre-lightened hair
45. Hair is made up primarily of...
Conditioning
Medium
Keratin
Powders
46. The fluid part of the blood is what percentage of water?
90
Under-bevel
Cortex
At the free edge
47. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...
8.0 to 9.5
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Wigs
Onychia
48. 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?
Blow dryer
Backcombing
Perm rod
Under-bevel
49. Theae are designed to cover the entire head and are worn for specific purposes...
Clarifying
In a brush cleaner
Vibration
Wigs
50. Hair grows from a tube-like 'pocket' called a root sheath or a/an...
Form
Skin
Small diameter rods
Follicle