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






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






3. The most common oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and in hair lightening is...






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






5. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






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






7. What does a local shock do?






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






9. Professional development is...






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






11. What type of manufacturersn require a plastic impression of the client's head?






12. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?






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






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






15. 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...






16. Blood spill procedures require you to react to a client's injury by...






17. There are how many signs of infection in the nails and hands?






18. The term texture character refers to the...






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






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






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






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






23. The fluid part of the blood is what percentage of water?






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






25. Theae are designed to cover the entire head and are worn for specific purposes...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Because of a tendency toward brittleness - every wig-cleaning should be followed by...






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






39. 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?






40. The outer covering of the hair fiber is called the...






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






42. Which vessels are dark in color because they carry oxygeen-poor blood?






43. AIDS is a disease spread by...






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






45. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






46. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






48. In a well-organized salon the client should be greeted in the...






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






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