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






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






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






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






5. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






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






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






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






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






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






11. What form of matter is hair?






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






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






14. The cuticle is the...






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






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






17. What type of thermal iron will produce an S pattern?






18. This element is the most abundant on earth






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






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






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






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






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






24. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






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






26. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?






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






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






29. Which of the fallowing conditions would prevent you from going ahead with a chemical relaxing service?






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






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






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






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






34. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






35. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...






36. What maintains the acid balance of the hair and skin?






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






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






39. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






40. Derm Means...






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






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






43. 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...






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






45. A term applied to matting of the hair is...






46. What is the whitened - half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail?






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






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






49. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...






50. What is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent?