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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. All impliments must be thoroughly cleaned before...






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






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






4. What do ordinary soaps do?


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






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






7. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?






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






9. What form of matter is hair?






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






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






12. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






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






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






15. Derm Means...






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






17. 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...






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






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






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






21. The projection used to create the arrangement of hair lengths that are the same throughout the head form is...






22. A skin patch test is not required for...






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






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






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






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






27. A three-wire system safety device with a grounding wire...






28. These muscles extend across the front of the chest...






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






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






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






32. Which of the fallowing is part of the excretory system?






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






34. Which of the fallowing will help a Stylist determine the proper perm solution for a client?






35. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






36. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






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






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






40. 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?






41. Professional development is...






42. What may affect the porosity of hair?






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






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






45. What does a local shock do?






46. The circular motion used to massage the finger is called what type of movement






47. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






48. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






49. The shape and location of hair loss is referredbto as...






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