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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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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. A sodium hydroxide relaxer service should not be performed on...
Backcombing
Cosmetology
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
Using a thioglycolate-based product
2. To achieve maximum volume - which tool position should be used?
Elasticity
Scalp toner
On base
Acid balance of the hair and skin should be maintained at the 4.5 to 5.5 range level
3. A resume should describe your attributes and...
Be written in a short and concise manner
Fever Blisters
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
Undulating
4. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?
Temporary color procedures
Cosmetology
Onychia
Protective base cream
5. Hue is another term for...
Density
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Disease
Color
6. What should be dne if a client has an infectious disease or disorder of the scalp?
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Hydrogen Peroxide
Refer the client to a physician
Left & Right Atrium
7. What means that all becteria is killed or destroyed?
Dandruff
Inventory control system
Sterilization
Medium
8. An inflammation of the nail matrix is a/an...
Pilica Polonica
Solid
Onychia
Fluorescent
9. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?
Small diameter rods
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
Refer the client to a physician
Protective base cream
10. The main ingredient found in a booster is...
Pattern
Color
Good posture
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate
11. This element is the most abundant on earth
Oxygen
Inventory control system
The acid mantle
Semi-permanent coloring
12. What are the effects of cataphoresis?
Color
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Refer the client to a physician
13. If appliances are causing more current to flow than what the circuit is designed for - a problem called what could occur?
A commitment to constatly improve yourself
Electricity
No stem
Overloading
14. What type of face is characterized by a broad - straight forehead and hairline - with a broad jaw line?
Color
Nonporous surfaces
Square
24
15. Where should you apply the first bead of nail acrylic?
Antibacterial Soap
At the free edge
Change furnace filters regularly
Left & Right Atrium
16. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...
6
Small diameter rods
May cause the peroxide to become weak
Hydrogen Peroxide
17. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...
90
Using a thioglycolate-based product
Maxillae
Onychia
18. A three-wire system safety device with a grounding wire...
Pectoralis Major & Pectoralis Minor
Refer the client to a physician
Record cards
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
19. What is the most commonly used developer or oxidizing agent?
No stem
Hydrogen Peroxide
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
20. A predominant amount of pheomelanin will produce...
Cause cosmetologist to be insecure about their abilities
Circle
Acid-balanced
Red hair
21. Which of the fallowing will help a Stylist determine the proper perm solution for a client?
The texture - elasticity and porosity of the clients hair
Products used on the hair
Red hair
Blow dryer
22. A bleeding wound should be treated by...
Protective base cream
Clarifying
Antibacterial Soap
Applying pressure with gauze and a gloved hand
23. To keep the hair in optimal condition after a chemical hair relaxing service you should recommend that you client...
Acid-balanced
Skin tumors
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
Axon
24. What adds a refreshing - stimulating feeling to the scalp and may have mild antiseptic properties?
At the free edge
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Scalp toner
25. What form of matter is hair?
Solid
Antibacterial soap
Slightly acid
Skin
26. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...
Break disulfide bonds
Return the the salon for conditioning treatments
90 degree angle cut
May cause the peroxide to become weak
27. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?
1 level lighter
Stratum Lucidum
Hardens tissues - closing pores after a facial treatment
Circle
28. Amino acids that create protiens are linked together end to end by...
The Acid Mantle
Human Hepatitis B
Peptide bonds
Hydrogen Peroxide
29. 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
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
Hair that has been pre-lightened (bleached)
Vibration
30. The term texture character refers to the...
At the free edge
Shape or pattern
Public Hygiene
Slightly acid
31. Which light generally makes the hair appear warmer than it actually is?
Blow dryer
Stratum Lucidum
Antibacterial soap
Incandescent light
32. What organ controls all body functions?
Trapezius
Clarifying
Stratum Germinativum
Brain
33. The most common oxidizing agent used in hair coloring and in hair lightening is...
Electricity
Antibacterial Soap
Complementary colors
Hydrogen Peroxide
34. The ability of hair to stretch and then return to its natural shape without breaking is refered to as...
Elasticity
Be written in a short and concise manner
Hydrogen Peroxide
Communicable diseases
35. Which vessels are dark in color because they carry oxygeen-poor blood?
Joint
Small diameter rods
6
Veins
36. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...
Conditioning
Haircut
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit.
37. 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?
Not rinsed out
Disease and medication
Pilica Polonica
Elasticity
38. A high alkaline shampoo used to remove residue and dirt build up is an example of this type of shampoo...
The same as the length of the roller
Scalp toner
Follicle
Clarifying
39. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...
Nonporous surfaces
Cuticle
Elasticity
Sterilization
40. Color found opposite each other on the color wheel are called...
4.5 to 5.5
Complementary colors
Stratum corneum
Requires a wall receptacle containing 3 holes.
41. What type of rinse is used after a color service to prevent the color from fading?
Cosmetology
Antibacterial Soap
Acid-balanced
Public Hygiene
42. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?
Nonporous surfaces
1 level lighter
Soothe and stimulate nerve and muscles
Inventory control system
43. Keeping your lower abdomen flat - your chin level and your head up are key parts in having...
Good posture
Trapezius
1 level lighter
Clarifying
44. The common cold - hepatitis and measles are examples of...
Shape or pattern
Communicable diseases
Break disulfide bonds
Conditioning
45. To achieve the desired curl formation - hair should wrap around the rod at least how many times?
Disease
Stratum corneum
Conditioning
2 1/2 times
46. A term applied to matting of the hair is...
Elasticity
Mantle
Neutralizer or neutralizing shampoo
Pilica Polonica
47. 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...
Stratum corneum
Brain
Backcombing
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
48. The combination of the size of th base and the position of the curl in relation to the base is called...
Base Control
Generator
Slightly acid
Complementary colors
49. Which of the following is not a part of a muscle cell?
Axon
Resealable plastic bag inside a waste can liner for disposal
A mild form of ammonium thioglycolate
Slightly acid
50. In a well-organized salon the client should be greeted in the...
Undulating
Reception area
Onychia
On pre-lightened hair