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Cosmetology

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • 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. In order to maintain fresh air in a salon - it is important to...






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






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






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






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






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






7. Fallowing a acrylic nail service - brushes should be cleaned...






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






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






10. Benefits derived from what current are believed to be improved blood circulation - improved muscle tone - stimulation of hair growth and increased glandular activity?






11. What may affect the porosity of hair?






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






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






14. Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?






15. Keeping your lower abdomen flat - your chin level and your head up are key parts in having...






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






17. Hair is made up primarily of...






18. Weekly rinses are applied and...






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






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






21. What does a local shock do?






22. The cuticle is the...






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






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






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






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






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






28. Hue is another term for...






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






30. A nonoxidative process that uses large and small color molecules and allows the small color molecules to penetrate the cuticle and enter the cortex would be...






31. 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...






32. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the...






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






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






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






43. What part of a curl is the hair that is positioned around the roller?






44. Derm Means...






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






46. Applying pressure to motor points will have which of the fallowing effects?






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






48. Toners are pastl color used...






49. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






50. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?