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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. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






4. AIDS is a disease spread by...






5. Which of the fallowing describes voltage?






6. What does a local shock do?






7. This element is the most abundant on earth






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






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






10. The Three major layers of the hair are the medulla - cortex and the...






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






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






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






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






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






16. The integumentary system is made up of...


17. The main ingredient found in a booster is...






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






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






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






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






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






23. What is the device used to protect a circuit from being overloaded?






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






25. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






26. The purposeof a waving lotion is to...






27. 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...






28. Toners are pastl color used...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Where would you record vital client information such as the name - address and the condition of a client's hair and scalp?






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






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






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. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






42. Alkaline waves carry a pH of...






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






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






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






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






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






48. Hair additions are an appropriate choice for clients who want to add length - density - texture and /or...






49. Hair is made up primarily of...






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