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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






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






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






11. If you cut the hair in a forward head position with the client's neck stretched - when the head is returned to an upright position what effect is achieved?






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






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






14. An example of a subjective symptom would be...






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






16. 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...






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






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






19. Which layer is the top - or uppermost - layer of the epidermis?






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






21. What form of matter is hair?






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






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






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






25. Dispose of any material coming in contact with blood or body fluids in a...






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






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






28. What protects the scalpand hairline from caustic chemicals?






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






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






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






32. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






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






36. A resume should describe your attributes and...






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






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






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






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






41. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






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






43. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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