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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. What may affect the porosity of hair?






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






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






4. A soft pern curl loosens the texture of overly curly hair by...






5. Disinfecting can only be practiced on...






6. What determines the size and shape of the new curl configuration?






7. Professional development is...






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






9. 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...






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






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






12. What will produce a small and strong pincurl?






13. Your finger bowls should contain warm water and...






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






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






16. Fires in electrical circuits occur if...






17. Derm Means...






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






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






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






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






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






23. What quality is notable about the stratum corneum?






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. What is a technique used to push back the shorter lengths of hair toward the base to create a cushion and add volume to the hairatyle?






31. Blood spill procedures require you to react to a client's injury by...






32. What form of matter is hair?






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






34. If appliances are causing more current to flow than what the circuit is designed for - a problem called what could occur?






35. Mixing peroxide in a metal bowl...






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






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






38. The thickness of the hair covering the scalp is its...






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






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






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






42. 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...






43. What type of rods produce small firm curls?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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