Cosmo Exam

Question 1

Moisturizers that contain a broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against _____ rays.

Answer 1

UVA and UVB

Question 2

The thickest adhesives are gel adhesives, sometimes referred to as:

Answer 2

resin

Question 3

What is the first step of the pre-service procedure?

Answer 3

Put on a fresh pair of gloves.

Question 4

Which type of electrotherapy involves a thermal current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration, and is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments?

Answer 4

Tesla high-frequency current

Question 5

To shorten a wig from front to nape and remove bulk, you should create a:

Answer 5

horizontal tuck or fold across the back

Question 6

Phenolic disinfectants have:

Answer 6

a high pH

Question 7

A substance’s state of matter depends on its:

Answer 7

temperature

Question 8

The saturation, density, or concentration of color is referred to as:

Answer 8

level

Question 9

Nail polish is an example of a(n):

Answer 9

suspension

Question 10

The diameter of individual hair strands is referred to as hair:

Answer 10

texture

Question 11

The ponytail is NOT the foundation for which hairstyle?

Answer 11

French pleat

Question 12

The study of human body structures that can be seen with the naked eye is called:

Answer 12

anatomy

Question 13

Which type of lines are used to emphasize or minimize facial features?

Answer 13

diagonal

Question 14

To produce half-base curls, strong curls with moderate lift or volume, you should hold the hair out at a _____ angle.

Answer 14

90-degree

Question 15

Guanidine hydroxide relaxers are advertised and sold as _____ relaxers.

Answer 15

no-lye

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?

Answer 16

ability of wood to burn

Question 17

When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing:

Answer 17

blackheads

Question 18

The two bones that form the sides and top of the cranium are the:

Answer 18

parietal bones

Question 19

Which type of wrap is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?

Answer 19

fiberglass

Question 20

The process in which water passes through a porous substance to remove suspended materials is called:

Answer 20

filtration

Question 21

The unit that measures the resistance of an electric current is a(n):

Answer 21

ohm

Question 22

The _____ artery supplies blood to the little-finger side of the arm.

Answer 22

ulnar

Question 23

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

Answer 23

milia

Rationale: Milia are benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening.

Question 24

When using the braid-and-sew method, position the braids or tracks:

Answer 24

vertically, horizontally, or diagonally

Question 25

A _____ is a substance that allows oil and water to mix, or emulsify.

Answer 25

surfactant

Question 26

Laser hair removal is most effective when used on follicles that are in the growth, or _____, phase.

Answer 26

anagen

Question 27

The _____ gives hair the majority of its strength and elasticity.

Answer 27

cortex

Question 28

Smooth directional wave patterns are particularly useful when you wish to:

Answer 28

narrow a round head shape

Question 29

Vellus hair almost never has a:

Answer 29

medulla

Question 30

After targeting and observing salons, the next step in the process of securing employment is to:

Answer 30

send a resume and cover letter

Question 31

The _____ is the substance that is dissolved into a solution.

Answer 31

solute

Question 32

In massage, pressure on a muscle is directed from:

Answer 32

the insertion to the origin

Question 33

A water-in-oil emulsion:

Answer 33

has water droplets emulsified in oil

Question 34

If you remove vellus hair while waxing:

Answer 34

the skin may temporarily feel less soft

Question 35

Mixing equal parts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color results in a:

Answer 35

tertiary color

Question 36

When using galvanic current, the electrode that is applied directly to the client's skin is the _____ electrode.

Answer 36

active

Question 37

Extremely curly hair does NOT typically:

Answer 37

have a fairly regular and uniform diameter along a single strand

Question 38

Alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand is called:

Answer 38

ringed hair

Question 39

What is the purpose of a general scalp treatment?

Answer 39

to maintain the scalp and hair in a clean and healthy condition

Question 40

Which condition refers to the growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair?

Answer 40

hirsuties

Question 41

If you have a client who returns to the salon often with broken enhancements, which type of product should you select for his or her next service?

Answer 41

gel that uses fiberglass

Question 42

Polypeptide chains are cross-linked like the rungs on a ladder by _____ different types of side bonds.

Answer 42

three

Question 43

Generally, only which type of hair contains a medulla?

Answer 43

thick, coarse hair

Question 44

Onychophagy is the technical term used to describe _____ nails.

Answer 44

Bitten

Question 45

True acid waves have a pH between:

Answer 45

have a pH between 4.5 and 7.0

Question 46

Skip waves are two rows of _____ curls used to create a strong wave pattern with well-defined lines between the waves.

Answer 46

Ridge

Question 47

Haircoloring products used on pre-lightened hair to achieve pale and delicate colors are called:

Answer 47

toners

Question 48

A _____ is a non-ammonia color that adds shine and tone to the hair.

Answer 48

Glaze

Question 49

Impulses are carried from the brain to the muscles by _____ nerve fibers.

Answer 49

Motor

Question 50

Which type of wrap is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?

Answer 50

fiberglass

Question 51

In hair design, _____ is a regular pulsation or a recurrent pattern of movement.

Answer 51

rhythm

Question 52

The _____ gives hair the majority of its strength and elasticity.

Answer 52

Cortex

Question 53

Peptide bonds are also known as:

Answer 53

end bonds

Question 54

Which term refers to a fungal infection of the natural nail plate?

Answer 54

onychomycosis

Question 55

The side bonds of the _____ must be broken in order to change the natural wave pattern of the hair.

Answer 55

Cortex

Question 56

A verruca is also known as a:

Answer 56

A wart

Question 57

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is also known as:

Answer 57

photoepilation

Question 58

When selling salon products and services, you should:

Answer 58

never misrepresent your products or services

Question 59

Which type of relaxers are commonly called lye relaxers?

Answer 59

potassium hydroxide

Question 60

The predominant tone of a color is referred to as the _____ color.

Answer 60

Base

Question 61

The stitch used in extensions where thread is wound twice around the needle is a(n):

Answer 61

double-lock stitch

Question 62

The positive electrode on an electrotherapy device is called a(n):

Answer 62

ANODE

Question 63

To be an education director, you must have at least _____ of experience as a cosmetologist.

Answer 63

5yr

Question 64

The varying degrees of warmth exposed during a permanent color or lightening process is called:

Answer 64

contributing pigment

Question 65

What does a photoinitiator do?

Answer 65

Start a polymerization reaction.

Question 66

The technical term used to describe a highly curved nail is:

Answer 66

plicatured nails

Question 67

Volume or _____ is the mass or general outline of a hairstyle.

Answer 67

Form

Question 68

How many hair growth treatments have been approved by the FDA for sale in the United States?

Answer 68

two

Question 69

The natural nail is also known as:

Answer 69

onyx

Question 70

To _____ a new brass pressing comb, you heat the comb until it is extremely hot, coat it in a petroleum based product or pressing oil, and then rinse the oil off after it has cooled down.

Answer 70

temper

Question 71

The widest area of the head, starting at the temples and ending at the bottom of the crown, is the:

Answer 71

parietal ridge

Question 72

The protein base that helps skin regain its shape after being stretched or expanded is called:

Answer 72

Elastin

Question 73

A C-shape curl is formed by how many turns of hair around the roller?

Answer 73

ONE

Question 74

Another name for a nevus is a:

Answer 74

Mole or birthmark

Question 75

A(n) _____ is an applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin.

Answer 75

electrode

Question 76

A _____ mask is an oil-absorbing mask that is often recommended for oily and combination skin.

Answer 76

Clay

Question 77

Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a salon surface?

Answer 77

Hep B

Question 78

The client's service record card should contain all of the following information EXCEPT:

Answer 78

Prices paid for product or services

Question 79

Most men prefer which nail shape?

Answer 79

Round