General Knowledge - ( Part Five) Flashcards
1
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Application of individual false eyelashes should begin:
A
At the center of the eye and move out words
2
Q
The application of individual false eyelashes is often referred to as:
A
Eye tabbing
3
Q
Another name for strip lashes is:
A) Banded lashes
B) individual lashes
C) attached lashes
D) none of the above
A
Correct D) None of the above
4
Q
Eye tabbing is a process involving the application of:
A
Single individual lashes
5
Q
When applying false eyelashes, because of the adhesive used, it is advisable to:
A
Give a PD test and wait 24 to 48 hours
6
Q
In removing band/strip eyelashes:
A
Peel slowly and gently from outer corner
7
Q
When shaping eyebrows using tweezers, and what direction should the hairs be removed?
A
In the direction of the hair growth
8
Q
In a make up application, what is considered the “ideal” shaped face:
A
Oval
9
Q
What facial shape our most professional make up artist trying to mimic or create?
A
Oval
10
Q
In the “heart shaped” face, the greatest width will be found:
A
At the temples
11
Q
In the “diamond shaped” face, the greatest width will be found:
A
At the cheekbones
12
Q
In the “diamond shaped” face, the greatest width will be found:
A) At the zygomatic bone
B) at the cheekbones
C) at the malar bone
D) all of the above
A
Correct D) All of the above
13
Q
From highest to lowest, decontamination is as follows:
A) Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
B) sterilization, disinfection, sanitation
C) sanitation, sterilization, disinfection
D) sterilization, sanitation, disinfection
A
Correct B) sterilization, disinfection, sanitation
14
Q
From lowest to highest, decontamination is as follows:
A) sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
B) disinfection, sanitation, sterilization
C) sanitation, sterilization, disinfection
D) sterilization, sanitation, disinfection
A
Correct A) sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
15
Q
To reduce the width of an overly broad nose, you would apply:
A
Darker shade on sides of nose
16
Q
Bacteriology is the science dealing with the study of:
A
Micro organisms
17
Q
If a client has a round face, the professional make up artist will try to:
A
Make the face appear longer “oval” with less width at the center
18
Q
Bacteria are also known as:
A
Germs and microbes
19
Q
Decontamination refers to:
A) Sanitation
B) sterilization
C) disinfection
D) all of the above
A
Correct D) All of the above
20
Q
_________ is the highest form of decontamination:
A
Sterilization
21
Q
__________ is the lowest form of decontamination:
A
Sanitation
22
Q
_________ is the level of decontamination required in a spa or salon setting:
A
Disinfection
23
Q
__________ is the level of decontamination required by doctors, hospitals, or dentist:
A
Sterilization
24
Q
What is the recommended strength of quats for the salon and spa industry?
A
1 : 1000
25
How long must implements remain submerged in quats to be sanitized?
10 minutes
26
High quality quats (quaternary ammonium compounds) is/are:
A) Viracides
B) fungicides
C) bactericide
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
27
A hospital grade germicide must be a viracidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and:
Tuberculocidal
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Which method of sterilization is commonly used in the salon and spa industry:
A) Chemical
B) dry heat
C) wet heat
D) high frequency
Correct A) Chemical
29
In addition to, or instead of, quats ; what other product will effectively sanitize tools:
Formalin
30
Implements that have been cleansed, and are ready for use, should be kept in a:
Dry sanitizer
31
Using darker foundation colors in corrective make up will do which of the following:
Undesirable features are less noticeable
32
To make a large prominent nose appear smaller, you would:
Apply a darker foundation at the bridge, tip, and sides of the nose
33
What is the level of decontamination required wherever blood is regularly drawn:
Sterilization
34
When stored together, sodium bromate and ammonia are combustible and may produce
A) Highly unpleasant odor‘s
B) fire
C) toxic fumes
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
35
Pediculosis refers to:
Lice
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Pediculosis capitis refers to:
Head lice
37
Tinea refers to, or is also known as:
Ringworm
38
Tinea capitis refers to:
Ringworm of the scalp
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A common affliction caused by tinea pedis or ringworm is:
Athletes foot
40
Products are often placed in cobalt blue or amber colored bottles for what reason:
Protect contents from light
41
Which of the following terms are used to mean unsanitary conditions?
Septic
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Which of the following terms are used to mean sanitary conditions?
Aseptic
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If the state board inspector gave you a failing grade because your implements were unclean and stored in an unsanitary manner, this would mean they were:
Septic
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If an object is free from pathogenic bacteria, it is said to be:
Aseptic
45
Sodium hypochlorite, is more commonly known as:
Bleach
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Caustic is a term that refers to:
Burn
47
Bleach is a very effective disinfectant for:
Laundry including towels and capes
48
Blood platelets are colorless cells that help with blood clotting, they are also known as:
Thrombocytes
49
This is a colorless/slightly yellow liquid found in blood plasma:
Lymph
50
Ultraviolet sanitizers are very effective when used in what capacity:
Store previously disinfected implements
51
The process that effectively kills any transmissible agents (fungi, spores, bacteria, viruses, spore forms, etc.) from food, surfaces or equipment:
Sterilization
52
The process where the body produces antibodies to fight infection is known as:
Active or natural immunity
53
When the body relies on the injection of antibodies from another source to fight infection:
Passive or acquired immunity
54
Hydrogen peroxide in different strengths has which of the following actions:
A) 2% is used to cleanse the skin
B) 10 volume is used as a deposit only
C) 6% and above is used to lift and deposit
D) All of the above
Correct D) all of the above
55
Plastic combs and metal shears should not be placed in bleach because bleach is:
Corrosive
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Disinfection means to:
Kill / eliminate micro organisms on a surface
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A disease which can be spread to others is known as:
Communicable
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Bacteria may be broadly classified into two groups:
Pathogenic and non-pathogenic
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The vast majority of bacteria are:
Non-pathogenic
60
Pathogenic bacteria are:
Harmful and disease producing
61
How many bones are found in the hand (fingers/digits and palm/carpus):
19
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Which process of cleaning implements is generally not used by the stylist?
Sterilization
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A person who has a disease, is contagious, and yet shows no symptoms of that disease:
Asymptomatic
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Cocci bacteria are what shape:
Round
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Bacilli bacteria are what shape:
Rod
66
Spirilla bacteria are what shape:
Spiral or a corkscrew
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Of the three types of bacteria studied, which two are motile/mobile:
Bacilli & spirilla
68
Both motile, bacilli and spirilla are able to move about by the use of:
Cilia and flagella
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3% H202 is used as a / an :
Anti-septic
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Unclean implements, particularly brushes/combs, are likely to spread:
Pediculosis
71
Conjunctivitis, tinea, scabies, pediculosis, and the common cold are all conditions that will prevent the cosmetologist from working, these conditions are considered:
Contagious or communicable diseases
72
Bacteria that, do not cause/spread disease and live on dead matter, are called:
saprophytes
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Bacteria that live on dead matter and use it for energy are called:
Nonpathogenic/Saphrophytes
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Pimples, boils, and carbuncles that contain pus, are examples of:
A local infection
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A bacterial or viral infection, carried by the blood, throughout the body:
A general or blood borne infection
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When conditions are optimal for bacterial growth and reproduction (warm, damp, etc.) :
Active or a vegetative
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When conditions for growth and reproduction are poor, the bacteria will protect itself, and this stage is referred to as:
In active or spore forming
78
Which bacterial forms can produce spores when survival conditions become difficult?
Bacilli
79
Phalanges are:
The bones of the fingers and toes
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The term phalanges may also refer to:
Knuckles
81
The eight bones of the wrist are called:
Carpal
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Carpal refers to:
The eight bones of the wrist 
83
Refers to the growth of dark, coarse hair, in areas where usually hair does not grow:
A) alopecia aerate
B) hirsutism
C) hypertrichosis
D) both B & C
Correct D) both B & C
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Hypotrichosis and hirsutism both describe the condition of superfluous hair wherein :
There is excessive growth of unwanted hair
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The study that deals with the structure of the body is:
Anatomy
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The study that deals with the functions of the body is:
Physiology
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Voluntary muscles are also referred to as:
Striated
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Which of the following is not a section of a muscle:
Distal
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The fixed/non-movable attachment of a muscle is called:
Origin
90
The portion of the muscle attached to the bone (known as the “fixed” attachment):
Origin or proximal
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The portion of the muscle furthest from the “fixed” attachment/bone, is the :
Insertion or distal
92
Two or more cells working together to perform a specialized function:
Tissue
93
Two or more types of tissues working together to perform a specialized function:
Organ
94
Involuntary muscles are also referred to as:
Non-striated
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Greasy/waxy dandruff is known as:
Pityriasis steatoidas
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Dry and/or flaky dandruff is known as:
Pityriasis capitis simplex
97
The nerves that carry impulses towards the brain or known as:
Afferent nerves
98
Nerves that carry impulses away from the brain to the targeted muscles are known as:
Efferent nerves
99
A perm rod is also known as a:
Tool
100
Alkaline waves should be applied with:
No heat
101
On which part of your razor does your little finger rest?
Tang
102
On which part of your cutting shears does your little finger rest?
Finger brace/guard
103
The brain and spinal cord or a part of what nervous system?
Central
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In a waxing procedure, the cold/hardened wax should be removed:
 A) in the same direction as hair growth
B) rapidly
C) in the opposite direction of hair growth
D) both B and C
Correct D) both B and C
105
Another name for the zygomatic or mallar bone is the:
Cheekbone
106
Myology is the study of:
Muscles and muscle tissue
107
The fixed attachment of a muscle is called:
Origin
108
Osteology refers to the study of:
Bones
109
The blood vessels caring blood away from the heart and out towards the body:
Arteries
110
Involuntary muscles (heart, lungs, etc.) are controlled by what nervous system?
Autonomic
111
The growth pattern of hair is determined in the:
Follicle
112
Another term for alkaline is:
Base
113
What effect does acid have on the hair?
Shrink and harden
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The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called:
PH
115
If a solution has less hydroxy atoms then it has hydrogen Atoms , it is a / an :
Acid
116
If a solution has more hydroxy atoms than it has hydrogen atoms, it is a / an :
Alkali
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If the cuticle of the hair is closed, what effect for this create?
Shiny
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If the cuticle of the hair is open, this will create what effect?
Dull
119
Which of the following products are acids?
A) Ammonium thioglycolate
B) sodium hydroxide
C) vinegar
D) sodium hypochlorite
Correct C) vinegar
120
A vinegar rinse will remove residual soap from the hairs cuticle and:
Close it and add shine/Luster
121
An acid rinse can be used to do which of the following:
A) Open the cuticle and add volume
B) close the cuticle and add shine
C) close the cuticle to add volume
D) will have different affect on different hair
Correct B) Close the cuticle and add shine
122
An oxidizing solution might contain all the following except:
A) Sodium hydroxide
B) H2O2
C) conditioners
D) H2O
Correct C) Conditioners
123
A humectant might best be described as:
substance that attracts and absorbs water
124
A common example of a widely used humectant is:
A) Propylene glycol
B) sorbitol
C) glycerin
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
125
A commonly used ingredient in skin care products used to moisturize the skin is:
Glycerin
126
A substance which dissolves another substance is referred to as a / an :
Solvent
127
The term “solute” refers to:
The dissolved substances
128
A mixture of two or more immiscible substances, joined together with the aid of a binder:
Emulsion
129
Another name for a “binder” holding two or more immiscible substances together:
Emulsifier
130
Common salon emulsions include:
A) Hydrogen Peroxide
B) conditioners
C) bleach
D) hair color
Correct B) Conditioners
131
Common salon emulsions include:
A) H202
B) creams
C) bleach
D) H2O
Correct B) Creams
132
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, suspension, or emulsion is called:
PH
133
If a solution has less hydroxy atoms then it has hydrogen atoms, it is a / an : 
Acid
134
If a solution has more hydroxy atoms than it has hydrogen atoms, it is a / an :
Alkali
135
A blended mixture containing particles that often settle to the bottom upon standing:
Suspension
136
Common “oil and vinegar” salad dressing is an example of a / an :
Suspension
137
Miscible is another term for :
Mixable
138
If liquids cannot be mixed, they are said to be: 
Immiscible
139
And example of immiscible liquids is :
Oil and water
140
The term “surfactant” is short for :
Surface active agent
141
Surfactants function as:
Emulsifiers
142
The term “hydrophilic” most nearly means:
Attracted to water or water loving
143
The term “lipophilic” most nearly means:
Attracted to oil or oil loving
144
This change occurs from a blow dry, a curling iron, a hot iron, or a hair press:
Physical
145
A permanent hair color followed by a wet set, as an example of what type of change/s :
Chemical and physical
146
A change in the way of product looks without the formation of a new product is a:
Physical change
147
The change in the composition of a substance wherein a new substance is formed :
Chemical change
148
The change in water from a liquid to a solid or to a gas, is an example of:
physical change
149
Permanent hair color change is an example of what type of change?
Chemical
150
In and “oil in water” emulsion, the ratio of oil to water would be:
Small amount of oil, large amount of H2O
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In a “water and oil” emulsion, the ratio of oil to water would be:
Large amount of oil, small amount of H2O
152
Often used in place of ammonia to raise the pH of products (no unpleasant odor)?
Alkalonamines
153
What is considered to be the universal solvent?
H2O water
154
Water, acetone, and alcohol are all common salon examples of:
Solvents
155
A mixture of two or more substances, where the particles dissolve and remain dissolved:
Solution
156
The study of matter that is alive, or was alive at some point in time, it’s called :
Organic chemistry
157
Machine made wigs are:
Capless
158
Common salon examples of colloids are :
Creams
159
If a mixture contains particles larger than those found in a solution, it is referred to as :
Colloid
160
When you shake a bottle and watch as some of its contents settle to the bottom, this is a:
Suspension
161
Common emulsions used in the salon and spa industry are :
Oil and water
162
Face cream is a good example of :
An emulsion
163
A common reducing agent found in the salon is :
Thio
164
Antioxidants are often added to prevent spoilage in : A) Hair care products
B) food stuff
C) cosmetics
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
165
The chemical element, the presence of which, separates organic from inorganic, is:
Carbon
166
One easy way to test for the presence of carbon is that carbon:
Will burn
167
The study of matter that is alive, or was alive at some point in time, is called:
Organic chemistry
168
The study of matter that is not alive, nor was ever alive, is called:
A) Biology
B) chemistry
C) organic chemistry
D) inorganic chemistry
Correct D) inorganic chemistry
169
Matter Containing Carbon is studied by which branch of science?
A) Inorganic chemistry
B) zoology
C) microchemistry
D) organic chemistry
Correct D) Organic chemistry
170
A softening and swelling of the hair will occur when which of the following is applied:
A) Acid
B) base
C) H202
D) vinegar
Correct B) base
171
Which of the following is another term for alkaline?
A) Alkali
B) base
C) acid
D) both A & B
Correct D) both A & B
172
Which of the following is another term for a base product?
A) Alkali
B) alkaline
C) acid
D) both A&B
Correct D) both A&B
173
Which of the following is another term for an alkali?
A) Alkali
B) alkaline
C) acid
D) both A&B
Correct D) both A&B
174
NaCI (table salt) is a compound formed by:
A) The joining of an acid and a base
B) the joining of an acid and an alkali
C) the joining of an acid and an alkaline
D) all of the above
Correct D) All of the above
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A common compound form by an acid and a base is:
NaCI
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This type of change occurs when you change the way matter looks (water into steam) :
Physical
177
This type of change occurs when you change the matter to form a new substance:
Chemical
178
Which of the following should not be used on a pregnant client?
A) Tesla/high frequency/violet ray
B) red light
C) blue light
D) white light
Correct A) Tesla/high frequency/Violet Ray
179
When matter is altered in such a way that it produces a totally new substance, this is a:
Chemical change
180
One matter is altered such that it looks different (water into ice or steam), this is a:
Physical change
181
Which of the following is not a form of high frequency current:
A) Oudin
B) Tesla
C) auricular
D) d’arsonval
Correct C) auricular
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When used in skin care, high frequency will produce a:
Germicide affect
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Because of its germicidal affect, high frequency may be useful in the treatment of:
Acne
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In a facial, high frequency current produces germicidal affects (good for acne), but it should not be used on the skin in excess of:
Five minutes
