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1
Q

Which portion of the hair is chemical wave solution absorbed faster?
A. At crown

B. At scalp

C. Where hair porosity is greatest

D. Where hair density is greatest

A

C. Where hair porosity is greatest

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2. If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily,  the hair is:
A. Normal
B. Resistant
C. Fine
D. Coarse
A

A. Normal

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3. Before giving a chemical wave, the hair should be:
A. Slightly dampened
B. Brushed vigorously
C. Given a cream rinse
D. Analyzed and shampooed
A

D. Analyzed and shampooed

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4. To add strength and body to damaged hair, it is advisable to give a
A. Massage treatment
B. Hair analysis
C. Permanent wave
D. Conditioning treatment
A

D. Conditioning treatment

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5. A coiled, corkscrew shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis and cholera is
A. Bacilli
B. Spirilla
C. Streptococci
D. Cocci
A

B. Spirilla

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6. Which determines the texture of the hair?  
A. Porosity
B. Elasticity
C. Diameter
D. Density
A

C. Diameter

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7. If a temporary color rinse is applied to normal hair, it will
A. Coat the cuticle layer
B. Coat the medulla layer
C. Penetrate the cuticle
D. Penetrate the medulla
A

A. Coat the cuticle layer

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8. Why is an antiseptic applied to tweezed areas during arching?
A. To open pores
B. To eliminate pain
C. To avoid infection
D. To remove dead skin
A

C. To avoid infection

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9. Which instrument should be used to slither a client's hair?
A. Razor
B. Shears
C. Clippers
D. Thinning shears
A

B. Shears

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  1. Why is it necessary to use a conditioner-filler during a chemical relaxer retouch service?
    A. Coats and seals the relaxer into the hair
    B. Allows deeper penetration of relaxer into the hair shaft
    C. Helps even the porosity
    D. Increases neutralizing time
A

C. Helps even the porosity

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11. What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
A. Oil
B. Machine
C. Regular
D. Antiseptic
A

A. Oil

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12. Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail
A. Bed
B. Plate
C. Lunula
D. Cuticle
A

A. Bed

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13. Which of the following is the peak of a finger wave?
A. Line
B. Trough
C. Ridge
D. C-shape
A

C, Ridge

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14. During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to
A. Expand
B. Harden
C. Contract
D. Circulate
A

A. Expand

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15. What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate?
A. Nerves
B. Teeth
C. Bones
D. Tendons
A

C. Bones

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16. Disulfide bonds are broken by the
A. Shampooing process
B. Winding process
C. Chemical wave solution
D. Neutralizing solution
A

C. Chemical wave solution

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17. Which of the following are tint removers designed to remove?
A. Natural pigment
B. Temporary colors
C. Artificial pigment
D. Conditioner build-up
A

C. Artificial pigment

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18. A client with which of the following nail conditions should be referred to a physician?
A. Blue nails
B. White spots
C. Onychophagy
D. Onychomycosis
A

D. Onychomycosis

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19. Scalp manipulations should NOT be performed if
A. Abrasions are present
B. Henna is to be applied
C. The hair has been tinted
D. The hair has recently been brushed
A

A. Abrasions are present

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20. The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is
A. Fine
B. Coarse
C. Resistant
D. Lightened
A

D. Lightened

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21. Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair to become
A. Dry
B. Oily
C. Curly
D. Thick
A

A. Dry

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22. When tinting lightened hair back to its natural shade, it is necessary to
A. Apply a filler
B. Soften the hair
C. Use a color rinse
D. Strip the hair shaft
A

A. Apply a filller

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23. Which one of the following should be done to protect a sensitive scalp during a relaxer treatment?
A. Apply a protective base
B. Use a mild shampoo
C. Apply a conditioner to hair
D. Use astringent on the scalp
A

A. Apply a protective base

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24
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24. High elevation in haircutting is used to
A. Add bulk
B. Thin hair
C. Create layers
D. Establish guidelines
A

C. Create layers

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25. What is the function of keratin?
A. It protects the skin from injury
B. It nourishes the connective tissue
C. It gives flexibility to the nail
D. It forms the base of all horny tissue
A

D. It forms the base of all horny tissue

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26. Which should be used to stop the bleeding of a minor cut during a manicure?
A. Iodine
B. Styptic pencil
C. Alcohol
D. Alum powder
A

D. Alum powder

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27. What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder or gum- like substance?
A. Solution
B. Ointment
C. Emulsion
D. Suspension
A

C. Emulsion

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28. Metal implements should be disinfected with
A. Antibacterial soap
B. 2% boric acid
C. Hospital grade solution
D. Hydrogen peroxide
A

C. Hospital grade solution

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29. To remove lightener, hair should be rinsed in water that is
A. Hot
B. Tepid
C. Cold
D. Very hot
A

B. Tepid

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30
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30. What is the tube-like pocket that contains the hair?
A. Shaft
B. Papilla
C. Follicle
D. Arrector pili
A

C. Follicle

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31
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31. What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect?
A. Rolling
B. Effleurage
C. Friction
D. Vibration
A

B. Effleurage

32
Q 
32. Prior to a permanent wave, you should drape with a
A. Towel and plastic cape
B. Towel and cloth cape
C. Neck strip and cloth cape
D. Neck strip and cutting cape
A

A. Towel and plastic cape

33
Q 
33. What is the pH of sodium hydroxide?
A. 2.5 to 3.5
B. 5.5 to 6.5
C. 8.5 to 9.5
D. 10.5 to 11.5
A

D. 10.5 to 11.5

34
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34. By highlighting the cheekbone, the area will appear
A. Diminished
B. Emphasized
C. Contoured
D. Darkened
A

B. Emphasized

35
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35. The mobility of a pin curl is determined by the
A. Base
B. Stem
C. Wave
D. Diameter
A

B. Stem

36
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36. What type of hair coloring is designed to last 4 to 6 shampoos?
A. Aniline derivative tints
B. Temporary rinses
C. Metallic dyes
D. Semipermanent
A

D. Semipermanent

37
Q 
37. Hair is primarily composed of:
A. Calcium
B. Keratin
C. Cortisone
D. Magnesium
A

B. Keratin

38
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38. A chemical compound used to slow the growth of bacteria is called
A. Deodorant
B. Fungicide
C. Antiseptic
D. Astringent
A

C. Antiseptic

39
Q 
39. What protects the skin from irritation and stains around the hairline?
A. Fillers
B. Protective cream
C. Talcum powder
D. Astringent
A

B. Protective cream

40
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40. Prelightening the hair is usually necessary when using a
A. Toner
B. Metallic tint
C. One process tint
D. Temporary color
A

A. Toner

41
Q 
41. A lightener retouch should first be applied to
A. Hair ends
B. Mid-shaft
C. Hair follicle
D. New growth
A

D. New growth

42
Q 
42. What is the most effective level of infection control?
A. Sterilization
B. Sanitation
C. Disinfection
D. Ventilation
A

A. Sterilization

43
Q 
43. In a lightener retouch, hair breakage may result if
A. The lightener overlaps
B. The hair is underprocessed
C. A weak lightener is used
D. A short lightening time is used
A

A. The lightener overlaps

44
Q 
44. Which of the following is a MAIN ingredient in a chemical hair relaxer?
A. Coal tar
B. Sodium bromide
C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Hydrogen peroxide
A

C. Sodium hydroxide

45
Q 
45. Which test determines if a wig is made of human hair or synthetic fiber?
A. Match
B. Patch
C. Alkalinity
D. Acid
A

A. Match

46
Q 
46. What type of hair is MOST difficult to press?
A. Soft and curly
B. Fine and overly curly
C. Fine and curly
D. Coarse and overly curly
A

D. Coarse and overly curly

47
Q 
47. The science of the nature, structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is called
A. Neurology
B. Myology
C. Osteology
D. Physiology
A

B. Myology

48
Q 
48. A face that is composed of straight lines with a wide forehead and jawline is considered to be
A. Square
B. Round
C. Oblong
D. Triangular
A

A. Square

49
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49. Specialized preparations that are designed to equalize porosity and deposit a base color in one application are called
A. Color fillers
B. Conditioner fillers
C. Compound fillers
D. Metallic dyes
A

A. Color fillers

50
Q 
50. Which condition would PREVENT a cosmetologist from performing a service on a client?
A. Psoriasis
B. Pityryasis capitus
C. Tinea capitus
D. Hypertrychosis
A

C. Tinea capitus

51
Q 
51. under processing is caused by....
A. insuffitiant processing time 
B. Wrong choice of wave lotion
C. Improper wrapping 
D. addign water to waving lotion
A

A. insufficiant processing time

52
Q 
52. which of the following is an important part of good communication?
A. Knowing what to say 
B. Giving your opinion 
C. Active listening
D. Selling skills
A

Active listening

53
Q 
53. A rule for female cosmetologists to follow in applying makeup to wear to work is...
A. The darker the better 
B. Enhance your best features
C. look better than your clients 
D. Be as plain as possible
A

Enhance your best feautures

54
Q 
54. The major difference between a perm and a body wave result from the...
A. Type of lotion used
B. Type of neutralizer used
C. Size of rods used 
D. Length of time neutralizer is left on
A

Size of rods used

55
Q 
55. During a consultation...
A. Discuss the client's desired look
B. Analyze the client's clothing 
C. Talk about the weather outside
D. Remove all magazines from the client
A

Discuss the client’s desired look

56
Q
  1. When would you clean a manicure table?
    A. When a new client arrives and sits down
    B. After every three clients
    C. Right after each manicure
    D. After every three manicures
A

Right after each manicure

57
Q 
57. Disease causing bacteria can be spread by 
A. Touching anticeptics
B. Getting wet or cold 
C. Cleaning with disingfectants
D. Coughing or spitting
A

Coughing or spitting

58
Q 
58. Trichology is the study of?
A. Hair 
B. Beauty
C. Nails
D. Skin
A

Hair

59
Q 
59. A method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms, including bacterial spores is?
A. Decontamination
B. sanitation
C. Sterilazation
D. Washing
A

Sterilization

60
Q
  1. Which statement about haur growth is not correct?
    A. The rate of hair growth is about 1/2 inch per month
    B. The rate of hair growth is the same on all parts of the body
    C. The rate of hair growth differs for men and women
    D. The rate of hair growth declines with age
A

The rate of hair growth is the same on all parts of the body

61
Q 
61. Alopecia areata occurs when the clients hair...
A. suddenly falls out in round patches
B. changes from oily to very dry
C. produces excessive amounts of sebum
D. turns gray very suddenly
A

Suddenly falls out in round patches

62
Q

When using disinfectants, you should remember that disinfectants..
A. Kill all dangerous germs on contact
B. Cannot reach germs hidden in nooks and cranies
C. Can be danegrous if used incorrectly
D. Are inexpensive and should be used liberally

A

Can be dangerous if used incorrectly

63
Q 
The outermost and thinest layer of the skin is the...
A. dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Papillary layer
D. subcutaneous layer
A

epidermis

64
Q

which statement about disinfection is CORRECT
A. Disinfectants should not be used on skin, hair, or nails
B. Disinfectants destroy all microorganisms including bacterial spores
C.disinfectants should be used only by healthcare profecionals
D. Disinfectants are never to be used in salons

A

Disinfectants should not be used on skin, hair, or nails

65
Q 
bacteria that do not cause disease are referred to as
A. parasite 
B. nonpathogenic
C. microbes 
D. saprophytes
A

Nonpathogenic

66
Q

You can best help your client relax during facial manipulations by
A. Talking to your client continuously
B. Having the client visualize a relaxing scene
C. Maintaining an even rhythm and pressure
D. Telling the client when you are starting a movement

A

Maintaining and even rhythm and pressure

67
Q 
When using a protective neck strip and a cape, you should always be sure that the cape...
A. Is fastened as tightly as possible
B. Is under the neck strip
C. does not touch the client’s skin
D. Is a becoming style and color
A

Does not touch the clients skin

68
Q 
Cosmetologists need to understand bacteriology in order to 
A. prevent the spread of disease 
B.Discuss biology with clients
C. Avoid contracting food-borne illness
D. Avoid spreading aids in the salon
A

Prevent the spread of disease

69
Q

which statement about contamination is correct?
A. All objects are contaminated with microorganisms
B. Contamination can be avoided by means of frequent hand washing
C. Contamination in the salon is illegal and cause for loosing ones license
D. The skin and hair can be sterilized to reduce contamination

A

All objects are contaminated with microorganisms

70
Q 
The part of the nail structure that contains actively growing tissue is the... 
A. Nail plate 
B. Matrix
C. Nail root
D. Free edge
A

matrix

71
Q 
Before applying chemicals to the hair you should always apply a cream around the client’s hairline in order to..
A. Avoid a lawsuit
B. Test for allergic reactions
C. Sell additional products 
D. Avoid skin irritation
A

avoid skin irritation

72
Q

Before draping a client, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
A. wash your hands
B. Ask the client to wash his/her hands
C. ask the client to remove any necklaces
D. Turn the clients collar in

A

ask the client to wash his/her hands

73
Q

Besides cleaning the hair and scalp, a good shampoo can also…
A. Change the color of the client’s hair
B. Change the texture of the client’s hair
C. Make the client’s hair appear fuller and longer
D. Give the client a good impression of the salon

A

give the client a good impression of the salon

74
Q 
Dry shampoos are used on clients who
A. are about to have a permanent 
B. have chemically treated hair
C. whose health does not permit shampoos 
D. who are allergic to shampoos
A

whose health does not permit a shampoo

75
Q 
Which nail shape is flattering to the greatest number of people’s hand’s?
A. square
B. Round
C. Oval 
D. pointed
A

oval

76
Q

Where should metal implements and orange wood sticks be placed while you are giving a manicure?
A. In the drawer of the manicure table
B. In a jar filled with alcohol-soaked cotton
C. In an autoclave
D. On the top of the manicure table on a clean cloth

A

on top of the manicure table on a clean cloth

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