Test #4

Question 1

Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization?

Answer 1

Nickel coated metal

Question 2

_______________ are designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize.

Answer 2

Nail oils

Question 3

What could happen if a client with dry hair begins to use a balancing shampoo?

Answer 3

Because the balancing shampoo removes excess oiliness so it is likely to dry out the hair more

Question 4

How many coats do you need for the most successful nail polish application?

Answer 4

Four coats

Question 5

The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the ____________.

Answer 5

Onyx

Question 6

At which stage of service should a cosmetologist perform a scalp massage to help restore hair to a more balanced state?

Answer 6

During the conditioning stage

Question 7

Few all-natural products are commercially available. What is an alternative when a client requests all-natural products?

Answer 7

Mix your own products from fresh ingredients in small batches everyday

Question 8

A normal nail plate grows forward from the ____ and extends over the tip of the finger.

Answer 8

Matrix

Question 9

A client with moderately curly hair comes into the salon and asks for the hair to be made 50 percent less curly, but not completely straight. The best product for such a treatment is ____________.

Answer 9

Ammonium Thioglycolate (ATG)

Question 10

Why would a cosmetologist use an astringent lotion after a scalp treatment?

Answer 10

To remove accumulated oil from the scalp

Question 11

Which of the following is MOST likely to increase a beauty professional’s chances of quickly building a solid and loyal clientele?

Answer 11

Employ advanced marketing and publicity strategies

Question 12

What should the stylist do if a client’s hair is not sufficiently processed within 10 minutes of applying a permanent wave solution?

Answer 12

Do not add more solution because this might damage the hair

Question 13

Which shampoo type would benefit a client with dry, brittle hair that needs softening?

Answer 13

Oil shampoo

Question 14

Marielle, a new cosmetologist, is file prepping. Why is it important she takes this action?

Answer 14

File prepping removes sharp edges from the file, which prevents it from cutting the clients

Question 15

What color is NOT normal for a healthy nail bed?

Answer 15

Reddish

Question 16

Which substance(s) can interact in a negative way with the ingredients in hair relaxers?

Answer 16

Some medications and caffeine

Question 17

Although Jamie did not have to set up her own small business, she does pay the owner of the establishment she works at a portion of every client fee in exchange for the use of the station and the space. Jamie is MOST likely a(n) ______.

Answer 17

Independent contractor

Question 18

Which of the following is part of the lymphatic system?

Answer 18

Thymus gland

Question 19

Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches?

Answer 19

240-grit and higher

Question 20

How do veins function in the circulatory system?

Answer 20

Veins transport oxygen-poor blood and waste products.

Question 21

Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service?

Answer 21

Nylon nail brush

Question 22

________________ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin.

Answer 22

Nail creams

Question 23

During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically?

Answer 23

During the last trimester of pregnancy

Question 24

Michelle, a 10-year beauty pro, gets sick much less frequently than many of her coworkers and clients. Michelle contends that the reason she stays so healthy is her “super-duper immune system.” If, in fact, her immune system is more helpful to her than those of her coworkers and clients, which of the following is LEAST LIKELY the reason?