Cosmetology State Board

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  • 1. 

    In ancient Rome, middle-class women colored their hair:

    • A.

      Black

    • B.

      Red

    • C.

      Blond

    • D.

      Brown

    Correct Answer
    C. Blond
    Explanation
    Noblewomen tinted their hair Red
    middle class-blond
    Poor women-black

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  • 2. 

    During the Victorian age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to:

    • A.

      Punish themselves

    • B.

      Create a mask

    • C.

      Induce natural color

    • D.

      Ready themselves for sleep

    Correct Answer
    C. Induce natural color
  • 3. 

    A combination of understanding, empathy, and acceptance is called:

    • A.

      Arrogance

    • B.

      Sensitivity

    • C.

      Straightforwardness

    • D.

      Assertiveness

    Correct Answer
    B. Sensitivity
  • 4. 

    Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and:

    • A.

      Eyes

    • B.

      Muscles

    • C.

      Skin

    • D.

      Heart

    Correct Answer
    B. Muscles
  • 5. 

    The act of effectively sharing information between two people, or groups of people, is known as:

    • A.

      Listening

    • B.

      Language

    • C.

      Speaking

    • D.

      Communication

    Correct Answer
    D. Communication
  • 6. 

    The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is:

    • A.

      Cocci

    • B.

      Pathogenic

    • C.

      Spirilla

    • D.

      Flagellum

    Correct Answer
    A. Cocci
  • 7. 

    A rod-shaped microorganism that infected clients due to improper disinfection of a whirlpool foot spa was:

    • A.

      Of vegetable origin

    • B.

      Diplococci furunculosis

    • C.

      Mycobacterium fortuitum furnunculosis

    • D.

      Staphylococci fortuitum

    Correct Answer
    C. Mycobacterium fortuitum furnunculosis
  • 8. 

    A pimple or abscess is an example of a:

    • A.

      Blood disease

    • B.

      General infection

    • C.

      Daughter cell

    • D.

      Local infection

    Correct Answer
    D. Local infection
  • 9. 

    Nonpathogenic bacteria are:

    • A.

      Harmful

    • B.

      Harmless

    • C.

      Disease producing

    • D.

      Toxic

    Correct Answer
    A. Harmful
  • 10. 

    A disease that spreads from one person to another by contact is said to be:

    • A.

      Epidemic

    • B.

      Immunity

    • C.

      Community

    • D.

      Contagious

    Correct Answer
    D. Contagious
  • 11. 

    Organisms that live in or on another living organism and draw their nourishment from the host organism are:

    • A.

      Scabies

    • B.

      Fumigations

    • C.

      Parasites

    • D.

      Pathogens

    Correct Answer
    C. Parasites
  • 12. 

    Nail fungus can be contracted through implements that are not properly:

    • A.

      Washed

    • B.

      Sharp

    • C.

      Stored

    • D.

      Disinfected

    Correct Answer
    D. Disinfected
  • 13. 

    The skin disease that is caused by an infestation of head lice is called:

    • A.

      Pediculosis bacteria

    • B.

      Pediculosis capitis

    • C.

      Contagious diseases

    • D.

      Filterable virus

    Correct Answer
    A. Pediculosis bacteria
  • 14. 

    The three main types of decontamination are:

    • A.

      Sanitation, sterilizing, and dry hear

    • B.

      Sterilizing, cleaning, and processing

    • C.

      Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization

    • D.

      Sanitation, steam autoclave, and heat

    Correct Answer
    C. Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization
  • 15. 

    Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be:

    • A.

      Discarded

    • B.

      Washed

    • C.

      Stored

    • D.

      Immersed

    Correct Answer
    A. Discarded
  • 16. 

    When removing implements from the disinfectant solution, to avoid damaging the skin or contaminating the disinfectant solution, use:

    • A.

      A spatula

    • B.

      Your fingers

    • C.

      Tongs

    • D.

      A spoon

    Correct Answer
    C. Tongs
  • 17. 

    All of the following need to be disposed of after a single use except for

    • A.

      A paper towel

    • B.

      Neck strips

    • C.

      Nippers

    • D.

      Orangewood sticks

    Correct Answer
    C. Nippers
  • 18. 

    If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a:

    • A.

      Trash bag

    • B.

      Container for contaminated waste

    • C.

      Marked paper bag

    • D.

      Paper towel

    Correct Answer
    B. Container for contaminated waste
  • 19. 

    The first step in the decontamination process is called:

    • A.

      Sterilization

    • B.

      Cleaning

    • C.

      Sanitation

    • D.

      Shampooing

    Correct Answer
    C. Sanitation
  • 20. 

    Tissue that carries blood and lymph, food and hormones through the body is:

    • A.

      Liquid tissue

    • B.

      Connective tissue

    • C.

      Epithelial tissue

    • D.

      Nerve tissue

    Correct Answer
    A. Liquid tissue
  • 21. 

    Groups of tissues designed to perform a specific function are:

    • A.

      Cells

    • B.

      Reproduction

    • C.

      Organs

    • D.

      Neurons

    Correct Answer
    C. Organs
  • 22. 

    Nerve tissue carries messages to the brain and is made up of special cells known as:

    • A.

      Protoplasm

    • B.

      Hormones

    • C.

      Neurons

    • D.

      Nucleolus

    Correct Answer
    C. Neurons
  • 23. 

    The facial skeleton has how many bones?

    • A.

      6

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      14

    Correct Answer
    D. 14
  • 24. 

    THe study of the structure, function, and diseases of the muscles is called:

    • A.

      Myology

    • B.

      Histology

    • C.

      Myopia

    • D.

      Osteology

    Correct Answer
    A. Myology
  • 25. 

    The middle part of the muscle is the:

    • A.

      Insertion

    • B.

      Origin

    • C.

      Masseter

    • D.

      Belly

    Correct Answer
    D. Belly
  • 26. 

    The muscle that covers the back of the neck and upper and middle region of the back and that rotates and controls the swinging movement of the arms is the:

    • A.

      Corrugator muscle

    • B.

      Pectoralis minor

    • C.

      Latissimus dorsi

    • D.

      Trapezius

    Correct Answer
    D. Trapezius
  • 27. 

    The thinnest skin can be found on the:

    • A.

      Eyelids

    • B.

      Fingertips

    • C.

      Lips

    • D.

      Nose

    Correct Answer
    A. Eyelids
  • 28. 

    The clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface that consists of small cells through which light can pass is the:

    • A.

      Stratum lucidum

    • B.

      Stratum corneum

    • C.

      Stratum spinosum

    • D.

      Stratum granulosum

    Correct Answer
    A. Stratum lucidum
  • 29. 

    A fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and nails is:

    • A.

      Appendages

    • B.

      Melanocytes

    • C.

      Keratin

    • D.

      Melanin

    Correct Answer
    C. Keratin
  • 30. 

    The fatty layer found below the dermis is the:

    • A.

      Tactile

    • B.

      Papillae

    • C.

      Subcutaneuos

    • D.

      Papillary

    Correct Answer
    C. Subcutaneuos
  • 31. 

    The tiny granules of coloring matter deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are:

    • A.

      Protein

    • B.

      Lucid

    • C.

      Melanin

    • D.

      Matter

    Correct Answer
    C. Melanin
  • 32. 

    The melanin produced by the body that is red to yellow in color is:

    • A.

      Granular melanin

    • B.

      Pheomelanin

    • C.

      Eumelanin

    • D.

      Photovoltaic

    Correct Answer
    B. Pheomelanin
  • 33. 

    A fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength is:

    • A.

      Elastin

    • B.

      Collagen

    • C.

      Keratin

    • D.

      Melanin

    Correct Answer
    B. Collagen
  • 34. 

    When sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is formed is a :

    • A.

      Coil

    • B.

      Lubricant

    • C.

      Scar

    • D.

      Comedone

    Correct Answer
    D. Comedone
  • 35. 

    The principal functions of the skin are protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, and:

    • A.

      Absorption and cooling

    • B.

      Presentation and regulation

    • C.

      Perspiration and absorption

    • D.

      Secretion and absorption

    Correct Answer
    D. Secretion and absorption
  • 36. 

    The nail is an appendage of the skin and is part of what system?

    • A.

      Muscular

    • B.

      Integumentary

    • C.

      Skeletal

    • D.

      Protective

    Correct Answer
    B. Integumentary
  • 37. 

    The part of the nail where the natural nail is formed is the:

    • A.

      Extension

    • B.

      Matrix

    • C.

      Lunula

    • D.

      Free edge

    Correct Answer
    B. Matrix
  • 38. 

    The nail that grows the slowest is on the:

    • A.

      Index finger

    • B.

      Thumb

    • C.

      Middle finger

    • D.

      Little finger

    Correct Answer
    C. Middle finger
  • 39. 

    The thickened, clublike structure that forms the lower part of the hair root is the:

    • A.

      Cuticle layer

    • B.

      Hair bulb

    • C.

      Dermal papilla

    • D.

      Arrector pili

    Correct Answer
    B. Hair bulb
  • 40. 

    A lengthwise section of hair shows that cuticle scales overlap and each individual cuticle scale is attached to the:

    • A.

      Medulla

    • B.

      Melanin

    • C.

      Cortex

    • D.

      Root

    Correct Answer
    C. Cortex
  • 41. 

    The cortex is responsible for the natural color of hair, 90 percent of the total weight, and hair:

    • A.

      Growth

    • B.

      Elasticity

    • C.

      Length

    • D.

      Porosity

    Correct Answer
    B. Elasticity
  • 42. 

    The units of structure that build protein and are linked end-to-end like a string of pearls are:

    • A.

      Oxygenated cells

    • B.

      Primary acids

    • C.

      Amino acids

    • D.

      Lymph glands

    Correct Answer
    C. Amino acids
  • 43. 

    The three different types of cross-links that form bonds between the polypeptide chains in the cortex are:

    • A.

      Oxygen, hydrogen, and salt bonds

    • B.

      Hydrogen, ionic, and carbon bonds

    • C.

      Ionic,helix, and covalent

    • D.

      Hydrogen,salt, and disulfide bonds

    Correct Answer
    D. Hydrogen,salt, and disulfide bonds
  • 44. 

    All natural hair color is the result of pigment located in the cortex called:

    • A.

      Melanin

    • B.

      Tissue

    • C.

      Sebum

    • D.

      Proteins

    Correct Answer
    A. Melanin
  • 45. 

    The melanin that provides brown or black color to hair is:

    • A.

      Ionic

    • B.

      Eumelanin

    • C.

      Pheomelanin

    • D.

      Telogen

    Correct Answer
    B. Eumelanin
  • 46. 

    Hair that has the largest diameter and usually requires more processing time is:

    • A.

      Fine hair texture

    • B.

      Coarse hair texture

    • C.

      Medium hair texture

    • D.

      Gray hair

    Correct Answer
    B. Coarse hair texture
  • 47. 

    The technical term for gray hair is:

    • A.

      Acquired

    • B.

      Canities

    • C.

      Albino

    • D.

      Ringed

    Correct Answer
    B. Canities
  • 48. 

    Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called:

    • A.

      Pyrithione

    • B.

      Steatoides

    • C.

      Capitis

    • D.

      Malassezia

    Correct Answer
    B. Steatoides
  • 49. 

    Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by:

    • A.

      Seborrheic dermatitis

    • B.

      Parasites

    • C.

      Subcutaneous tissue

    • D.

      Fungal organisms

    Correct Answer
    B. Parasites
  • 50. 

    A carbuncle is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by:

    • A.

      Staphylococci

    • B.

      Mites

    • C.

      Nits

    • D.

      Headlice

    Correct Answer
    A. Staphylococci

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