Cosmetology Semester II
Review for final exam.
- 1.
Depth of color is described by level on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the:
- A.
Darkest
- B.
Lightest
- C.
Warmest
- D.
Drabbest
Correct Answer
B. Lightest -
- 2.
The technical term that refers to split of brittle nails is:
- A.
Onychorrhexis
- B.
Onycholysis
- C.
Onychophagy
- D.
Onychoptosis
Correct Answer
A. Onychorrhexis -
- 3.
_________ is the preiodic shedding of one or more nails
- A.
Onychia
- B.
Onychocryptosis
- C.
Onychophosis
- D.
Onychoptosis
Correct Answer
D. Onychoptosis -
- 4.
The common name for Onychomycosis is:
- A.
Ingrown nails
- B.
Ringworm of the nails
- C.
Brittle nails
- D.
Bitten nails
Correct Answer
B. Ringworm of the nails -
- 5.
A contagious disease that attacks the entire nail is
- A.
Leuconychia
- B.
Hypertrophy
- C.
Hematoma nail
- D.
Tinea ungium
Correct Answer
D. Tinea ungium -
- 6.
The technical term indicating any nail disease is
- A.
Onychorhexis
- B.
Pterygium
- C.
Onychosis
- D.
Leukonychia
Correct Answer
C. Onychosis -
- 7.
When hair styling, direct the blower
- A.
Toward the scalp
- B.
Toward the face
- C.
Toward the nape
- D.
Away from the scalp
Correct Answer
D. Away from the scalp -
- 8.
To avoid matting lightened hair while shampooing, work with the hands:
- A.
On top of the hair using an acid-balanced shampoo
- B.
Underneath the hair, using an acid-balanced shampoo
- C.
Underneath the hair, using an alkaline shampoo
- D.
Underneath the hair, using a base shampoo
Correct Answer
B. Underneath the hair, using an acid-balanced shampoo -
- 9.
A patch test must be given if:
- A.
An aniline derivative toner is to be applied after pre-lightening
- B.
A powder lightener is to be used
- C.
An oil lightener followed by a henna rinse is to be used
- D.
An oil lightener followed by a vegetable rinse is to be used
Correct Answer
A. An aniline derivative toner is to be applied after pre-lightening -
- 10.
A factor that affects processing time during a relaxing treatment is hair:
- A.
Pigment
- B.
Porosity
- C.
Density
- D.
Length
Correct Answer
B. Porosity -
- 11.
If the client's hair is spongy after lightening, this usually indicates the
- A.
Hair is underdeveloped
- B.
Peroxide used was too weak
- C.
Hair is overlightened
- D.
Practitioner forgot to add ammonia water
Correct Answer
C. Hair is overlightened -
- 12.
A toner is used to __________ the hair.
- A.
Lighten
- B.
Bleach
- C.
Color
- D.
Harden
Correct Answer
C. Color -
- 13.
Face powder should:
- A.
Be several shades darker than the foundation
- B.
Be several shades lighter than the foundation
- C.
Match or coordinate with the foundation
- D.
Be eliminated when foundation is used
Correct Answer
C. Match or coordinate with the foundation -
- 14.
If an accidental scalp burn occurs during a hair pressing service, apply:
- A.
6% hydrogen peroxide
- B.
10% boric acid
- C.
1% gentian jelly
- D.
1% formalin
Correct Answer
C. 1% gentian jelly -
- 15.
The occipital bone forms the
- A.
Lower part of the cranium
- B.
The crown area
- C.
The forehead
- D.
The cheeks
Correct Answer
A. Lower part of the cranium -
- 16.
Aniline-derivative colors can blend or totally cover gray
- A.
In any amount
- B.
If the gray is no more than 25 percent
- C.
Only if the gray is extremely porous
- D.
If the gray is not more than 50 percent
Correct Answer
A. In any amount -
- 17.
The two general types of relaxers are
- A.
Sodium hydroxide and caustic soda
- B.
Sodium bromite and sodium hydroxide
- C.
Ammonium thioglycolate and sodium bromite
- D.
Sodium hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate
Correct Answer
D. Sodium hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate -
- 18.
Removing length and bulk at one time with a regular shear is called:
- A.
Slithering
- B.
Thinning
- C.
Shingling
- D.
Club cutting
Correct Answer
A. Slithering -
- 19.
Hair may be temporarily removed by
- A.
Diathermy
- B.
Dipilatories
- C.
Shortwaves
- D.
Galvanic current
Correct Answer
B. Dipilatories -
- 20.
Small, reddened patches of little blisters on skin or scalp is characteristic of a contagious infection called:
- A.
Tinea
- B.
Alopecia
- C.
Onychia
- D.
Pediculosis
Correct Answer
A. Tinea -
- 21.
The forward and adhering growth of the cuticle at the base of the nail is called:
- A.
Hyponichium
- B.
Onychosis
- C.
Pterygium
- D.
Onychia
Correct Answer
C. Pterygium -
- 22.
The finger that is placed near the middle of the haircutting shears to help balance and control them when cutting hair is
- A.
Index finger
- B.
Middle finger
- C.
Ring finger
- D.
Little finger
Correct Answer
A. Index finger -
- 23.
Petrissage is what type of massage movement?
- A.
Friction
- B.
Percussion
- C.
Tapotment
- D.
Kneading
Correct Answer
D. Kneading -
- 24.
A__________ is used to correct abused, lightened, tinted, or damaged hair.
- A.
Toner
- B.
Filler
- C.
Base coat
- D.
Compound tint
Correct Answer
B. Filler -
- 25.
The nail originates from an actively growing layer called the:
- A.
Mantle
- B.
Subcutis
- C.
Lunula
- D.
Matrix
Correct Answer
D. Matrix -
- 26.
Betty notices that Mrs. O'Gara has some corrugations while giving her a manicure. She should:
- A.
Buff the nails with a pumice stone
- B.
Buff the nails with pumice powder
- C.
Refer Mrs. O'Gara to a physician
- D.
Give a booth manicure
Correct Answer
B. Buff the nails with pumice powder -
- 27.
File the nails:
- A.
Before placing them in the nail bath
- B.
After placing them in the nail bath
- C.
After applying polish
- D.
Before removing old polish
Correct Answer
A. Before placing them in the nail bath -
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