Cosmetology State Board Practice Quiz: Exam!
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- 1.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
- 2.If the cuticle is slightly raised and accepts color products easily, the hair is:
- A.
Normal
- B.
Resistant
- C.
Fine
- D.
Coarse
- 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
- 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
- 5.A coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacteria cell that causes syphilis and cholera is:
- A.
Bacilli
- B.
Spirilla
- C.
Streptococci
- D.
Cocci
- 6.Which determines the texture of the hair?
- A.
Porosity
- B.
Elasticity
- C.
Diameter
- D.
Density
- 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
- 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
- 9.Which instrument should be used to slither a client's hair?
- A.
Razor
- B.
Shears
- C.
Clippers
- D.
Thinning shears
- 10.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
- 11.What type of manicure is suggested for dry cuticles and brittle nails?
- A.
Oil
- B.
Machine
- C.
Regular
- D.
Antiseptic
- 12.Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail.
- A.
Bed
- B.
Plate
- C.
Lunula
- D.
Cuticle
- 13.Which of the following is the peak of a finger wave?
- A.
Line
- B.
Trough
- C.
Ridge
- D.
C-shape
- 14.During the processing time in chemical waving, the hair has a tendency to:
- A.
Expand
- B.
Harden
- C.
Contract
- D.
Circulate
- 15.What is made of cells, blood, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate?
- A.
Nerves
- B.
Teeth
- C.
Bones
- D.
Tendons
- 16.Disulfide bonds are broken by the
- A.
Shampooing process
- B.
Winding process
- C.
Chemical wave solution
- D.
Neutralizing solution
- 17.Which of the following are tint removers designed to remove?
- A.
Natural pigment
- B.
Temporary colors
- C.
Artificial pigment
- D.
Conditioner build-up
- 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
- 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
- 20.The shortest processing time in chemical waving is usually required for hair which is
- A.
Fine
- B.
Coarse
- C.
Resistant
- D.
Lightened
- 21.Frequent shampooing with highly alkaline shampoo may cause the hair to become
- A.
Dry
- B.
Oily
- C.
Curly
- D.
Thick
- 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
- 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
- 24.High elevation in haircutting is used to
- A.
Add bulk
- B.
Thin hair
- C.
Create layers
- D.
Establish guidelines
- 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
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