Cosmetology Quiz: State Board! Exam

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Cosmetology Quiz: State Board! Exam - Quiz

As the end of your academic year is coming near, you will have to sit for the cosmetology skateboard exam, and below is a practice exam that is designed to give you a clue of what is expected of you at exam time. Do you feel like you do have what it takes to handle it? Give it a try and keep a lookout for more just like it!

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1.

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are:
- A.
  
  Antiseptics
- B.
  
  Disinfectants
- C.
  
  Sterilizers
- D.
  
  Sanitizers
2.

State regulatory agencies include which of the following?
- A.
  
  Licensing agencies
- B.
  
  Boards of cosmetology
- C.
  
  Health department
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
3.

Laws are also called:
- A.
  
  Regulations
- B.
  
  Guidelines
- C.
  
  Statues
- D.
  
  Rules
4.

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n)
- A.
  
  Infection
- B.
  
  Antitoxin
- C.
  
  Abrasion
- D.
  
  Inflammation
5.

Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
- A.
  
  Sterilize
- B.
  
  Disinfect
- C.
  
  Antiseptic
- D.
  
  Clean
6.

One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are:
- A.
  
  Diseases
- B.
  
  Bacteria
- C.
  
  Cells
- D.
  
  Minute
7.

The type of bacteria that rarely shows a active motility is
- A.
  
  Cocci
- B.
  
  Pathogenic
- C.
  
  Spirilla
- D.
  
  Flagellum
8.

Bacteria generally consists of an outer cell wall containing a liquid called:
- A.
  
  Spore-forming
- B.
  
  Cilia
- C.
  
  Protoplasm
- D.
  
  Photosynthesis
9.

Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:
- A.
  
  Life cycle of bacteria
- B.
  
  Chemical origin of bacteria
- C.
  
  Beneficial effects
- D.
  
  Surrounding enviroment
10.

Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?
- A.
  
  Swelling
- B.
  
  Pain
- C.
  
  Heat
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
11.

A sign of a bacterial infection is the presence of:
- A.
  
  Lesions
- B.
  
  Tissue
- C.
  
  Pus
- D.
  
  Blood
12.

A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called:
- A.
  
  Characteristic
- B.
  
  Communicable
- C.
  
  Communal
- D.
  
  Microbial
13.

A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a:
- A.
  
  Bacteria
- B.
  
  Parasite
- C.
  
  Virus
- D.
  
  Contaminant
14.

Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids are called:
- A.
  
  Positive pathogens
- B.
  
  Acquired pathogens
- C.
  
  Inoculation pathogens
- D.
  
  Bloodborne pathogens
15.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes:
- A.
  
  MRSA
- B.
  
  AIDS
- C.
  
  Hepatitis
- D.
  
  HPV
16.

The most frequently encountered infection on the foot resulting from nail services is:
- A.
  
  Tinea pedis
- B.
  
  Tinea barbae
- C.
  
  Tinea capitis
- D.
  
  Barber's itch
17.

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called:
- A.
  
  Fungi
- B.
  
  Fumigations
- C.
  
  Parasites
- D.
  
  Pathogens
18.

The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculation is:
- A.
  
  Natural immunity
- B.
  
  Natural healing
- C.
  
  Acquired immunity
- D.
  
  Acquired resistance
19.

Which of the following is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?
- A.
  
  Using an ultrasonic unit
- B.
  
  Using a cleaning solution
- C.
  
  Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing with a clean, disinfected nail brush
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
20.

A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or the normally harmless substances is a(n):
- A.
  
  Allergy
- B.
  
  Infection
- C.
  
  Disease
- D.
  
  Parasite
21.

The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is:
- A.
  
  Effect
- B.
  
  Concentration
- C.
  
  Efficacy
- D.
  
  Disinfection
22.

Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants?
- A.
  
  Can cause some metals to rust
- B.
  
  Can damage plastic and rubber
- C.
  
  Are known carcinogens
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
23.

Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for:
- A.
  
  Phenols
- B.
  
  Bleach
- C.
  
  Baking soda
- D.
  
  Soap
24.

Which of the following is an example of a multi-use item?
- A.
  
  Wooden sticks
- B.
  
  Nippers
- C.
  
  Gauze
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
25.

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