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Cosmo Exam I - State Board
State Board Exam - 2009 Diamons Oaks - Juniors
103
Cosmetology
11th Grade
12/01/2009

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Term
1. When Sanitizing with a 10% formalin solution, implements must be immersed for:

a - 10 - 15 minutes
b - 20 - 30 minutes
c - 50 - 10 minutes
d - 02 - 05 minutes
Definition

 

 

Answer:

B - 20 - 30 minutes

Term
2. The wasting away of the nail is usually known as:

a - Onychauxis
b - Onchogryposis
c - Onychatrophia
d - Onychophagy
Definition

 

 

Answer:

c: Onychatrophia

Term
3. If "Quats" require a rust inhibitor, add:

a - 10% cresol
b - 2% tincture if iodine
c - 60% alcohol
d - 1/2% sodium nitrate
Definition

 

 

Answer:

d - 1/2 % sodium nitrate

Term
4. The purpose of doing a featheredge (hairline) tip in polishing the nail is to:

a - make the nail appear longer
b - make the nail appear wider
c - Prevent the polish from bubbling
d - Prevenet the polish from chipping
Definition

 

 

Answer:

d - Prevent the polish from chipping

Term
5. When sanitizing with 25 % formalin solution, implements must be immersed for:

a - 2 minutes
b - 15 minutes
c - 10 minutes
d - 20 minutes
Definition

 

 

 

Answer:

c - 10 minutes

Term
6. When giving a basic shaping, consider the natrual growth and the:

a - rate of growth
b - Natural curl
c - Natural highlights
d - Amount of oil
Definition

 

 

Answer:

b - Natural Curl

Term
7. When bacteria are in a spore forming stage they are:

a - Reproductive
b - Vegative
c - Active
d - Inactive
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Inactive

 

 

Term
8. In hair shaping, to minimize a long neck you should:

a - Taper the neckline to form a V-shape
b - Give a shingle cut
c - Leave the neck exposed
d - Leave the hair full at the neck
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Leave the hair full at the neck

Term
9. Saprophytes are classified as:

a - Vegetable parasites
b - Non-pathogenic
c - Pathogenic Organisms
d - Animal parasites
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Non-Pathogenic

Term
10. A disadvantage to pressing hair is:

a - Hair appears glossy and straight
b - Hair is easily handled
c - Process should be repeated after each shampoo
d - Hair can be styled in many different ways.
Definition

 

 

Answer:

c - Process should be repeated after each shampoo

Term
11. Cocci are bacteria that have what kind of shape:

a - Rod
b - Spiral
c - Round
d - Long
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Round

Term
12. When iron curling, fish hook ends of the hair are caused by:

a - extreme ends of the hair are not caught in the iron
b - Irons are too hot
c - The curls was started to low at the strand
d - Strand is combined out before the curl is cool
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - Extreme ends of the hair are not caught in the iron

Term
13. Pustules contain:

a - Pathogenic bacteria
b - Saprophytes
c - Non Pathogenic bacteris
d - Beneficial bacteria
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - Pathogenic bacteria

Term
14. The patron has soft fine hair and she complains her hairstyle does not stay in. The stylist should:

a - Comb her hair forward
b - Suggest a cream rinse
c - Back-comb the hair
d - Brush the hair thoroughly
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Back-comb the hair

Term
15. An Oily skin condition is usually accompanied with:

a - Comedomes
b - Whiteheads
c - Verucca
d - Lenitgo
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - Comedomes

Term
16. 3% hydrogen peroxide is acceptable to use:

a - to accelerate hair color
b - As an antiseptic
c - in bleach solution
d - As an disinfectant
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - As an antiseptic

Term
17. Use the blue light for:

a - Increase sebum
b - Softening tissue
c - Increase blood flow
d - A tonic effect
Definition

 

 

 

Answer:

d - a tonic effect

Term
18. When applying make-up, a darker foundation is applied to areas where outlines are to be:

a - Emphasized
b - made more prominent
c - Highlights
d - masked
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Masked

Term
19. 5% formalin is used to sanitize:

a - combs and brushes
b - cutting edge
c - Shampoo bowls
d - Electrodes
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - shampoo bowls

Term
20. Dry, brittle, lighten hair is best cleaned with:

a - Non-strip shampoo (acid balanced)
b - Salfonated shampoo oil
c - Tincture of green shampoo
d - Medicated shampoo
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

 

a - Non-strip shampoo (acid balanced)

Term
21. Chemical should be:

a - stored in a warm cabinet
b - purchased in small qualities
c - purchased weekly
d - stored in ventilated containers
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - purchased in small qualities

Term
22. One end of a shampoo molecule is made to be attracted to oils. For effective cleansing the opposite end is attracted to:

a - Grease
b - Debris
c - Dirt
d - water
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - water

Term
23. you have one quart of 20% solution, to make 10% add:

a - 4 ozs water
b - 3 ozs Formalin
c - 1/2 cup formalin
d - 1 quart water
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - 1 quart of water

Term
24. For a dry scalp treatment, the best time to apply the heated oil to the hair and scalp is:

a - after a shampoo
b - before the final rinse
c - before a shampoo
d - after the final rinse
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - after a shampoo

Term
25. When treating alopecia areata, you should apply:

a - Glycerin
b - Blue light
c - Ultra-violent ray
d - Karaya
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Ultra-violet ray

Term
26. A citric acid rinse can be ussed in place of an:

a - Lemon rinse
b - Henna rinse
c - Peroxide rinse
d - Cream rinse
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - Lemon rinse

Term
27. The primary symptom of tines on hands is:

a - White spots
b - Red lesions
c - a blue color
d - swelling
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Red lesions

Term
28. The latin word for "manus" means:

a - Hand
b - Finger
c - Manicure
d - Nail
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - Hand

Term
29. A poisonous substance of an undetermined chemical nature is said to be a:

a - Toxin
b - Fumigant
c - Styptic
d - Germicide
Definition

 

 

Answer:

a - toxin

 

Term
30. The skin directly beneath the free edge of the nail is call the:

a - Eponychium
b - Perionychium
c - Hyponychium
d - Pyteryguim
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Hyponychuim

Term
31. Animal parasites are responsible for:

a - Ringworms
b - Scabies
c - Favus
d - Fungi
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - scabies

Term
32. A nail Cosmetic containing a solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide is:

a - nail bleach
b - cuticle solvent
d - nail whitener
d - Fungi
Definition

 

 

Answer: 

Cuticle Solvent

Term
33. An antiseptic is used to:

a - Retard bacterial growth
b - Destroyed all bacteria
c - Sanitize combs/brushes
d - Sanitize electrodes
Definition

 

 

Answer:

Sanitize electrodes

Term
34. Pumice powder is used as a nail abrasive when:

a - Beveling is necessary
b - Corrugations are prevented
c - Removing excess cuticle
d - Removing leuconychia
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Corrugations are prevented

Term
35. Slithering the hair is done with the scissors to:

a - blunt
b - clip
c - shingling
d - Thin
Definition

 

Answer:

 

d - thin

Term
36. A teaspon is equal to:

a - 60 drops
b - 40 drops
c - 50 drops
d - 70 drops
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - 60 drops

Term
37. When shaping hair with a razor, the amount of hair cut in a single strand is controlled by the:

a - pressure one blade
b - speed of movement
c - length of the blade
d - low inclination of the blade
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - pressure one blade

Term
38. A vinegar rinse dry shampoo contains:

a - Add color to the hair
b - Remove soap curds
c - Remove yellow cast from white hair
d - lighten hair
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Remove soap curds

 

 

Term
39. To hold a pair of scissors correctly, the thumb should be:

a - be in the tang
b - rest on the shank
c - Control the still blade
d - Control the moving blade
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Control the moving blade

Term
40. Commerical color rinse can be used in place of an;

a - Semi-permanent hair color
b - Aniline derivative colors
c - Certified hair color or temp
d - Cream hair colors
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - certified hair color or temp

Term
42. What texture of hair may be thinned closest to the scalp:

a - medium fine hair
b - fine hair
c - coarse hair
d - wiry hair
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - fine hair

Term
43. An advantage of blow dry styling is:

a - less cuticle damage
b - longer lasting curls
c - less time consuming
d - less frequent haircuts
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Less time consuming

Term
44. When you accidentally cut yourself during a hair shaping, apply:

a - 28% ammonia water
b - styptic pencil
c - 20% volume peroxide
d - 60% alcohol
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - 60% alcohol

Term
45. The primary purpose of a facial massage is to:

a - Increase blood circulation
b - remove scaly tissue
c - Remove facial wrinkles
d - cleanse the skin
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

Increase blood circulation

Term
46. A complete pin curl set, when a strengthened and stationary line is desired, use the:

a - no-stem
b - full-stem curl
c - half-stem curl
d - spiral cut
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - no-stem

Term
47. The common ingredient in emollient cream is:

a - Lanolin
b - Mineral Oil
c - Stearates
d - Mineral Oil
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - Lanolin

Term
48. A Method of styling the hair following a pressing treatment is:

a - Finger Wave
b - wet set
c - Iron curl
d - Lamp dry
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

Iron curl

Term
49. Slow and Rhythmical movements which relax the patron are:

a - Petrissage
b - Tapotement
c - Effleurage
d - Vibration
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Effleurage

Term
50. Pin curls mobility is determined by the:

a - Circle
b - Stem
c - Base
d - Hair ends
Definition

 

 

Answers

b - sem

Term
51. What strengths of hydrogen peroxide should you use on minor cuts:

a - 3-5%
b - 8-10%
c - 1-2%
d - 15-18%
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - 3-5%

Term
52. The illustration above indicates:

a - the clockwise direction of winging curls
b - no specific direction
c - curl wind in a counterclockwise direction
d - both clockwise and counterclockwise direction
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Curl wind in a counterclockwise direction

Term
53. How do you avoid matting bleached hair ?
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

Hands underneath with fingertips

Term
53. The body fights infection with:

a - Staphylococci
b - Bacillus
c - Diplococci
d - Antitoxins
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - antitoxins

Term
54. To properly cleanse a wig:

a - use an alkaline shampoo
b - Immerse in adry cleansing solution
c - brush the hair with a powder cleanser
d - Saturate it with a 28% ammonia water
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Immerse in a dry cleansing solution

Term
55. Poisoning due to pathogenic bacteria is called:

a - Sterile
b - Styptic
c - Asepsis
d - Sepsis
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - sepsis

Term
56. Wiglets are constructed with a flat base and are used for:

a - as braids for a special effects
b - to extend the range of hair
c - to form a knot or coil at the nape
d - for removal of bulk in the crown
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - To extend the range of hair

Term
57. Vegetable parasites can produce a contagious disease such as:

a - Itch Mites
b - Ringworms
c - Scabies
d - Pediculosis
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - ringworms

Term
58. The ridge of a fingerwave is emphasized by:

a - pushing the hair up with the fingers
b - moving the hair at least 2" off its base
c - Lifting the hair up with the comb
d - Holding the hair firmly between the index finger
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Holding the hair firmly between the index finger

Term
59. The bacteria, Treponema pallida, is responsible for causing:

a - Gonorrhea
b - Acne
c - Syphilis
d - Ringworm
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Syphilis

Term
60. In styling a patron who has a round face, one should:

a - give fullness at the sides
b - use the center part
c - produce fullness on the top
d - full bang
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - produce fullness on the top

Term
61. Asteatosis is a skin condition:

a - caused by strong alkaline in the soap
b - Characterized by pores clogged with a worm like mass of sebum
c - of whiteheads surrounding the eye margin
d - characterized by oily tissue
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - caused by strong alkaline in the soap

Term
62. In corrective make-up, to emphasized facial features:

a - the same as the original foundation
b - darker shade than the foundation
c - lighter shade than the original foundation
d - a vanishing cream as the foundation
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - lighter shade than the original foundation

Term
63. What will happen if you use the same towel on each one of your clients:

a - reduce operator efficiency
b - decrease salon profit
c - affect the shampoo procedure
d - Transmit disease
Definition

 

Answer:

 

d - Transmit disease

 

Term
64. When giving a high frequency treatment cover the skin with:

a - Alcohol
b - Talcum powder
c - An astringent
d - A lubricant
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Talcum powder

Term
65. Asepsis is the term for:

a - Disinfectant
b - Fumigant
c - Antiseptic
d - Free from germs
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Free from germs

Term
66. You should not give a service to a patron with:

a - Milia
b - Tinea Capities
c - Psoriasis
d - Canities
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Tinea Capities

Term
67. Most dry powder shampoos contain:

a - White henna
b - Orris roots
c - Pumice Powder
d - Benzene
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Orris roots

Term
68. During a facial massage the vibration may be used over the:

a - temples
b - shoulders
c - face
d - front of neck
Definition

 

 

Answers:

 

b - shoulders

Term
69. Most shampoos require the use of proper manipulations and a:

a - high alkaline rinse
b - thorough rinse
c - low alkaline rinse
d - cream rinse
Definition

 

Answer:

 

b - thorough rinse

Term
70. Advise hot oil treatments and the infer-red for:

a - Chloasma
b - Asteaosis
c - Lecoderma
d - Milaria rubric
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Lecoderma

 

Term
71. Kneading movement is known as:

a - Petrissage
b - Friction
c - Effleurage
d - Tapotement
Definition

 

Answer:

 

a - Petrissage

Term
72. A facial pack is recommended for skin that is:

a - Wrinkled
b - scaly
c - Dry
d - Oily
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

Oily

Term
73. Streptococci is found in:

a - boils
b - Blood poisoning
c - Pustules
d - Tetanus
Definition

 

Answer:

 

b - blood poisoning

Term
74. Instant reconditioning preparation for dry damaged hair is applied to the:

a - Follicle
b - scalp area
c - bangs
d - ends to the hair
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - ends to the hair

Term
75. What % should you use to sanitize electrodes:

a - 10%
b - 60%
c - 20%
d - 70%
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - 70%

Term
76. Sterilization is the process of killing:

a - only pathogenic bacteria
b - Harmful and harmless bacteria
c - most non-pathogenic bacteria
d - Only spore-forming bacteria
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - harmful and harmless bacteria

Term
77. The high-frequency electrical treatments should be used on the scalp:

a - After the application on an astringent
b - After the application of tonics or alcohol lotions
c - With the application of witch hazel
d - before the application of a tonics or alcoholic lotions
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - before the application of a tonics or alcoholic lotions

Term
78. Soapless oil shampoos contain:

a - Lanolin base
b - Sulfonater oils
c - Olive Oil
d - Safflower oil
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Sulfonater oils

Term
79. Most liquid dry shampoos contain:

a - Oils
b - Benzene/gasoline
c - Orris root
d - water
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - Benzene/gasoline

Term
80. After applying a acid rinse, it is important to:

a - not rinse
b - lighting shampoo
c - rinse with cool water
d - rinse with hot water
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - rinse with cool water

Term
81. The agnail disorder can be:

a - treated by pushing back the cuticle
b - removed by using cuticle solvent
c - caused by improper cutting of the cuticle
d - Recognized by severe inflammation
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - caused by improper cutting of the cuticle

Term
82. When you accidentally cut a patron during a manicure you should use:

a -
Definition
Term
82. When you accidentally cut a patron during a manicure you should use:

a - an astringent
b - a disinfectant
c - an antiseptic
d - a styptic pencil
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

An antiseptic

Term
83. The large bone of the forearm is called the:

a - radius
b - scapula
c - humerus
d - ulna
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - Humerus

Term
84. The keratin found in the nail is a:

a - Mineral
b - Enzyme
c - Protein
d - Vitamins
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Protein

Term
85. The average nail growth per month is:

a - 1/2
b - 1/6
c - 1/8
d - 1/16
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - 1/8

Term
86. The hair should be cut wet when giving a razor shaping:

a - avoid mechanical damage to the hair
b - Enhance a one-length style
c - avoid pliability
d - straighten overly curly hair
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - avoid mechanical damage to the hair

Term
87. When using a razor to remove bulk, the blade should be:

a - Flat against the strand
b - 45 degrees angle
c - 90 degree angle
d - used with firm pressure
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - flat against the strand

Term
88. When sanitizing with quats use?
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

1:1000

Term
88. A patron has a short, heavy neck, it is advisable to:

a - leave the hair low on the neck
b - leave the hair full on the neck
c - shape rounded neckline
d - taper the neckline to form a V-shape
Definition

 

 

Answer:  d - taper the neckline toform a V - shape

Term
89. What controls the moving blade:

a - finger
b - thumb
c - pivot
d - finger braces
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - thumb

Term
90. To avoid split ends in a comb-out when using rectangular base pin-curls, the stylist should:

a - stagger the section
b - overlap the pin curl
c - extend the curl off its base
d - wind from hair ends to scalp
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - overlap the pin curl

Term
91. Using extreme heat on grey or tinted hair may:

a - Increase the electricity
b - increase the floe if sebum
c - Discolor the hair
d - Make the hair wiry
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - discolore the hair

Term
92. What kind of hair shaping should you do on someone with a short neck:

a - medium short neck hair low side part
b - long hair with fluffy bangs
c - short hair with height on top
d - a rounded neckline with a center part
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - short hair with height on top

Term
93. Filterable viruses cause:

a - the common cold
b - blood poisoning
c - tetanus
d - syphilis
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - the common cold

 

Term
94. To keep a wig in good condition:

a - use a setting lotion with an oil base
b - dry it thoroughly under a hot dryer
c - apply a conditioner every time cleansed
d - cleanse with an alkaline shampoo
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - apply a conditioner every time cleansed

Term
95. Poker curls are made by using the spiral technique, winding the hair from:

a - ends to scalp
b - mid-strand to the ends
c - ends to the mid-strand
d - scalp to ends
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - ends to the mid-strand

Term
96. Common pus-forming bacteria are:

a - Spore producer
b - Spirillum
c - Bacillus
d - Staphylococci
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

d - Staphylococci

Term
97. When selecting face powder for a patron, use a shade:

a - darker then the foundation
b - lighter or the same color as foundation
c - Two shades darker then foundation
d - opposite the shade of the skin
Definition

 

Answer:

 

b - lighter or the same color as foundation

Term
98. A fumigant is necessary to:

a - maintain a sanitized cabinet
b - treat an accidental cut
c - sanitize electrodes
d - prevent rust
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

a - maintain a sanitized cabinet

Term
99. A tar shampoo is used on:

a - tinted hair
b - blond, oily hair
c - dark, oily hair
d - grey, oily hair
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

c - dark, oily hair

Term
100. Substance that may kill or retard the growth of bacteria is:

a - Solvent
b - antiseptic
c - germicide
d - disinfectant
Definition

 

 

Answer:

 

b - antiseptic

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