State board practice

Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths?

Shear over comb technique

Which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases?

Cosmetologists can better recommend client hair loss treatments if they can identify the differences between common and irregular hair loss.

How does thio neutralization differ from hydroxide neutralization?

The neutralization of thio relaxers involves oxidation.

Ursula is suffering symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, and fever. Although many of her coworkers have been sic! over the past month, they were all diagnosed with the same virus. Ursula, however, is sure that her symptom are not the result of a virus at all. Which of the following would prove Ursula is correct?

Ursula has a bacterial infection.

Which of the following nail diseases is associated with fungal infections of the feet, or athlete's foot?

tinea pedis

The complete loss of all body hair is known as

alopecia universalis

How would you respond to someone who says that because something is not specifically prohibited, it is allowed?

You can only perform practices listed specifically within your license.

The following are all true statements about congenital canities EXCEPT:

Canities can be present at birth.

A _____ draping is also known as a wet draping.

Shampoo

Which sentence best describes the difference between an open comedo and a closed comedo?

An open comedo is a blackhead in which the sebum has been exposed to the environment, whereas a closed comedo is a whitehead in which the sebum has not been exposed to the environment.

If a stylist wishes to use a razor to produce a softer perimeter on the hair, which razor texturizing technique should be used?

free-hand slicing

Which type of file would you use for refining and finishing?

fine-grit

Which of the following is TRUE of solutions?

They are stable mixtures.

Joanna, a new client of Harvey's, has just asked Harvey if she can see some examples of her requested Joanna's request?

A collection of online before/after images from his colleagues

During which part of the three-part elient services process do cosmetologists clean and disinfect implements?

pre-service

Each of the following is a benefit of using the three-part hair care services EXCEPT:

It keeps the cosmetologist in compliance with state rules.

During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically?

last trimester of pregnancy

Which of the following measures the resistance of electrical current?

An ohm

Which of the following is a type of fungi?

Mildew

Jamil plugged an electrical device into the outlet on the wall and it immediately started to spark. Jamil, very startled, wasn't sure what to do. What should Jamil do?

Unplug the device immediately and use another until that one can be repaired.

Which percentage of natural sunlight is visible, making up the visible spectrum of light?

35%

The process that stops the action of permanent wave solution and rebuilds the hair into its new form is called

thio neutralization

Which of the following items prevents fishhooks?

End papers

Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles?

alopecia areata

Which of the following is an example of an electrical safety device that you may encounter when working in a salon, spa, or barbershop?

a circuit breaker

Removing excess bulk from the hair without shortening the hair's length is called

texturizing

A client would need a strong product, such as a liquid and powder, for an extension that is _

longer than the nail bed

Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT ______.

square shape

What are designs inside a nail enhancement created by sandwiching nail art between two product layers?

inlaid designs

How would you recommend clients make their plate grow thicker?

Nothing can make the nail plate grow thicker.

What is the relationship between nail cell production and plate growth?

The faster that nail cells are produced, the faster the plate will grow.

A cosmetologist is performing a scalp massage service on a client with dry scalp. How should the cosmetologist design the massage service to loosen any flakes?

Use petrissage.

What is the technical term for brittle hair?

fragilitas crinium

Shawna is your new client where you work. She has told you that she left the business she previously went to for three years because they were not attentive enough to the needs of her very sensitive skin. Shawna, it seems, has very dry, dehydrated, and irritable skin. Which of the following do you advise Shawna on during her initial consultation visit?

She should use products that are slightly alkaline.

A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways. Which of the following would you not classify as one of them?

Fine

Which of the following is NOT one of the important guidelines for interacting and communicating with your manager?

Ignore constructive criticism.

When should a client consultation be performed?

at part of every single service

HIV is spread through which of the following means?

from person to person through the blood

Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and _____.

applying a systematic plan

For which type of thermal iron is it necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?

clamp-free irons

Which of the following is not a part of the natural nail unit?

Onyx

Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?

to induce natural color

Which method involves cutting or layering the hair in such a way that the fingers and shears glide along the edge of the hair to remove length?

slide cutting

A client confesses to being unhappy with the last haircut. When asked to explain, the client says the curls were too short. What could the stylist do while cutting the client's hair to ensure the curly hair does not appear too short?

The stylists should cut the hair dry.

What helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows?

the bed epithelium

Abner is opening a beauty business. He knows that his course in chemistry will help him to run a better business because _____.

every product he uses in his establishment will contain some type of chemical

What is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults per month?

1/10 to 1/8 inch per month

What is a contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores?

herpes simplex I

Why should beauty professionals study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry?

Because every product used in beauty and wellness contains some type of chemical.

What did the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replace?

the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

The terms ___ curls and ____curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.

clockwise, counterclockwise

Jonathan, a licensed professional with his own business, is driving to the store to buy two dozen large bags of ice. Much of the rehabilitative work he and his employees do for clients relies on ice, and because someone left the freezer door open all night, their entire stockpile of ice is now water. Which of the following happened to the ice when it melted?

a physical change

How is texturizing hair by point cutting different from texturizing hair by effilating?

Point cutting uses the tips of the shears, whereas effilating uses the blades of the shears.

Which skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales?

psoriasis

Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?

the disposal of chemical products in the workplace

Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?

Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.

Which tasks should be accomplished with a cosmetologist's non-dominant hand while cutting hair?

holding the hair sections and the comb while cutting

Brenda comes into close contact with so many clients and is careful to keep her hands clean throughout the day. As her schedule is always quite full. this often means using hand sanitizer instead of soap and water.

hands that are dry to the point of cracking

The following are all changes that occur over time in existing moles and could be indications that the mole is ancerous EXCEPT

Large, dark hairs grow out of the mole.

Which of the following nail disorders displays as dark purplish spots usually due to a small injury to the nail bed?

bruised nail bed

What is the purpose of conducting a patch test prior to waxing?

to check for adverse skin reactions

Which type of curl is best for one-length hair?

Spiral curls

Which statement best describes natural hairstyling?

styling that does not use chemicals or alter textured hair's natural curl or coil pattern

Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?

strep throat

To what areas should protective cream be applied when performing a perm?

around the hairline, the nape of the neck, and both ears

______ combines the use of a thio relaxer with flat ironing.

Japanese thermal straightening

What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?

Put it in your pocket

All of the following might happen if nail enhancements are not maintained, EXCEPT:

They may fall off.

It is important to ______ a new brass pressing comb so that it will hold heat evenly along its entire length to provide consistent results.

Temper

Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?

wide-tooth comb

When executing an updo, inspect the shape from every angle to make sure it is _______.

well-balanced and proportioned

What substances absorb moisture or promote the retention of moisture in the hair?

Humectants

Tony has been working hard to reduce not only his risk of infection but also the risk for all of his coworkers.

Which of the following would be the LEAST effective measure for Tony to take?

consistent practice of only brief hand shaking with clients

How would you compare fingernail and toenail growth?

Toenails are thicker than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer.

The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines.

toxicity

The pH scale is used to measure ______.

acidity and alkalinity

All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT _______.

ulcers

All of the following contribute to acne development EXCEPT _______.

Propionibacterium acne (P. acnes) on the surface of the skin.

The _______ is the hard, protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes.

Natural nail

Kevin has noticed that his most loyal client, Judith, is regularly 20 to 25 minutes late for her prescheduled midmorning appointments. When this happens, it throws off the rest of Kevin's day of appointments, often upsetting his other clients. Although he has politely mentioned to Judith the affect that her tardiness inevitably causes on his schedule, she continues to be reliably tardy. Which of the following would be Kevin's BEST option?

Always schedule Judith for the last appointment of the day.

After cleaning her tools before her shift started, Chloe was upset when her instructor told her she needed to clean them again because she had not followed one of the three acceptable methods. In which of the following ways was Chloe MOST LIKELY cleaning her tools and implements?

Chloe was thoroughly wiping them down with sanitary wipes.

What is the technical term for beaded hair?

monilethrix

How would you avoid a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?

Apply a thin layer of gel.

What behavior best explains why a client may be dealing with pediculosis capitis?

The client is not being careful about limiting contact with other people's heads, both directly and indirectly.

What does polymer mean?

Many units

What term refers to an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain?

furuncle

The use of electrical currents to treat the skin is called _______.

electrotherapy

All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should understand the skin's structure and common skin problems EXCEPT:

Recommending medications to treat skin conditions requires an understanding of common skin disorders.

All acids owe their chemical reactivity to _______.

the hydrogen ion

When an individual's immune system prevents transmission, it ________.

prevents illness

Which of the following is used to enhance the appearance of an individual?

beauty services

During shampoo service, a cosmetologist observes that a client with tight curl patterns needs the wet hair

detangled. Which brush type should the cosmetologist use?

A wide tooth comb

Jennifer is using a new soothing oil on her clients during services. The problem Jennifer is running into, however, is that when the mixture is left to sit for more than five minutes, its components separate. Which of the following could Jennifer add to her mixture to solve this problem?

an emulsifier

Nancy will not be unable to come in to work for the next three days because her doctor told her she could easily pass her disease on to her coworkers and clients. Nancy's disease is _____.

contagious