Cosmetology Knowledge Quiz
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What is the study of cosmetics and their application called?

  • Cosmetology (correct)
  • Dermatology
  • Trichology
  • Esthiology

    • What does OSHA stand for?

  • Occupational Standards and Health Assessment
  • Operational Security and Health Advisory
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (correct)
  • Office Safety and Hazard Assessment

    • What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?

  • Biomechanics
  • Ergonomics (correct)
  • Kinematics
  • Aesthetics

    • What is the most important communication you will have with your clients as a cosmetologist?

    <p>Client consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of your resume?

    <p>Achievements and accomplishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question can legally be asked at a job interview?

    <p>Are you physically able to perform this job?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of salon features management and marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters making all the decisions for each salon?

    <p>Chain salon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a job description?

    <p>Duties and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best form of advertising according to the text?

    <p>Through satisfied clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for not repaying a loan?

    <p>Defaulting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When planning to open a salon, what is one of the most important considerations according to the text?

    <p>Location of the salon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a job applicant include in their employment portfolio according to the text?

    <p>Before and after photos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria causes diseases like tetanus and tuberculosis?

    <p>Bacilli bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is HIV virus mainly spread?

    <p>Sharing needles by intravenous drug users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is physiology the study of?

    <p>Functions and activities performed by the body's structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are fungi?

    <p>Single-cell organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cranium made up of?

    <p>Eight bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately what percentage of the body's total weight do muscles represent?

    <p>40 to 50 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the integumentary system consist of?

    <p>Skin and sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dermatology the medical branch of science that deals with?

    <p>Study of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the principle functions of the skin?

    <p>Protection, sensation, and heat regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is facial symmetry measured?

    <p>By dividing the face into four equal parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main layers of the hair shaft?

    <p>Cuticle, cortex, and medulla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the ideal face shape?

    <p>Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is good posture important when giving a shampoo?

    <p>To avoid straining the back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pH range does a pH balanced shampoo maintain?

    <p>4.5 to 5.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of clarifying shampoo?

    <p>To eliminate excessive buildup in the hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What techniques are used in haircutting?

    <p>Straight and curved lines, elevation, and growth patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to create clean lines in a short taper?

    <p>Scissors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does texturizing do?

    <p>Removes excess bulk without shortening the length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is finger waving?

    <p>The art of shaping hair into S-shaped waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is yak used for in cosmetology?

    <p>A strong, natural fiber used in hairpieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the U.S Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribe before applying aniline hair color?

    <p>A patch test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?

    <p>Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of cosmetics and their application called?

    <p>Cosmetology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important communication you will have with your clients as a cosmetologist?

    <p>Client consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the impression a cosmetologist projects through outward appearances, behavior, attitude, and communication skills?

    <p>Professional image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the technique of coloring strength of hair darker than the natural color called?

    <p>Lowlighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color known as?

    <p>Pre-softening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one safety precaution in hair coloring?

    <p>Applying tint if abrasions are present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is a patch test generally conducted?

    <p>Behind the ear or on the inside of the elbow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cosmetic is used to provide a base for color harmony, even out the skin color, conceal minor imperfections, and protect the skin?

    <p>Foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of your resume?

    <p>Achievements and accomplishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item should be included in your employment portfolio?

    <p>Before and after photos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a job description?

    <p>Duties and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures called?

    <p>Physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria causes tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria?

    <p>Bacilli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the division of a bacterial cell into two new cells called?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a local infection?

    <p>Abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of HIV virus transmission?

    <p>Sharing needles by intravenous drug users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do fungi include?

    <p>Mold, mildews, and yeasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability to destroy or resist infections called?

    <p>Immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell called?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nerve tissue do?

    <p>Carries messages to and from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue protects and insulates the body?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSHA stand for?

    <p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of bacteria classified into?

    <p>Pathogenic and non-pathogenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not one of the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?

    <p>Balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main ingredient in most shampoos?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the chemical process used for hair straightening?

    <p>Hair relaxing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the art principles important for hair design?

    <p>Proportion, balance, emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of clarifying shampoo?

    <p>Removing product buildup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of hair fibers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Natural, synthetic, animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the techniques used for measuring facial symmetry and face shapes?

    <p>Calipers and rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal posture recommended during shampooing?

    <p>Straight posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two chemical processes mentioned for hair styling?

    <p>Hair coloring and hair relaxing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of hair color techniques is mentioned in the text?

    <p>Semi-permanent colors and demi-permanent colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of shampoos mentioned in the text?

    <p>Clarifying and pH balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of hair styling techniques mentioned in the text?

    <p>Finger waving and pin curls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the impression a cosmetologist projects through outward appearances, behavior, attitude, and communication skills?

    <p>Professional Image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSHA stand for?

    <p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important communication you will have with your clients as a cosmetologist?

    <p>Client Consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?

    <p>Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of treating gray or very resistant hair to allow for better penetration of color?

    <p>Hair relaxing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the watery fluid that surrounds the nucleus of the cell called?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of salon features management and marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters making all the decisions for each salon?

    <p>Chain salon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nerve tissue do?

    <p>Transmits messages to and from the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of HIV virus transmission?

    <p>Sharing needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a job description?

    <p>Duties and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best form of advertising according to the text?

    <p>Through satisfied clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary focus of your resume?

    <p>Achievements and accomplishments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the length of the hair?

    <p>Texturizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the angle at which a subsection of hair is held or elevated from the head, affecting weight?

    <p>Elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture known as?

    <p>Porosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of coarse hair in comparison to other types?

    <p>Greatest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the art of shaping and directing the hair into a pattern of S-shaped waves using fingers, combs, and waving lotion?

    <p>Finger waving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range of pH balanced shampoo suitable for skin and hair?

    <p>4.5 to 5.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for eliminating excessive buildup in the hair with an active chelating agent?

    <p>Clarifying shampoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the division of the face into four equal parts to measure facial symmetry?

    <p>Facial quadrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?

    <p>Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal face shape according to cosmetology standards?

    <p>Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of adding or removing weight from the hair without changing the length?

    <p>Texturizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of shaping and directing the hair into a pattern of S-shaped waves using fingers, combs, and waving lotion?

    <p>Finger waving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a single-cell organism that includes mold, mildews, and yeasts?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of bacterial cell division called?

    <p>Binary fission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability to destroy or resist infections called?

    <p>Immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures called?

    <p>Physiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the integumentary system consist of?

    <p>Skin and sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system consists of bones?

    <p>Skeletal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are bacilli?

    <p>Short, rod-shaped bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the watery fluid that surrounds the cell's nucleus called?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are tissues?

    <p>Collections of similar cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design?

    <p>Line, form, space, design, texture, and color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main method of HIV transmission mentioned in the text?

    <p>Sharing needles by intravenous drug users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things for efficient and safe interaction?

    <p>Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cosmetology Facts and Techniques

    • Facial symmetry is measured by dividing the face into four equal parts.
    • Oval face shape is considered ideal.
    • Good posture is important when giving a shampoo.
    • Water is the universal solvent and the main ingredient in most shampoos.
    • PH balanced shampoo maintains a pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
    • Clarifying shampoo eliminates excessive buildup in the hair.
    • Haircutting uses straight and curved lines, elevation, and growth patterns.
    • Scissors are used to create clean lines in a short taper.
    • Texturizing removes excess bulk without shortening the length.
    • Finger waving is the art of shaping hair into S-shaped waves.
    • Yak is a strong, natural fiber used in hairpieces.
    • The U.S Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes a patch test before applying aniline hair color.

    Hair Design and Hair Care Key Facts

    • Five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design: line, form, space, design, texture, and color
    • Art principles important for hair design: proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and harmony
    • Techniques for measuring facial symmetry and face shapes
    • Importance of good posture during shampooing
    • Water as the universal solvent and main ingredient in shampoos
    • Different types of shampoos, including clarifying and PH balanced
    • Haircutting techniques and tools
    • Hair styling techniques such as finger waving and pin curls
    • Different types of hair and hair fibers, including natural, synthetic, and animal hair
    • Chemical processes such as permanent waving, hair relaxing, and hair coloring
    • Hair color categories and development techniques
    • Regulations and safety precautions in hair care industry

    Medical and Cosmetology Knowledge Summary

    • Bacteria are classified into pathogenic and non-pathogenic types.
    • Bacilli are short, rod-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as tetanus and tuberculosis.
    • Binary fission is the process of bacterial cell division.
    • HIV is mainly spread through sharing needles by intravenous drug users.
    • Fungi are single-cell organisms that include mold, mildews, and yeasts.
    • Immunity is the ability to destroy or resist infections.
    • Physiology is the study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures.
    • The cytoplasm is the watery fluid that surrounds the cell's nucleus.
    • Tissues are collections of similar cells that perform a particular function.
    • The skeletal system consists of bones.
    • The integumentary system consists of the skin and sweat glands.
    • The five basic elements of three-dimensional hair design are line, form, space, design, texture, and color.

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