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**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 **Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Phenols - B\) Bleach -...

**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 **Sodium hypochlorite is the chemical name for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Phenols - B\) Bleach - C\) Baking soda - D\) Soap **The body\'s first line of defense against infection is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Healthy, uncompromised skin - B\) Body secretions - C\) White blood cells - D\) Antitoxins **Round-shaped bacteria are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Bacilli - B\) Cocci - C\) Spirilla - D\) Retrobacteria **Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Bacilli - B\) Cocci - C\) Spirilla - D\) Retrobacteria **Which agency is responsible for designating disinfecting agents as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting and effective for cleaning blood and bodily fluids?** - A\) EPA - B\) CDC - C\) OSHA - D\) DOL **A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Characteristic - B\) Communicable - C\) Communal - D\) Microbial **Which item is included in the \"Identification\" section of the SDS?** - A\) Possible hazards - B\) Restrictions on product use - C\) Chemical composition - D\) Exposure limits **What is a contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite?** - A\) Scabies - B\) Head lice - C\) Pediculosis - D\) Barber\'s itch **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 environment 11. **Which item would be described as multi-use?** - A\) Wooden sticks - B\) Nippers - C\) Gauze - D\) Cotton balls 12. **Poisonous substances produced by some microorganisms are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Contaminants - B\) Toxins - C\) Bacilli - D\) Pathogens 13. **Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Infection - B\) Antitoxin - C\) Abrasion - D\) Contusion 14. **Which foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside it?** - A\) Whirlpool foot spa - B\) Air jet basin - C\) Pipeless spa - D\) Non-whirlpool basin 15. **One-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Diseases - B\) Bacteria - C\) Cells - D\) Minute 16. **Which of the following is a mechanical process?** - A\) Sterilization - B\) Bactericide - C\) Disinfection - D\) Cleaning 17. **What type of immunity does the body develop after overcoming a disease or through inoculations?** - A\) Natural immunity - B\) Natural healing - C\) Acquired immunity - D\) Acquired resistance 18. **The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Cocci - B\) Pus - C\) Spirilla - D\) Flagellum 19. **Inflammation is characterized by which of the following?** - A\) Swelling - B\) Decreased blood flow - C\) Chilling of tissue - D\) Numbness 20. **Which statement describes the proper use of waterless hand sanitizers in the salon?** - A\) They are preferable to soap and water because they are more effective - B\) They can be used after soap and water, but cannot substitute for soap and water - C\) In general, they are as effective as soap and water, but may be more drying - D\) Most state health departments mandate the use of waterless hand sanitizers 21. **OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Kept available in the salon for all products used in the salon - B\) Provided to all employees in bound form - C\) Updated at least every 6 months - D\) Discussed with clients prior to services being performed 22. **Which action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?** - A\) Decontaminating - B\) Disinfecting - C\) Scrubbing - D\) Cleaning 23. **Which organisms are pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes?** - A\) Streptococci - B\) Bacilli - C\) Staphylococci - D\) Spirilla 24. **In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following?** - A\) MSDS publication requirements - B\) Hazard Communication Standards - C\) The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals - D\) The World Health Organization International Classification of Occupational Illnesses 25. **A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances is a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Allergy - B\) Infection - C\) Disease - D\) Parasite 26. **Standard Precautions that require the employer and employee to assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) DOL - B\) DOE - C\) CDC - D\) FDA 27. **What is the process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores?** - A\) Sterilization - B\) Cleaning - C\) Disinfection - D\) Decontamination 28. **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 29. **Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) MRSA - B\) AIDS - C\) Hepatitis - D\) HPV 30. **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 31. **Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?** - A\) Tinea barbae - B\) Staph - C\) Mildew - D\) Tinea pedis 32. **Which statement best describes UV sanitizers?** - A\) They do not disinfect nor do they sterilize - B\) They are particularly effective with viruses - C\) They are more effective than liquid disinfectants - D\) They are required by most states 33. **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ gloves are considered the best choice for use in nail services because they are made of more durable material and help eliminate the possibility of latex allergy.** - A\) Latex - B\) Vinyl - C\) Nitrile - D\) Cotton 34. **Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Fungi - B\) Fumigations - C\) Parasites - D\) Pathogens 35. **Short, rod-shaped bacteria are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Bacilli - B\) Cocci - C\) Spirilla - D\) Retrobacteria 36. **What is the safe and useful type of disinfectant, commonly called QUATS?** - A\) Quarter antiseptic solution - B\) Quaternary-based compounds - C\) Phenolic quaternary agents - D\) Quaternary ammonium compounds 37. **As of June 2015, both federal and state laws require that manufacturers supply a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ for all chemical products manufactured and sold.** - A\) MDS - B\) HCS - C\) SDS - D\) EPA 38. **Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin and registered and regulated by the FDA are called \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Cleaners - B\) Antiseptics - C\) Disinfectants - D\) Quats 39. **Contact with non-intact skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of an employee\'s duties is a(n) \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Allergy - B\) Contamination - C\) Occupational disease - D\) Exposure incident 40. **The term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Concentration - B\) Efficacy - C\) Disinfection - D\) Pathogenicity 41. **Which substances work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks?** - A\) Chelating soaps - B\) Ammonia-based disinfectants - C\) Alcohol-based cleaners - D\) Quaternary-based cleaners 42. **After they have been properly cleaned and disinfected, implements should be stored in a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Disposable container - B\) Clean, covered container - C\) Paper towel - D\) Ventilated area 43. **Which scenario is an example of an exposure incident?** - A\) A client slips and falls, spraining her ankle - B\) A cosmetologist cuts herself while providing a service to a client - C\) A client is late to her appointment - D\) A client has a reaction to a chemical peel 44. **Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid are called \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Multi-use - B\) Single-use - C\) Disposable - D\) Porous 45. **Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Parasites - B\) Pathogens - C\) Fungi - D\) Contaminants 46. **Which term refers to colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body, and secrete a protective coating that shields them from disinfectants?** - A\) Infectious microbes - B\) Debris - C\) Biofilms - D\) Secretive parasites 47. **Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Washed - B\) Immersed - C\) Discarded - D\) Stored 48. **Antimicrobial and antibacterial soaps are \_\_\_\_\_\_ regular soaps or detergents.** - A\) Slightly more effective than - B\) No more effective than - C\) Just as effective as - D\) Much more effective than 49. **Fungal infections are much more common on the \_\_\_\_\_\_ than on the hands.** - A\) Elbows - B\) Feet - C\) Knees - D\) Face 50. **The method used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms is called \_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Infection reduction - B\) Sanitation - C\) Infection control - D\) Contamination removal 51. **Which statement is true of MRSA?** - A\) Clients who appear completely healthy may bring MRSA into the salon, where it can infect others - B\) MRSA occurs most frequently among pedicure clients - C\) MRSA is highly resistant to soap and water - D\) MRSA is no longer a risk in salons today 52. **The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item\'s surface, and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin is called \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Disinfection - B\) Cleaning - C\) Sanitizing - D\) Scrubbing 53. **Which action is acceptable for a salon professional to perform?** - A\) Recommend treatment for diseases - B\) Cut living skin - C\) Disinfect multi-use tools - D\) Treat abrasions 54. **The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item\'s surface or visible debris or residues is called \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Decontamination - B\) Contamination - C\) Bio-burden - D\) Inoculation 55. **Which form of hepatitis is the most difficult to kill on a surface?** - A\) Hepatitis A - B\) Hepatitis B - C\) Hepatitis C - D\) Hepatitis D 56. **The determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests is \_\_\_\_\_\_.** - A\) Prognosis - B\) Diagnosis - C\) Analysis - D\) Interpretation 57. **The transmission of blood or body fluids through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing, or talking is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_ transmission.** - A\) Direct - B\) Indirect - C\) Accidental - D\) Contagious - Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?\ A. A\ B. C\ C. D\ D. E - The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is called the \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Cuticle area\ B. Nail body\ C. Free edge\ D. Extension - Which of the following is the structural material that composes the natural nail?\ A. Melanin\ B. Keratin\ C. Corium\ D. Collagen - The pocket or tube-like depression in the scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the hair \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Bulb\ B. Follicle\ C. Shaft\ D. Dermal - All of the following are characteristics of odorless acrylic products EXCEPT:\ A. Dryer mix ratio used\ B. Harden quickly\ C. Slight smell\ D. Top tacky layer - The major elements that make up human hair are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, often referred to as \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. COHNS elements\ B. Dermal foundation\ C. Amino acids\ D. Keratins - The stratum germinativium is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Keratin\ B. Elastin\ C. Melanin\ D. Granules - The epidermis has \_\_\_\_\_ layers.\ A. 3\ B. 5\ C. 7\ D. 9 - What part of the hair is located below the surface of the epidermis?\ A. Hair shaft\ B. Hair root\ C. Hair cuticle\ D. Hair medulla - Permanent waving and hair relaxers change the shape of hair by chemically altering the hair\'s \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Hydrogen bonds\ B. Ionic bonds\ C. Disulfide bonds\ D. Amino acids - All of the following are functions of the nail EXCEPT:\ A. Decreases sensitivity in fingertips\ B. Reflects body health\ C. Protects surrounding tissues\ D. Improves dexterity - Which is the living tissue that grows up to the base of the nail plate?\ A. Hyponychium\ B. Matrix\ C. Eponychium\ D. Lanula - The changes involved in oxidation hair coloring, wet setting, thermal styling, permanent waving, and chemical hair relaxing take place within the \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Cuticle\ B. Cortex\ C. Medulla\ D. Dermal papilla - The layer of skin that is seen and treated by the cosmetologist is the \_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Stratum corneum\ B. Keratin\ C. Melanin\ D. Stratum spinosum - All of the following items should be recorded on a client consultation card EXCEPT:\ A. Merchandise sold\ B. Appointment times\ C. Treatment description\ D. Service dates - For which of the following skin lesions should the cosmetologist refer the client to his or her physician?\ A. Bulla\ B. Macule\ C. Papule\ D. Pustule - All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT:\ A. Maturation\ B. Excretion\ C. Absorption\ D. Lubrication - Which of the following is a skin pigmentation disorder?\ A. Mole\ B. Verucca\ C. Eczema\ D. Lentigo - Which is the disorder associated with bitten nails?\ A. Plicaured nails\ B. Onychophagy\ C. Beau\'s lines\ D. Melanonychia - Which of the following should be done if a client has any abnormal nail or skin condition?\ A. Prescribe a remedy\ B. Refer to a physician\ C. Diagnose the condition\ D. Treat the disorder - How does the skin of the scalp differ from other skin?\ A. The scalp has larger and deeper hair follicles\ B. The scalp has no epidermis\ C. The scalp lacks sebaceous glands\ D. The dermis and the epidermis are reversed in the scalp - The complete loss of all body hair is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Alopecia universalis\ B. Alopecia totalis\ C. Alopecia areata\ D. Androgenic alopecia - Fatty tissue found below the dermis is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Tactile\ B. Papillae\ C. Subcutaneous tissue\ D. Papillary layer - All of the following parts form the natural nail unit EXCEPT:\ A. Hyponychium\ B. Specialized ligaments\ C. Leukonychia\ D. Nail folds - What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed?\ A. Pay for a service\ B. Schedule next appointment\ C. Complete a consultation card\ D. Fill out an emergency contact card - The largest organ of the human body is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Liver\ B. Lungs\ C. Skin\ D. Heart - The hair, skin, nails, and glands are part of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ system.\ A. Epidermal\ B. Integumentary\ C. Endocrine\ D. Lymphatic - What is the outermost layer of the hair?\ A. Hair follicle\ B. Hair medulla\ C. Hair cuticle\ D. Hair cortex - Which type of nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to the muscles?\ A. Sensory\ B. Motor\ C. Secretory\ D. Central - All of the following are basic nail shapes EXCEPT:\ A. Round\ B. Pointed\ C. Cone\ D. Squoval - Which of the following nail diseases is characterized by inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail plate?\ A. Onychia\ B. Onychocryptosis\ C. Onychomycosis\ D. Onycholysis - The nail plate is formed by the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Matrix cells\ B. Cuticle\ C. Mantle\ D. Grooves - What type of hair is short, fine, unpigmented, and downy?\ A. Vellus hair\ B. Terminal hair\ C. Androgenic hair\ D. Feathered hair - Which of the following should be used to treat an allergy of the skin?\ A. Isopropyl alcohol\ B. Lotions\ C. Soap and water\ D. Antiseptic - What severe form of dandruff is accompanied by redness and inflammation?\ A. Pityriasis capitis simplex\ B. Pityriasis steatoids\ C. Seborrheic dermatitis\ D. Folliculitis - Which of the following is a sign of a bacterial infection of the nail?\ A. Surface pitting\ B. Discoloration\ C. Increased curvature\ D. Tenderness - What structures contain the blood and nerve supply that provide the nutrients needed for hair growth?\ A. Sebaceous glands\ B. Dermal papillae\ C. Hair bulbs\ D. Furuncles - The hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a nonliving fiber composed of \_\_\_\_\_.\ A. Keratinized acids\ B. Hydrogen bonds\ C. Melanin protein\ D. Keratinized protein - A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.\ A. Client consultation\ B. Meet-and-greet\ C. Chat decision\ D. Client assessment - Which of the following gives the skin form and strength?\ A. Keratin\ B. Collagen\ C. Lymph\ D. Melanocyte - Understanding the effects of which of the following will help you create any desired shaping?\ A) Beveling\ B) Angles\ C) Elevation\ D) Lines - \_\_\_\_\_\_ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.\ A) Haircutting\ B) Texturizing\ C) Razors\ D) Clippers - Which of the following hair extensions is the most heat resistant?\ A) Kanekalon\ B) Nylon synthetic\ C) Lin\ D) Yarn - Which of the following determines the temperature setting of the iron?\ A) Texture\ B) Thickness\ C) Pressed\ D) Length - Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?\ A) Barber comb\ B) Wide-tooth comb\ C) Tail comb\ D) All-purpose comb - All of the following are tips for the clipper-over-comb technique EXCEPT:\ A) Work with small sections\ B) Work against the natural growth pattern\ C) Hold comb parallel to head\ D) Stand above the working area - While draping a client for a haircut, the cosmetologist drops the cape on the floor. Which of the following would follow best practice?\ A) Clean off the drape with a sanitizing wipe\ B) Spray the part of the drape that touched the floor with an FDA-approved disinfectant\ C) Pick the drape up, shake it out, and apply it to the client\ D) Discard the drape and replace it with a clean one - When the client\'s scalp is classified as flexible, remember to \_\_\_\_\_\_ to press the hair satisfactorily.\ A) Avoid applying cream\ B) Use enough tension\ C) Avoid applying pressure\ D) Apply low heat - The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is called \_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Palm-to-palm\ B) Undercutting\ C) Cutting over fingers\ D) Cutting below fingers - During a haircut, the cosmetologist drops a comb on the floor. Which of the following would be the best practice?\ A) Kick the comb out of the way and leave it until the end of the day\ B) Leave the comb on the floor until you\'re finished, and then dispose of it into a dirty container\ C) Pick up the comb and dispose of it in a container to be disinfected\ D) Pick up the comb and spray it off with an FDA-approved disinfectant, and then continue to use - Shears that are designed to remove more hair, with larger teeth set farther apart, are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Design shears\ B) Clippers\ C) Notching shears\ D) Haircutting shears - What haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them?\ A) Slicing\ B) Slithering\ C) Texturizing\ D) Notching - What is the first process of disinfecting a dirty comb?\ A) Pre-rinse comb to remove all hair and debris\ B) Wipe comb with an FDA-approved disinfectant wipe and place it in a covered container for use\ C) Scrub comb with soap and water\ D) Immerse comb in a jar filled with a virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal disinfectant - The comb used for close tapers on the nape and sides, and when using a scissor-over-comb technique, is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Detangle comb\ B) Barber comb\ C) Wide-tooth comb\ D) Tail comb - Which type of shear is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?\ A) Haircutting\ B) Texturizing\ C) Razor\ D) Clipper - Once in the cortex, the waving solution breaks the disulfide bonds through a chemical reaction called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Rearranging\ B) Normalization\ C) Reduction\ D) Alkaline - All acid waves have three components: permanent waving lotion, neutralizer, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Conditioner\ B) Prewrap\ C) Stabilizer\ D) Activator - The \_\_\_\_\_\_ uses only one end paper, placed over the top of the hair strand.\ A) Single flat wrap\ B) Double flat wrap\ C) Bookend wrap\ D) Spiral wrap - Clients who have their hair colored usually visit the salon every \_\_\_\_\_\_ weeks.\ A) Two to four\ B) Three to six\ C) Four to eight\ D) Three to twelve - When is the most critical part of a color service?\ A) Haircolor consultation\ B) Client draping\ C) Color removal\ D) Shampoo - Keratin straightening treatments work by \_\_\_\_\_\_ in a semi-permanent manner.\ A) Flat ironing\ B) Fixing the keratin in place\ C) Breaking side bonds\ D) Neutralizing hydrogen bonds - The U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act prescribes that a predisposition test be given \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) 5 to 10 minutes prior to application\ B) 10 to 15 hours prior to application\ C) 24 to 48 hours prior to application\ D) 20 to 25 minutes prior to application - Chemical services should not be performed if the scalp analysis shows any signs of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Porosity\ B) Abrasions\ C) Disorders\ D) Tightness - Haircoloring products that change color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air contain \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Blending salts\ B) Metallic salts\ C) Mineral crystals\ D) Dye precursors - Most alkaline permanent waves have a pH between \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) 4.5 and 5.5\ B) 6.0 and 7.0\ C) 9.0 and 9.6\ D) 10.0 and 11.0 - Most acid waves used in salons have a pH value between \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) 5.5 and 6.5\ B) 7.8 and 8.2\ C) 9.0 and 10.0\ D) 10.1 and 10.5 - The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Ammonium thioglycolate\ B) Hydrogen thioglycolate\ C) Alkaline acids\ D) Glyceryl monothioglycolate - Tones can be described as cool, warm, or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Neutral\ B) Level\ C) Light\ D) Dark - A color achieved by mixing equal parts of a secondary color and its neighboring primary color on the color wheel is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Complementary color\ B) Pigmented color\ C) Tertiary color\ D) Base color - What unit of measurement identifies the lightness or darkness of a color, or the saturation, density, or concentration of color?\ A) Level\ B) Pigment\ C) Texture\ D) Melanin concentration - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, often found in home haircoloring products, leave a coating on the hair that may cause uneven curls, severe discoloration, or hair breakage.\ A) Peroxide\ B) Waving solution\ C) Ammonia\ D) Metallic salts - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a professional, industry-coined term referring to artificial haircoloring products and services.\ A) Dyeing\ B) Haircolor\ C) Highlighting\ D) Coloring - Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair to an alkaline state in order to \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Expand and harden the shaft\ B) Harden and close the shaft\ C) Swell and set the shaft\ D) Soften and swell the shaft - Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural pigment are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Hair oxidizers\ B) Hair decolorizers\ C) Hair lighteners\ D) Hair levels - Neutral base colors are often used to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Cover gray hair\ B) Eliminate damaged hair\ C) Highlight red tones\ D) Compliment ash tones - Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing color?\ A) Double process\ B) Virgin application\ C) Secondary color\ D) Predisposition - What is a hydroxide relaxer that does not require the application of a protective base?\ A) No base relaxer\ B) Base cream relaxer\ C) Cream relaxer\ D) Metal hydroxide relaxer - All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT:\ A) Virgin lightener\ B) Plain manicure\ C) Eyebrow hair removal\ D) Chemical relaxer - Metallic haircolors are also known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Base colors\ B) Ammonia colors\ C) Gradual colors\ D) Cortex colors - Decolorizing the hair\'s natural pigment allows the colorist to create the exact degree of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Complimentary color\ B) Artificial color\ C) Neutralizing pigment\ D) Contributing pigment - What is the active ingredient in all hydroxide relaxers?\ A) Hydrogen ion\ B) Keratin ion\ C) Peroxide ion\ D) Lithium ion - Which of the following causes a grayish build-up on the hair?\ A) Permanent color\ B) Vegetable color\ C) Gradual color\ D) Demi-permanent color - The term pH is an abbreviation used for potential \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and the symbol pH represents the quantity of \_\_\_\_\_\_ ions in solution.\ A) Hydrogen; hydrogen\ B) Hydrogen; oxygen\ C) Oxygen; oxygen\ D) Oxygen; nitrogen - What is the main active ingredient in true acid-balanced waving solutions?\ A) Glyceryl monothioglycolate\ B) Ammonium thioglycolic\ C) Sodium hydroxide\ D) Sodium Hydrochloride - The technique using a free-form painting of hair lightener directly onto clean, styled hair is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Lowlighting\ B) Highlighting\ C) Brushing\ D) Baliage - What type of melanin gives black and brown color to the hair?\ A) Primary\ B) Eumelanin\ C) Pigment\ D) Pheomelanin - Powdered off-the-scalp lighteners contain persulfate salts for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and stronger lightening.\ A) Slower\ B) More permanent\ C) Quicker\ D) More temporary - When applying color for a single-process retouch application, the color should be applied to the new growth using \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) 1-inch partings\ B) 3/4-inch partings\ C) 1/4-inch partings\ D) 1/2-inch partings - Which relaxer only contains one component and is used without mixing?\ A) Neutralizing relaxers\ B) Metal hydroxide relaxers\ C) Guanidine hydroxide relaxers\ D) Calcium hydroxide relaxers - During the relaxer strand test, hair that is pressed to the scalp and continues to curl is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Sufficiently relaxed\ B) Insufficiently relaxed\ C) Normalized\ D) Overprocessed - When all three primary colors are present in equal proportions, the resulting color is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Brown\ B) Black\ C) Green\ D) Orange - What is one of the most valuable tools for identifying the natural level in the hair?\ A) Color wheel\ B) Color theory\ C) Law of color\ D) Color system - When applying color using the brush-and-bowl method, the mixing bowl should be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Metal\ B) Nonmetallic\ C) Large\ D) Nonbreakable - Exothermic waves create a chemical reaction that heats the waving solution and speeds up \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Processing\ B) Conditioning\ C) Neutralizing\ D) Formulation - Overlapping haircolor on previous tinted hair can cause breakage and create a visible line of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Application\ B) Demarcation\ C) Alteration\ D) Solution - All of the following products contain a strong alkali known as lye or sodium hydroxide EXCEPT:\ A) Chemical hair relaxers\ B) Hair depilatories\ C) Hair conditioners\ D) Hair straighteners - Semi-permanent haircolor is formulated to last \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ shampoos.\ A) 1 to 2\ B) 2 to 6\ C) 6 to 10\ D) 10 to 15 - Hair that is resistant to moisture can be described as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Normal\ B) Smooth\ C) Coarse\ D) Porous - Products used to remove unwanted hair on the face are known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Depilatories\ B) Lighteners\ C) Relaxers\ D) Color removers - The term \"filler\" is also known as a \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Base color\ B) Color pigment\ C) Glaze\ D) Color enhancer - The three primary colors are red, yellow, and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Orange\ B) Blue\ C) Green\ D) Violet - To test for porosity, the hair should be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Wet\ B) Dry\ C) Curled\ D) Bleached - The sectioning of the hair into triangular subsections is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Spiral wrapping\ B) Offset wrapping\ C) Bricklay wrapping\ D) Straight wrapping - A product used to remove color from hair is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Reducer\ B) Lightener\ C) Developer\ D) Neutralizer - Hair must be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ before applying chemical services.\ A) Dried\ B) Cleaned\ C) Cut\ D) Colored - What does massage directly stimulate?\ A) The production of cortisol\ B) Circulation and metabolism\ C) Heart rate\ D) Muscle spasms - The amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands determines the size of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Layers\ B) Pores\ C) Glands\ D) Thickness - The difference between open and closed comedones is the size of the follicle opening, called the \_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Comedo\ B) Follicle\ C) Pore\ D) Ostium - What is not an ideal treatment for dry skin?\ A) Emollients\ B) Ceramides\ C) Hydroxy acids\ D) Humectants - The main purpose of a rotary brush is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Light exfoliation\ B) Extraction\ C) Magnification\ D) Deep cleansing - Hot cabbies are used to heat \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Products in plastic bottles\ B) Waxes\ C) Blankets\ D) Towels - Cosmetology professionals are only allowed to use products that remove dead skin from the stratum \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Lucidum\ B) Corneum\ C) Keratoma\ D) Granulosum - What is true of a cosmetologist\'s analysis of skin?\ A) It is only optional\ B) It should make the cosmetologist aware of services that might harm the client\ C) It should not be holistic\ D) It should avoid discussion of a client\'s habits - During a facial treatment, the massage portion usually takes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) 3-5 minutes\ B) 5-10 minutes\ C) 10-20 minutes\ D) 20-30 minutes - What type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to treat?\ A) Mature skin\ B) Problematic skin\ C) Sensitive skin\ D) Reactive skin - An important part of a facial treatment that determines skin type, condition, and the recommended treatment is the \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Case history\ B) Skin analysis\ C) Stress test\ D) Home treatment - What are emollients comprised of?\ A) Lipids\ B) Mineral oils\ C) Fragrances\ D) pH adjusters - Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Clients with inflamed acne\ B) Clients who are prone to hyperpigmentation\ C) Clients who are wrinkled\ D) Clients who have fragile skin - Clients with dry and mature skin should be massaged with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Massage oil\ B) Massage gel\ C) Massage lotion\ D) Massage cream - What part of the skin is most often palpated during a skin analysis?\ A) The eyes\ B) The neck\ C) The T-zone\ D) The cheeks - What is the main extrinsic cause of aging?\ A) Smoking\ B) Hormonal imbalance\ C) Sun damage\ D) Medications - What does massage influence the flow of, through the response of reflex receptors?\ A) Lymph\ B) Adrenaline\ C) Cortisol\ D) Perspiration - What is a true facial massage?\ A) It always requires the approval of a physician\ B) It should not be a part of treatment\ C) It is a crucial key to a client\'s satisfaction\ D) It is a luxury which depends on the time and budget constraints of the esthetician - The use of a steamer should take \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) At least 5 minutes\ B) Exactly 10 minutes\ C) No longer than 10 minutes\ D) At least 10 minutes - What portion of the muscle is attached to another muscle or joint?\ A) Origin\ B) Tendon\ C) Insertion\ D) Belly - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is determined by how oily or dry the skin is.\ A) Hair type\ B) Skin chemistry\ C) Skin type\ D) Skin color - What type of skin appears shiny or greasy from clogged, dead cells in the follicle?\ A) Dehydrated skin\ B) Acid skin\ C) Oily skin\ D) Combination skin - What is the primary source of skin disorders?\ A) Neither internal nor external factors\ B) Only external factors\ C) Only internal factors\ D) Both internal and external factors - Fluid, infection, or other matter encapsulated in a firm mass under the skin is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) A cyst\ B) A pustule\ C) A papule\ D) Rosacea - What term describes dark blotches of color on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormone imbalance?\ A) Dehydration\ B) Hyperpigmentation\ C) Hypertrichosis\ D) Albinism - The level of SPF that blocks the highest amount of UVB rays but does NOT contain high amounts of chemical sunscreen ingredients is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) SPF 15\ B) SPF 30\ C) SPF 50\ D) SPF 100 - What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?\ A) Multifunctional therapy\ B) Techno therapy\ C) Electrotherapy\ D) Modality Therapy - An enzyme peel that does not dry the skin and can be used during a steam treatment is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Cream form\ B) Gommage\ C) Emulsifying form\ D) Powder form - Which of these is a BHA?\ A) Lactic acid\ B) Salicylic acid\ C) Malic acid\ D) Citric acid - One daily habit that is beneficial for the skin is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Drinking plenty of water\ B) Drinking alcohol in moderation\ C) Smoking\ D) Drinking caffeinated beverages - What is meant by the term functional ingredient?\ A) An ingredient that causes actual changes in the appearance of the skin\ B) An ingredient that does not affect the appearance of the skin but is necessary for product formulation\ C) An ingredient that is chemically combined with silicon and oxygen to protect the skin\ D) An ingredient that is a material that is compatible with water - Of all skin-care treatments, the single most effective is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Home care treatments\ B) Waxing\ C) Exfoliating\ D) Extractions - What is an emollient?\ A) An agent that causes exfoliation, or sloughing, of skin cells\ B) A water-based emulsion for normal and combination skin\ C) A fatty material used to lubricate and keep other substances on the skin\ D) A humectant often used in dry or sensitive skin moisturizers - The type of massage also known as percussion, and resembles playing the piano, is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Tapotement\ B) Petrissage\ C) Effleurage\ D) Vibration - What is true of the use of facial devices and technology?\ A) It should be limited to master estheticians\ B) It is necessary to provide effective treatments\ C) It provides optimal outcomes more readily\ D) It should be considered a luxury - Which type of Fitzpatrick skin types burns MOST readily?\ A) Type 1\ B) Type 2\ C) Type 3\ D) Type 4 - The device also known as a loupe is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) A towel warmer\ B) A waxer\ C) A magnifying lamp\ D) A facial mask - Which of the following is considered a variation of friction and is used mainly to massage the arms and legs?\ A) Vibration\ B) Wringing\ C) Hacking\ D) Fulling - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are cleansers containing surfactants that cause the product to foam and rinse off easily.\ A) Soap\ B) Cleansing milks\ C) Moisturizing cleansers\ D) Foaming cleansers - When performing a skin analysis, the first step is always \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Washing hands\ B) Consulting the client\'s health history questionnaire\ C) Looking at a client\'s skin\ D) Cleansing the client\'s skin - \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is considered a skin type because the tendency to develop this condition is hereditary.\ A) Acne\ B) Rosacea\ C) Wrinkled\ D) Mottled - The pH balance of skin is restored during the step of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Applying cleanser\ B) Applying toner\ C) Microdermabrasion\ D) Exfoliation - What are cosmeceuticals?\ A) A category of cosmetic as defined by the FDA\ B) A category of drug as defined by the FDA\ C) Products that were labeled by the skin care industry, not the FDA\ D) Products that do not require FDA regulation - What would be an alkaline pH?\ A) 3\ B) 5\ C) 7\ D) 9 - Chemical exfoliation does NOT typically result in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Dry skin\ B) Increased cell renewal factor (CRF)\ C) Improved skin texture\ D) Reduced surface pigmentation - Analyzing the skin occurs?\ A) Immediately after the deep cleansing\ B) Before the deep cleansing\ C) After desincrustation\ D) At the very beginning of the treatment - Light therapy does not typically use what part of the spectrum?\ A) Ultraviolet\ B) Infrared\ C) Visible\ D) Far infrared - After extractions are performed, the next step is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Steaming\ B) Massage\ C) Applying a mask\ D) Applying a toner - What technique involves kneading, squeezing, and pinching?\ A) Vibration\ B) Friction\ C) Petrissage\ D) Tapotement - What is true of the pH of human skin?\ A) It is alkaline\ B) It is acidic for some skin types, alkaline in others\ C) It is acidic\ D) It is neutral - What AHA penetrates the epidermis most effectively?\ A) Lactic acid\ B) Citric acid\ C) Glycolic acid\ D) Tartaric acid - Ingredients must be listed on cosmetic labels \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) In descending order of predominance\ B) In ascending order of predominance\ C) In alphabetical order\ D) In reverse alphabetical order - Which is a product used to physically remove dead cell buildup?\ A) Chemical exfoliants\ B) Couperose\ C) Astringents\ D) Mechanical exfoliants - What do the terms superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolysis, and desquamation refer to?\ A) Removal of dead skin cells\ B) Hair removal\ C) Ultrasound techniques\ D) Lymphatic drainage - Skin type is first determined by observing \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) The arms\ B) The back of the leg\ C) The T-zone\ D) The neck - What treatment is contraindicated for clients with pacemakers?\ A) Facials\ B) Electrical treatments\ C) Waxing\ D) Exfoliation - One example of an ingredient in a mechanical exfoliant is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Hydroxy acids\ B) Papaya\ C) Gommage\ D) Rice bran - What is contraindicated for clients who are allergic to aspirin \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Electrical treatments\ B) Waxing\ C) Salicylic acid\ D) Exfoliation - What statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?\ A) The FDA regulates labeling of cosmetics\ B) The FDA has no relationship with the sale of cosmetics\ C) The FDA does not regulate the safety of cosmetics\ D) Packaging of cosmetics must indicate FDA approval - Whiteheads are a condition also known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Closed comedones\ B) Open comedones\ C) Cysts\ D) Pustules - The skin type that has a small follicle size is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Oily\ B) Dry\ C) Normal\ D) Combination Here\'s **Test 6** formatted in multiple-choice style: 1. Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Disinfectant\ B) Sulfur shampoo\ C) Dry shampoo\ D) Antibacterial detergent\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 2. A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Alcohol\ B) Niacin\ C) Retin-A\ D) Vitamin D\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 3. Which of the following is used to make artificial lashes adhere, or stick to the natural lash line?\ A) Strip lashes\ B) Eye tabbing\ C) Lash adhesive\ D) Band lashes\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 4. The natural arch of the eyebrow, or the curved line of the eye socket, follows what bone?\ A) Orbis\ B) Orbital\ C) Temporal\ D) Frontal\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 5. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are separate artificial eyelashes that are applied to the base of the eyelashes one at a time.\ A) Individual lashes\ B) Strip lashes\ C) Tab lashes\ D) Fake lashes\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 6. Liquid, stick, cream, or \_\_\_\_\_ are the most common formulations for foundations.\ A) Corn starch\ B) Lotion\ C) Wax\ D) Powder\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 7. Which is recommended when applying makeup for a special occasion that will include a lot of photographs?\ A) Cake makeup\ B) Pure red tones\ C) Greasepaint\ D) Matte colors\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 8. Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Fingers\ B) Hands\ C) The wrist\ D) Eyebrows\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 9. What is the substance used for the temporary removal of superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin\'s surface?\ A) Depilatory\ B) Epilatory\ C) Wax\ D) Paraffin\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 10. Some examples of temporary hair removal methods, commonly offered in salons, include shaving, tweezing, depilation, epilation, threading, and \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Sugaring\ B) Salt scrubs\ C) Electrolysis\ D) Paraffin\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 11. The two major categories of hair removal are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Temporary and permanent\ B) Semi and permanent\ C) Waxing and epilation\ D) Epilation and depilatories\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 12. What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle?\ A) Depilation\ B) Epilation\ C) Tweezing\ D) Threading\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 13. To avoid contaminating wax, the applicator used on each client should be inserted into the wax \_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Often\ B) Daily\ C) Smoothly\ D) Once\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 14. Soft wax applied to an area should be removed using \_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Fingers\ B) Paper strips\ C) Fabric strips\ D) Wooden applicators\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 15. Which of the following is the length of time to melt wax when the wax holder is full?\ A) 10 to 20 minutes\ B) 30 minutes\ C) 10 minutes\ D) 15 to 25 minutes\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 16. Highlighting, contouring, and other face-shape altering techniques will help you accent your client\'s best features while \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ those that are less desirable.\ A) Minimizing\ B) Transforming\ C) Highlighting\ D) Eliminating\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 17. Which of the following is the correct way to apply wax to the skin?\ A) Apply in an upward motion\ B) Apply in a downward motion\ C) The same direction as the hair growth\ D) The opposite direction of the hair growth\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 18. When wax is ready to use, it should have the consistency of \_\_\_\_\_\_ and never be too runny to avoid burning the client.\ A) Caramel sauce\ B) Cream\ C) Lotion\ D) Oil\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 19. In what direction should fabric strips be removed?\ A) With the hair growth\ B) Straight up\ C) Opposite the hair growth\ D) Down and around\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 20. Water-based foundation is noncomedogenic and used on the skin that is classified as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Normal to oily\ B) Dry to acne-prone\ C) Oily to combination\ D) Sensitive to dry\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 21. Which of the following is the FIRST step in preparing a client for a facial wax?\ A) Dry the client\'s face\ B) Remove the client\'s makeup\ C) Cleanse the area thoroughly with a mild cleanser\ D) Place a hair cap or headband on the client\'s head to keep hair away from the face\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 22. How long should the hair be for waxing to be effective?\ A) 1/4 inch\ B) 1/2 inch\ C) 1 inch\ D) 1 1/2 inch\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 23. To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair removal treatment, use \_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Paper coverings\ B) Disposable gloves\ C) Wooden applicators\ D) Nondisposable gloves\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 24. Hirsutism is an excessive growth or cover of hair, especially in \_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Men\ B) Women\ C) Children\ D) Teenagers\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 25. Which of the following is the most common form of temporary hair removal?\ A) Hard Wax\ B) Sugaring\ C) Soft Wax\ D) Shaving\ **Answer:** \_\_\_\_\_ 26. All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT:\ A) Hyponychium\ B) Lateral sidewalls\ C) Cuticle\ D) Eponychium 27. Which abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail?\ A) 240 grit\ B) 100 grit\ C) 80 grit\ D) 180 grit 28. Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure?\ A) Nail resin\ B) Callus remover\ C) Electric file\ D) Nail hardener 29. Which application method produces a more natural-looking acrylic nail?\ A) Press and smooth\ B) Pull and paint\ C) Drag and swipe\ D) Float and dab 30. All of the following are beneficial when applying toenail polish EXCEPT:\ A) Remove trace oil\ B) Insert toe separators\ C) Provide pedi slippers\ D) One coat of color 31. All of the following products are needed in the application of a nail wrap EXCEPT:\ A) An accelerator\ B) Scissors\ C) A monomer\ D) Fabric 32. Which of the following describes a characteristic of polymer products used in nail enhancements?\ A) Various colors\ B) Self-leveling\ C) Thick viscosity\ D) Photoinitiator 33. All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT:\ A) Two-way buffers\ B) Paraffin mitts\ C) Pedicure slippers\ D) Plastic spatulas 34. All of the following result from completely removing the former toenail polish EXCEPT:\ A) Visualization of abnormalities\ B) Discoloration vanishes\ C) Important to client satisfaction\ D) Quality pedicure finish 35. All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure EXCEPT:\ A) Pusher\ B) Nail brush\ C) Nail rasp\ D) Buffer block 36. Which type of gel nails requires soaking the nail in acetone remover to remove the nails?\ A) Gel nails with art\ B) Soft UV gel nails\ C) No maintenance nail\ D) Hard UV gel nails 37. Which of the following steps would be performed during an acrylic maintenance procedure?\ A) Clip away lifted product\ B) Smooth down ledge of existing product\ C) Cure product with UV lamp\ D) Apply new product over wet primer 38. All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage EXCEPT:\ A) Use sufficient amounts of cream\ B) Continual contact\ C) Slow repetitive movements\ D) Nails touch client\'s skin 39. Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well?\ A) Add thinner to polish\ B) Soak fingers in a manicure bowl\ C) Remove all traces of lotion or oil\ D) Omit the cuticle remover 40. Which of the following techniques will reduce tip blending time?\ A) Apply a narrower tip\ B) Hold file at an angle\ C) Use a coarse grit file\ D) Bevel well area 41. Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?\ A) Tear\ B) Trim\ C) Rip\ D) Cut 42. Which precaution MUST be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs?\ A) Small massage strokes\ B) Wear eye protection\ C) Put on gloves\ D) Use small amounts of product 43. Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the nail plate?\ A) The tip will crack or split\ B) Less filing will be required\ C) No glue will be present on the edges\ D) There will be quicker adhesion time 44. Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Tested\ B) Wiped dry\ C) Thoroughly cleansed\ D) Used 45. All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT:\ A) Trash container\ B) Service cushion\ C) Pedicure chair\ D) Abrasive board 46. What cosmetic treatment of the hands involves cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin?\ A) Hand massage\ B) Manicure\ C) Pedicure\ D) Nail buffing 47. Which of the following is used to remove surface debris from the nail surface during a manicure?\ A) Base coat\ B) Orangewood stick\ C) Nail brush\ D) Cuticle nippers 48. All of the following are examples of an add-on service to a basic pedicure EXCEPT:\ A) Paraffin wax\ B) Foot soak\ C) Airbrushing\ D) Embellishments 49. Which artificial nail products are made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene?\ A) Adhesives\ B) Dehydrators\ C) Nail tips\ D) Monomers 50. Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly disinfected?\ A) At the end of the day\ B) Between each client\ C) Whenever there is time\ D) At the end of the week 51. Which of the following BEST describes a primer product?\ A) Requires minimal filing\ B) Creates an inhibition layer\ C) Bonds to the nail protein\ D) Can be used on skin 52. All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT:\ A) Polymer powder\ B) Nail primer\ C) Accelerator\ D) Dappen dish 53. The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty and in your state is known as \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Scope of practice\ B) Ethical guidelines\ C) Business practices\ D) Services of salon 54. Which of the following supplies are necessary in a wrap maintenance procedure?\ A) Coarse grit board\ B) Nail tip cutter\ C) Non-acetone remover\ D) Non-acid remover 55. All of the following can be used to remove a callus from the foot EXCEPT:\ A) Softeners\ B) Blades\ C) Paddles\ D) Files 56. Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails?\ A) Hot oil treatment\ B) Nail hardeners\ C) Nail bleach\ D) Dry manicure 57. Nail \_\_\_\_\_\_ can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting moisturizing effects.\ A) Creams\ B) Oils\ C) Cuticle removers\ D) Lotions 58. Which of the following is the bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail?\ A) Primer\ B) Accelerator\ C) Adhesive\ D) Monomer 59. Which of the following is the cause of a chemical attraction when primer is applied to the nail plate?\ A) Cleansing\ B) Disinfection\ C) Adhesion\ D) Enhancement 60. All of the following would be considered a multi-use manicure implement EXCEPT:\ A) A wooden pusher\ B) A nail clipper\ C) Tweezers\ D) Nippers 61. What is a water-based lotion that contains an abrasive as the exfoliating agent?\ A) Foot masque\ B) Foot soak\ C) Exfoliating scrub\ D) Massage oil 62. All of the following procedures are done when polishing fingernails EXCEPT:\ A) Thick coats applied\ B) Client pre-pays\ C) Brush towards eponychium\ D) Pull in even strokes 63. Which tool is NOT designed to dry traditional nail polish?\ A) Nail polish dryer\ B) UVA or LED lamp\ C) Light-bulb-type dryer\ D) Top coat 64. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change that occurs in nail products to create enhancements?\ A) Catalyst\ B) Emulsify\ C) Polymerization\ D) Evaporation 65. All of the following are message sensations from the sensory nerves EXCEPT:\ A) Hot or cold\ B) Involuntary movement\ C) Danger of pain\ D) Pressure of touching 66. All of the following are properties of acetone EXCEPT:\ A) Odorless\ B) Vaporous\ C) Solvent\ D) Flammable 67. Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for them to be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) Partially immersed\ B) Seen easily\ C) Completely immersed\ D) Hidden 68. Rubbing another clean, unused file across the edge of a new file in order to remove any sharp edges before use is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\ A) File prepping\ B) Sanding\ C) Roughing up\ D) Buffing 69. Which of the following supplies would be used in the application of nail tips?\ A) Fingernail clippers\ B) Primer\ C) Fiberglass\ D) Nail dehydrator 70. Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed?\ A) Acetone\ B) Astringent\ C) Isopropyl alcohol\ D) Base coat 71. Which of the following describes the use of acetone when removing nail enhancements?\ A) Accelerator\ B) Solvent\ C) Inhibitor\ D) Catalyst 72. A trash container \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is one of the best ways to prevent excessive odors and vapors in the salon.\ A) With a perforated lid\ B) Made of plastic\ C) In a cylindrical shape\ D) With a self-closing lid 73. All of the following are characteristics of odorless monomer products EXCEPT:\ A) Forms inhibition layer\ B) Emits a slight odor\ C) Dry mix ratio used\ D) Hardens quickly 74. Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?\ A) Linen\ B) Fiberglass\ C) Paper\ D) Silk 75. Which area of the nail does an acrylic overlay get its strength from?\ A) Apex\ B) Sidewall\ C) Stress area\ D) Underside 76. What is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?\ A) Paraffin\ B) Essential oil\ C) Dimethyl urea\ D) Methylene glycol 77. Which of the following can be done to speed up the removal of acrylic enhancements?\ A) Heat acetone in a microwave\ B) Place acetone bowl inside a bowl of hot water\ C) Remove softened product with nippers\ D) Have client file down the product before the appointment 78. The UV gel should AVOID contact with all the following EXCEPT:\ A) Eponychium\ B) Sidewalls\ C) Cuticle\ D) Matrix 79. Which is the desired amount of space a fabric wrap should be from the eponychium?\ A) 1/16\"\ B) 1/24\"\ C) 1/20\"\ D) 1/12\" 80. Which of the following is an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements?\ A) Ultraviolet light\ B) Isopropyl alcohol\ C) Oglimer\ D) Bonding gel 81. Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service?\ A) Remove their polish\ B) Wash with soap and water\ C) Pay for the procedure\ D) Use hand sanitizer 82. Which of the following is necessary for maintaining a two-color acrylic enhancement?\ A) Soak off\ B) Backfill\ C) Adhere wrap\ D) Nip loose product 83. Which of the following type of UV lamps are most common for nails?\ A) Sun lamp\ B) 9 watt lamp\ C) 2 watt lamp\ D) Table lamp 84. Which of the following massage movements is a rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin?\ A) Friction\ B) Tapotement\ C) Effleurage\ D) Vibration 85. Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products?\ A) Work next to a window\ B) Work in a back room\ C) Work as quickly as possible\ D) Work at a ventilated work table 86. Which ingredient should never be added to the water basin during a pedicure service?\ A) Disinfectant\ B) Flower petals\ C) Emollients\ D) Aromatic oils