Cosmetology: State Board: Mock Exam: Module E-O
This flashcard set focuses on the properties of healthy skin, proper brush cleaning techniques, hair composition, and basic chemistry related to cosmetic formulations. It serves as a quick reference for students and professionals in cosmetology or skincare.
The surface of healthy skin is slightly:
a. yellow
b. alkaline
c. rough
d. acidic
d. acidic
Key Terms
The surface of healthy skin is slightly:
a. yellow
b. alkaline
c. rough
d. acidic
d. acidic
Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or:
a. disinfectant
b. sulfur shampoo
c. dry shampoo
d. gentle shampoo
d. gentle shampoo
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
d. keratinized protein
A stable physical mixture of two or more substances is a(n):
a. solvent
b. solute
c. solution
d. emulsion
c. solution
Eye pencils and sharpeners should be cleaned:
a. after several uses
b. when dull
c. before each use
d. when needed
c. before each use
Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of:
a. height
b. division
c. width
d. space
c. width
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The surface of healthy skin is slightly: a. yellow | d. acidic |
Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or: a. disinfectant | d. gentle shampoo |
The hair shaft that emerges from the scalp is a nonliving fiber composed of: a. keratinized acids | d. keratinized protein |
A stable physical mixture of two or more substances is a(n): a. solvent | c. solution |
Eye pencils and sharpeners should be cleaned: a. after several uses | c. before each use |
Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of: a. height | c. width |
Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic skin aging factor? a. gravity | d. sun exposure |
The most critical part of a color service is the: a. haircolor consultation | a. haircolor consultation |
A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a(n): a. shampoo procedure | b. hair and scalp examination |
When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely: a. positioned | c. closed |
To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or: a. paraffin | b. moisturizer |
Traditionally UV gels relied on urethane acrylate; newer gel systems use: a. urethane resins | c. urethane methacrylates |
Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by: a. overgrowth and polish | c. uneven growth and age |
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is: a. scabies | a. scabies |
Good quality pressing combs are constructed of either: a. brass or iron | c. stainless steel or brass |
A combination of a thio relaxer and a thio permanent wrapped on large rods is a: a. permanent wave | b. soft curl permanent |
Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop into a(n): a. lesion | d. callus |
To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear: a. clean uniforms | d. safety glasses |
Which type of texture shears adds increased blending? a. chunking | c. texturizing |
Tones can be described as cool warm or: a. neutral | a. neutral |
The work integument means: a. skin | c. natural covering |
A curved part part is used for a high forehead or: a. round face | d. receding hairline |
The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the: a. wave pattern | a. wave pattern |
Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and create a visible line of: a. application | b. demarcation |
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: a. cocci | a. cocci |
The main ingredient of most shampoos is: a. detergent | d. water |
A cream type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a: a. gommage | a. gommage |
The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or: a. botanical ingredients | d. primary surfactant |
Two conditioning agents that restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft are: a. protein and oils | c. protein and biotin |
As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small: a. bead of product | a. bead of product |
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long? a. 20 seconds | a. 20 seconds |
Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from: a. vapors | a. vapors |
The main arteries that supply blood to the head, neck and face are the: a. common carotid arteries | a. common carotid arteries |
Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural mail plate is: a. onychia | a. onychia |
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the: a. dermis corpusles | b. epidermal-dermal junction |
A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is: a. wheal | c. acne |
The natural nail is part of what system? a. muscular | b. integumentary |
Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are: a. invisible | b. cornrows |
A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is: a. pityriasis capitis | d. pityriasis steatoides |
A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is: a. fulling | d. effleurage |
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: a. rinsed with water | c. cleaned and disinfected |
The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the: a. hyoid | b. humerous |
Which type of shampoo should be used when a buildup is evident, after swimming, and prior to all chemical services? a. conditioning shampoo | d. clarifying shampoo |
Wax that may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested is: a. resin wax | b. beeswax |
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals or other normally harmless substances is a(n): a. allergy | a. allergy |
When tweezing, the skin should be held taut and hair pulled using a quick motion: a. in an up-and-down direction | c. in the direction of hair growth |
Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a: a. base coat | b. top coat |
Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is: a. leukonychia | a. leukonychia |
Spray on activator is used on No Light Gels to: a. repair patches | c. harden adhesive |
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a: a. space | c. wave |
Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the: a. PPA | b. EPA |
When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo begin at the front hairline and work in a(n): a. side-to-side movement | c. back-and-forth movement |
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: a. antiseptics | b. disinfectants |
A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements is: a. kneading | d. tapotement |
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then collected as a liquid is: a. sedimentation | b. distillation |
A curved part is used for a high forehead or: a. round face | d. receding hairline |
Any color that is significantly deeper or darker than the client's skin tone is considered a: a. contour color | a. contour color |
Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called: a. polymorphic | c. polymerization |
No matter how light or dark the skin is, is a neutral skin tone contains equal elements of: a. dark and light | b. warm and cool |
The technique is used to check a haircut for precision of line an shape is: a. stationary checking | d. cross-checking |
The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the: a. nail bed | b. nail plate |
To avoid the transfer of foundation onto a client's clothing, set the foundation using: a. translucent powder | a. translucent powder |
Small pieces of fabric used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or repair a crack are: a. wrap removals | c. stress strips |
A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the: a. guideline | a. guideline |
Wax applied to an area should be removed using: a. fingers | c. fabric strips |
The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as: a. scale | d. tone |
The tiny, involuntary muscle fiber in the skin inserted in the base of the hair follicle is the: a. inner follicle | c. arrector pili |
Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: a. electrotherapy | a. electrotherapy |
The type of current that should not be used on clients who are pregnant, have high blood pressure or have a pacemaker is: a. white light | b. Tesla high-frequency |
The facial shape that is usually broader in proportion to its length is the: a. diamond shape | c. round face |
Eyelash hairs on a strip that are applied using an adhesive are: a. individual lashes | d. band lashes |
Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are: a. one-length cuts | c. layered cuts |
The method of locking where the portions of hair are placed between the palms of both hands and rolled in a clockwise or counterclockwise directions is: a. comb method | c. palm roll |
Substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products are: a. volatile alcohols | b. alkanolamines |
The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are: a. flat and spiral | d. croquignole and spiral |
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: a. parting line | c. cutting line |
Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called: a. dual waves | d. skip waves |
Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps? a. acetone | b. non-acetone |
The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is: a. palm-to-palm | d. under fingers |
The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the: a. base | c. stem |
In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a: a. yellow-green spot | a. yellow-green spot |
Two bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the: a. temporal bones | a. temporal bones |
Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a: a. space | c. wave |
Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called: a. fallen | c. wefts |
The inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached at the wrist and located on the side of the little finger is the: a. humerous | c. ulna |
The technical term tat refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is: a. hypothermia | c. hypertrichosis |
All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT: a. bulla | c. keloid |
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a: a. crust | a. crust |
In the restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is: a. slightly alkaline | d. highly alkaline |
The most common reducing agents used are: a. ammonia water | c. thioglycolic acids |
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and: a. head points | b. reference points |
The coloring technique that involves coloring some strands of hair lighter than the natural color is: a. activating | d. highlighting |
The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the: a. neckline | d. occipital bone |
Shallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail are called: a. wells | a. wells |
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is known as a: a. stain | c. keloid |
Benefits of paraffin bath include all of the following EXCEPT: a. stimulation of circulation | d. reduction of heat sensitivity |
The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n): a. open line | b. vertical line |