State Board - Mock Exam - Module E-O

Question 1

The surface of healthy skin is slightly:

a. yellow
b. alkaline
c. rough
d. acidic

Answer 1

d. acidic

Question 2

Makeup brushes can be cleaned with a brush solvent or:

a. disinfectant
b. sulfur shampoo
c. dry shampoo
d. gentle shampoo

Answer 2

d. gentle shampoo

Question 3

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

Answer 3

d. keratinized protein

Question 4

A stable physical mixture of two or more substances is a(n):

a. solvent
b. solute
c. solution
d. emulsion

Answer 4

c. solution

Question 5

Eye pencils and sharpeners should be cleaned:

a. after several uses
b. when dull
c. before each use
d. when needed

Answer 5

c. before each use

Question 6

Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of:

a. height
b. division
c. width
d. space

Answer 6

c. width

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic skin aging factor?

a. gravity
b. genetic aging
c. facial expressions
d. sun exposure

Answer 7

d. sun exposure

Question 8

The most critical part of a color service is the:

a. haircolor consultation
b. client draping
c. color removal
d. shampoo

Answer 8

a. haircolor consultation

Question 9

A stylist should recommend a hair or scalp treatment only after having performed a(n):

a. shampoo procedure
b. hair and scalp examination
c. conditioning treatment

Answer 9

b. hair and scalp examination

Question 10

When using the slicing technique to remove bulk, the shears should never be completely:

a. positioned
b. palmed
c. closed
d. elevated

Answer 10

c. closed

Question 11

To provide a buffer for the skin when using a brushing machine, apply a thick layer of cleaner or:

a. paraffin
b. moisturizer
c. astringent
d. gauze

Answer 11

b. moisturizer

Question 12

Traditionally UV gels relied on urethane acrylate; newer gel systems use:

a. urethane resins
b. wrap resins
c. urethane methacrylates
d. acrylate wraps

Answer 12

c. urethane methacrylates

Question 13

Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by:

a. overgrowth and polish
b. medication and cold
c. uneven growth and age
d. bitten nails

Answer 13

c. uneven growth and age

Question 14

A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is:

a. scabies
b. head lice
c. pediculosis
d. barber’s itch

Answer 14

a. scabies

Question 15

Good quality pressing combs are constructed of either:

a. brass or iron
b. brass or porcelain
c. stainless steel or brass
d. stainless steel of tin

Answer 15

c. stainless steel or brass

Question 16

A combination of a thio relaxer and a thio permanent wrapped on large rods is a:

a. permanent wave
b. soft curl permanent
c. full curl permanent
d. relaxer retouch

Answer 16

b. soft curl permanent

Question 17

Continued pressure on any part of the skin causes it to thicken and develop into a(n):

a. lesion
b. appendage
c. c. scar
d. callus

Answer 17

d. callus

Question 18

To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear:

a. clean uniforms
b. disposable gloves
c. sunglasses
d. safety glasses

Answer 18

d. safety glasses

Question 19

Which type of texture shears adds increased blending?

a. chunking
b. thinning
c. texturizing
d. blending

Answer 19

c. texturizing

Question 20

Tones can be described as cool warm or:

a. neutral
b. level
c. light
d. dark

Answer 20

a. neutral

Question 21

The work integument means:

a. skin
b. hormone
c. natural covering
d. gland

Answer 21

c. natural covering

Question 22

A curved part part is used for a high forehead or:

a. round face
b. long face
c. square face
d. receding hairline

Answer 22

d. receding hairline

Question 23

The amount of movement in the hair strand is referred to as the:

a. wave pattern
b. texture
c. thickness
d. density

Answer 23

a. wave pattern

Question 24

Overlapping hair color on previously tinted hair can cause breakage and create a visible line of:

a. application
b. demarcation
c. alteration
d. solution

Answer 24

b. demarcation

Question 25

The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: a. cocci b. pathogenic c. spirilla d. flagellum

Answer 25

a. cocci

Question 26

The main ingredient of most shampoos is: a. detergent b. botanicals c. surfactants d. water

Answer 26

d. water

Question 27

A cream type enzyme applied to the face and rolled off the skin is a: a. gommage b. scrub c. toner d. microform

Answer 27

a. gommage

Question 28

The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or: a. botanical ingredients b. biotin compounds c. foam enhancers d. primary surfactant

Answer 28

d. primary surfactant

Question 29

Two conditioning agents that restore moisture and elasticity to the hair shaft are: a. protein and oils b. melanin and biotin c. protein and biotin d. collagen and niacin

Answer 29

c. protein and biotin

Question 30

As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small: a. bead of product b. dry catalyst c. synthetic product d. positive reaction

Answer 30

a. bead of product

Question 31

When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long? a. 20 seconds b. 30 seconds c. 1 minute d. 2 minutes

Answer 31

a. 20 seconds

Question 32

Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from: a. vapors b. filings c. reactions d. synthetics

Answer 32

a. vapors

Question 33

The main arteries that supply blood to the head, neck and face are the: a. common carotid arteries b. common aorta arteries c. internal jugular d. serratus anterior arteries

Answer 33

a. common carotid arteries

Question 34

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural mail plate is: a. onychia b. onyx c. fungi d. flagella

Answer 34

a. onychia

Question 35

The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the: a. dermis corpusles b. epidermal-dermal junction c. epidermal-dermal connection d. epidermis junction

Answer 35

b. epidermal-dermal junction

Question 36

A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions is: a. wheal b. excoriation c. acne d. conjunctivitis

Answer 36

c. acne

Question 37

The natural nail is part of what system? a. muscular b. integumentary c. skeletal d. protective

Answer 37

b. integumentary

Question 38

Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are: a. invisible b. cornrows c. box d. . fishtail

Answer 38

b. cornrows

Question 39

A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is: a. pityriasis capitis b. tinea favosa c. pityriasis papules d. pityriasis steatoides

Answer 39

d. pityriasis steatoides

Question 40

A light, continuous, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms is: a. fulling b. petrissage c. kneading d. effleurage

Answer 40

d. effleurage

Question 41

If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: a. rinsed with water b. cleaned with alcohol c. cleaned and disinfected d. bagged and discarded

Answer 41

c. cleaned and disinfected

Question 42

The uppermost and largest bone of the arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder is the: a. hyoid b. humerous c. ulna d. carpus

Answer 42

b. humerous

Question 43

Which type of shampoo should be used when a buildup is evident, after swimming, and prior to all chemical services? a. conditioning shampoo b. balancing shampoo c. medicated shampoo d. clarifying shampoo

Answer 43

d. clarifying shampoo

Question 44

Wax that may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested is: a. resin wax b. beeswax c. aloe wax d. cold wax

Answer 44

b. beeswax

Question 45

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

Answer 45

a. allergy

Question 46

When tweezing, the skin should be held taut and hair pulled using a quick motion: a. in an up-and-down direction b. in a sideways direction c. in the direction of hair growth d. against the direction of hair growth

Answer 46

c. in the direction of hair growth

Question 47

Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a: a. base coat b. top coat c. conditioning coat d. nail hardner

Answer 47

b. top coat

Question 48

Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spots on the nails is: a. leukonychia b. melanonychia c. a hangnail d. nail fungus

Answer 48

a. leukonychia

Question 49

Spray on activator is used on No Light Gels to: a. repair patches b. soften resin c. harden adhesive d. remove gel

Answer 49

c. harden adhesive

Question 50

Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a: a. space b. ribbon c. wave d. curl

Answer 50

c. wave

Question 51

Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the: a. PPA b. EPA c. FDA d. OSHA

Answer 51

b. EPA

Question 52

When manipulating the scalp during a shampoo begin at the front hairline and work in a(n): a. side-to-side movement b. up-and-down movement c. back-and-forth movement d. zigzag movement

Answer 52

c. back-and-forth movement

Question 53

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: a. antiseptics b. disinfectants c. sterilizers d. sanitizers

Answer 53

b. disinfectants

Question 54

A stimulating form of massage that consists of short, quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements is: a. kneading b. pretrissage c. friction d. tapotement

Answer 54

d. tapotement

Question 55

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 c. evaporation d. filtration

Answer 55

b. distillation

Question 56

A curved part is used for a high forehead or: a. round face b. long face c. square face d. receding hairline

Answer 56

d. receding hairline

Question 57

Any color that is significantly deeper or darker than the client's skin tone is considered a: a. contour color b. highlight color c. base color d. complementary color

Answer 57

a. contour color

Question 58

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called: a. polymorphic b. screening c. polymerization d. adhesion

Answer 58

c. polymerization

Question 59

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 c. hot and cool d. cool and dry

Answer 59

b. warm and cool

Question 60

The technique is used to check a haircut for precision of line an shape is: a. stationary checking b. origination lines c. over direction d. cross-checking

Answer 60

d. cross-checking

Question 61

The most visible and functional part of the nail unit is the: a. nail bed b. nail plate c. nail grooves d. nail mantle

Answer 61

b. nail plate

Question 62

To avoid the transfer of foundation onto a client's clothing, set the foundation using: a. translucent powder b. blush powder c. foundation creams d. light shades

Answer 62

a. translucent powder

Question 63

Small pieces of fabric used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or repair a crack are: a. wrap removals b. wrap patches c. stress strips d. nail enhancements

Answer 63

c. stress strips

Question 64

A section of hair that determines the length the hair will be cut is the: a. guideline b. reference c. apex d. weight

Answer 64

a. guideline

Question 65

Wax applied to an area should be removed using: a. fingers b. paper strips c. fabric strips d. wooden applicators

Answer 65

c. fabric strips

Question 66

The hue or balance of color seen in the hair is referred to as: a. scale b. depth c. value d. tone

Answer 66

d. tone

Question 67

The tiny, involuntary muscle fiber in the skin inserted in the base of the hair follicle is the: a. inner follicle b. angled bulb c. arrector pili d. dermal papilla

Answer 67

c. arrector pili

Question 68

Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: a. electrotherapy b. electronics c. receptacles d. electromagnetics

Answer 68

a. electrotherapy

Question 69

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 c. alternating current d. battery current

Answer 69

b. Tesla high-frequency

Question 70

The facial shape that is usually broader in proportion to its length is the: a. diamond shape b. square shape c. round face d. oblong face

Answer 70

c. round face

Question 71

Eyelash hairs on a strip that are applied using an adhesive are: a. individual lashes b. sparse lashes c. eye tabs d. band lashes

Answer 71

d. band lashes

Question 72

Haircuts that generally have less weight than graduated haircuts are: a. one-length cuts b. blunt cuts c. layered cuts d. tension cuts

Answer 72

c. layered cuts

Question 73

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 b. prelock c. palm roll d. intertwine

Answer 73

c. palm roll

Question 74

Substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products are: a. volatile alcohols b. alkanolamines c. carbons d. resolute

Answer 74

b. alkanolamines

Question 75

The two methods of wrapping the hair around a perm rod are: a. flat and spiral b. croquignole and even c. spiral and perpendicular d. croquignole and spiral

Answer 75

d. croquignole and spiral

Question 76

The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to as the: a. parting line b. degree line c. cutting line d. finger line

Answer 76

c. cutting line

Question 77

Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called: a. dual waves b. carved curls c. sculptured curls d. skip waves

Answer 77

d. skip waves

Question 78

Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps? a. acetone b. non-acetone c. both acetone and non-acetone d. neither acetone or non-acetone

Answer 78

b. non-acetone

Question 79

The hand position that is used most often when cutting uniform or increasing layers is: a. palm-to-palm b. undercutting c. over fingers d. under fingers

Answer 79

d. under fingers

Question 80

The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the: a. base b. circle c. stem d. size

Answer 80

c. stem

Question 81

In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a: a. yellow-green spot b. blue spot c. brown-black spot d. white-yellow spot

Answer 81

a. yellow-green spot

Question 82

Two bones that form the sides of the head in the ear region are the: a. temporal bones b. parietal bones c. frontal bones d. occipital bones

Answer 82

a. temporal bones

Question 83

Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a: a. space b. ribbon c. wave d. curl

Answer 83

c. wave

Question 84

Human or artificial hair that is woven into long strips is called: a. fallen b. turned c. wefts d. toupees

Answer 84

c. wefts

Question 85

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 b. carpus c. ulna d. radius

Answer 85

c. ulna

Question 86

The technical term tat refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is: a. hypothermia b. depilatory c. hypertrichosis d. epilation

Answer 86

c. hypertrichosis

Question 87

All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT: a. bulla b. cyst c. keloid d. nodule

Answer 87

c. keloid

Question 88

Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a: a. crust b. macule c. tubercle d. vesicle

Answer 88

a. crust

Question 89

In the restructuring process, coarse, resistant hair with a strong compact cuticle requires a chemical solution that is: a. slightly alkaline b. mildly acidic c. strongly acidic d. highly alkaline

Answer 89

d. highly alkaline

Question 90

The most common reducing agents used are: a. ammonia water b. hydrogen peroxide c. thioglycolic acids d. hydrogen acids

Answer 90

c. thioglycolic acids

Question 91

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and: a. head points b. reference points c. four corners d. technique points

Answer 91

b. reference points

Question 92

The coloring technique that involves coloring some strands of hair lighter than the natural color is: a. activating b. toning c. lowlighting d. highlighting

Answer 92

d. highlighting

Question 93

The nape area is defined as the area at the back part of the neck and consists of the hair below the: a. neckline b. front c. temporal bone d. occipital bone

Answer 93

d. occipital bone

Question 94

Shallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail are called: a. wells b. connections c. adhesions d. sidewalls

Answer 94

a. wells

Question 95

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is known as a: a. stain b. cyst c. keloid d. bulla

Answer 95

c. keloid

Question 96

Benefits of paraffin bath include all of the following EXCEPT: a. stimulation of circulation b. reduction of inflammation c. deep penetration of lotions d. reduction of heat sensitivity

Answer 96

d. reduction of heat sensitivity

Question 97

The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n): a. open line b. vertical line c. contrasting line d. curved line

Answer 97

b. vertical line