test questions

Question 1

Salon AHA exfoliants, or peels, typically contain what concentration of AHA?

Answer 1

20 to 30 percent

Question 2

Dark blotches on the skin caused by sun exposure or hormonal imbalances are known as:

Answer 2

hyperpigmentation

Question 3

During the skin analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the face using:

Answer 3

upward circular movements

Question 4

A(n) _____ mask is applied quickly, forms a seal, and dries to a rubberized texture.

Answer 4

alginate

Question 5

Moisturizers that contain a broad-spectrum sunscreen protect against _____ rays.

Answer 5

UVA and UVB

Question 6

Toners are:

Answer 6

used to rebalance the skin’s pH

Question 7

An ampoule is an individual dose of:

Answer 7

serum

Question 8

Hydrators recommended for use on oily skin types are generally:

Answer 8

lighter weight

Question 9

When performing facial treatments, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 9

discourage the client from asking questions as you work

Question 10

Products used to physically remove dead cell buildup are called:

Answer 10

mechanical exfoliants

Question 11

Peeling creams that are rubbed off the skin are called:

Answer 11

gommages

Question 12

What is the technical term for a blackhead?

Answer 12

open comedo

Question 13

During the skin analysis procedure, you should remove facial cleanser from the face using _____ movements.

Answer 13

upward and outward

Question 14

Cleansing milks are:

Answer 14

non-foaming

Question 15

The process of softening and removing hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:

Answer 15

desincrustation

Question 16

Acne _____ are red pimples that do not have a pus head.

Answer 16

papules

Question 17

If you have to remove your hands from the client’s face while performing facial manipulations, you should:

Answer 17

feather them off gently

Question 18

When determining skin type, the presence of obvious pores indicates areas of _____ skin.

Answer 18

oily

Question 19

Hair follicles that appear like small bumps just underneath the skin surface are:

Answer 19

closed comedones

Question 20

Wrinkles around the eyes and jawline or sagging skin is the result of the loss of the skin’s:

Answer 20

elasticity

Question 21

A(n) _____ mask is melted to a little more than body temperature before application.

Answer 21

paraffin wax

Question 22

Proper facial and scalp massage does NOT result in:

Answer 22

stimulation of nerves

Question 23

When should vibration be applied?

Answer 23

at the end of the massage

Question 24

A(n) _____ is a chemical exfoliant that works by dissolving keratin protein in the surface cells.

Answer 24

enzyme peel

Question 25

When using galvanic current, the electrode that is applied directly to the client's skin is the _____ electrode.

Answer 25

active

Question 26

Which type of massage involves a kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?

Answer 26

pétrissage

Question 27

Which type of brush should you select when using the brush machine on a client's face?

Answer 27

small and soft

Question 28

For the soothing and relaxing effects, every massage should begin and end with:

Answer 28

effleurage

Question 29

The chemical reaction that is produced by modelage masks causes:

Answer 29

an increase in temperature

Question 30

Oily or fatty ingredients that prevent moisture from leaving the skin are:

Answer 30

emollients

Question 31

A _____ point is the area over a muscle where pressure or stimulation causes a contraction.

Answer 31

motor

Question 32

A(n) _____ is an applicator used to direct electric current from a machine to the client's skin.

Answer 32

electrode

Question 33

Couperose skin is indicated by:

Answer 33

diffuse redness

Question 34

Which type of massage involves a deep rubbing massage movement where pressure is applied while moving over an underlying structure?

Answer 34

friction

Question 35

Which of the following is an enzyme extracted from pineapple?

Answer 35

bromelain

Question 36

When using light tapping movements during a facial massage, you should work from the chin to the:

Answer 36

earlobe

Question 37

The therapeutic use of essential oils for beauty and health treatment is called:

Answer 37

aromatherapy

Question 38

Foaming cleansers are wash-off products that foam easily due to presence of:

Answer 38

surfactants

Question 39

What type of water should be used in most steamers?

Answer 39

distilled water

Question 40

A _____ mask is an oil-absorbing mask that is often recommended for oily and combination skin.

Answer 40

clay-based

Question 41

The use of isotretinoin, an oral cystic acne medication, causes what side effect?

Answer 41

thinning of the skin

Question 42

Alipidic skin is skin that:

Answer 42

does not produce enough sebum

Question 43

A(n) _____ contains a higher concentration of ingredients designed to penetrate skin.

Answer 43

serum

Question 44

Steaming the skin helps to:

Answer 44

soften the tissues

Question 45

Skin that produces too much sebum will have large pores and may appear:

Answer 45

shiny

Question 46

Pus, the fluid inside a pustule, is largely made up of:

Answer 46

dead white blood cells

Question 47

Electrotherapy should never be administered to a client who has:

Answer 47

a pacemaker

Question 48

Acne bacteria are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

Answer 48

oxygen

Question 49

The _____ is the portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment (to an immovable section of the skeleton).

Answer 49

origin

Question 50

Hacking is a chopping movement performed with the:

Answer 50

edges of the hands

Question 51

Modelage masks are recommended for clients with:

Answer 51

mature skin

Question 52

When performing facial massage on male clients, you should:

Answer 52

use downward movements in the beard area

Question 53

Which type of massage involves short, quick tapping, slapping, and hacking movements?

Answer 53

tapotement

Question 54

Which of the following conditions is indicated by constant or frequent facial blushing?

Answer 54

rosacea

Question 55

Which type of machine uses a glass electrode filled with a gas, such as neon?

Answer 55

high-frequency

Question 56

When providing services for a client with rosacea, you should:

Answer 56

avoid treatments that release heat

Question 57

A(n) _____ is a product used to remove excess dead cells from the skin surface.

Answer 57

exfoliant

Question 58

The skin suction machine should only be used on _____ skin.

Answer 58

non-inflamed and non-sensitive

Question 59

If a client with acne-prone skin is under medical care, the role of the cosmetologist is to:

Answer 59

work under the advisement of the client's physician

Question 60

A sun protection factor (SPF) of _____ or higher is considered to be adequate strength for daily use.

Answer 60

15

Question 61

Which of the following is a form of mechanical exfoliator that involves shooting aluminum oxide crystals at the skin?

Answer 61

microdermabrasion

Question 62

A preservative treatment does NOT:

Answer 62

correct a facial condition such as dryness

Question 63

Which type of massage involves light, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms in a slow, rhythmic manner?

Answer 63

effleurage

Question 64

Humectants are ingredients that:

Answer 64

attract water

Question 65

As a general rule, how often should normal skin be massaged?

Answer 65

weekly

Question 66

What color is the plug and cord for an anode on a typical galvanic machine?

Answer 66

red

Question 67

After the first treatment, you should block out about _____ to explain proper home care for the client.

Answer 67

30 min

Question 68

Dehydrated skin:

Answer 68

lacks moisture

Question 69

The direction of massage movements should always be:

Answer 69

from the insertion of the muscle toward its origin

Question 70

The process that uses galvanic current to enable water-soluble products to penetrate the skin is called:

Answer 70

iontophoresis

Question 71

Which of the following conditions is a disorder in which follicles become clogged, resulting in infection with redness and inflammation?

Answer 71

acne

Question 72

The client's service record card should contain all of the following information EXCEPT:

Answer 72

the prices paid for products the client has purchased from you

Question 73

LED treatments are contraindicated for clients with:

Answer 73

seizure disorders

Question 74

The difference between closed and open comedones is the:

Answer 74

size of the ostium

Question 75

Skin that is yellowish, with an orange peel texture, is:

Answer 75

oily