Written Exam Flashcards
(120 cards)
1
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Beauty and wellness school is a __________ environment.
a. hostile
b. team
c. forgiving
d. isolating
A
c. forgiving
2
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How long must virgin hair be in order to remove it with waxing?
a. 1/4 inch
b. 2/3 inch
c. 3/4 inch
d. 1/2 inch
A
a. 1/4 inch
3
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What can be indicated by the size of the pores in the T-zone and throughout the face?
a. skin type
b. overall health
c. internal body temperature
d. blood pressure
A
a. skin type
4
Q
When taking the practical exam, which of the following behaviors is not likely to be beneficial?
a. Follow all infection control and safety procedures throughout the exam.
b. Observe other practical exams prior to taking yours if allowed to do so.
c. Listen carefully to the instructions and follow them explicitly.
d. Focus on what the other test candidates are doing as you work.
A
d. Focus on what the other test candidates are doing as you work.
5
Q
What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis?
a. goose bumps
b. razor bumps
c. wind burn
d. sunburn
A
b. razor bumps
6
Q
How is a dramatic smoky eye achieved?
a. Apply a colorful medium tone on the lid, blending from lash line to crease with the shadow brush or applicator.
b. Apply medium to deep color in the crease, blending up toward the eyebrow but ending below it.
c. Use a dark gray, black, brown, or other dark color of your choice around the entire eye near the lash line on the top and bottom of the eye.
d. Apply shadow in the same color as the liner, directly over the liner. This will give longevity and intensity to the liner.
A
d. Apply shadow in the same color as the liner, directly over the liner. This will give longevity and intensity to the liner.
7
Q
On a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which category would include risks of exposure, related symptoms, and acute and chronic effects?
a. toxicological information
b. stability and reactivity
c. physical and chemical properties
d. ecological information
A
a. toxicological information
8
Q
What should you avoid using on the lens of your magnifying lamp?
a. soft cloth
b. lens tissue
c. lens-cleaning fluid
d. paper products
A
d. paper products
9
Q
What is the term for the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, and hair removal?
a. light therapy
b. sclerotherapy
c. ultrasonic therapy
d. endotherapy
A
a. light therapy
10
Q
What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration?
a. stain
b. wen
c. wheal
d. tan
A
a. stain
11
Q
Tips are income and must be tracked and reported on your __________.
a. checking account register
b. daily log
c. income tax return
d. monthly budget worksheet
A
c. income tax return
12
Q
What are the glands that excrete perspiration, regulate body temperature, and detoxify the body?
a. pituitary
b. sudoriferous
c. hyperthyroid
d. thyroid
A
b. sudoriferous
13
Q
Which type of salon, spa, or barbershop shares a national name, consistent image, and business formula that is used at every location?
a. value-priced shop
b. day spa
c. booth rental
d. franchise shop
A
d. franchise shop
14
Q
What is not among the reasons clients should arrive 15 minutes prior to appointments?
a. prepare for their treatment
b. help you prep the treatment room
c. get into a robe
d. fill out the consultation form
A
b. help you prep the treatment room
15
Q
What function does the rotary brush perform?
a. light exfoliation
b. gentle extraction
c. aggressive extraction
d. heavy exfoliation
A
a. light exfoliation
16
Q
A medical setting is where this person works.
a. makeup artist
b. waxing specialist
c. clinical esthetician
d. salon or day spa esthetician
A
c. clinical esthetician
17
Q
What are concealers used to cover?
a. poorly applied makeup
b. blemishes and discoloration
c. unwanted hair growth
d. a client’s natural skin color
A
b. blemishes and discoloration
18
Q
What term refers to skin-freshening lotions with a low alcohol content?
a. antibiotics
b. moisturizers
c. conditioners
d. fresheners
A
d. fresheners
19
Q
What is the best tool to analyze the skin?
a. lancet
b. blotting paper
c. esthetician’s fingers
d. magnifying lamp/light
A
d. magnifying lamp/light
20
Q
What do the kidneys do?
a. excrete water and waste products
b. pump nitrogen into the blood
c. convert food to nutrients
d. pump oxygen into the blood
A
a. excrete water and waste products
21
Q
When answering a multiple-choice question, __________.
a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct
b. you should never guess under any circumstances
c. responses such as “all of the above” are usually not the correct choice
d. you should stop reading the choices when you see one that looks correct
A
a. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct
22
Q
What is another name for foundation?
a. mascara
b. concealer
c. lip liner
d. base makeup
A
d. base makeup
23
Q
What is rosacea a contraindication for?
a. hair removal
b. tweezing
c. waxing
d. acne treatments
A
c. waxing
24
Q
Seizures or epilepsy are a contraindication for which treatment?
a. treatments using salicylic acid
b. chemical peels
c. waxing and exfoliating
d. electrical and light-based treatments that pulsate
A
d. electrical and light-based treatments that pulsate
25
How long, approximately, is required for pre-heating of towel warmers and steamers?
a. 5 minutes
b. 15 minutes
c. 60 minutes
d. 30 minutes
b. 15 minutes
26
What agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States?
a. EPA
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. OSHA
a. EPA
27
What is one of the most important actions you can take to prevent spreading germs from one person to another?
a. using an antibacterial soap
b. using a moisturizing hand lotion
c. using proper hand washing
d. using an antimicrobial soap
c. using proper hand washing
28
All electrical appliances and tools should be stored safely when in proximity to __________.
a. ventilation systems
b. the fire extinguisher
c. water
d. air conditioners
c. water
29
What is a keratoma?
a. closed comedone
b. acquired thickened patch of epidermis
c. open comedone
d. thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
b. acquired thickened patch of epidermis
30
What is emulsified or liquefied during desincrustation?
a. sebum and debris
b. lymph and debris
c. oil and water
d. lymph and water
a. sebum and debris
31
Which of the following are the basic building blocks of all matter?
a. protons
b. electrons
c. atoms
d. molecules
c. atoms
32
The are 118 different elements known to science today. How many of these are naturally occurring on Earth?
a. 50
b. 76
c. 116
d. 98
d. 98
33
Where in the body is hyaluronic acid found?
a. skin
b. kidney
c. hair papillae
d. liver
a. skin
34
When was pale skin a sign of wealth and status?
a. Middle Ages
b. baby boomer era
c. Victorian age
d. Renaissance era
a. Middle Ages
35
What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?
a. benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
b. solidified impactions of oil without cell matter
c. light-colored, slightly raised marks on the skin formed after injuries
d. patches covered with white-silver scales
a. benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
36
__________, also known as alkalis, are compounds of hydrogen, a metal, and oxygen.
a. bases
b. oxides
c. salts
d. acids
a. bases
37
What is vibration?
a. rapid, shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders
b. invigorating, rubbing technique that stimulates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin
c. a compression technique that includes kneading, squeezing, and pinching
d. a percussive stroke in which the fingertips strike the skin in fast tapping movements
a. rapid, shaking movement in which the esthetician uses their body and shoulders
38
What type of incident is contact with nonintact skin, blood, body fluid, or potentially infectious materials that is the result of the performance of a worker's duties?
a. accident
b. exposure
c. hazard
d. injury
b. exposure
39
One goal of ergonomics is to make workplace tools safer and more ___________.
a. attractive
b. flexible
c. economical
d. efficient
d. efficient
40
For safety, use no more than _________ plug(s) in each outlet.
a. three
b. two
c. one
d. four
c. one
41
It is recommended that you allow how much time in your schedule to do the client consultation?
a. 15--20 minutes
b. 3--5 minutes
c. 5--15 minutes
d. 1--3 minutes
c. 5--15 minutes
42
What is the function of a depilatory?
a. permanently removing hair by extracting the root
b. temporarily removing hair by dissolving it at skin level
c. temporarily removing hair by extracting the root
d. permanently removing hair by dissolving it at skin level
b. temporarily removing hair by dissolving it at skin level
43
What are considered vasoconstricting?
a. steam treatments
b. cold towels
c. paraffin masks
d. hot towels
b. cold towels
44
Which of the following is the best form of advertising?
a. giveaway promotional items
b. satisfied clients
c. social media
d. television ads
b. satisfied clients
45
What does scar tissue lack?
a. hair and melanin
b. melanin and elastin
c. collagen and elastin
d. hair and sweat glands
b. melanin and elastin
46
What is not one of the reasons estheticians should have a thorough understanding of makeup?
a. Color theory and facial analysis are part of being a successful makeup artist.
b. Seasonal creation of new products is frustrating and confusing for clients.
c. Clients will rely on makeup artists for fresh and edgy looks.
d. Makeup knowledge can help to grow your clientele.
b. Seasonal creation of new products is frustrating and confusing for clients.
47
__________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.
a. Proteins
b. Vitamins
c. Fats
d. Carbohydrates
d. Carbohydrates
48
What time-management tool helps you prioritize tasks and activities?
a. downtime
b. to-do lists
c. unstructured time
d. physical activity
b. to-do lists
49
This type of product does not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products.
a. vegan
b. hypoallergenic
c. gluten-free
d. cruelty-free
a. vegan
50
What is a steatoma?
a. small, benign outgrowth of the skin that looks like a flap
b. brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish-black
c. sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
d. brown or wine-colored discoloration
c. sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
51
Invisible light is the light at either end of the __________ that is invisible to the naked eye.
a. electromagnetic spectrum
b. spectrum of radiance
c. radiation spectrum
d. visible spectrum of light
d. visible spectrum of light
52
If you are trying to prevent further darkening of pigmented areas, then you are most likely treating which skin condition?
a. hyperpigmented
b. acne/problematic
c. combination
d. mature/aging
a. hyperpigmented
53
Which large, flat, triangular muscle covers the lower back?
a. latissimus dorsi
b. sternocleidomastoid
c. platysma
d. pectoralis
a. latissimus dorsi
54
What business time period would be appropriate for adding more locations or expanding the scope of the business?
a. years 2 to 5
b. years 11 to 20
c. years 5 to 10
d. years 1 to 3
c. years 5 to 10
55
What contraindications can now receive facial massage without concern, especially if the condition is being treated by a physician?
a. diabetes
b. inflamed acne
c. skin disorders
d. sunburn
a. diabetes
56
What is not an ingredient of a Jessner’s peel?
a. salicylic acid
b. citric acid
c. resorcinol
d. lactic acid
b. citric acid
57
What machine helps address excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil?
a. steamer
b. galvanic current
c. rotary brush
d. electric mitts
c. rotary brush
58
What is the term for permanent makeup used on the eyebrows?
a. pigment implantation
b. microblading
c. tattooing
d. dermagraphics
b. microblading
59
What is a dye derived from leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree?
a. henna
b. camilla
c. pomegranate
d. elderberry
a. henna
60
How long should your personal mission statement be?
a. one or two sentences
b. one page, single-spaced
c. one or two paragraphs
d. a single line
a. one or two sentences
61
Connective, epithelial, muscle, and nerve are types of what found in the body?
a. tissue
b. lymph
c. body system
d. sebum
a. tissue
62
What is true about well-groomed hair?
a. If worn long, it does not need to be pulled back.
b. It is okay if it touches the clients on occasion.
c. Healthy hair is linked to healthy skin.
d. It must be kept short.
c. Healthy hair is linked to healthy skin.
63
Which body system regulates temperature and produces vitamin D?
a. skeletal
b. muscular
c. circulatory
d. integumentary
d. integumentary
64
What is true of a mini-facial?
a. It has fewer steps than a basic facial.
b. It has more steps than a basic facial.
c. It is the same as a basic facial.
d. It has no treatment benefits.
a. It has fewer steps than a basic facial.
65
What is eczema?
a. yeast infection on the skin that inhibits melanin production
b. contagious infection that forms a ringed, red pattern
c. inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
d. pigmentation disease characterized by white patches
c. inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
66
What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure?
a. skin’s ability to tolerate water exposure
b. skin’s ability to absorb products applied to the epidermis
c. skin’s ability to tolerate ultraviolet (UV) exposure
d. skin’s ability to recover from injection punctures
c. skin’s ability to tolerate ultraviolet (UV) exposure
67
What should you do after cleansing the client’s skin?
a. perform a client consultation to identify which services to perform
b. show the client where to change into a robe for the service
c. complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp
d. get the client comfortable on the treatment table
c. complete a thorough skin analysis with a magnifying lamp
68
What is anhidrosis?
a. foul-smelling perspiration
b. bloody perspiration
c. excessive perspiration
d. deficiency in perspiration
d. deficiency in perspiration
69
What is true of the left and right sides of the areas being massaged?
a. Movements should be duplicated on both the right and left sides.
b. The right side should receive more vigorous massage.
c. Both sides of the body should be massaged simultaneously.
d. The left side should receive more vigorous massage.
a. Movements should be duplicated on both the right and left sides.
70
The process of __________ is fulfilling one's potential and requires a lifelong commitment.
a. self-actualization
b. being creative
c. inspiration
d. prioritizing
a. self-actualization
71
A __________ is a collection of photos and documents that reflect your skills, accomplishments, and abilities in your chosen career field.
a. letter of recommendation
b. diploma
c. resume
d. portfolio
d. portfolio
72
What term refers to products intended to improve the skin’s health and appearance?
a. cosmetics
b. estheticals
c. cosmeceuticals
d. epidermals
c. cosmeceuticals
73
What is the acid mantle?
a. deposit left on the skin after the use of an acidic product
b. reservoir of digestive juices located in the stomach
c. deposit left on the skin after the use of an alkaline product
d. protective layer of lipids and secretions on the skin’s surface
d. protective layer of lipids and secretions on the skin’s surface
74
What function do sebaceous glands perform?
a. stimulate cells, collagen, and amino acids that form proteins
b. excrete perspiration and regulate body temperature
c. produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer
d. protect the surface of the skin
b. excrete perspiration and regulate body temperature
75
Your reactions to situations beyond your control and your ability to _________ in the face of challenges are critical to being successful in a people profession.
a. stand up
b. remain assertive
c. control your fear
d. communicate effectively
d. communicate effectively
76
What primarily determines the effect of a body wrap?
a. material used to wrap the client
b. length of time the client is wrapped
c. positioning of the client while wrapped
d. type of product used
d. type of product used
77
When is a manufacturer responsible for a client’s allergic reaction to a product?
a. when the product is purchased in bulk and repackaged by the salon
b. when the product is used as an ingredient in a salon mixture
c. when the product is taken directly from the manufacturer’s packaging
d. when the client ignores warnings on the product’s label
c. when the product is taken directly from the manufacturer’s packaging
78
Soft skills are also known as ____________ skills.
a. massage
b. communication
c. childcare
d. anger-management
b. communication
79
An awareness of your posture and ___________, coupled with good work habits, and proper tools and equipment, will enhance your health and comfort.
a. movements
b. height
c. physical fitness
d. weight
a. movements
80
What is not a recommended treatment for dry skin?
a. sunscreen finish
b. harsh exfoliation
c. moisturizing cream with an oil base
d. antioxidants
b. harsh exfoliation
81
You should be true to your word by choosing your words carefully and ___________.
a. precisely
b. efficiently
c. automatically
d. honestly
d. honestly
82
Which factors that affect the skin are considered intrinsic?
a. allergies
b. tanning beds
c. all of the answers
d. dehydration
d. dehydration
83
It takes most new shops _________ to begin operating at full capacity.
a. six months
b. one year
c. three months
d. two years
a. six months
84
What is not a salon area in which supplies are regularly kept?
a. treatment room
b. work station
c. dispensary
d. reception desk
d. reception desk
85
What is the term for excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow?
a. hypertrichosis
b. hypopigmentation
c. hirsutism
d. lanugo
c. hirsutism
86
Which of the following are a form of formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes?
a. bleaches
b. quaternary ammonium compounds
c. phenolic disinfectants
d. petroleum distillates
c. phenolic disinfectants
87
As a beauty professional, you should be aware of your environment so that you can eliminate __________.
a. potential hazards
b. emergencies
c. pathogenic bacteria
d. the transmission of infectious organisms
a. potential hazards
88
The final step in the client consultation is to __________.
a. make color recommendations
b. review the client's lifestyle
c. repeat and review the consultation
d. discuss upkeep and maintenance
d. discuss upkeep and maintenance
89
Where should massage movements begin?
a. joint
b. insertion
c. any point along the muscle
d. origin
b. insertion
90
In addition to being free of dirt, it is important that your clothing is __________.
a. colorful
b. expensive
c. new
d. stain free
d. stain free
91
The vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be removed from the surfaces of tools and implements through proper __________.
a. cleaning
b. sterilization
c. sanitizing
d. disinfection
a. cleaning
92
What do paper towels, tissues for blotting the face, and vinyl gloves have in common?
a. They are multiuse items.
b. They are cleansing products.
c. They are disinfecting products.
d. They are single-use items.
d. They are single-use items.
93
What is true of soft wax?
a. must always be applied thickly
b. available only in tins
c. has a lower melting point than hard wax
d. has a higher melting point than hard wax
c. has a lower melting point than hard wax
94
What is not a common cause of eyestrain?
a. improper illumination
b. distortion on the magnifying lamp
c. insufficient illumination
d. steam in the treatment room
d. steam in the treatment room
95
The application of UV light must be done with the utmost care in a proper manner by a qualified professional because overexposure can lead to skin __________.
a. allergies and irritation
b. damage and cancer
c. overporosity and sanguinity
d. dryness and scaling
b. damage and cancer
96
What can you do if you do not have running water in the treatment room?
a. offer only services that do not require water
b. look for alternative locations that will allow you to have water in the treatment room
c. have the client step outside the room to rinse off products
d. bring in two bowls of water and a hot towel cabinet
d. bring in two bowls of water and a hot towel cabinet
97
What is feathering?
a. term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage
b. practice of resting a client on a feather pillow during a massage
c. use of feathers for soft touching during a massage
d. use of quick, bird-like movements during a massage
a. term for the slowing-down movements at the end of a massage
98
What is not among the environmental aggravators that clients with acne should avoid?
a. water-based products
b. grease
c. humidity
d. dirt
a. water-based products
99
What are valves?
a. structures that close a passage or permit flow in one direction only
b. exterior openings on the body such as aural canals, nostrils, and pores
c. junctures in the digestive system where food is halted and processed
d. junctures in the excretory system where waste is halted and processed
a. structures that close a passage or permit flow in one direction only
100
An example of a physical change is __________.
a. ice melting to water
b. rusting iron
c. oxidation
d. burning wood
a. ice melting to water
101
What is the generic term for a fungal infection?
a. miliaria
b. tinea
c. verruca
d. barbae
b. tinea
102
What is it called when you examine skin through touch to determine oiliness and elasticity?
a. hydration evaluation
b. consultation
c. palpation
d. pore analysis
c. palpation
103
Working as an independent contractor and working as a booth renter are forms of ___________.
a. self-confidence
b. self-employment
c. being an employee
d. being a role model
b. self-employment
104
What should you do during effleurage in order to avoid scratching the client?
a. avoid working in a warmth that might induce client perspiration
b. avoid using lotions that might make the work surface slippery
c. avoid using the ends of your fingertips
d. wear thick gloves to ensure your skin doesn’t touch the client’s skin
c. avoid using the ends of your fingertips
105
If a person has a purple or bluish tone under their fingernails, then they likely have which condition?
a. rosacea
b. telangiectasia
c. diabetes
d. cyanosis
d. cyanosis
106
What is the term that means “nonshiny or dull”?
a. iridescent
b. prismatic
c. matte
d. translucent
c. matte
107
What is the term for substances such as mineral dyes that give products color?
a. color ingredients
b. color agents
c. color additives
d. chromophores
d. chromophores
108
Which of the following is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function?
a. fungi
b. molds
c. viruses
d. bacteria
c. viruses
109
What is true about PCOS?
a. It is a condition that can be cured with little to no management.
b. It is not a condition that is cured or managed.
c. It is not a condition that is cured, but it can be managed.
d. It is a condition that can be cured if managed well.
c. It is not a condition that is cured, but it can be managed.
110
One of the best ways to follow a healthy diet is to read __________.
a. diet blogs
b. food labels
c. magazine articles
d. legal guidelines
b. food labels
111
Which treatment cannot be done in a facial station?
a. sheet mask
b. beard treatment
c. eye treatment
d. intensive peels
d. intensive peels
112
What should you never mix with bleach?
a. pesticides
b. water
c. detergents
d. disinfectants
c. detergents
113
In a business plan, the owner’s resume and personal financial information would be found in the ____________.
a. vision statement
b. supporting documents
c. financial documents
d. executive summary
b. supporting documents
114
What do the letters ABCDE stand for in regard to the ABCDE Cancer Checklist?
a. abnormal, borders, color, diagnose, expose
b. abnormal, borders, carcinoma, diagnose, eradicate
c. asymmetrical, basal, carcinoma, diameter, eradicate
d. asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve
d. asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve
115
Which of the following is needed to maintain professional credibility?
a. operating machines and devices safely
b. continued education about the latest methods in skin care
c. the ability to explain the benefits of each machine and device
d. understanding the contraindications in using machines and devices
b. continued education about the latest methods in skin care
116
Which term refers to understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests?
a. work ethic
b. test-wise
c. networking
d. deductive reasoning
b. test-wise
117
What is a likely trend in the esthetics industry?
a. Fewer job opportunities for estheticians
b. A decrease in anti-aging products
c. More male clients
d. Fewer vegan products
c. More male clients
118
What is contact dermatitis?
a. an inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical
b. foul-smelling perspiration
c. excessive perspiration
d. the effect when two skin disorders connect with each other
a. an inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical
119
What is papaya used for?
a. pigmentation
b. hydration
c. exfoliation
d. moisturizing
c. exfoliation
120
One of the requirements for a partnership arrangement is ____________.
a. promoting, protecting, and furthering the interests of businesses in a community
b. paying unemployment insurance taxes
c. having stockholders
d. trust
d. trust
