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state board prep 2
Semester 1 state board mock test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the consequence if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service? | You will be liable, personally and professionally. |
| There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of what? | pathogenic bacteria |
| Which of the following is a type of fungi? | mildew |
| What is the term for a chemical compound that uses oxidation to disperse and decolorize the hair’s natural pigment? | lightener |
| Demipermanent colors are also known as _____. | no-lift, deposit-only colors |
| A strand test for lightener indicates the hair strand is too light. What should the stylist do to achieve the desired haircolor? | decrease the lightening mixture’s strength and processing time |
| If cosmetologists encounter a client with any open wounds, reddened scalp irritations, abnormal scalp flaking, or infectious disease, they must decline the service(s) and refer them to a(n) _____. | physician |
| What accompanies the rapid oxidation of a substance during combustion? | the production of heat and light |
| What part of the natural nail unit protects the tips of the fingers and toes? | nail plate |
| If a haircut is cropped close along the bottom and sides but becomes longer as you travel up the head, then it is _______. | the basic clipper cut |
| ________________ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin. | Nail creams |
| Select the most appropriate procedure for a stylist performing a blunt haircut. | Establish a guideline on a back section, and cut from the back center to the ears before cutting the sides. |
| Why would a cosmetologist apply a layer of base resin over the activator when using a dip system? | to protect the powder application |
| Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles? | alopecia areata |
| Precision haircutting involves being precise in your haircut and ______. | applying a systematic plan |
| Which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20- to 30-degree angle from the nail plate? | metal pusher |
| A __________ is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave. | fiberglass wrap |
| When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using _______. | overdirection |
| Why must technicians wear gloves while performing pedicures? | to prevent exposure to pathogens present on the feet or in the water |
| Which of the following is TRUE of ultraviolet light? | It is invisible. |
| How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client? | You should use different gloves for each service. |
| The fibrous protein that gives skin its flexibility and helps skin regain its shape after being expanded is _____. | elastin |
| How is an ulcer an example of a secondary lesion? | An ulcer is an open lesion that may weep fluid or pus. |
| What do cosmetologists use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness of natural and artificial hair color? | level system |
| Which technique would cause a wig to look less natural? | cutting the hair when wet |
| Which example is an intrinsic factor that influences skin aging? | repetitive facial expressions |
| Which technique will make small lips and a small mouth appear larger? | Outline the upper and lower lips and then fill in with a soft lipstick color. |
| What is one purpose of a service record form? | to record notes about the skin analysis |
| All of the following describe a defense mechanism the skin uses to protect the body EXCEPT: | Hair follicles pull bacteria from the surface of the skin. |
| A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or _____. | inside the elbow |
| Which of the following qualities should you embody in order to be considered an ethical person? | Integrity |
| If a cosmetologist sections a client’s hair into five partings, which basic haircut is being performed? | the uniform-layered haircut |
| What hair disorder is caused by loss of the hair’s natural pigment? | canities |
| To locate the parietal ridge, a stylist would place a comb ______. | flat on the side of the head |
| Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called _____. | postpartum alopecia |
| Angie has noticed that the nippers she will need to use on her next client have a small amount of blood on them. What will Angie need to do to be able to use the nippers again? | She must decontaminate them. |
| Electricity use impacts ______ of the services that beauty professionals offer their clients. | all |
| What can you do if gel cures on your brush? | Nothing, as it will be ruined and cannot be repaired. |
| Which type of skin cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules? | squamous cell carcinoma |
| Which of the following is used to taper hairlines from extremely short lengths into longer lengths? | shear-over-comb technique |
| What term refers to an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain? | furuncle |
| Which part of the living portion of the hair is defined as the structure in the skin or scalp that surrounds the hair root and anchors the hair in the skin? | the hair follicle |
| Why should a stylist cut curly, coarse hair when it is dry? | Curly, coarse hair shrinks as it dries, so it will appear much shorter if cut wet. |
| Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ______. | you |
| There are several reasons a small nick could be a problem for a client with health considerations EXCEPT: | Some clients have arthritis. |
| What is a condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft? | trichorrhexis nodosa |
| Which of the following BEST defines ethics? | Moral principles by which we live and work |
| What is the term used to describe a shallow depression of a nail tip, which serves as the point of contact with the nail plate? | well |
| Salons must always use a(n) _______-registered hospital disinfectant. | EPA |
| All of the following are haircoloring safety precautions EXCEPT: | Brush the client’s hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly. |
| The three different types of side bonds that link chains of amino acids together are _____. | hydrogen, salt, and disulfide |
| All manicures can be performed using _______ manicure techniques. | dry |
| Where should the protective neck strip go when preparing for a shampoo service? | b. on the client’s neck, under the shampooing cape |
| Which haircutting tool is best suited for cutting a clean line around the ears? | d. trimmers |
| Fabric wraps can be purchased in swatches, rolls, or packages of precut pieces, either with or without __________. | c. adhesive backing |
| To ensure cosmetologists protect themselves and clients, how should clients be positioned during a haircut? | b. The cosmetologist moves the client by turning or changing the height of the chair. |