New York State board Exam Review 

Questions Bank with COMPLETE SOLUTION (383 Questions with 100% Correct Answers)

Before disinfecting a non metal implement, it should be - ✔✔Rinsed with warm water

After bleeding from a minor cut, apply ___ to prevent infection. - ✔✔Antibacterial ointment

Disease is most commonly transmitted by - ✔✔Direct contact

To determine the results of a predisposition test, the area is left undisturbed for a period of - ✔✔24 to

48 hours

What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide - ✔✔H2O2

99 percent isopropyl alcohol equals the same strength as ____ ethyl alcohol - ✔✔70 percent

OSHA stands for - ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What government agency requires cosmetologists to have a working fire extinguisher on the premises -

✔✔OSHA

To pre-determine the results of chemical hair relaxing treatment, the stylist must take a ____ test -

✔✔Strand

Cleaning fingernails, regular bathing, and brushing teeth are examples of - ✔✔Personal hygiene

Chemicals that are used in a beauty salon to destroy bacteria are called - ✔✔Germicides

Scissors should be disinfected with - ✔✔70 percent alcohol

A clean, laundered towel should be used - ✔✔For each person

Product content information should be listed a/an ____ sheet - ✔✔MSDS

AIDS is caused by - ✔✔HIV virus

A disinfectant should never be used on - ✔✔Human skin, hair, or nails

A wet sanitizer must contain - ✔✔Disinfectant solution

When disposing of contaminated wipes from a blood spill, place the wipes - ✔✔In a sealed plastic bag

before disposing

Put waste materials, such as hair from combs and brushes, - ✔✔In a closed container

In a diagrammatic sketch of non-pours hair, the scales of the cuticle layer appear to be -

✔✔Underlapped

Porosity of the hair refers to the ability of the hair to absorb - ✔✔Moisture

The technical name for an allergy to hair tint is - ✔✔Dermatitis venenata

When performing a permanent wave procedure, apply protection cream to - ✔✔Area around the

hairline and top of ears

What portion of the hair structure gives shape and direction - ✔✔Follicle

One important substance that hair, nails, and skin have in common is - ✔✔Keratin

Virgin hair, when wet, can be stretched ___ of its length - ✔✔40 to 50 percent

The average hair will grow _____ in one month - ✔✔1/2 inch

The contagious disease, ______ is caused by an animal parasite and cannot be treated in the school or

salon - ✔✔Pediculosis

What part of the nail structure provides nourishment to the nail - ✔✔Matrix

The technical term for bitten nails is - ✔✔Onychophagy

While consulting with potential pedicure client with suspected onychomycosis the client should be -

✔✔Referred to a physician for treatment prior to pedicure service

The cheif sensory nerve of the face is the - ✔✔Trifacial

Comedone is the technical term for - ✔✔A blackhead

The medical term for dandruff is - ✔✔Pityriasis

The color of the skin is due to the amount of blood and the ____ it contains - ✔✔Melanin

The outermost layer of the skin is called the - ✔✔Epidermis

Which level of government issues an individual a valid cosmetology license - ✔✔State

As a salon professional, suggest needed services to a client by using - ✔✔Tact, diplomacy, and

professionalism

If chris receives a complaint by telephone, she should listen to the entire problem and then - ✔✔Ask the

client how the salon can remedy the situation

A client requests a relaxer service to be performed by Marshall on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Marshall is

already booked with a request client for that time. Trying to please the client, the receptionist should -

✔✔Suggest another time when Marshall will be available

One characteristic of a proper professional attitude is - ✔✔Punctuality

When booking appointments for the many cosmetologists, chris should look - ✔✔By using their time

efficiently

Federal Laws cover - ✔✔Income taxes

To maintain an accurate and efficient control of supplies, keep an organized - ✔✔Inventory system

The total number of retail products on hand in a salon is referred to as the salons - ✔✔Inventory

Using reflective listening skills when communicating is important for - ✔✔Clarification

A document that describes the duties of salon employees is known as a/an - ✔✔Job description

When writing a resume, list past job experiences - ✔✔Most recent first

To avoid matting lightened hair, apply shampoo slowly and work with the hands - ✔✔Underneath the

hair

When shampooing a client, the stylists notices that the client has a product build up. What should be

done to the hair? - ✔✔Apply a clarifying shampoo

When a client receives a shampoo and the clients hair is extremely damaged, the stylist should suggest a

- ✔✔Reconstructing treatment

Acid balanced shampoo products have a ph in the range of - ✔✔4.5-5.5

High frequency current may be applied to the hair and scalp - ✔✔After the application of preparation

containing alcohol

In massage, pressure is usually directed from - ✔✔Insertion to origin

Lisa is using wax to remove hair from her clients face. She has applied an epilating strip. She should

remove the strip - ✔✔Opposite the direction of hair growth

Hair designing and makeup applications are typically applied to achieve the appearance of a/an _____

facial shape - ✔✔Oval

To dissolve oil and tighten pores on oily skin, use a/an - ✔✔Astringent

When pushing back the cuticle, which part of the nail is affected - ✔✔Eponychium

Shape the nail from the - ✔✔Corner to the center

Another term for acrylic nails is - ✔✔Nail tips

Every pre-service procedure for an artificial nail service includes a - ✔✔Client consultation