Spherical-shaped bacterial cells are known as:

Which of the following conditions is NOT a disease caused by a virus?

Infection control is divided into the following categories:

A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a(n):

Washing your hands is an example of:

When disinfecting, all metal implements must be thoroughly cleaned before:

Which of the following steps should be taken after removing all the hair from a brush during a disinfection procedure?

All of the following terms describe the type of container disinfected implements are stored in EXCEPT:

If a blood exposure should occur, which of the following steps should occur FIRST?

If the skin is not broken following a heat or electrical burn, which of the following is recommended to treat the burn area?

In the case of a chemical injury to the eye which of the following steps is recommended?

A group of body structures that, together, perform one or more vital functions of the body is a(n):

The term used to identify anything that occupies space is called:

Which of the following Shampoo types is formulated to have the same pH as the hair and skin?

Which shampoo would most likely be used to remove residue, chlorine, minerals, or product build-up?

Over-processing hair during a hair color, perming, or relaxer service can be the result of redox also called:

A measure of how much electrical energy is being used is known as a:

When too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated all at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to carry. This situation is known as a(n):

Small doses of ultraviolet light may help the body produce:

The science that looks at how individuals perform work and what body movements, tools, and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the cosmetologist and the client is called:

The small involuntary muscle at the base of the hair follicle is called the:

Which of the following refers to the total loss of hair on the scalp?

Which of the following refers to the loss of hair over the entire scalp and body?

Gray hair is caused by a(n):

The ability of hair to absorb moisture, liquids, and chemicals is known as:

Which of the following refers to the ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking?

Human hair, on average, grows about:

Keratinization is a process whereby cells do all of the following EXCEPT:

The medical term for greasy or waxy dandruff is:

An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called:

How should a cosmetologist handle a situation when areas of enlarged open follicles surrounded by clusters of red spots, indicating tinea capitis are observed?

Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate:

Which facial shape looks best with almost any hairstyle, length, or texture?

Straight, convex, and concave are terms used in design that refer to which of the following?

Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following may be a recommendation during a client service?

If a scalp analysis determines scalp cuts and abrasions are present prior to a chemical service:

Never use firm scalp manipulations when shampoo is to be followed by:

A layered cut or 90º cut is known as a(n):

Which of the following cutting implements is used to create a clean, blunt edge?

Taper shears, also known as thinning shears, are used on the ends of the hair to:

Which tool controls short perimeter lengths when cutting against the skin?

The term used to describe dividing hair into workable areas for the purpose of control is called:

What is the area between partings within a shape on which a roller is placed called?

Which of the following is recommended to use for testing the temperature of a stove heated iron?

The blow dryer attachment that focuses the air flow to a small area is called the:

Loss of hair elasticity or split ends may be caused by:

A 3-strand overbraid creates a(n):

Human hair strands will produce which of the following results when undergoing a match test?

In the perm procedure, proper end paper techniques will eliminate crimps or:

In alkaline waves, the perm solution chemically break the:

Which of the following steps may be required when perming resistant hair?

To remove all chemicals after the hair has been neutralized the hair needs to be:

Overprocessed hair could be indicated by hair that is:

Which of the following conditions determine the processing time and proper relaxing strength to use?

A virgin thio relaxer service may be performed after which of the following?

To protect previously treated hair from the chemical product when performing a relaxer retouch service, what should be applied?

A mixture of blue with what color produces green?

A level of color shows:

What identifies the warmth or coolness of a color?

Which of the following hair colors do NOT require a patch or predisposition test?

Permanent hair colors are mixed with:

In order for a toner to be effective, which of the following steps needs to be performed?

What products are used to remove or diffuse melanin?

Which type of mixing bowls may cause peroxide to weaken?

After an oxidative color has been used , any leftover product needs to be:

In what direction do you pull removal strips during hot wax treatments?

A chemical product that destroys or kills bacteria and some viruses is called a(n):