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Milady State Board Review #1

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history?

a)

The Middle Ages

b)

The Renaissance

c)

The Victorian Age

d)

The Industrial Age

2.

What year was the preheat-perm method introduced?

a)

1931

b)

1932

c)

1935

d)

1938

3.

Developing and applying sound life skills helps build a foundation for a successful career in salons and spas. Which life skill is most important for a cosmetologist?

a)

Maintaining a cooperative attitude

b)

Delegating work to subordinates

c)

Using standard procedures for all tasks

d)

Working independently

4.

Despite what emotions a person feels, _____ and _____ skills will help people move to the next level in their career.

a)

creativity; productivity

b)

networking; critical thinking

c)

motivation; self-management

d)

visualization; time-management

5.

What are three active problem-solving words that should be utilized when building a positive vocabulary?

a)

Create, produce, and motivate

b)

Produce, motivate, and visual

c)

Explore, analyze, and determine

d)

Analyze, create, and produce

6.

Which action is the best example of a long-term goal?

a)

Getting to class on time

b)

Completing homework assignments

c)

Graduating from cosmetology school

d)

Becoming a salon owner

7.

What are the four primary aspects of ethical professionals, as mentioned in your text?

a)

Training, integrity, intention, and respect

b)

Self-care, transparency, intention, and respect

c)

Self-care, integrity, discretion, and communication

d)

Training, transparency, discretion, and communication

8.

Salons often implement _____ to create a salon culture, protect employees’ clothing while working with chemicals, and ultimately ensure their stylists are dressed for success.

a)

dress code guidelines

b)

laundry services

c)

hygiene rules

d)

fashion statements

9.

Regardless of your salon’s dress code, your clothing should always be clean, fresh, functional, and _____.

a)

subdued

b)

stylish

c)

colorful

d)

attention-grabbing

10.

Sitting or standing improperly can put a great deal of stress on your _____.

a)

neck, shoulders, back, and legs

b)

chest and abdomen

c)

wrists, elbows, and arms

d)

eyes, forehead, and fingers

11.

Stressful, repetitive motions have a cumulative effect on joints and _____.

a)

eyes

b)

muscles

c)

skin

d)

heart

12.

An important practical step that promotes effective communication is to _____.

a)

explain procedures in as much detail as possible

b)

have a written trail of records

c)

use nonverbal signals

d)

talk less and listen more

13.

The _____ is the client’s permanent progress record of services received and contains the results, formulations, products used during services, as well as any sensitivities or allergies.

a)

service record card

b)

client intake form

c)

client medical history

d)

client progress report

14.

In which step of the consultation would you counsel clients on salon maintenance, lifestyle limitations, and home maintenance commitments?

a)

Discuss upkeep and maintenance.

b)

Suggest options.

c)

Review the consultation.

d)

Make color recommendations.

15.

What is one of the first steps you should take when a client is dissatisfied with a service?

a)

Downplay the issue.

b)

Defend your point of view.

c)

Ask for specifics.

d)

Cancel future appointments.

16.

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.

a)

antiseptics

b)

disinfectants

c)

sterilizers

d)

sanitizers

17.

Laws are also called _____.

a)

regulations

b)

guidelines

c)

statutes

d)

rules

18.

Invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria can result in a(n) _____.

a)

infection

b)

antitoxin

c)

abrasion

d)

contusion

19.

The body’s first line of defense against infection is _____.

a)

healthy, uncompromised skin

b)

body secretions

c)

white blood cells

d)

antitoxins

20.

Which action is an acceptable way to clean tools or instruments?

a)

Using an supersonic unit

b)

Using a cleaning solvent

c)

Washing with soap and water

d)

Boiling for at least five minutes

21.

The bones in the fingers or digits are called _____.

a)

phalanges

b)

metacarpus

c)

scapula

d)

carpus

22.

To find the comb she dropped on the floor while working on her client Tyna lowered her head and turned her head away. What muscle was Tyna most likely using?

a)

Sternocleidomastoideus

b)

Temporalis

c)

Masseter

d)

Aponeurosis

23.

Which muscle can easily be damaged during makeup application?

a)

Corrugator

b)

Orbicularis oculi

c)

Platysma

d)

Levator palpebrae superioris

24.

Blood is generally bright red in the arteries and dark red in the veins. What accounts for the difference in color?

a)

The addition of iron

b)

The exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen

c)

The return of needed sugars

d)

The substitution of carbon monoxide for oxygen

25.

Which of the following is part of the lymphatic system?

a)

Thyroid

b)

Thymus gland

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pineal

26.

The hair, skin, nails, and glands are part of the _____ system.

a)

epidermal

b)

integumentary

c)

endocrine

d)

lymphatic

27.

A small, cone-shaped area located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb is the _____.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair strand

c)

dermal papilla

d)

dermal cuticle

28.

The changes involved in oxidation haircoloring, wet setting, thermal styling, permanent waving, and chemical hair relaxing take place within the _____.

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

d)

dermal papilla

29.

Hair is composed of protein that grows from cells originating within the _____.

a)

hair bulb

b)

hair follicle

c)

dermal papilla

d)

medulla layer

30.

Hair is approximately _____ percent protein.

a)

30

b)

50

c)

70

d)

90

31.

Hydroxide chemical relaxers break disulfide bonds and convert them to _____ bonds.

a)

lanthionine

b)

sulfur

c)

carbon

d)

hydrogen

32.

What is the growth phase during which new hair is produced?

a)

Genesis

b)

Telogen

c)

Anagen

d)

Catagen

33.

The measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on one square inch of the scalp is hair _____.

a)

porosity

b)

diameter

c)

elasticity

d)

density

34.

The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is hair _____.

a)

porosity

b)

elasticity

c)

density

d)

saturation

35.

The basic unit of matter, with a nucleus at the center surrounded by negatively charged electrons that move around the nucleus in orbits, is a(n) _____.

a)

atom

b)

ion

c)

proton

d)

neutron

36.

Change in the form of a substance that does not cause a chemical reaction is a(n) _____ change.

a)

anion

b)

chemical

c)

matter

d)

physical

37.

Chemical reactions that are characterized by giving off heat are _____.

a)

neutralized

b)

acidic

c)

oxidized

d)

exothermic

38.

A solution with a pH value of seven indicates a(n) _____ solution.

a)

volatile

b)

alkaline

c)

neutral

d)

acidic

39.

What is a type of cold light that is blocked by the ozone layer?

a)

Microwaves

b)

UVC

c)

Infrared light

d)

X-rays

40.

Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a _____.

a)

30-degree angle

b)

45-degree angle

c)

90-degree angle

d)

curved arc

41.

_____-based chemical treatments used for smoothing or straightening are now more readily available but still not considered completely permanent.

a)

color

b)

curl

c)

keratin

d)

oil

42.

A _____ in a design can be created using a single line of color, or a series of repeated lines.

a)

thin and straight accent

b)

close-to-the-surface look

c)

bold, dramatic accent

d)

soft and warm look

43.

What hair design is created when the two halves of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other?

a)

Symmetrical balance

b)

Elevated balance

c)

Asymmetrical balance

d)

Visual balance

44.

Wavy, _____ hair offers the most versatility in styling.

a)

fine

b)

medium

c)

course

d)

long

45.

Maintaining good _____ while shampooing will prevent unnecessary muscle aches, back strain, and fatigue.

a)

motion

b)

balance

c)

leverage

d)

posture

46.

What water purification process is used in the manufacture of cosmetics, in which water is heated until it becomes a vapor, then collected as a liquid?

a)

Sedimentation

b)

Distillation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Filtration

47.

_____ shampoos, sometimes called soap-free shampoos, are formulated with little to no alkaline soap base, are compatible with hair and soft water sources, and are known to be sensitive to artificial hair color.

a)

Sulfate-free

b)

Conditioning

c)

Medicated

d)

Neutralizing

48.

A _____ shampoo is designed to re-balance the pH level of your hair by neutralizing any alkali and unwanted residues in the hair.

a)

balancing

b)

conditioning

c)

medicated

d)

neutralizing

49.

Which type of conditioning agent is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil accumulation from the scalp?

a)

Scalp conditioners

b)

Scalp astringent lotions

c)

Spray-on thermal protectors

d)

Deep-conditioning treatments

50.

Hair that grows below the parietal ridge, or crest, hangs because of _____.

a)

the cut

b)

the color

c)

gravity

d)

the style

51.

What hair type requires less elevation and should be left a bit longer when cutting because of shrinkage as it dries?

a)

Coarse hair

b)

Dry hair

c)

Straight hair

d)

Curly hair

52.

_____ occurs when the hair contracts or lifts through the action of moisture loss or drying.

a)

Shrinkage

b)

Beveling

c)

Drying

d)

Contraction

53.

A _____ is a conversation between you and your client when you find out what the client is looking for, offer suggestions and professional advice, and come to a joint decision about the most suitable haircut.

a)

client consultation

b)

meet-and-greet

c)

chat session

d)

client assessment

54.

Cowlicks and whorls are examples of _____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, especially in the nape.

a)

textures

b)

lines

c)

sections

d)

growth patterns

55.

Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm2) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick.

a)

density

b)

thickness

c)

texture

d)

length

56.

Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?

a)

Barber comb

b)

Wide-tooth comb

c)

Tail comb

d)

All-purpose comb

57.

What is the best way to maintain control of the subsection when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line?

a)

Palm-to-palm

b)

Cutting below fingers

c)

Cutting over fingers

d)

Using a razor

58.

The _____ is the visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.

a)

layer

b)

cutting line

c)

weight line

d)

elevation

59.

Which pin curls produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end?

a)

Ridge curls

b)

Open-center curls

c)

Closed-center curls

d)

Half-stem curls

60.

Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called _____.

a)

sectioning

b)

sculpting

c)

bricklayer

d)

ribboning

61.

A(n) _____ is the point where curls of opposite direction meet, forming a recessed area.

a)

pipe

b)

tunnel

c)

base

d)

indentation

62.

_____ curls provide maximum lift or volume, since the curl is placed very high on its base.

a)

Thermal

b)

Volume-base

c)

Full-base

d)

Half-base

63.

Which technique involves sewing a weft of faux or natural hair onto a cornrow braid, and then wrapping and locking to create African locks or dreadlocks?

a)

Twisting

b)

Weaving

c)

Wrapping

d)

Braiding

64.

What brushes are best for stimulating the scalp as well as for removing dirt and lint from locks?

a)

Square paddle brushes

b)

Boar-bristle brushes

c)

Nylon-bristle brushes

d)

Combination bristle brushes

65.

What strong extension material comes from the domestic ox found in the mountains of Tibet and central Asia?

a)

lin

b)

wool

c)

yarn

d)

yak

66.

What is a simple two-strand braid in which the hair is picked up from the sides and added to strands as they are crossed over each other?

a)

Inverted

b)

Extension

c)

Fishtail

d)

Invisible

67.

Which term refers to separate networks of curly, textured hair that have been intertwined and meshed together?

a)

Braids

b)

Locks

c)

Twists

d)

Cornrows

68.

What type of hairpiece is constructed with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair?

a)

Hand-knotted wig

b)

Semi-hand-tied wig

c)

Machine-made wig

d)

Hair extension

69.

What technique involves attaching hair wefts or single strands with adhesive or glue?

a)

Stitching

b)

Double-lock

c)

Bonding

d)

Tracking

70.

Chemical hair texturizers temporarily raise the pH of the hair to an alkaline state in order to _____.

a)

expand and harden the shaft

b)

harden and close the shaft

c)

swell and set the shaft

d)

soften and swell the shaft

71.

What determines the size of the curl in a permanent waving process?

a)

The size of the rod

b)

The length of the hair

c)

The texture of the hair

d)

The color of the hair

72.

Hair that has too many broken disulfide bonds and will not hold a firm curl is considered _____.

a)

underprocessed

b)

overprocessed

c)

underneutralized

d)

tinted

73.

_____ minimizes stress and tension on the hair.

a)

Base placement

b)

On-base placement

c)

Half off-base placement

d)

Off-base placement

74.

Keratin straightening treatments work by _____ in a semi-permanent manner.

a)

flat ironing

b)

fixing the keratin in place

c)

breaking side bonds

d)

neutralizing hydrogen bonds

75.

The system used by colorists to analyze the lightness or darkness of a hair color is _____.

a)

the color wheel

b)

the level system

c)

melanin distribution

d)

the primary color system

76.

All haircoloring products require a patch test, with the exception of _____.

a)

semipermanent colors

b)

temporary colors

c)

permanent colors

d)

demipermanent colors

77.

Demipermanent colors are also known as _____.

a)

temporary colors

b)

no-lift, deposit-only colors

c)

formulated colors

d)

tonal colors

78.

Dye precursors that combine with hydrogen peroxide to form larger, permanent dye molecules are called _____.

a)

aniline derivatives

b)

base colors

c)

primary colors

d)

demipermanent colors

79.

Metallic haircolors are also known as _____.

a)

base colors

b)

ammonia colors

c)

gradual colors

d)

cortex colors

80.

Chemical compounds that lighten hair by dispersing, dissolving, and decolorizing the natural pigment are _____.

a)

hair oxidizers

b)

hair colorizers

c)

hair lighteners

d)

hair levels

81.

Clients with hair in questionable condition who request chemical services should be required to sign a _____.

a)

release statement

b)

record card

c)

color card

d)

receipt

82.

You should NEVER apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of _____.

a)

dandruff

b)

demarcations

c)

abrasions

d)

fading

83.

What is the first step of double-process haircoloring?

a)

Pre-lightening

b)

Toning

c)

Processing

d)

Volumizing

84.

The technique of coloring strands of hair darker than the natural color is _____.

a)

lowlighting

b)

accelerating

c)

highlighting

d)

baliage

85.

In the weaving foil technique, selected strands are picked up from a narrow section of hair with a _____.

a)

straight part

b)

balanced part

c)

balanced part

d)

zigzag motion

86.

A patch test is generally conducted behind the ear or _____.

a)

On the inner forearm

b)

on the neck

c)

on the inner wrist

d)

inside the elbow

87.

What factor most affects how well you perform during the written licensing examinations and on tests in general?

a)

Your personal development

b)

Your handout materials

c)

Your mastery of course content

d)

Your ability to guess well

88.

A student who is preparing for success should begin to prepare for a test by practicing good study habits and _____.

a)

accepting a high anxiety level

b)

focusing on time management

c)

going with the flow

d)

planning for late night studying

89.

Janine’s job coach advises her that it is important to have good test-taking strategies. This is best described as being _____.

a)

test-wise

b)

educated

c)

test-capable

d)

employable

90.

A small salon that is owned by an individual or two or more partners is called a(n) _____.

a)

independent salon

b)

corporate chain

c)

high-end salon

d)

franchise salon

91.

Information that is contained on a resume should be relevant to _____.

a)

prior duties and responsibilities

b)

unrelated experiences

c)

the position your are seeking

d)

salary requirements

92.

When choosing a salon for employment opportunities, it is critical to choose one that _____.

a)

provides for an easy commute

b)

places all employees in the same position

c)

services the type of clients you wish to serve

d)

is trendy and fashionable

93.

Which element is central to the salon business for both clients and coworkers?

a)

Punctuality

b)

Trendiness

c)

Brand

d)

Competitiveness

94.

Katrina is not simply on time for her shifts. She is usually early and is well-prepared for her first client of the day. Katrina’s behavior is best described as _____.

a)

being true to her word

b)

putting others first

c)

being punctual

d)

being a life-long learner

95.

Who among the following is exemplifying good salon teamwork?

a)

Marnie, who spends time between clients reading up on the latest styles

b)

Vanette, who is always early for her shift

c)

Rochelle, who pitches in to fold towels when she is not busy with clients

d)

Tina, who can always be counted on to be truthful

96.

What is compensation that is paid as a direct result of the total amount of service dollars generated for a salon?

a)

Bonus

b)

Minimum wage

c)

Commission

d)

Salary

97.

Informing clients about a product, without stressing that they purchase it, is known as a(n) _____.

a)

tailored target

b)

soft sell

c)

hard sell

d)

recommendation

98.

Information about the ingredients in cosmetic preparations and other products are included in a(n) _____.

a)

DoL

b)

OSHA

c)

SDS

d)

SDA

99.

Which business structure saves you money in taxes, provides greater business flexibility, and makes raising capital easier?

a)

Sole proprietorship

b)

Partnership

c)

Corporation

d)

Conglomerate

100.

Which section of the business plan describes the administrative structure of the business?

a)

Mission statement

b)

Vision statement

c)

Goals and objectives

d)

Organizational plan