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WorksheetsCosmetology PSI Practice Exam 2
Total questions: 105
Worksheet time: 53mins
Any product with a pH above 7, is considered:
a) A base
b) An alkaline
c) Both A and B
d) An acid
Neutralizers, stabilizers, and fixatives, tend to fall where on the pH scale?
a) At 7
b) Above 7
c) Below 7
d) None of the above
To temporarily and completely straighten kinky hair, you should do a:
a) Soft press / Single Press
b) Hard press / Double Press
c) Soft perm
d) Sodium hydroxide relaxer
The most commonly used elevations in haircutting are:
a) 0 degree and 45 degree
b) 45 degree and 90 degree
c) All of the above
d) None of the above
An angle below 90 degrees, is used primarily to:
a) Decrease weight
b) Build weight
c) Decrease movement
d) Increase movement
Beveling is a hair cutting technique used to create:
a) Fullness by cutting the ends at a slight taper
b) A term for angle cutting
c) Easily achieved with single notched shears
d) Best achieved using double notched shears
A “Blunt Cut”, is sometimes referred to as:
a) One length
b) Zero degree / elevation
c) Solid form
d) All of the above
There are how many bones in the palm of your hand (metacarpus):
a) Eight
b) Five
c) Fourteen
d) Twenty Six
A blunt cut is a good technique for use on:
a) Thick hair
b) Fine hair
c) Curly hair
d) Coarse hair
Angles above 90 degrees are used to:
a) Remove weight
b) Add weight
c) Build weight
d) Both B and C
A uniformed layered cut (same length throughout) is cut at what angle / degree:
a) O
b) 45
c) 90
d) 180
How many bones aer found in the carpus / wrist?
a) Five
b) Twenty Six
c) Fourteen
d) Eight
If your client wants a long-layered haircut, what angles / degrees would be appropriate to use:
a) 45 degrees
b) 0 degrees
c) 90 degrees
d) 180 degrees
Pidiculosis capitis is:
a) Head lice
b) Lice
c) Ringworm
d) The itch-mite
Scabies is also referred to as a:
a) Tinea
b) Itch mite
c) Lice
d) None of the above
Which angle / degree would create the longest possible layers in a client’s haircut?
a) 45 degrees
b) A combination of 45 and 90 degrees
c) 90 degrees
d) 180 degrees
In haircutting, graduation means:
a) Shorter exterior length, longer interior length
b) Longer exterior length, shorter interior length
c) 90 degrees at the nape, and a traveling guideline
d) Longer perimeter, shorter exterior
A haircut has 45 degree angle at crown and 180 angle at shoulders, this is an example of:
a) Shorter exterior length, longer interior length
b) Longer exterior length, shorter interior length
c) 90 degrees at the nape, and a traveling guideline
d) A type of haircut using a stationary guideline
A guideline used mostly when you want to create a gradual increase in length or weight:
a) Traveling
b) Stationary
c)Permanent
d) Temporary
A substance which dissolves another substance, with no change in its own composition:
a) Solution
b) Suspension
c) Emulsion
d) Solvent
The term “solute” refers to:
a) The dissolved substance
b) The substance acting as the dissolver
c) Either A or B
d) None of the above
A “hand-knotted, or hand-made, or hand-tied” wig is also referred to as:
a) Cap wig
b) Chignon
c) Toupee
d) Capless wig
A machine made wig is generally a:
a) Cap wig
b) Capless wig
c) Toupee
d) Chignon
Consists of rows of hair wefts, sewn to strips of elastic:
a) Cap wig
b) Capless wig
c) Chignon
d) Toupee
Consists of elasticized mesh fibers to which the hair is attached:
a) Cap wig
b) Capless wig
c) Chignon
d) Toupee
In hair cutting, the area above the parietal / crest is referred to as the:
a) Exterior
b) Interior
c) Top
d) None of the above
In hair cutting, the area below the parietal / crest is referred to as the:
a) Exterior
b) Interior
c) Top
d) None of the above
This is the widest portion of the head, sometimes referred to as the “crest area”:
a) Occipital
b) Procerus
c) Frontalis
d) Parietal
Common “oil & vinegar” salad dressing is an example of a / an:
a) Solution
b) Suspension
c) Emulsion
d) Colloid
If liquids cannot be mixed, they are said to be:
a) Miscible
b) Oil and water
c) Immiscible
d) None of the above
An example of immiscible liquids is:
a) Coffee and cream
b) Alcohol and water
c) Oil and water
d) Milk and juice
The term “Surfactant” is short for:
a) Surface wetting agent
b) Surface active ingredient
c) Surface active emulsifier
d) Surface active agent
The tissue / skin surrounding the nail on three sides:
a) Nail wall
b) Nail groove
c) Eponychium
d) Perionychium
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves:
a) Nail plate
b) Nail bed
c) Nail body
d) Both A and C
Onychophagy refers to:
a) Bitten nails
b) Split nails
c) Club nails
d) Brittle nails
The technical term for bitten nails is:
a) Pterygium
b) Leukoderma
c) Onychia
d) Onychophagy
Improper trimming of the toe-nails, or very tight shoes, may result in this:
a) Athlete’s foot
b) Onychophagy
c) Perionychium
d) Onychocryptosis
Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from:
a) Excessively tight shoes
b) Mold found in public showers
c) Damage to the onychophagy
d) Plantar warts
Ingrown toe-nails are referred to as:
a) Onycholysis
b) Onychophagy
c) Onychatrophia
d) Onychocryptosis
Which agency approves the efficacy of products used for infection control?
a) Food and Drug Administration
b) Environmental Protection Agency
c) Department of Health
d) State Board of Cosmetology
Which governmental agency mandates the use of a P.D. Test prior to using aniline tints:
a) The Environmental Protection Agency
b) The Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare
c) The Food and Drug Administration
d) The National Board of Cosmetology
If lost, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body:
a) 1 - 2 months
b) 2 - 4 months
c) 3 - 6 months
d) Cannot be re-generated / re-grown
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail (distal edge) is known as:
a) Eponychium
b) Hyponychium
c) Perionychium
d) Pterygium
If a client has onychatrophia, which of the following would be inadvisable:
a) An oil manicure
b) A paraffin wax manicure
c) Use of a metal pusher/file
d) Performing any nail service
The Latin, medical, and technical term for nails is:
a) Onyx
b) Pterygium
c) Onychia
d) Onychatrophia
If a toe nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?
a) 1 - 2 months
b) 3 - 6 months
c) 8 months
d) 9 - 12 months
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup like structure:
a) Nail root
b) Nail mantle
b) Nail matrix
d) Nail pterygium
If the technician causes bleeding during a manicure / pedicure, they should use:
a) Hydrogen peroxide
b) Styptic powder
c) Styptic pencil
d) Alcohol
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again?
a) Matrix or root
b) Nail bed
c) Nail wall
d) Nail groove
In an artificial nail service, the purpose of the “primer” is to:
a) Promote faster drying
b) Destroy bacteria and mold
c) Promote better bonding
d) Seal the natural nail
In an artificial nail service, the purpose of the “primer” is to:
a) Promote faster drying
b) Destroy bacteria and mold
c) Increase adhesion
d) Seal the natural nail
In an artificial nail service, the purpose of the “primer” is to:
a) Promote faster drying
b) Promote bonding and increase adhesion
c) Increase adhesion
d) Promote bonding
In an artificial nail service, the function of the dehydrator is to:
Fill ridges
Decrease adhesion
Remove oil & moisture
Prevent chipping
What is the correct method for removing artificial nails?
a) Immerse in non-acetone, gently pull/lift off
b) Immerse in acetone, then gently pull or lift off
c) Clip to desired length then file / buff
d) Buff or file to the real nail then use non-acetone to remove any residue
This bacterial infection is responsible for pneumonia:
a) Cocci
b) Spirilla
c) Bacilli
d) Diplococci
If your client has AIDS and is requesting a service, are you allowed to perform it?
a) No
b) Yes, with a doctor’s authorization
c) Yes
d) Depends upon your states laws
Pediculosis capitis is:
a) Head lice
b) Lice
c) Ringworm
d) The itch-mite
The bodies ability to fight off infection and disease is referred to as:
a) Immunity
b) Auto-immune system
c) Integumentary system
d) Antibodies
Very dense hair will provide the best results in a permanent wave if wrapped with:
a) Small rods with large blockings
b) Larger rods with small blockings
c) Small rods with a milder solution
d) Small rods with small blockings
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) works by breaking down the bodies:
a) Pulmonary system
b) Vascular system
c) Immune system
d) Circulatory system
The study that deals with the functions of the body is:
a) Biology
b) Dermatology
c) Physiology
d) Anatomy
When giving a manicure, how does the technician file the natural nails?
a) Center to corner
b) Corner to center
c) Corner to corner
d) Personal preference
From weakest to strongest, which answer best describes decontamination:
a) Sterilization, disinfection, sanitation
b) Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
c) Disinfection, sanitation, sterilization
d) Disinfection, sanitization, sterilization
The highest level of decontamination is:
a) Sanitation
b) Disinfection
c) Sterilization
d) Hygiene
A comedone extractor would be used to:
a) Remove milia
b) Remove blackheads
c) Remove verrucas
d) Remove warts
The level of decontamination required for salons and spas is:
a) Sterilization
b) Sanitation
c) Hygiene
d) Disinfection
Scabies is also known as:
a) Lice
b) Ringworm
c) The itch-mite
d) Athletes Foot
Which of the following is not a manner to remove implements from a disinfectant tray?
a) Tongs
b) Basket
c) Gloves
d) Bare hands
A process applying the decolorizer directly onto STYLED hair to produce a subtle effect:
a) Highlighting
b) Lowlighting
c) Dimensional coloring
d) Balayage
An ultraviolet sanitizer provides an effective means of:
a) Disinfecting implements
b) Storing of dirty implements
c) Sterilizing implements
d) Storing disinfected implements
In a double process color application, the lightener is followed by the application of a:
a) Lift and deposit aniline derivative tint
b) Temporary color
c) Deposit only color
d) Pre softener
Derma is a term referring to:
a) Hair
b) Skin
c) Nails
d) None of the above
A viral infection that attacks the liver:
a) Dermatitis
b) Hepatitis
c) Meningitis
d) Onygitis
Black heads are referred to as:
a) Milia
b) Comedones
c) Verruca
d) Warts
The pH of a permanent wave neutralizer is:
a) Acid, pH between 3.0 – 5.0
b) Acid, pH between 7.5 – 8.5
c) Alkaline, pH between 8.2 – 9.6
d) Acid, pH between 4.5 – 5.5
Hair with its cuticle turned so that it all faces the same direction is known as:
a) Remy hair
b) Non-remy hair
c) Turned hair
d) Fallen hair
The term “Fallen Hair”, refers to:
a) Non-Remy hair
b) Remy hair
c) Hair that has fallen out in making the wig
d) Synthetic hair
Lanolin, a common ingredient in beauty products, is made from:
a) Sheep’s wool
b) Lambs wool
c) Collagen
d) A rooster’s comb
If the rubber band used to securely close the perm rod is to close to the scalp, or if the perm rod is would excessively tightly, what could occur?
a) Hair will be kinked
b) Hair will break
c) Curl will be weak
d) Hair will be curlier than anticipated
Client’s perm looked fine when she leaves salon. Days later, client returns with considerable breakage (about 1/2 inch to 2 inches from scalp). The likely cause is:
a) Client did not wait 72 hours to wash hair
b) Perm rods were wrapped to tightly
c) Rubber band is twisted or, to close to scalp
d) Both B and C
Tinea is also known as:
a) Ringworm
b) The itch-mite
c) Dandruff
d) Onychophagy
When mixed according to manufacturer’s directions, Quats will kill:
a) Milia Rubra
b) Vitiligo
c) Tinea
d) Bacteria
The study that deals with the structures of the body is:
a) Biology
b) Dermatology
c) Physiology
d) Anatomy
A substance is a basic unit of / a:
a) Energy
b) Molecule
c) Conduction
d) Matter
An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge:
a) Cathode
b) Anode
c) Anion
d) Ion
An insulator is also known as:
a) A conductor
b) A non-conductor
c) Either of the above
d) None of the above
The rays involved in sun tanning are:
a) Infra red rays
b) Ultra violet rays
c) Tanning rays
d) UVC rays
Carpal refers to:
a) The 14 knuckles of the hands
b) The 14 knuckles of the feet
c) The 28 knuckles of the hands & feet
d) The 8 bones of the wrist
When using a hot iron, curling the hair from the scalp towards the ends is referred to as:
a) Piggyback
b) Croquignole
c) Halo
d) None of the above
The drawback/s of using phenols as disinfectants in the salon are:
a) It is caustic
b) It can burn your skin
c) It will dry out and ruin plastic implements
d) All of the above
How many bones are found in the typical, adult, human body:
a) 203
b) 206
c) 211
d) None of the above
Because a relaxer may leave the client’s head sensitive, you should rinse the hair with:
a) Cold water
b) Cool water
c) Warm water
d) Hot water
______ is the highest form of decontamination:
a) Sanitation
b) Disinfection
c) Decontamination
d) Sterilization
When applying false eyelash adhesive, it is advisable to do which of the following:
a) Give a Patch Test and wait 24 hours
b) Give a P.D. Test and wait 24 hours
c) Give a Predisposition Test and wait 24 hrs
d) All of the above
Inflammation at the base of the nail or the cuticle is known as:
a) Perionychium
b) Paronychia
c) Onychophagy
d) Onychia
An acid rinse can be used to do which of the following:
a) Open the cuticle and add volume
b) Close the cuticle and add shine
c) Close the cuticle to add volume
d) It will have a different effect on different hair
Very dense hair will provide the best results in a permanent wave if wrapped with:
a) Small rods with large blockings
b) Larger rods with small blockings
c) Small rods with a milder solution
d) Small rods with small blockings
Clients with _____________ pose special problems for the salon, especially if they are nipped during a manicure or pedicure:
a) High blood pressure
b) Pace makers
c) Diabetes
d) High cholesterol
Paraffin is:
a) Clay
b) Mud
c) Wax
d) None of the above
In a make-up application, which of the following products will tend to produce a more matte (non-shiny) finish:
a) Water based liquid foundation
b) Oil free liquid foundation
c) Powder foundations
d) All of the above
Thinking back on your knowledge of anatomy, which type of gland is the sebaceous gland?
a. nervous
b. endocrine
c. lymphatic
d. exocrine
What is the name of the bone that forms Jackie’s forehead?
lacrimal
frontal
parietal
zygomatic
Which type of tissue binds and supports other body tissue?
nerve tissue
muscle tissue
connective tissue
epithelial tissue
What are the seven bones in the ankle area collectively called?
the metatarsals
the carpus
the tarsals
the metacarpus
The glandlike structures in the immune system that filter bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells are called ______________.
epithelial tissue
lymph nodes
cytoplasm
adipose tissue
