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EOPA Study Guide for Cosmetology (2)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of rearranging the structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form is __________.

a)

chemical hair relaxing

b)

chemical smoothing

c)

continuation

d)

neutralizing

2.

Permanent wave solution should be rinsed from the hair for at least ________.

a)

2 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

5 minutes

3.

The three separate components of acid waves are permanent waving solution, activator, and ____________.

a)

conditioner

b)

stabilizer

c)

neutralizer

d)

shampoo

4.

A reduction reaction involves either the addition of hydrogen or the removal of ______________.

a)

oxygen

b)

peroxide

c)

carbon

d)

nitrogen

5.

In permanent waving, the size of the curl is determined by the __________.

a)

position of the rod

b)

length of the hair

c)

wrapping of the rod

d)

size of the rod

6.

The natural pH of hair is between____________.

a)

4.0 and 5.0

b)

4.5 and 5.5

c)

6.0 and 7.0

d)

7.0 and 8.0

7.

The chemical texture service that loosens overly curly hair or changes tightly curly or coiled hair into loose curls or waves is

a)

curl softening

b)

curl re-forming

c)

alternate waving

d)

swelling compound

8.

Describe the colour of this hair.

a)

Black

b)

Blue

c)

Brown

d)

Beige

9.

Describe this hair style.

a)

Red

b)

Ginger

c)

Fire

d)

Powerful

10.

What can the consequence of not carrying out a skin test

a)

The colour can take longer to do

b)

Client could suffer anaphylactic shock

c)

The colour could look brighter on the hair

d)

Health and safety

11.
How long does a permanent colour last for?
a)
It fades but it is still permanent
b)
6-8 washes
c)
12 washes
d)
24 washes
12.

Why should the likely cost, duration, outcome of a colour service be discussed with the client during the consultation

a)

Its something to talk about

b)

To ensure they are happy to proceed

c)

Health and safety

d)

So it looks good in the salon

13.

Why is it important to use products economically?

a)

To minimise infection and ensure the best result

b)

To ensure the best outcome and prevent injury

c)

To maximise profits and minimise infection

d)

To minimise waste and increase profits

14.

The use of clarifying shampoo will help to...

a)

Remove temporary color

b)

Darken temporary color

c)

Encourage the color to shine

d)

Make the color last longer

15.

It is necessary to wear protective gloves when using temporary color because...

a)

Temporary color contains no chemicals

b)

Temporary color easily washes off

c)

Temporary color can stain the skin

d)

It makes you look professional

16.

In which layer of the hair can the natural color pigments be found?

a)

Cortex

b)

Medulla

c)

Cuticle

d)

Keratin

17.

Temporary colors need to be mixed with...

a)

Conditioner

b)

Nothing

c)

Color developer

d)

Hydrogen peroxide

18.

Which type of temporary color would you be using if you applied it using a wand?

a)

Gel

b)

Spray

c)

Mascara

d)

Mousse

19.

How should you apply colored setting lotion to the hair? By

a)

Spraying it on to wet hair from the can

b)

Spraying it on to dry hair from the can

c)

Sprinkling it on to dry hair and combing it through

d)

Sprinkling it on to wet hair and combing it through

20.

The purpose of using a temporary color is to...

a)

give long term fashion color

b)

lighten natural hair color

c)

give an instant change in color

d)

cover a full head of white hair

21.

Which type of colour penetrates deep into the cortex?

a)

Temporary

b)

Semi

c)

Quasi

d)

Permanent

22.

What is the colour pigment found in hair?

a)

Keratin

b)

Polypeptide

c)

Melanin

23.

How long does a temporary colour last?

a)

1 week

b)

6-8 weeks

c)

6-8 shampoos

d)

1 shampoo

24.
How long before the colour service should a skin test be carried out?
a)
24-48 hours
b)
10 hours
c)
1 week
d)
Same day
25.

Growing stage of hair is known as

a)

Anagen

b)

Catagen

c)

Telegon

d)

Dentogen

26.

Hair lightening is also called bleaching or

a)

Pre softening

b)

Uncolouring

c)

Decolourizing

27.

Temporary hair colour

a)

Enters the cortex

b)

Requires a patch test

c)

Coats the cuticle

28.

Which part of the nail protects the new keratin cells that are forming the nail and growing out from the matrix?

a)

Lunula

b)

Cuticle

c)

Matrix

d)

Nail plate

29.

What is the portion of the skin which the nail rests?

a)

Matrix

b)

Nail plate

c)

Nail bed

d)

Cuticle

30.

It is the only living reproducing part of nail and it is situated directly below the cuticle.

a)

Lunula

b)

Cuticle

c)

Matrix

d)

Nail plate

31.

It means manicuring or

pedicuring natural nails or performing artificial nail

services

a)

Nail Care

b)

Finger Care

c)

Manicure Care

d)

Pedicure Care

32.

The pearly colored and crescent / half moon shaped that is due to the cells being pushed closely together

a)

Cuticle

b)

Nail plate

c)

Lunula

d)

Matrix

33.

Performing services outside regulations may cause you to ______________.

a)

lose clients

b)

get fired

c)

lose your license

d)

make a mistake

34.

_________ provides guidelines for protecting cosmetologists from chemicals that could affect your health.

a)

OSHA

b)

EPA

c)

HCS

d)

SOP

35.

List of services you are legally allowed to perform in your state.__________

a)

set of services

b)

service guidelines

c)

scope of practice

d)

scope of performance

36.

Disinfect area and _______ with an EPA registered disinfectant.

a)

clients injury

b)

work station

c)

cotton

d)

towels

37.

Do not allow applicator tips to come in contact with the clients ________

a)

infection

b)

gloves

c)

wound

d)

towel

38.

  1. cover your hands with protective ______.

a)

cream

b)

gloves

c)

lotion

d)

cloth mitts

39.

If a blood spill occurs during a service,

stop the service and _____ your _______.

a)

call, doctor

b)

wash, hands

c)

remove, gloves

d)

put on, gloves

40.

All trash containers must have a ________ lid and be lined with a trash bag.

a)

half open

b)

manually closing

c)

self closing

d)

sealed

41.

All handles of used tools must be _______ completely in disinfection solution in order to be acceptable.

a)

shampooed

b)

immersed

c)

scrubbed

d)

prepped

42.

All used implements must be scrubbed with_____ water, _____ soap.

a)

cool water, antibacterial soap

b)

hot water, bar soap

c)

warm water, liquid soap

d)

cold water, liquid soap

43.

Wash your hands and have the client wash their hands with ______ soap.

a)

disinfecting

b)

antibacterial

c)

sulfate free

d)

medicated

44.

If you want to hide and area you should

a)

Make it lighter

b)

Shade it darker

45.

when Should you blot with a tissue?

a)

If I client has oily skin

b)

If they suffer with excess perspiration

c)

If you applied too much blusher

46.

What would you usually identify as a blister that dries leavings a yellow crust?

a)

A pustule

b)

A cold sore

c)

Ring work

d)

Psoriasis

47.

A milia is:

a)

A red spot

b)

A pus filled spot

c)

A small white lump

d)

A dark blocked pore

48.

What is a sign of dry skin?

a)

Large pores and shiny

b)

Small non visible pores and tight

c)

Red raised skin

d)

Lots of commodones

49.

What should you recommend to maintain the look?

a)

Re apply eyeliner

b)

Blot lips and re apply lipstick

c)

Add another layer of mascara

d)

Top up foundation a few hours later

50.

Green is the best cover for

a)

Dark circles

b)

broken capillaries

c)

An old scar

d)

freckles

51.

What is the purpose of loose powder?

a)

To give the skin colour

b)

To base for foundation

c)

To set foundation

52.

What type of foundation is best for oil skin?

a)

Oil based

b)

Powder

c)

Water based

53.

How should you apply blusher?

a)

On a cotton pad

b)

With your fingers sweeping up and outwards over the cheek

c)

With a clean brush sweeping up and over the cheek

d)

With a tissue in desired areas

54.

If a client has a contra indication you should

a)

Tell them what you think it is

b)

Tell them how they could treat it

c)

Refer them to a gp

d)

Do the treatment of they still want to continue

55.

To avoid misunderstandings you should:

a)

Allow clients time to ask questions

b)

Comply with all legislation

c)

Explain exactly what you are going to do

d)

Always take before and after photos

56.

How do you disinfect your brushes?

a)

Auto clave

b)

washing up liquid

c)

Antibacterial cleanser

d)

Antibacterial cleanser and a UV cabinet

57.

What light gives you the truest reflection of colour?

a)

Dim lighting

b)

Bright white lights

c)

Natural day light

d)

LED’s

58.

How should you set up for a day make up?

a)

The make up on the stand and the client sat under the window for the correct light

b)

All make up in a box In front of you

c)

The products laid out neatly in front of you

d)

Everything on a trolly behind you

59.

What will affect the cost that is charged for the treatment?

a)

The retail range your salon provides

b)

The time of the appointment

c)

The amount of brushes used

d)

The time taken

60.

How long is acceptable for a day make up?

a)

15mins

b)

30mins

c)

45mins

d)

60mins

61.

The temporary hair removal supply that applies product, such as soothing preparations, to small areas like the eyebrows is a:

a)

Bowl

b)

Cotton Pad

c)

Cotton Swab

d)

Single Use Soft Towel

62.

How often should an eyebrow pencil be sharpened?

a)

Every Day

b)

Every Week

c)

Once an Hr

d)

Before & After Each Use

63.

Which of the following products buffers the skin from the wax during a hair removal service and prevents the skin from lifting?

a)

Powder

b)

Antiseptic

c)

Soothing Toner

d)

Soothing Lotion

64.

What product should be applied after a waxing service to calm the skin?

a)

Powder

b)

Antiseptic

c)

Soothing Toner

d)

Pre Wax Cleanser

65.

Why would an esthetician apply a pre-wax cleanser prior to performing a temporary hair removal treatment?

a)

removes dirt and oil

b)

reduces possible breakouts

c)

reduces redness and swelling

d)

removes excess wax residue from the skin

66.

Which of the following products can be used to help prevent bacterial growth on the skin prior to a temporary hair removal service?

a)

Cornstarch

b)

Talc Free Powder

c)

Antiseptic

d)

Soothing Lotion

67.

What is the average working temperature of soft (strip) wax?

a)

104° F (40° C)

b)

109° F (43° C)

c)

115° F (46° C)

d)

122° F (50° C)

68.

For soft (strip) wax and hard (non-strip) wax, all of the following actions are considered infection control and safetyguidelines EXCEPT:

a)

powder client’s skin

b)

never double-dip wax applicators

c)

discard used wax applicators and strips

d)

wipe container with disinfectant wipes

69.

In general, hard (non-strip) wax is better used for the:

a)

Neck

b)

Feet

c)

Sensitive arm areas

d)

upper lip, underarms and bikini areas

70.

All products in the salon/spa need health and safety guidelines provided by a:

a)

CIF

b)

SDS

c)

MDS

d)

GPS

71.

The main difference between a hard waxing service and a soft waxing service is:

a)

the spatula you use

b)

the color of the wax

c)

the makeup remover used

d)

the application and removal of wax

72.

All of the following guidelines are true for all waxing EXCEPT

a)

never double-dip the spatula

b)

check temperature of wax behind the client's ear

c)

check temperature of wax on the inside of your wrist

d)

advise client to avoid the sun immediately following a waxing service\

73.

When performing a hard (non-strip) wax procedure, minimize pain by applying:

a)

a talc-free powder

b)

a pre-wax product

c)

pressure to skin at end of service

d)

pressure to skin immediately after removing wax

74.

When removing wax during a hard wax procedure, always hold the client’s skin:

a)

Taut

b)

Loose

c)

Very gentle

d)

With lots of pressure

75.

In what direction is hard wax commonly applied at first,  before it is spread and smoothed with a spatula?

a)

Any Direction

b)

Circular Motion

c)

Same direction as hair growth

d)

Against direction of hair growth

76.

The last step of a soft (strip) wax procedure is:

a)

Test wax

b)

Calm skin

c)

Apply wax

d)

Examine Skin

77.

Soft wax should be applied at a 45° angle in:

a)

Any direction

b)

A circular motion

c)

The direction of hair growth

d)

The opposite direction of hair growth

78.

All of the following actions are steps of an eyebrow tweezing service, EXCEPT:

a)

Examine Skin

b)

Apply Powder

c)

Trim Long Hairs

d)

Apply barrier cream

79.

Jenny has a first-time client requesting an underarm wax. The first thing she should do according to draping guidelines is:

a)

slightly adjust the treatment table

b)

help her onto the treatment table

c)

ask her to change into a gown, removing only her top

d)

prepare treatment table with a cocoon or layered setup

80.

What is the first step in draping for a facial hair removal service?

a)

ask client to change into a gown

b)

apply headband to client's hair

c)

assist client onto treatment table

d)

cover client with a towel over shoulders and chest

81.

Which permanent hair reduction method uses light to penetrate and diminish or destroy hair bulbs?

a)

Laser

b)

Blend

c)

Galvanic

d)

Thermolysis

82.

Which hair removal method uses electric current to damage the cells of the papilla and disrupt hair growth?

a)

Waxing

b)

Sugaring

c)

Shaving

d)

Electrolysis

83.

All of the following descriptions are true about soft (strip) wax EXCEPT:

a)

adheres to skin and hair

b)

works well on large areas

c)

works on coarse, dense shorter hair

d)

also known as classic wax or warm wax

84.

What temporary hair removal service is a painless method that dissolves hair at skin level?

a)

Waxing

b)

Chemical Depilatory

c)

Tweezing

d)

Sugaring

85.

Alison mentions she is planning to get a tattoo on her arm in two days. All of the following temporary hair removal methods would be recommended to help keep her tattoo area hair-free longer while it heals EXCEPT:

a)

Soft Wax

b)

Hard Wax

c)

Tweezing

d)

Sugaring

86.

The dormant or shedding phase of hair is known as the:

a)

Telogen

b)

Anagen

c)

Catagen

d)

Increase

87.

The catagen stage of hair is known as the:

a)

Growth

b)

Dormant

c)

Shedding

d)

Transition

88.

The growth phase of hair is known as the:

a)

Anagen

b)

Catagen

c)

Telogen

d)

Increase

89.

Which of the following terms is an example of a permanent hair reduction method?

a)

Shaving

b)

Sugaring

c)

Threading

d)

Light Based

90.

All of the following examples are temporary hair removal services EXCEPT:

a)

Shaving

b)

Tweezing

c)

Waxing

d)

Electrolysis

91.

Which question can legally be asked at a job interview?

a)

Are you physically able to perform this job?

b)

How old are you?

c)

Are you a U.S. citizen?

d)

What is your native language?

92.

When asked a question during the interview, be honest and sincere and take no more than __________ minutes when starting your answer.

a)

two

b)

three

c)

four

d)

five

93.

Which action is acceptable at a job interview?

a)

Leaning on the interviewers desk to look engaged

b)

bringing coffee for yourself and the interviewer

c)

giving a critical review of former employers

d)

thanking the salon owner for meeting with you

94.

What is a biggest area of concern when preparing for a job interview?

a)

the time of day of the interview

b)

your wardrobe and overall appearance

c)

whether or not to smoke

d)

What the interviewer likes to eat

95.

After submitting a job application, you should ____________

a)

wait a week and then follow up by the telephone

b)

stop by in person to make sure they got it

c)

call daily until you get an interview

d)

have friends call to see what the owner thinks of you

96.

What is good advice to follow when preparing to visit a salon?

a)

text the owner to ask if he or she is open to a visit.

b)

If possible, confirm the appointment via-email the day before the visit

c)

Go undercover as a client to get an idea of how things really work

d)

Cancel the appointment if you hear negative comments about the salon

97.

What is one way to determine the type of market that a salon serves?

a)

Study trade journals

b)

Drive by the salon regularly

c)

Watch the salon's advertising

d)

Watch popular television shows

98.

The best time to do field research by visiting salons is when ___________

a)

the salon advertises in the paper

b)

the salon is very busy

c)

you have received your license

d)

you are still a student

99.

One of the first things to do when you are ready to target salons is to____________

a)

join a local women's group

b)

rewrite your resume

c)

obtain a list of area salons

d)

call for a hair appointment

100.

When choosing a salon, it is important to select one that serves clientele who ___________

a)

have considerable monetary resources

b)

are conservative in their demeanor

c)

match the type that you want to serve

d)

are trendy and like to experiment