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WorksheetsCosmetology practice test #2
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
A symptom of asteatoisis is dry skin.
True
False
____ is used to refer to any inflammation of the skin.
Myositis
Dermatitis
Arthritis
Psoriasis
A mosquito bite or hives is known as a
Whorl
Bump
Wheal
Lesion
The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or
Primary surfactant
Botanical ingredients
Foam enhancers
Biotin compounds
Reference points in a haircut are used to establish
Techniques
Tension
Design lines
Head forms
The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then
Filtration
Sedimentation
Distillation
Evaporation
The stratum germinativum is also known as the basal layer.
True
False
Subcutaneous tissue is located below the ___
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Dermis
None of the above
The ____ system controls perspiration excretion.
Skeletal
Reproductive
Urinary
Nervous
The Stratum ____ is also known as the germinativum, basal or the malpigmetation layer.
Corneum
Germinativum
Mucosum
Spinosum
Anti dandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of
Proteins
Malassezia
Kertain
Tapiocas
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be
Water loving
Oil resistant
Water resistant
Oil attracting
When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the
Shampoo sink
Clean towel
Clients towel
Clients skin
Shampoos containing acidic ingredients that can cut through product buildup on the hair are
Medicated shampoos
Neutralizing shampoos
Conditioning shampoos
Clarifying shampoos
Melanin is found in the papillary and the stratum germinativum layer.
True
False
The layer of the skin that continually sheds is called the Stratum ____
Spinosum
Germinativum
Cornum
Mucosum
____ is found in the Stratum Corneum.
Keratin
Oil
Sweat
Dead skin
Hypo- pigmentation of the skin caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys pigment producing cells is called Leucoderma.
True
False
Sweat and ___ glands also blood vessels are found in the dermis of the skin.
Adrenal
Salivary
Exocrine
Oil
The straight line used to remove weight and create graduated or layered haircuts are
Horizontal
Vertical
Beveled
Diagonal
The highest point on the top of the head is the
Points
Crown
Corners
Apex
When performing a haircut, the wide teeth or the comb are used to
Palm the shears
Section before cutting
Stretch the subsection
Comb and part the hair
The area that begins at the apex and ends at the front corners and is located by placing a comb on top of the head so that the middle of the comb is balanced is the
Back area
Top area
Bang area
Side area
Subcutaneous tissue or _____ is the layer below the corium that serves as a heat insulator and shock absorber for the body.
Adipose
Blood
Keratin
Sweat
Malanotic Sarcoma is also called cancer .
True
False
Bromidrosis is foul smelling ____
Oil
Perspiration
Blood
Saliva
The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called
Ridges
Sections
Partings
Elevations
The two front corners represent the widest part of the
Apex area
Bang area
Nape area
Parietal area
A line is a thin continuous mark used as a(n)
Guide
Angle
Diagonal
Area
The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the
Circle
Stem
Base
Size
Retin ___ is used to treat acne and prevent wrinkles
A
D
E
C
The papillary layer of the dermis contain tactile corpuscles and looped capillaries
True
False
Exposure to excessive ___ may develop into a condition known as Miliaria Rubra.
Food
Heat
Sleep
Water
Tactile Corpuscles are nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure found in the ____ layer.
Stratum Lucidum
Reticular
Stratum Corneum
Papillary
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and
Reference points
Four corners
Head points
Technique points
In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the
Texture
Cuticle
Color
Papilla
The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is
Heavy
Maximum
Minimum
Strong
A specialist in skin care is called
Client
Cosmetologist
Esthetician
Braider
For dry skin use ___ light
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
Remove cleaning cream starting with the
Cheeks
Nose
Lips
Forehead
The papillary and recticular layers are found in the true skin.
True
False
Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to
Four corners
Parietal ridge
Reference points
Occipital bone
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is
Texturizing
Tapering
Beveling
Stacking
The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp and create a flat-top or square shape is
Clipper under comb
Clipper over comb
Comb over scissor
Notching shear over comb
Honey is used for a hydrating effect.
True
False
A cosmologist is not licensed to massage the leg above the ____
Ankle
Foot
Knee
Calf
The insertion of a muscle is the attachment of the opposite end of the muscle to another ____
Joint
Tendon
Ligament
Muscle
The 3 types of muscular tissue are
Nonstriated
Striated
Skeleton
Cardic
Another name for Milia is
acne
Blackhead
Whitehead
Nodule
Full braiding styles can make an oblong shaped face appear
Longer
Open
Square
Shorter
Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are
Box
Cornrows
Fishtail
Invisible
A blow dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a
Nozzle
Diffuser
Element
Concentrator
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of
Hard rubber
Plastic
Nylon blends
Soft metal
The proper position of the fingers when doing effleurage is ____
Straight
Curved
Spread
Closed
Shortwave is the quickest method of permanent hair removal.
True
False
Emollient creams are used for ____ massages.
Pedicure
Facial
Manicure
Back
Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are
Spiral curls
Barrel curls
Flat curls
Roll curls
Brushes that collapse when they encounter too much resistance in releasing tangles from hair are
Hard rubber
Natural bristle
Soft bristle
Pneumatic
The braid made when two strands are twisted around each other is a
Fisttail
French
Rope
Visible
For a client with ___ skin, press out blackheads immediately after steaming the face.
Normal
Dry
Oily
Burned
Just before applying depilatory wax, you should use a talcum powder.
True
False
Appendages of the skin include nails, hair, sweat and ____ glands.
Oil
Exocrine
Adrenal
Salivary
Effleurage is the ____ massage .
Easiest
Hardest
Roughest
Gentlest
Lanolin is in emollient creams and they are used for facial massages.
True
False
Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end are
Open center curls
Half stem curls
Ridge curls
Closed center curls
A hard press is also known as a
Double comb press
Touch up
Chemical press
Soft comb press
The edges on flat irons that create smooth straight styles on very curly hair are
Even
Round
Straight
Turned
Extension material that may cut or break the hair and melt the with the application of excessive heat is
Cotton
Yarn
Kanekalon
Nylon
Two types of massage manipulations are
Friction and percussion
Rubbing and slapping
Kneading and friction
Percussion and rubbing
Another name for a vesicle is
Cut
Sore
Blister
Bump
The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is
Velcro styling
Wrapping hair
French lacing
Blow-dry styling
When creating base curls with full volume the hair should be held with medium tension at a
60 degree angle
125 degree angle
45 degree angle
90 degree angle
A client with a very round face should have corrective makeup down the ____ of the face
Back
Front
Side
Bottom
The purpose of using infrared rays or electric current during a facial is to help ___ penetrate the skin
Lotion
Oil
Exfoliate
Cleaning cream
Percussion movements to the face should consist of light finger taps.
True
False
The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a
Soft press
Hard press
Touch up
Classic press
A manufactured synthetic fiber with a texture similar to extremely curly or coiled hair types that does not reflect light and is used for hair extensions is
Yarn
Rayon
Kanekalon
Synthetic
An allergy test is needed before applying semi permanent eyelashes.
True
False
A kneading movement is used in massaging is ____
Tapotement
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
Thermolysis is a method of hair removal using high frequency or alternation current
True
False
Harmful or abnormal changes in the structure of an organ or tissue are called
Bruises
Lesions
Wheals
Cuts
Another term that is used to describe the medulla of the hair structure is the
Core
Effective
Smooth
Stretch
To clean a wig, follow the manufacturer’s directions and select a shampoo that is
Gentle
Medicated
Alkaline
Sulfar based
A disadvantage of a human hair wig is the hair’s reaction to
Conditioning
Humidity
Cutting
Styling
The tough exterior layer of the hair structure is called the
Medulla
Cortex
Strand
Cuticle
Percussion is the most ____ massage movement.
Relaxing
Stimulating
Tiring
Energetic
The first effective permanent method of hair ____ is electolysis.
Growth
Removal
Stimulation
Penetration
The germinativum layer is located ___ the corium.
Below
Beside
Above
None of the above
Long, coiled, polypeptide chains that make up approximately 97% of the hair’s structure are
Nitrogen bonds
Amino proteins
Keratin proteins
Resistant bonds
Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the clients hair is blended are
Cascade
Switches
Integration
Wiglets
Hair that burns slowly and gives off a distinctive odor is
Mixed
Human
Kanekalon
Artificial
Lentigines are also known as _____.
Wrinkles
Birthmarks
Bumps
Freckles
The origin of a muscle is the attachment of the opposite end of the muscle to a bone or tissue.
True
False
An infrared lamp should be ___ inches from the skin.
12
10
20
30
Emollient creams are used for ___ massage.
Facial
Pedicure
Back
Manicure
The process of permanently altering the natural wave pattern of hair is described as
Alternative texture services
Chemical hair softening
Natural hair services
Chemical texture services
Wigs that more closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are
Machine made
Hand knotted
Capless wigs
Semi hand tied
A small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head is a
Hairpiece
Braid
wigless
Cascade
No blood vessels are found in the ____.
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
None of the above
Astringent lotion contracts the skin after ____
Tweezing
Massaging
Waxing
None of the above
