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Cosmetology practice test #2

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A symptom of asteatoisis is dry skin.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

____ is used to refer to any inflammation of the skin.

a)

Myositis

b)

Dermatitis

c)

Arthritis

d)

Psoriasis

3.

A mosquito bite or hives is known as a

a)

Whorl

b)

Bump

c)

Wheal

d)

Lesion

4.

The second ingredient that most shampoos have in common is the base detergent or

a)

Primary surfactant

b)

Botanical ingredients

c)

Foam enhancers

d)

Biotin compounds

5.

Reference points in a haircut are used to establish

a)

Techniques

b)

Tension

c)

Design lines

d)

Head forms

6.

The water purification process used in the manufacture of cosmetics where water is heated to a vapor then

a)

Filtration

b)

Sedimentation

c)

Distillation

d)

Evaporation

7.

The stratum germinativum is also known as the basal layer.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Subcutaneous tissue is located below the ___

a)

Epidermis

b)

Hypodermis

c)

Dermis

d)

None of the above

9.

The ____ system controls perspiration excretion.

a)

Skeletal

b)

Reproductive

c)

Urinary

d)

Nervous

10.

The Stratum ____ is also known as the germinativum, basal or the malpigmetation layer.

a)

Corneum

b)

Germinativum

c)

Mucosum

d)

Spinosum

11.

Anti dandruff shampoos and conditioners contain antifungal agents that suppress the growth of

a)

Proteins

b)

Malassezia

c)

Kertain

d)

Tapiocas

12.

The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be

a)

Water loving

b)

Oil resistant

c)

Water resistant

d)

Oil attracting

13.

When securing a cape during the client preparation, do not let the cape touch the

a)

Shampoo sink

b)

Clean towel

c)

Clients towel

d)

Clients skin

14.

Shampoos containing acidic ingredients that can cut through product buildup on the hair are

a)

Medicated shampoos

b)

Neutralizing shampoos

c)

Conditioning shampoos

d)

Clarifying shampoos

15.

Melanin is found in the papillary and the stratum germinativum layer.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The layer of the skin that continually sheds is called the Stratum ____

a)

Spinosum

b)

Germinativum

c)

Cornum

d)

Mucosum

17.

____ is found in the Stratum Corneum.

a)

Keratin

b)

Oil

c)

Sweat

d)

Dead skin

18.

Hypo- pigmentation of the skin caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys pigment producing cells is called Leucoderma.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Sweat and ___ glands also blood vessels are found in the dermis of the skin.

a)

Adrenal

b)

Salivary

c)

Exocrine

d)

Oil

20.

The straight line used to remove weight and create graduated or layered haircuts are

a)

Horizontal

b)

Vertical

c)

Beveled

d)

Diagonal

21.

The highest point on the top of the head is the

a)

Points

b)

Crown

c)

Corners

d)

Apex

22.

When performing a haircut, the wide teeth or the comb are used to

a)

Palm the shears

b)

Section before cutting

c)

Stretch the subsection

d)

Comb and part the hair

23.

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

a)

Back area

b)

Top area

c)

Bang area

d)

Side area

24.

Subcutaneous tissue or _____ is the layer below the corium that serves as a heat insulator and shock absorber for the body.

a)

Adipose

b)

Blood

c)

Keratin

d)

Sweat

25.

Malanotic Sarcoma is also called cancer .

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Bromidrosis is foul smelling ____

a)

Oil

b)

Perspiration

c)

Blood

d)

Saliva

27.

The uniform working areas used for control during haircutting are called

a)

Ridges

b)

Sections

c)

Partings

d)

Elevations

28.

The two front corners represent the widest part of the

a)

Apex area

b)

Bang area

c)

Nape area

d)

Parietal area

29.

A line is a thin continuous mark used as a(n)

a)

Guide

b)

Angle

c)

Diagonal

d)

Area

30.

The movement or amount of mobility of a curl is determined by the

a)

Circle

b)

Stem

c)

Base

d)

Size

31.

Retin ___ is used to treat acne and prevent wrinkles

a)

A

b)

D

c)

E

d)

C

32.

The papillary layer of the dermis contain tactile corpuscles and looped capillaries

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Exposure to excessive ___ may develop into a condition known as Miliaria Rubra.

a)

Food

b)

Heat

c)

Sleep

d)

Water

34.

Tactile Corpuscles are nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure found in the ____ layer.

a)

Stratum Lucidum

b)

Reticular

c)

Stratum Corneum

d)

Papillary

35.

Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the head shape and

a)

Reference points

b)

Four corners

c)

Head points

d)

Technique points

36.

In general, a razor should not be used on curly hair as it weakens the

a)

Texture

b)

Cuticle

c)

Color

d)

Papilla

37.

The degree of tension used on hairlines with strong growth patterns or around the ears is

a)

Heavy

b)

Maximum

c)

Minimum

d)

Strong

38.

A specialist in skin care is called

a)

Client

b)

Cosmetologist

c)

Esthetician

d)

Braider

39.

For dry skin use ___ light

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Blue

40.

Remove cleaning cream starting with the

a)

Cheeks

b)

Nose

c)

Lips

d)

Forehead

41.

The papillary and recticular layers are found in the true skin.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Placing a comb flat against the nape of the head and finding where the comb leaves the head can be used to

a)

Four corners

b)

Parietal ridge

c)

Reference points

d)

Occipital bone

43.

The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is

a)

Texturizing

b)

Tapering

c)

Beveling

d)

Stacking

44.

The technique that allows you to cut the hair very close to the scalp and create a flat-top or square shape is

a)

Clipper under comb

b)

Clipper over comb

c)

Comb over scissor

d)

Notching shear over comb

45.

Honey is used for a hydrating effect.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

A cosmologist is not licensed to massage the leg above the ____

a)

Ankle

b)

Foot

c)

Knee

d)

Calf

47.

The insertion of a muscle is the attachment of the opposite end of the muscle to another ____

a)

Joint

b)

Tendon

c)

Ligament

d)

Muscle

48.

The 3 types of muscular tissue are

a)

Nonstriated

b)

Striated

c)

Skeleton

d)

Cardic

49.

Another name for Milia is

a)

acne

b)

Blackhead

c)

Whitehead

d)

Nodule

50.

Full braiding styles can make an oblong shaped face appear

a)

Longer

b)

Open

c)

Square

d)

Shorter

51.

Narrow rows of visible braids that lie close to the scalp are

a)

Box

b)

Cornrows

c)

Fishtail

d)

Invisible

52.

A blow dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a

a)

Nozzle

b)

Diffuser

c)

Element

d)

Concentrator

53.

Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of

a)

Hard rubber

b)

Plastic

c)

Nylon blends

d)

Soft metal

54.

The proper position of the fingers when doing effleurage is ____

a)

Straight

b)

Curved

c)

Spread

d)

Closed

55.

Shortwave is the quickest method of permanent hair removal.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Emollient creams are used for ____ massages.

a)

Pedicure

b)

Facial

c)

Manicure

d)

Back

57.

Hanging curls that are suitable for medium to long hairstyles are

a)

Spiral curls

b)

Barrel curls

c)

Flat curls

d)

Roll curls

58.

Brushes that collapse when they encounter too much resistance in releasing tangles from hair are

a)

Hard rubber

b)

Natural bristle

c)

Soft bristle

d)

Pneumatic

59.

The braid made when two strands are twisted around each other is a

a)

Fisttail

b)

French

c)

Rope

d)

Visible

60.

For a client with ___ skin, press out blackheads immediately after steaming the face.

a)

Normal

b)

Dry

c)

Oily

d)

Burned

61.

Just before applying depilatory wax, you should use a talcum powder.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Appendages of the skin include nails, hair, sweat and ____ glands.

a)

Oil

b)

Exocrine

c)

Adrenal

d)

Salivary

63.

Effleurage is the ____ massage .

a)

Easiest

b)

Hardest

c)

Roughest

d)

Gentlest

64.

Lanolin is in emollient creams and they are used for facial massages.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Pin curls that produce waves that get smaller in size toward the end are

a)

Open center curls

b)

Half stem curls

c)

Ridge curls

d)

Closed center curls

66.

A hard press is also known as a

a)

Double comb press

b)

Touch up

c)

Chemical press

d)

Soft comb press

67.

The edges on flat irons that create smooth straight styles on very curly hair are

a)

Even

b)

Round

c)

Straight

d)

Turned

68.

Extension material that may cut or break the hair and melt the with the application of excessive heat is

a)

Cotton

b)

Yarn

c)

Kanekalon

d)

Nylon

69.

Two types of massage manipulations are

a)

Friction and percussion

b)

Rubbing and slapping

c)

Kneading and friction

d)

Percussion and rubbing

70.

Another name for a vesicle is

a)

Cut

b)

Sore

c)

Blister

d)

Bump

71.

The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is

a)

Velcro styling

b)

Wrapping hair

c)

French lacing

d)

Blow-dry styling

72.

When creating base curls with full volume the hair should be held with medium tension at a

a)

60 degree angle

b)

125 degree angle

c)

45 degree angle

d)

90 degree angle

73.

A client with a very round face should have corrective makeup down the ____ of the face

a)

Back

b)

Front

c)

Side

d)

Bottom

74.

The purpose of using infrared rays or electric current during a facial is to help ___ penetrate the skin

a)

Lotion

b)

Oil

c)

Exfoliate

d)

Cleaning cream

75.

Percussion movements to the face should consist of light finger taps.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a

a)

Soft press

b)

Hard press

c)

Touch up

d)

Classic press

77.

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

a)

Yarn

b)

Rayon

c)

Kanekalon

d)

Synthetic

78.

An allergy test is needed before applying semi permanent eyelashes.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

A kneading movement is used in massaging is ____

a)

Tapotement

b)

Effleurage

c)

Petrissage

d)

Friction

80.

Thermolysis is a method of hair removal using high frequency or alternation current

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Harmful or abnormal changes in the structure of an organ or tissue are called

a)

Bruises

b)

Lesions

c)

Wheals

d)

Cuts

82.

Another term that is used to describe the medulla of the hair structure is the

a)

Core

b)

Effective

c)

Smooth

d)

Stretch

83.

To clean a wig, follow the manufacturer’s directions and select a shampoo that is

a)

Gentle

b)

Medicated

c)

Alkaline

d)

Sulfar based

84.

A disadvantage of a human hair wig is the hair’s reaction to

a)

Conditioning

b)

Humidity

c)

Cutting

d)

Styling

85.

The tough exterior layer of the hair structure is called the

a)

Medulla

b)

Cortex

c)

Strand

d)

Cuticle

86.

Percussion is the most ____ massage movement.

a)

Relaxing

b)

Stimulating

c)

Tiring

d)

Energetic

87.

The first effective permanent method of hair ____ is electolysis.

a)

Growth

b)

Removal

c)

Stimulation

d)

Penetration

88.

The germinativum layer is located ___ the corium.

a)

Below

b)

Beside

c)

Above

d)

None of the above

89.

Long, coiled, polypeptide chains that make up approximately 97% of the hair’s structure are

a)

Nitrogen bonds

b)

Amino proteins

c)

Keratin proteins

d)

Resistant bonds

90.

Hairpieces that have openings at the base through which the clients hair is blended are

a)

Cascade

b)

Switches

c)

Integration

d)

Wiglets

91.

Hair that burns slowly and gives off a distinctive odor is

a)

Mixed

b)

Human

c)

Kanekalon

d)

Artificial

92.

Lentigines are also known as _____.

a)

Wrinkles

b)

Birthmarks

c)

Bumps

d)

Freckles

93.

The origin of a muscle is the attachment of the opposite end of the muscle to a bone or tissue.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

An infrared lamp should be ___ inches from the skin.

a)

12

b)

10

c)

20

d)

30

95.

Emollient creams are used for ___ massage.

a)

Facial

b)

Pedicure

c)

Back

d)

Manicure

96.

The process of permanently altering the natural wave pattern of hair is described as

a)

Alternative texture services

b)

Chemical hair softening

c)

Natural hair services

d)

Chemical texture services

97.

Wigs that more closely resemble actual human hair growth with flexibility at the roots are

a)

Machine made

b)

Hand knotted

c)

Capless wigs

d)

Semi hand tied

98.

A small wig used to cover the top or crown of the head is a

a)

Hairpiece

b)

Braid

c)

wigless

d)

Cascade

99.

No blood vessels are found in the ____.

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

None of the above

100.

Astringent lotion contracts the skin after ____

a)

Tweezing

b)

Massaging

c)

Waxing

d)

None of the above