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WorksheetsPractice Cosmetology Operator Written Exam
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
All practitioners must clean their hands with ____________ prior to performing any service to ensure a client's health and safety.
Soap and water
Hand sanitizer
Disinfectant
Both A and B
Chlorine Bleach must be mixed ________.
Once a week
Daily
Every other day
Until the solution is finished
Disinfectant must be used in accordance with _________.
Users discretion
With water
Manufacturers’ instructions
With EPA
What removes all debris, residue?
Cleansing
Disinfection
Sanitizing
Sterilizing
What destroys all pathogens on implements, non porous surfaces and is safe for use,but does not kill spores?
Cleaning
Disinfecting
Scrubbing
Sterilization
What is the process that eliminates all forms of bacteria and microorganisms by the use of an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer?
Sterilization
Sanitation
Disinfection
Cleansing
Which is the lowest level of decontamination?
Sterilizing a surface
Disinfecting a surface
Sanitizing a surface
Removing hair from a surface
Which of the following are the qualifications to be an EPA approved disinfectant?
Has been proven effective against staphylococcus
A disinfectant, fungicide that is safe for daily use
Has to be clearly stated product is a hospital
A virucide, fungicide, bactericide and disinfectant
Which is the FIRST step in disinfecting implements?
Place in bleach solution
Put clutter away
Place in dry area
Scrub with soap and water
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectant be appropriate?
To remove color from the skin
To clean manicure & pedicure area
To clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
To remove internal parasites
How long do you have to inform TDLR of an address change?
1 year
90 days
60 days
30 days
What are items that can only be used once?
Porous
Multiuse
Disposable
Single use items
Which form of alum is not allowed in the salon?
Gel
Stick/lump
Powder
Any
What is the second step in decontamination?
Disinfect
Clean
Sanitize
Sterilize
What is the order of decontamination?
Clean-Disinfect-Sanitize-Sterilize
Sterilize-Clean-Disinfect-Sanitize
Disinfect-Sanitize-Sterilize-Clean
Clean-Sanitize-Disinfect-Sterilize
During a haircut the cosmetologist drops a comb on the floor. What would be considered best practice in this case?
Pick up the comb and dispose in a container to be disinfected
Kick the comb out of the way and leave until the end of the day.
Leave the comb on the floor until you finish, then dispose of it into a dirty container.
Leave it on the floor and get a new one.
What does not have to have to be placed in a conspicuous place in the salon?
Fire exit
license
taxes from the previous year
human trafficking signs
Which item would be described as multi use?
Wooden sticks
Nippers
Gauze
Cotton balls
Which is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth or on broken skin?
Use the skin disinfectant
Clean wound with soap and water
Seek immediate medical attention
Immediately flood the exposed area with water
What must you do when a shop changes ownership?
Inform TDLR and get a new license
Call OSHA
Nothing
Get an inspection
What is the last step in pedi tub decontamination?
Spray with disinfectant
Wipe dry with towel
Clean with soap and water
Remove screen and spray with bleach
What is a patch test for?
To determine the results of a service
No reason
To determine porosity
To determine a possible allergy
Which of the following refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?
infection control
Standard Precautions
sterilization
Sanitization
Rules and regulations are ______.
also referred to as statutes
just the same as laws
less specific than laws
more specific than laws
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the sale of chemical products used in the workplace
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
the registration of chemical products used in the workplace
Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?
They must be hypoallergenic.
They must be bactericidal.
They must be virucidal
They must be fungicidal
When it comes to the spread of infectious disease, beauty professionals must be prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which type of potentially harmful organisms?
bacteria
viruses
gases
parasites
What is a microorganism?
any infectious organism
any living organism
any plant-based organism
any organism of microscopic size
Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?
Both pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans.
Neither pathogenic nor nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans
Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas nonpathogenic bacteria are not.
Nonpathogenic bacteria are harmful to humans, whereas pathogenic bacteria are not
There are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and barbershop. Which of the following is one of them?
HIV
pediculosis capitis
pus
mycobacteria
If a cosmetologist holds a strand of hair with one hand while sliding the other hand’s thumb and forefinger from the end of the strand to the client’s scalp, what component of the hair is being analyzed?
porosity
elasticity
density
texture
Which of the following best describes a procedure a cosmetologist could use to determine how quickly hair will process during chemical servicing?
Feel a strand of hair to determine the hair’s texture.
Consider how much of the scalp is visible to determine how many hairs there are on each square inch of the scalp.
Examine the shape of a cross-section of a strand of hair to determine the wave pattern
Determine the slope of the hair follicles to identify the hair growth pattern.
The hair, skin, nails, and glands are part of the _____ system.
epidermal
integumentary
endocrine
lymphatic
The measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is hair _____.
porosity
diameter
elasticity
Density
Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles?
androgenic alopecia
alopecia totalis
postpartum alopecia
alopecia areata
Each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT ______.
trichorrhexis nodosa
monilethrix
hirsuties
fragilitas crinium
What is the medical term used to describe dandruff?
alopecia
selenium
pityriasis
Pyrithione
_____ is a common bacterial infection of the eye.
Excoriation
Eczema
Leukoderma
Conjunctivitis
_________________ is also known as athlete's foot.
Herpes simplex
Verruca
Tinea manus
Tinea pedis
What is the name given to the chronic skin disease characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?
conjunctivitis
rosacea
impetigo
eczema
Which of the following nail disorders displays as dark purplish spots usually due to a small injury to the nail bed?
bruised nail bed
ridged nail
onychophagy
splinter hemorrhage
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce microbes is called a (n):
Sterilizer
Sanitizer
Antiseptic
Disinfectant
Which of the following is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
Put on gloves
Stop the service
Stop the bleed
Call 911
Which is a place for storing disinfected tools and implements in a salon?
Opened container
Closed covered container
In EPA registered solution
On station
All of the following are steps in decontaminating workstations when there is an exposure incident EXCEPT.
discard all disposable contaminated material in the nearest trash receptacle.
Disinfect
Clean
Sterilize
What is the proper way to wash hands?
Scrub, wash, dry, sanitize
wet , lather, rinse, dry
Lather, wet, dry, rinse
Wet, lather, dry, rinse
Which is an example of a parasite?
Scabies
Fleas
Ticks
None of the above
What happens during mitosis?
A cell combines simple molecules to form a complex molecule.
Enzymes in cell fluid digest other molecules for food.
A cell reproduces by dividing into two identical cells
The tissue surrounding a cell allows certain substances to enter the cell.
Which part of the skeletal system has the function of protecting the brain?
scapula
metacarpus
mandible
cranium
The basic units of all living things are _____.
bacteria
cells
plasma
hormones
Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of _______.
plastic
nylon blends
soft metal
hard rubber
The correct temperature of the iron for thermal curling is determined by the ______.
texture of the hair
length of the hair
type of iron used
size of the iron used
How is a spring iron different from a Marcel iron?
A spring iron has a small barrel size, and a Marcel iron has larger barrel sizes.
A spring iron can operate at a range of temperatures, and a Marcel iron operates only at high temperatures.
A spring iron is used to curl long hair, and a Marcel iron is used to curl short hair.
A spring controls the clamp pressure on a spring iron, and the stylist manually controls the clamp pressure on a Marcel iron.
When is it most effective for a cosmetologist to seek information on a client’s hair and scalp needs?
Before services begin, have a dedicated consultation.
After the shampoo and conditioning service, ask questions before the hair is styled.
Ask detailed questions about each step in the service while proceeding.
At the end of a salon service, ask whether the client is satisfied.
How often should draping capes be laundered?
when they are visibly dirty or have a product spilled on them
once per week
at the end of each day
after each use
Which brush type bristles have many tiny overlapping layers or scales?
wet-type brush
rubberlike bristle brush
natural bristle brush
plastic vent brush
Which shampoo type should be used when shampooing the client’s hair after a chemical relaxer?
a conditioning shampoo
a balancing or neutralizing shampoo
an oil shampoo
a pH-balanced shampoo
In which situation would a clarifying shampoo be recommended?
when there is product buildup
when the scalp and hair are oily
when the hair needs improved manageability
when dry, brittle hair needs softening
How do conditioners benefit hair?
Conditioners strengthen hair by attaching artificial protein molecules to the hair’s natural protein.
Conditioners remove excess oils and residual minerals from hair.
Conditioners give the illusion of additional volume and density to hair.
Conditioners infuse moisture and protect against breakage.
When securing a cape as draping for a basic shampoo, do not let the cape touch the _____.
client’s skin
shampoo sink
client’s towel
shampoo chair
What are the two basic requirements for a maintaining a healthy scalp?
sunlight and nutrition
scrubbing and oiling
washing and drying
cleanliness and stimulation
When a cosmetologist combs hair away from its natural falling position before cutting in order to increase a hair design’s length, the cosmetologist is using _______
finger angles
haircut sections
elevation
Overdirection
A stylist is discussing a new hairstyle with a client, who describes a style that must use layers. In order to create the layered style, what type of guideline should the stylist use?
stationary guideline
traveling guideline
perimeter guideline
interior guideline
What is the advantage to the stylist when palming the haircutting shears?
The stylist minimizes repetitive stress on the ring finger when it is moving the blade.
The stylist can use the comb to keep the still-blade from moving when cutting.
The stylist saves time by using the comb to hold the hair while cutting.
The stylist saves time by being able to switch from the comb to the shears while holding both at the same time.
Removing excess bulk from the hair without shortening the hair’s length is called ______.
slide cutting
tensioning
tapering
Texturizing
Which manufactured synthetic fiber is used for hair extensions and is durable, soft, and less inclined to tangle than many other synthetics?
Kanekalon
yarn
synthetic
rayon
Hydroxide relaxers permanently straighten hair by removing one of the bonded sulfur atoms in a disulfide bond. What is the name of this process?
ianthionization
thio neutralization
thermal reconditioning
keratin smoothing
Which of the following practices helps ensure a safe outcome when performing chemical texture services?
Rinse the relaxer and neutralizer from the hair using warm water.
Use a wide-tooth comb to smooth the relaxer through the hair and scalp.
Alternate the use of hydroxide relaxers and thio relaxers.
Shampoo the hair thoroughly just before applying the relaxer
The active ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline permanent waves is _____.
ammonium thioglycolate
hydrogen thioglycolate
alkaline acids
glyceryl monothioglycolate
Hair that has too many broken disulfide bonds and will not hold a firm curl is considered _____.
underprocessed
overprocessed
underneutralized
overtinted
When does the majority of the processing for permanent waving occur?
within 2 minutes
within 5 to 10 minutes
after 15 minutes
after 25 minutes
Which service uses a thio-based chemical process and is recommended for loosening hair texture that is extremely curly into a larger curl pattern?
exothermic wave
soft curl permanent
no-lye relaxer
thermal reconditioning
To perm coarse hair, the solution must have enough __________ ions to break the required number of disulfide bonds.
potassium
hydrogen
sodium
calcium
What do cosmetologists use to identify the degree of darkness or lightness of natural and artificial hair color?
level system
shade chart
haircolor swatch
tonal classification
The standard volume of hydrogen peroxide is __________ volume, which provides __________ level(s) of lift.
20, two
30, four
40, three
50, one
A strand test shows damage to the hair. Under which condition can haircolor be performed?
none: hair that is damaged cannot be treated with haircolor
when the damage is mild
after using a pre-conditioner
when the client signs a release
What coloring process lifts and deposits color in one application?
temporary color
semipermanent color
single-process haircoloring
double-process haircoloring
The process in which the hair is pre-lightened and then toned is known as _____.
single-process color
double-process application
color enhancement application
special effects color
Demipermanent colors are also known as _____.
temporary colors
no-lift, deposit-only colors
lift and deposit colors
tonal colors
Which of the following color pairs create a tertiary color?
blue and violet
yellow and blue
green and orange
violet and green
What is the term for a chemical compound that uses oxidation to disperse and decolorize the hair’s natural pigment?
lightener
protinator
toner
activator
All of the following are haircoloring safety precautions EXCEPT:
Brush the client’s hair to distribute its natural oils uniformly.
Perform a strand test to check for the presence of metallic salts.
Use glass or plastic bowls or applicator bottles to mix haircolor.
Wash hands before and after performing a client’s service.
You should never apply haircolor to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of _____.
dandruff
demarcations
abrasions
fading
What is porosity?
How much the hair can stretch
The ability of the hair to absorb
How many hairs in a square inch
Coarseness or fineness of hair
What is the hardest part of the hair to color?
Hairline
Above the ears
Top
Back/nape
How long does a client have to wait before shampooing after a perm?
20 minutes
48 hours
24 hours
1 hour
What is not a primary color?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
What do you clean electric drill bits with?
EPA
Bleach
Acetone
Soap and water
What is a foot file for?
File toenails
Roughing the skin
Massage
Remove calluses/smoothing the skin
What can you not remove a callus with?
Foot file
Pumice stone
Credo blade
Callus remover
What is the order of polish application?
Top coat-Base coat-Polish-Polish
Polish-Top coat- Polish-Base coat
Base coat- polish-Top coat-Polish
Base coat-polish-polish-Top coat
What goes on nail immediately before you apply monomer and polymer?
Adhesive
Cuticle oil
Dehydrator
Primer
What will occur if you contact the skin with beads of gel?
lifting
free-edge chipping
“stringing” of the product
discoloration
What is the proper technique for removing a soft wax strip?
Lift the edge of the wax and pull it in the same direction as hair growth.
Without lifting the edge of the wax, pull it downward and outward.
Lift up the edge of the fabric strip and pull it straight upward.
Without lifting the fabric strip upward, pull it opposite the direction of hair growth.
For proper application, wax should be __________.
hot enough to melt away vellus hair
cool enough to apply without applicators
thicker in consistency, like caramel sauce
thinner in consistency, like pasta water
Why is it important for a cosmetologist to review the client intake form?
to document services received and service results
to understand client expectations about treatment plans
to verify the client’s next appointment for services
to identify contraindications that might preclude treatment
What is effleurage for?
Friction
Blood flow
Calming/relaxation
Stimulation
When do you trim the eyelash?
After you apply the adhesive
Before the adhesive is applied
After the lash is applied
Before you measure the lash
When do you apply steam in a facial?
Before extractions
After moisturizer
After extractions
Before toner
What are the three methods of permanent hair reduction?
electrolysis, laser hair removal, and waxing
electrolysis, waxing, and shaving
photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal
waxing, shaving, and threading
What type of adhesive is used for eyelash extensions?
Permanent
Semi permanent
Demi permanent
None of the above
What tools do you use to apply eyelash extensions?
Tweezers
Fingers
Wooden stick
Cotton swab
What area will you not be able to wax on?
Mole
Pimple
Oily skin
Hairy skin
What do you use to remove lash glue?
Soap and water
Water
Oil based makeup remover
What is an example of an exposure incident?
Lice in hair
Cutting self while cutting hair
Spilled nail polish on floor
Hair on the floor
What do you need to start a business?
A license
A business degree
Workers
Tools
Before you blowdry hair, what do you do?
Partial towel dry hair
Round brush
Shampoo
None of the above
What needs to be above your license frame?
Current picture
Current license
Fire exit
None of the above
How many hrs. of continuing education do you need to renew your license?
1
2
4
0
What is a mobile shop?
a beauty shop
a specialty shop
a dual shop
a beauty, specialty & dual shop in a self contained enclosed mobile unit.
