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COS State Board Practice

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These are the two types of bacteria:

a)

Harmless and benefical

b)

Harmful and disease spreading

c)

Pathogenic and nonpathogenic

d)

Concerning and processing

2.

The three shapes of bacteria are cocci, bacilli, and

a)

Spirilla

b)

Spindilla

c)

Spiral

d)

Spirillic

3.

What are the steps of infection control performed in the salon?

a)

Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

b)

Cleaning and disinfection

c)

Washing and wiping down

d)

Disinfection and sterilization

4.

What agency must a disinfectant be registered with in order for it to be State Board compliant?

a)

DEA

b)

FDA

c)

ATF

d)

EPA

5.

What is the acronym for the items worn by service providers to protect them from exposure to infectious agents, such as gloves and face masks?

a)

PCE

b)

FPI

c)

PPE

d)

PPI

6.

This set of guidelines teaches us to treat all human blood and bodily fluids as though they are known to be infectious and emphasizes the importance of consistent protective measures

a)

Standard Precautions

b)

Universal Standards

c)

Standard Protections

d)

Protective Standards

7.

Why should clean and disinfected or new tools be kept in stored and labeled containers?

a)

It looks more organized and keeps your station neat

b)

To prevent airborne contamination and to ensure no cross contamination with dirty or used tools

c)

It is not necessary

d)

To keep tools from getting misplaced or stolen

8.

This body system is the primary focus of cosmetology and is the main area of focus in the salon setting

a)

Endocrine

b)

Lymphatic

c)

Skeletal

d)

Integumentary

9.

The hair shaft is comprised of these three layers:

a)

Cuticle, cortex, and medulla

b)

Shaft, root, and cuticule

c)

Bulb, follicle, and shaft

d)

Cuticle, cortex, and root

10.

This acronym stands for the three phases of hair growth:

a)

AGT

b)

ABT

c)

APT

d)

ACT

11.

What occurs in the telogen phase of hair growth?

a)

The hair is actively growing

b)

Hair growth slows and the follicle shrinks

c)

Hair growth stops and the hair stops

d)

There is no telogen phase in hair growth

12.

This is the outermost layer of skin

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Epichromis

13.

The tissue under the base of the nail where new nail cells are produced is the:

a)

Lunula

b)

Lanula

c)

Lenula

d)

Linula

14.

This protein makes up the hair, skin, and nails

a)

Collagen

b)

Keratin

c)

Elastin

d)

Maruchan

15.

pH measures acidity or alkalinity and ranges from:

a)

0-14

b)

1-10

c)

2-10

d)

0-20

16.

The pH of humans is measured as

a)

Neutral

b)

Alkaline

c)

Acidic

d)

Humans do not have a pH

17.

When acidic or alkaline products are added to a product to achieve a desired level of acidity or alkalinity, the resulting adjustment of pH is called:

a)

Oxidation

b)

Emulsification

c)

Reduction

d)

Neutralization

18.

What water temperature can be used to help seal the cuticle, resulting in hair that is shinier and less frizzy?

a)

Hot

b)

Body temperature

c)

Cool

d)

Below freezing

19.

This level of elevation will produce uniform layers

a)

0°

b)

45°

c)

90°

d)

180°

20.

A fixed guideline is also known as a _______ guide

a)

Traveling

b)

Stationary

c)

Stable

d)

Mobile

21.

When cutting hair, doing this to shears when not in use can help prevent accidents while still remaining efficient

a)

Keeping the shears moving

b)

Moving the shears to the non-dominant hand

c)

Putting the shears down

d)

Palming the shears

22.

Which direction should the blow dryer nozzle face in order to reduce frizz?

a)

Upward

b)

Sideways

c)

Down the hair shaft

d)

Against the growth pattern

23.

This type of hair color is ideal to alter hair's natural pigment permanently, provide significant color changes and gray coverage, and can be used to lift and deposit.

a)

Demi permanent

b)

Permanent

c)

Semi permanent

d)

Temporary

24.

Also known as "no lift, deposit only" hair color, this product could be used to enhance or eliminate existing tones as well as blend grays

a)

Demi permanent

b)

Permanent

c)

Semi permanent

d)

Temporary

25.

Permanent waving and relaxing are ways to change the natural pattern in the hair and are known as

a)

Permanent texture services

b)

Curl adjustment services

c)

Chemical texture services

d)

Pattern change services