BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY (PSI)
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Question 1: A disadvantage of true acid waves is that they?
CORRECT ANSWER: Require added heat from the dryer
Question 2: The neck of a shampoo bowl should be
disinfected after?
CORRECT ANSWER: Each Use
Question 3: The technique of coloring strands of hair darker
than natural color?
CORRECT ANSWER: Low Lighting
Question 4: Which substance should not be used as a
disinfectant in a salon?
CORRECT ANSWER: Lysol
Question 5: A hair color patch test?
CORRECT ANSWER: Identifies Allergies
Question 6: When performing a perm wrap, which placement
technique produces the greatest volume?
CORRECT ANSWER: On-Base Placement
Question 7: What is the next step after parting the hair when
styling basic cornrows?
CORRECT ANSWER: Divide the part into three strands
Question 8: Which type of hair color does not chemically
change the hair?
CORRECT ANSWER: Temporary Color
Question 9: An advantage of alkaline waves is that they?
CORRECT ANSWER: Process quickly at room temperature
Question 10: The strength of a color is referred to as the?
CORRECT ANSWER: Intensity
Question 11: An example of a macule is a?
CORRECT ANSWER: Freckle
Question 12: The point at which the nail plate meets the nail
tip before the tip is glued to the nail is known as the?
CORRECT ANSWER: Tip Stop
Question 13: When bacteria reach maturity it divides by?
CORRECT ANSWER: Two
Question 14: Which substance is the most commonly used
epilator?
CORRECT ANSWER: Waxing
Question 15: Salon implements should be disinfected with?
CORRECT ANSWER: Bleach
Question 16: To measure a client's head, one should use a?
CORRECT ANSWER: Cloth tape measure
Question 17: The following describes the proper steps for
applying a fabric wrap?
CORRECT ANSWER: Apply adhesive, apply fabric, trim
fabric
Question 18: In haircutting a traveling guideline gives one a?
CORRECT ANSWER: Uniform layer cut
Question 19: Creating a chemical reaction in order to harden
gel on nails is referred to as?