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MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF
COSMETOLOGY THEORY E XAM
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Question: What is the origin of the term cosmetology?
Correct answer: The Greek word kosmeticos
Question: Who were the first to cultivate beauty with
extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits?
Correct answer: The Egyptians
Question: What did ancient Egyptians first infuse
essential oils from?
Correct answer: Leaves and blossoms
Question: What is a combination of understanding,
empathy, and acceptance called?
Correct answer: Sensitivity
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Question: Which of the following is NOT a guideline for
good work posture?
- Hold shoulders high
- Keep back straight
- Keep head up
- Keep chest out
Correct answer: Hold shoulders high
Question: What do stressful, repetitive motions have a
cumulative effect on?
Correct answer: Joints and muscles
Question: What is a fundamental factor in human
relations?
Correct answer: A person's sense of security
Question: Where can useful product disposal guidelines
and medical and first aid information be found?
Correct answer: MSDS
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Question: What term means to remove all visible dirt and
debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
Correct answer: Clean
Question: What is a parasitic submicroscopic particle that
infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism?
Correct answer: Virus
Question: What is the virus that causes AIDS?
Correct answer: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Question: What are microscopic plant parasites that
include molds, mildews, and yeasts?
Correct answer: Fungi
Question: Which of the following is a drawback to using
phenolic disinfectants?
- Can cause some metals to rust
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- Can damage plastic and rubber
- Are known carcinogens
- All answers are correct
Correct answer: All answers are correct
Question: Who regulates Universal Precautions for
bloodborne pathogens?
Correct answer: OSHA
Question: What are structures composed of specialized
tissues designed to perform specific functions in plants and animals?
Correct answer: Organs
Question: What is the uppermost and largest bone in the
arm, extending from the elbow to the shoulder?