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TEXAS COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN
EXAM 2024-2025 EDITION.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS. GRADED A
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: - ANS Spread from one person to another A dehydrant is used to help remove moisture and oil and to prevent the growth of: - ANSBacteria A highly infectious disease that infects the liver: - ANSHuman Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) A layered cut or a 90 degree angle cut is also referred to as a(n): - ANSUniformly layered form A method to make wide-set eyes appear closer together: - ANSApply shadows and eyeliners near inner corner of eyes A pull test if performed to check for which condition? - ANSElasticity A red, circular patch of small blisters on the skin or scalp caused by a vegetable parasite is known as tinea or: - ANSRingworm
A temporary license expires how many days after after the date it is issued? - ANS60 Days Acid perms are in the pH range of: - ANS6.9-7. Adding volume to the fringe area will visually shorten the length of the nose in which profile? - ANSConvex Always feed the ends of the hair all the way through the curling iron to avoid crimped or: - ANSFishhook ends An infestation of head lice on the scalp is called: - ANSPediculosis Capitis Another term that means the same as germ or bacteria: - ANSMicrobe Application of which complementary color would help neutralize/correct brassiness/orange tones in hair color? - ANSBlue-based Areas of the skin that exhibit redness, swelling, pus, disease, bruises and/or appear broken or scraped: - ANSShould not be massaged Average daily amount of hair loss: - ANS40-100 strands Bacteria grow and reproduce: - ANSRapidly Bacteria that causes skin infections can be killed by: - ANSUltraviolet Light
Diameter of the tool or pincurl will determine the: - ANSSize of the curl Disease, disorder or condition of the nail: - ANSOnychosis Dropping an electrical appliance in water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n): - ANSShort circuit Earning additional payment based on the number of clients a salon professional brings into the salon is what type of compensation? - ANSSalary plus commission structure Electrolysis uses an electric current to damage the: - ANSPapilla cells Extreme breakage shortly after a relaxer service may be caused by: - ANSImproper neutralization Hair consists of 97%: - ANSKeratin Hair type that requires lower temperatures and less contact time when using an electric curling iron: - ANSChemically altered hair Hairpiece made up of hair fibers six inches or less in length attached to a round-shaped, flat base: - ANSWiglet
Heat and wrapping with firm, even tension when using an acid perm produces what effect? - ANSBoosts penetration of glyceryl monothioglycolate High-lift tints are designed to achieve lighter color and are generally mixed with: - ANS30 or 40 vol hydrogen peroxide How do lymph nodes indicate infection on the body? - ANSThey swell How do you accommodate growth patterns such as a widow's peak, cowlick or whorl when cutting hair? - ANSAllow additional length in the growth pattern area How is the smooth hair effect accomplished during a pressing service? - ANSPressing the heated spine of the comb against the hair How long are remote service businesses required to maintain service records following each service? - ANS5 Years minimum How long is a provisional license valid? - ANSUntil the date the department approves or denies the application How long should you keep all records of daily sales and services for? - ANS5-7 Years How many hours are required to obtain a manicurist specialty license? - ANS600 Hours
Major function of the sudoriferous (sweat) gland? - ANSHelp regulate body temperature Most activities or production of the cell take place in the: - ANSCytoplasm Muscles affected by massage are generally manipulated from the: - ANSInsertion attachment to origin attachment Noncontagious condition caused by parasitic fungi: - ANSDandruff Normal dry hair is capable of stretching to what percent of it's length? - ANS20% Onychomycosis (Tinea Unguium) - ANSRingworm of nail, nail becomes thick and discolors from black to brown or beige to white; may fall off Outward reflection of your inner feelings, thoughts, attitudes and values is defined as: - ANSPersonality Overlapping lightener during a retouch service could: - ANSCause breakage Overprocessed permed hair could be indicated by hair that may look: - ANSCurly when wet but frizzy when dry Perming resistant hair may require heat and a: - ANSLonger processing time
Primary ingredient of most shampoos: - ANSDeionized water Primary motor nerve of the face: - ANSFacial nerve Projecting the hair below 90 degrees would: - ANSBuild weight Pus-forming bacterial cells that form in long chains and cause blood poisoning are called: - ANSStreptococci Rod-shaped bacterial cells are known as: - ANSBacilli Signs of infection - ANSPain, swelling, redness, local fever, throbbing, pus Silver and copper transmit electricity, they are: - ANSConductors The alkalinity of cold waves causes the hair fiber to soften and: - ANSSwell The body's ability to destroy infectious agents that enter the body: - ANSImmunity The common cold, hepatitis and measles are examples of: - ANSCommunicable diseases The degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair fiber: - ANSTexture
What base control is most commonly used during a perm service? - ANSHalf-off base What base toner would be used to produce a neutral blond on prelightened pale yellow hair? - ANSViolet What business type is owned by shareholders and formed under legal guidelines? - ANSCorporation What could cause weak or limp curls following a perm service? - ANSUnderprocessing What determines size and shape of the new wave or curl pattern? - ANSPerm rod What determines size and shape of the new wave or curl pattern? - ANSPerm rod What does the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard require the use of when tools and multi- use supplies come into contact with blood or body fluid? - ANSApproved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant What guideline should you follow if a client has a heart shaped face? - ANSLeave fullness at nape
What hair addition method involves applying heat to melt the addition to natural hair? - ANSThermal fusion What helps determine processing time and proper perm solution? - ANSHair porosity, elasticity, texture and density What identifier is given to a product, along with the approval of the efficacy claims on the label to ensure the product is safe and effective? - ANSEPA Registration number What ingredient is NOT found in most neutralizers - ANSPotassium What is considered a universal precaution? - ANSDisinfecting salon equipment What is created by molding two complete alternating oblongs (shapings) that are joined and connected by a ridge? - ANSFingerwave What is formed when two or more immiscible substances are united with the help of a binder? - ANSEmulsion What is recommended in case of chemical injury to the eye? - ANSFlush eyeball with lukewarm water for 15-30 minutes What is the instructor to student ratio required by law? - ANS1 Instructor to 25 Students
What size partings are generally used for a double processing technique? - ANS1/8" (.3 cm) What type of bacteria causes pneumonia? - ANSDiplococci What type of pincurl is used to achieve a blend or transition from areas of volume to areas of closeness? - ANSSemi-stand-up When a person in given antibodies rather than producing them on their own: - ANSPassive Immunity When performing an alkaline wave on a client, thioglycolic acid is joined with what ingredient to shorten the processing time? - ANSAmmonium hydroxide When performing an electrotherapy procedure, what current conductor is used to bring current from the appliance to the clients skin? - ANSElectrode When primary colors are mixed, the secondary colors produced are: - ANSOrange, green, violet When using pincurls, what determines the width and strength of a wave? - ANSSize of the circle Which area of the head would you avoid thinning the hair? - ANSHairline
Which condition refers to an excess of living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth? - ANSPterygium Which cutting tool creates a clean, blunt edge? - ANSShears Which hairpiece has a base that covers the crown, occipital and nape area? - ANSFall Which insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to employee negligence - ANSMalpractice Which natural growth pattern forms from a point at the front hairline and curves to one side? - ANSWidow's Peak Which part of the nail serves as a watertight seal that protects the matrix against infection? - ANSEponychium Which profile has an inward curve, often the result of a dominant, protruding forehead and chin? - ANSConcave Which system is the physical foundation of the body? - ANSSkeletal System Which test should be performed during a chemical relaxer procedure to determine when hair is relaxed enough or whether additional smoothing is required? - ANSComb test
