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Download PA Cosmetology Exam 2023 - 2024 Questions and Answers(Verified) and more Exams Cosmetology in PDF only on Docsity! PA Cosmetology Exam 2023 - 2024 Questions and Answers(Verified) 1. Under-processing is caused by>>>> insufficient processing time 2. Which of the following guidelines is true if your client has a round facial shape?>>>> add height at the crown 3. A client as a level 7 red-orange brassy looking hair. What is the best choice for neutralizing this color?>>>> level 6 blue-green 4. Do NOT give a permanent wave if what exists?>>>> scalp abrasions 5. The chemical often required in addition to the chemical relaxer is>>>> stabilizer 6. .6) Which of the following is considered a cool color? A. blue B. brown C. red D. yellow>>>> A. blue 7. Q.7) You should apply waving lotion to the A. top of each rod only B. top and bottom of each rod C. area between the rods D. top hairline and allow it to drip down>>>> B. top and bottom of each rod 8. Which statement about hair lightening is CORRECT? A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening B. hair lighteners are used as preliminary treatments, never by themselves C. lighteners are not effective in removing undesirable off-shades D.lightening has no effect on hair's porosity>>>> A. very dark hair may be damaged by extreme lightening 9. ) Which bonds are individually very weak? A. hydrogen B. salt C. disulfide D. both A and B>>>> D. both A and B 10. The relaxer cream is applied near the scalp last because processing is accelerated in this area by A. your speed in application B. the sebaceous glands A. begin by explaining the prices of all your services B. base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle C. carefully explain the underlying chemistry of hair coloring D. show the client color photos of movie stars with the same color>>>> B. base your suggestions on the client's needs and lifestyle 16. A client requests a style with no laters, but angled toward her face. Which elevation would you use? A. 180 degrees B. 90 degrees C. 45 degrees D. 0 degrees>>>> D. 0 degrees 17. Sebaceous glands are NOT found in which of the following areas of the skin A. forehead B. groin C. palms D. scalp>>>> C. palms 18. When you chemically relax a client's hair with a "no base" relaxer, you should always A. apply a protective cream to the entire scalp B. apply a protective cream to the hairline and ears C. make sure the hair is wet before beginning the procedure D. part the hair into no more than three sections>>>> B. apply a protective cream to the hairline and ears 19. ) Which is an INCORRECT statement about head lice? A. lice can be seen as small white eggs or nits B. lice can be treated safely in the salon C. lice can be treated with medicated shampoos D. lice can be spread through contact with infested combs>>>> B. lice can be treated safely in the salon 20. Which layer of the skin contains the melanocytes that give skin its color? A. dermis B. reticular layer C. stratum germivatium layer D. subcutaneous layer>>>> C. stratum germivatium layer 21. What is the pH range of a sodium hydroxide relaxer? A. 3 to 5 B. 5 to 8 C. 8 to 12 D. 12 to 14>>>> D. 12 to 14 22. Grasping a single strand of hair securely in one hand and then sliding the thumb and forefinger of the other hand down the strand toward the scalp is used to test the hair for A. density B. elasticity C. fragility D. porosity>>>> D. porosity 23. The pH scale is a unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is A. acidic B. alkaline C. neutral D. all of the above>>>> D. all of the above 24. A towel or neck strip is placed under the cape when draping a client>>>> A. to prevent itching B. to keep the client cool C. for sanitary reasons D. for beauty>>>> C. for sanitary reasons 25. When retouching a client's hair with a sodium hydroxide relaxer, you should A. relax the entire head again B. relax only the curliest part of the hair C. wait at least 6 months between treatments D. relax the new growth only>>>> D. relax the new growth only support the client's head with your hand D. ask another stylist to support the client's head>>>> C. support the client's head with your hand 31. Which of the following problems is due to an over-production of sebum? A. asteatosis B. anhydrosis C. psoriasis D. seborrhea>>>> D. seborrhea 32. Which is the chemical symbol for hydrogen peroxide? A. H2O B. H2O2 C. H2SO4 D. NaOH>>>> B. H2O2 33. Another term for thermal waving is A. finger waving B. roller setting C. dry hairstyling D. marcel waving>>>> D. marcel waving 34. Warm toned colors are made primarily of A. blues and greens B. reds and yellows C. black and white D. shades of gray>>>> B. reds and yellows 35. Wet hair stretches what percent of its lenggth? A. 20 to 30 B. 40 to 50 C. 60 to 70 D. 10 to 15>>>> B. 40 to 50 36. You should hold both the comb and shears in your dominant hand while A. styling hair B. blow-drying hair C. combing hair D. cutting hair>>>> C. combing hair 37. Which statement about the use of a razor for haircutting is INCORRECT? A. the razor guard should face you, the cosmetologist, while you use the razor B. the razor can be used for thinning as well as for haircutting when combing the hair, put the razor down and hold the comb in your dominant hand D. keep the hair damp while working to prevent dulling the blade of the razor>>>> C. when combing the hair, put the razor down and hold the comb in your dominant hand 38. On which type of hair should you use and acid-balanced perm? A. coarse, resistant hair B. highlighted or tinted hair C. normal hair D. fine, resistant hair>>>> B. highlighted or tinted hair 39. The action of sodium hydroxide relaxer causes the hair to A. soften and swell B. expand and harden C. harden and set D. shrink>>>> A. soften and swell 40. When giving a soft-curl perm, you should take a test curl frequently in order to ensure A. the hair id not becoming too curly B. the hair is curling properly but not becoming damaged C. the client's skin is not becoming irritated D.the heat is not too great for the client to tolerate>>>> B. the hair is curling properly but not becoming damaged 41. When giving a soft-curl perm, apply thio until hair on all rods is thorough- ly saturated, then A. mist with water B. rinse excess thio C. drape the client D. replace saturated cotton>>>> D. replace saturated cotton 42. Texturizing is also referred to as A. thinning B. cross-checking C. sectioning D. parting>>>> A. thinning 48. The occipital bone forms the back and base of the A. neck B. cranium C. upper jaw D. forehead>>>> B. cranium 49. Overgrown cuticles are referred to as A. onychophagy B. agnails C. leucoychia D. pterygium>>>> D. pterygium 50. Whichh is the quickest way to lighten hair? A. tint remover B. oil bleach powder or paste bleach D. pre-softener>>>> C. powder or paste bleach 51. If a client has a nail , nail services must NOT be performed. A. disease B. condition C. disorder D. all of the above>>>> A. disease 52. A good haircut is A. the foundation for all salon hair services B. the best way to judge a salon's services C. not important to successful hairstyling D.a reason to charge more for all other services>>>> A. the foundation for all salon hair services 53. Why is it important for today's cosmetologists to learn finger waving? A. clients frequently ask for it B. it is useful training for other hairstyling techniques C. it is a very difficult skill and therefore is useful in landing a job D.it helps the salon retain old clients>>>> B. it is useful training for other hairstyling techniques 54. Before lightening a client's hair, you should do all of the following EX- CEPT A. perform a strand test B. analyze the hair and scalp C. brush the hair vigorously D. put protective cream around the neckline>>>> C. brush the hair vigorously 55. What is the purpose of end papers? A. maintain proper moisture in the ends B. minimize hair breakage C. provide better grip on the hair D. smooth out split ends>>>> B. minimize hair breakage 56. The nail is mainly composed of A. melanin B. soft keratin C. hard keratin D. blood>>>> C. hard keratin 57. Manicuring implements must be disinfected or discarded A. once a day D. texture of the hair>>>> D. texture of the hair 66. Which layer of the hair contains color pigment? A. cortex B. cuticle C. medulla D. melanin>>>> A. cortex 67. Proper conduct in relationships with employers, coworkers, and clients is referred to as A. personal hygiene B. public hygiene C. public relations D. professional ethics>>>> D. professional ethics 68. Why might hair need pre-lightening prior to applying a tint or toner? A. no reason -- pre-lightening is not necessary B. to achieve the porosity needed to accept the toner or tint C. to remove any residual natural color D. to remove the yellowing common in gray hair>>>> C. to remove any residual natural color 69. The moveable attachment of the muscle is called E. insertion of muscle F. origin of muscle G. body of muscle H. aponeurosis>>>> E. insertion of muscle 70. The pH of skin, hair, and scalp is in the range A. 4.5 to 5.5 B. 5.5 to 7.5 7.5 to 10.5 10.5 to 12>>>> A. 4.5 to 5.5 71. Backcombing is used to A. remove tangles from the hair B. add volume to a hairstyle C. hide the roots of tinted hair D. smooth out curl patterns>>>> B. add volume to a hairstyle 72. What should you put on resistant hair before you apply permanent color? A. pre-softener B. cream bleach C. oil bleach D. water>>>> A. pre-softener 73. The medical term for dandruff is A. pitiriasis B. pediculosis C. tinea D. monilethrix>>>> A. pitiriasis 74. The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the muscles is called A. striation B. myology C. mentalis D. osteology>>>> B. myology 75. The exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings with someone is called A. analyze the client's skin B. ask the client what he/she prefers review the ingredients lists of the products supplied by your salon review the client's treatment history>>>> A. analyze the client's skin 85. To be a good communicator, you also have to be A. a good listener B. a good story teller C. able to stretch the truth D. all of the above>>>> A. a good listener 86. The method of cleaning instruments that kills all microorganisms includ- ing bacterial spores is A. decontamination B. sanitation C. sterilization D. washing>>>> C. sterilization 87. The most natural and attractive shape of the eyebrow is A. an arch the follows the curved shape of the eye socket B. an arch just below the curve of the eye socket C. a straight line that follows the top of the eye socket D. a straight line just below the top of the eye socket>>>> A. an arch the follows the curved shape of the eye socket 88. The most stimulating massage movement is A. petrissage B. friction C. effleurage D. percussion>>>> D. percussion 89. A projection angle of 45 degrees is considered what type of elevation? A. low B. medium C. high D. very high>>>> B. medium 90. Hair is primarily composed of A. keratin B. trace minerals C. protons D. electrons>>>> A. keratin 91. A kneading movement used in massage is A. petrissage B. friction effleurage percussion>>>> A. petrissage 92. In a salon, contagious disease may be spread through direct contact betwen people or through the use of A. very hot or very cold water B. unsanitary tools and supplies C. infection control procedures D. nonpathogenic bacteria>>>> B. unsanitary tools and supplies 93. When using elevation, the hair is held straight out from the head while cutting A. low B. medium C. high D. very high>>>> C. high 94. Processing for a waving lotion depends on the hair's A. porosity and texture B. texture and elasticity C. elasticity and density D. density and length>>>> A. porosity and texture 95. When sitting in a chair, it is to A. sit well back B. sit forward C. keep feet apart D. keep knees apart>>>> A. sit well back 96. What action of the cosmetologist is required by Federal Law prior to a color treatment? A. collection of sales tax B. maintenance of client records C. purchase of malpractice insurance D. predisposition (patch) test>>>> D. predisposition (patch) test 97. 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