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COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD PENNSYLVANIA EXAM
2025 /ACTUAL 215 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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The muscle that covers the front lower leg and bends the foot up and in is called? โ ANSWER-Tibialis Anterior What yellowish fluid in the blood consists of approximately 90% water? - ANSWER-Plasma Which part of the cell contains food substances for cellular growth and repair? - ANSWER-Cytoplasm Which branch of the 5th cranial nerve consists of the lower 1/2 of the face and head? - ANSWER-Mandibular What eye muscle allows eyelids to open and close?
- ANSWER- Orbicularis Oculi What is another name for the constructive stage of metabolism? - ANSWER-Anabolism What type of nerve brings and sends messages to the central nervous system? โ ANSWER-Mixed What part of the hand is best used for massage? โ
ANSWER- Cushions of fingertips The nerve that carries impulses along the top of the foot to the skin is called? โ ANSWER-Dorsal nerve Where is the location of the ear muscle auricularis anterior? - ANSWER- Front of the ear Which nerve is located on the little finger side of the arm, extending into the palm of the hand? โ ANSWER-Ulnar nerve Which end of the muscle is attached to an immovable section of skeleton? โ ANSWER-Origin What is produced when a motor nerve point is included in massage?
- ANSWER-Relaxation The muscles in the hand that draw the fingers together are called? - ANSWER-Adductor Which artery delivers blood to the upper eyelids and forehead? - ANSWER- Frontal artery Which type of muscle is smooth and responsible for involuntary movements? โ
ANSWER- Alopecia Areata What is the pocket that surrounds the hair root called? โ ANSWER- Follicle What is the term used for yellow to red hair pigments?
- ANSWER- Pheomelanin Pityriasis is the technical term for. โ ANSWER-Dandruff A tuft of hair that is directed straight out of the scalp is called? - ANSWER- Cowlick What is the name of the coloring matter that provides natural color to hair and skin? ANSWER-Melanin Which type of porosity has scales lying flat allowing minimal absorption? โ ANSWER-Resistant What is tinea? - ANSWER-Ringworm What is required from both sides of the family for a woman to inherit baldness? โ ANSWER-One gene each
Which animal parasite burrows under the skin?
- ANSWER-Itch mites What is the technical term for split hair ends? - ANSWER- Trichoptilosis What is the stage referred to when the hair continues to grow and survive? - ANSWER-Anagen How far can dry, healthy hair be stretched without breaking? - ANSWER-1/2 of it's length How many genes does a male need to inherit from either side of the family to inherit baldness? - ANSWER-One Which layer of hair is responsible for the elasticity in the hair? - ANSWER- Cortex At what stage of growth does the hair stop growing and begin to disconnect from the follicle? - ANSWER-Catagen What is the average number of hair on the scalp? - ANSWER- 100, What is the soft, white, downy hair found on almost any area of the body? - ANSWER-Lanugo Which hair follicle shape produces naturally curly hair? - ANSWER- Narrow oval
What rate of tempo is cased by slow rate of motion or speed? - ANSWER- Decelerated Which body type has a straight, slender frame consisting of long narrow bones? - ANSWER-Ectomorph What does the facial feature zone one consist of? - ANSWER- Forehead An adult's average height is equivalent to how many head lengths? - ANSWER-7 to 8 Which law of motion states that in every movement there is a second opposite movement? - ANSWER-Law 3 What is the characteristic of a concave profile? - ANSWER- Protruding chin a forehead What do blue-based colors evoke? - ANSWER-Coolness Which facial zone has the eyes are as the focal point of the overall design? - ANSWER-Zone 2 When using the "Golden Ratio" and graceful proportion, the face is divided into? - ANSWER-Thirds What are the 3 areas of the cranial division? - ANSWER-Facial, Parietal, Occipital
Which profile has a receding chin and high hairline? - ANSWER- Convex In which body type will the shoulders be typically wider than a person's hips? - ANSWER-Mesomorph What do red based colors create in a hair design? - ANSWER- Vibrancy Which face shape is ideally balanced? - ANSWER-Oval How many zones are the facial features divided into? - ANSWER- 3 What is the jar sanitizer where tools are completely immersed? - ANSWER- Wet disinfection system The pH measurement of 0 to 6.9 is considered? - ANSWER-Acid At what angle is the brush held to insert bristles at the underside of the section of hair nearest the scalp? - ANSWER-135 degrees Define chemical draping. - ANSWER-Neckstrip, towel, cape, towel The potential amount of hydrogen ions in a water-based solution is referred to as? - ANSWER-pH Which shampoo contains an anti-microbic ingredient to remedy dandruf f or other scalp conditions? - ANSWER-Medicated
The hydrophillic or head end of the surfectant molecule is attracted to.
- ANSWER-Water What do alkaline solutions do to the hair? - ANSWER-Soften cuticle Which water based processing system softens water by infiltrating it through a layer of sodium covered resin beads? - ANSWER-Ion Exchange What is the most "universal" solvent? - ANSWER-Water Which category of conditioners is deep penetrating and left on the hair for an average of 10 - 20 minutes? - ANSWER-Reconstructors What constitutes the highest dollar expenditure in hair-care products? - ANSWER-Shampoo Which type of conditioner is applied to hair, combed through, and rinsed immediately? - ANSWER-Instant Conditioner Which cross bond is the strongest and can only be broken by a chemical solution? - ANSWER-Disulfide What substance of the universe can exist in a solid, liquid, or gas?
- ANSWER-Matter Which type of relaxer has the strongest ingredient used in straightening the hair? - ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide
The cortical layer for one strand of hair consists of spiraling
. - ANSWER-Polypeptide chains What is created when 2 or more types of matter are blended together with no chemical altering? - ANSWER-Mixture The type of permanent wave that is process with heat, has a pH of to . - ANSWER-8.5 to 9. What are the atoms called that have an excess amount of electrons in their orbiting paths? - ANSWER-Ions What occurs in the permanent waving step when the neutralizer is applied to the hair? - ANSWER-Disulfide bonds reform Glycerol monothioglycolate is the main ingredient in what type of permanent wave? - ANSWER-Acid What are the 5 elements that make up hair? - ANSWER-Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Sulfur What is a mixture of 2 or more immiscible substances that are dispensed throughout liquid? - ANSWER-Emulsion What is keratin? - ANSWER-Protein What is the main ingredient in an alkaline permanent wave? - ANSWER- Thioglycolate Acid
ANSWER-High frequency Which form of light therapy causes aging? - ANSWER-UVA What is placed over the client's eyes when using an infrared lamp? - ANSWER-Safety Goggles How many hours are required to be an Esthetician? - ANSWER- 300 (True or False?) A salon must have adequate lavatories on the premises. - ANSWER-True (True or False?) A school shall have separate lavatories on the premises for male and female students. - ANSWER-True. (True or False?) Services outside a salon must be within the permission of the employing salon to a person at their residences and to the person who are confined to institutions. - ANSWER-True (It is unlawful to practice cosmetology for pay outside of a salon, however, you must have the permission of the salon to render a service and keep records) (True or False?) Students are required to keep their stations clean and to assist in general clean up and other duties. - ANSWER-True What are the requirements for a Cosmetology Teacher's Exam? - ANSWER--18 years of age or older
- Completed 12th grade education
- Possess cosmetology license
- Complete 500 hours of instruction in a teacher curriculum in a
licensed school of cosmetology What are the requirements of a cosmetologist's exam? - ANSWER-- 16 years of age or older
- Good moral character
- Completed 10th grade education or equivalent
- Completed 1250 hours of education
- 10th grade education is not required if veteran or 35 years of age
- Completed hours must not be less than 8 consecutive months as a daytime student and not less than 15 consecutive months for a nighttime student What is the ratio of student to teacher in the classroom for PA cosmetology schools? - ANSWER-25 students to 1 teacher How many hours are required to become a nail technician? - ANSWER- 200 How many hours may daytime students earn? - ANSWER-- 8 hours a day
- Max of 40 hours per week
- A student cannot earn more than 8 hours in one day Can a booth be rented in Pennsylvania? - ANSWER-No Can hours be transferred from another school? - ANSWER-Yes
How many hours are apprentices required to complete? - ANSWER- 2, How many hours can a nighttime student earn? - ANSWER- 4 hours per night A max of 20 hours per week How many hours of credit do barbers need to be licensed? - ANSWER- 550 How many hours of instruction are required to be a natural hair braider? - ANSWER- 300 How must sharp implements be stored? - ANSWER-Upright with the points down or in a protective case (True or False?) A salon does not have to display a sign that is a visible indication to the public that it is a cosmetology salon. - ANSWER- False What are the 5 types of individual licenses? - ANSWER--Teacher
- Cosmetologist
- Esthetician
- Nail Tech
- Natural Hair Braider What is the distance of the physical area that surrounds you and exists between other people? - ANSWER-0 to 18 inches Which anatomy system does the condition osteoporosis affect? - ANSWER- Skeleton What is the recommended amount of daily calories needed to maintain proper nutrition?
- ANSWER-2, What is it called when you rephrase what the speaker told you? - ANSWER- Paraphrasing The 4 steps of active listening are focus, sense, understand, and. - ANSWER-Paraphrase Which postural defect is referred to as swayback, an exaggerated inward curvature of the lower back? - ANSWER-Lordosis The scientific design method of safety, productivity and comfort in a workplace is called? - ANSWER-Ergonomics What occurs when the upper spine degenerates and is associated with osteoporosis? - ANSWER-Dowager's hump Which vitamin aids in food absorption, promotes energy and
The first step in a blood spill procedure is. - ANSWER- Stop performing the service Which chemical can be safely used on the skin? - ANSWER- Antiseptic Which type of bacteria produces strep throat? - ANSWER-Cocci What animal parasite burrows under the skin? - ANSWER-Itch mite What is the strong outer casing that covers some bacteria? - ANSWER- Spore What form is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for every chemical used within a salon/spa? - ANSWER-MSDS The disease pediculosis comes from the animal parasite called? - ANSWER-Head louse Which type of bacteria has a spiral shape? - ANSWER-Spirilla How much bacteria is possibly destroyed when disinfecting surfaces and/or implements? - ANSWER-Most What happens to the bacterial cell in the reproduction phase? - ANSWER- Divides in half Any tool or material dropped on the floor is to be disinfected or.
- ANSWER-Discarded How can bacteria enter the body? - ANSWER-Through the mouth and ears Which virus attacks the liver? - ANSWER-Hepatitus How many seconds do you wash yours hands for effective bacteria and dirt removal? - ANSWER- 20 seconds What does an antiseptic do to the growth of bacteria? - ANSWER- Decreases it What happens to the bacterial cell in the active stage? - ANSWER- Reproduces Which level of controlling infection does not kill bacteria? - ANSWER- Sanitation Which type of bacteria is considered harmful? - ANSWER-Pathogenic Which parasite is considered a plant parasite? - ANSWER-Ringworm Sodium hypochlorite is a disinfectant commonly known as. - ANSWER-Bleach Pathogenic bacteria are also referred to as germs or. - ANSWER- Microbes When a wound occurs within the salon, the professional term used is.
