Cosmetology Test General Practice 2

Question 1

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing new skin cells?

Accepted Answer

Stratum germinativum

Answer

Stratum corneum

Answer

Stratum granulosum

Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 2

What is the correct angle to hold scissors when cutting hair to create a blunt, one-length haircut?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees (parallel to the floor)

Answer

45 degrees

Answer

90 degrees

Answer

135 degrees

Question 3

Which chemical process permanently restructures the disulfide bonds in hair?

Accepted Answer

Perming or relaxing

Answer

Hair coloring

Answer

Deep conditioning

Answer

Clarifying

Question 4

A client has a round face shape. Which haircut style is most flattering?

Accepted Answer

Styles with height on top and minimal volume at sides

Answer

Short, full cuts that add width at the sides

Answer

Chin-length bobs that emphasize width

Answer

Very short pixie cuts with no height

Question 5

What type of hair extension method uses heat to bond extensions to natural hair?

Accepted Answer

Fusion or bonded method

Answer

Tape-in method

Answer

Clip-in method

Answer

Micro-link method

Question 6

Which nail condition is characterized by a separation of the nail plate from the nail bed?

Accepted Answer

Onycholysis

Answer

Onychomycosis

Answer

Paronychia

Answer

Leukonychia

Question 7

How long must cosmetology tools be immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant to achieve proper disinfection?

Accepted Answer

The time specified on the product label

Answer

1-2 minutes

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

24 hours