Cosmetology Test Review 3

Question 1

In electricity, which term describes the unit of measurement for electrical pressure or force?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 2

The galvanic current technique used to soften and emulsify sebum and debris in the follicle is called:

Accepted Answer

Desincrustation

Answer

Anaphoresis

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Cataphoresis

Answer

Iontophoresis

Question 3

Which federal agency regulates the safety of cosmetic products sold in the United States?

Accepted Answer

FDA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

EPA

Answer

CDC

Question 4

When neutralizing a perm, the neutralizer's primary chemical action is:

Accepted Answer

Rebuilding disulfide bonds through oxidation

Answer

Breaking disulfide bonds

Answer

Raising the hair's pH to open the cuticle

Answer

Depositing protein into the cortex

Question 5

A client asks about a hairline that grows in a circular pattern at the crown. This is called a:

Accepted Answer

Whorl

Answer

Cowlick

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Widow's peak

Answer

Recession

Question 6

Which ingredient in nail polish is classified as a potential sensitizer and is being phased out by many manufacturers?

Accepted Answer

Tosylamide/formaldehyde resin

Answer

Ethyl acetate

Answer

Dibutyl phthalate

Answer

Nitrocellulose

Question 7

The term 'porosity' in haircare refers to the hair's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Absorb and retain moisture

Answer

Withstand heat styling without damage

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Reflect light and appear shiny

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Stretch without breaking