New York State Exam New York State Cosmetology Exam

Question 1

Which New York State agency licenses cosmetologists?

Accepted Answer

New York State Division of Licensing Services

Answer

New York State Department of Health

Answer

New York State Department of Labor

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New York State Education Department

Question 2

How many hours of training are required to obtain a New York State cosmetology license?

Accepted Answer

1,500 hours

Answer

600 hours

Answer

1,000 hours

Answer

2,000 hours

Question 3

The New York State Cosmetology Exam includes which two components?

Accepted Answer

Written (theory) and practical (clinical)

Answer

Written and oral

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Oral and hands-on only

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Online only

Question 4

Which of the following is a required sanitation practice in a New York licensed salon?

Accepted Answer

Disinfecting implements in an EPA-registered solution between clients

Answer

Sharing combs between clients without cleaning

Answer

Rinsing implements in warm water only

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Storing wet implements in a drawer

Question 5

In New York, cosmetology licenses must be renewed every:

Accepted Answer

2 years

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years

Question 6

Which infection control method uses heat to kill all microorganisms, including spores?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

Answer

Disinfection

Answer

Sanitization

Answer

Fumigation