Prepare for the PSI Cosmetology State Board exam with these practice questions and answers. This comprehensive guide covers all topics tested on the PSI cosmetology written examination.
Q: When using a chemical relaxer, which of the following must you avoid using?
Answer: Bleaches or high-lift color products
Q: Alkaline waves are recommened for all of the following hair types EXECPT
Answer: Fine hair
Q: When using a chemical relaxer, it changes the shape of the hair by breaking down which of the following bonds?
Answer: Disulfide bonds
Q: When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?
Answer: The hair melts
Q: In which of the following areas would you start a relaxer retouch application?
Answer: Area most resistant
Q: All of the following are relaxers EXECPT
Answer: No-lye relaxers
Q: What is the name for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping layers?
Answer: Croquignole Perm Wrap
Q: What does a stylist look for during a scalp analysis for chemical procedures?
Answer: Abrasions on scalp
Q: What equalizes porosity?
Answer: Fillers
Q: Fillers are NOT used for?
Answer: Grey coverage
Q: What would you use for dramatically lighter hair color?
Answer: Prelightening
Q: Which hydrogen peroxide developers is used with most high-lift colors?
Answer: 40-Volume
Q: An alkalizer can do everything EXECPT
Answer: Make a physical change
Q: What can NOT be achieved in the use of demipermanent color?
Answer: Cover gray hair
Q: Which of the following government agencies can issue fine for salons that do not have MSDS’s available during business hours?
Answer: OSHA
Q: What is NOT a concern to the FDA?
Answer: To legally require companies to share information on their products
Q: What does OSHA NOT regulate?
Answer: Evaluation of skilled and competent services
Q: Extended exposure to salon products without proper precaution can effect all of the epithelial tissues EXECPT
Answer: Cartliage
Q: Light therapy, the application of light rays to the skin is used for everything EXECPT
Answer: To decrease circulation
Q: What refers to hair elasticity?
Answer: Stretchability and strength of the hair
Q: Hirsutism, a form of terminal hair growth, is characterized by what?
Answer: Long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females
Q: In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced?
Answer: Anagen
Q: All of the following are utilized to evaluate your clients needs and desired results EXECPT
Answer: Giving your preference as a stylist
Q: What is the best hairstyle for a round facial type?
Answer: Create height or volume on top and no volume at the sides
Q: What focus points fits a combination cut?
Answer: Varying amounts of weight
Q: What is the most flexible and versatile wig construction method?
Answer: Hand-tied
Q: Which haircut technique involves the tips of the scissors being pointed toward the hair ends rather than into them?
Answer: Notching
Q: Understanding the effect of ________ will help create any desired shaping?
Answer: Elevation
Q: Which shears is MOST recommended for use by a new cutter to remove excess bulk?
Answer: Thinning shears
Q: What will be the result after burning a human hair wig?
Answer: Distinctive oder
Q: What should ALWAYS be done during a proper cross-checking?
Answer: Cross-check opposite of cut partings
Q: What determines the temperature setting of the iron?
Answer: Texture
Q: Which lines create length and height in a hair design?
Answer: Vertical
Q: What density and texture combinations would create the MOST volume in a hair style?
Answer: Thick-coarse hair
Q: The stylist objective is to create the illusion of that facial shape?
Answer: Oval
Q: What is NOT an essential nutrient to maintain heathy skin?
Answer: Fats
Q: What is considered a galvanic treatment using a very low level of electrical current?
Answer: Microcurrent
Q: What is NOT considered corrective facial skin conditions?
Answer: Skin tone
Q: What is recommended when applying makeup fir a special occasion that will include a lot of photographs?
Answer: Matte colors
Q: What type of hair removal has an advantage of removing hair even if it is only 1/8-inch long?
Answer: Sugaring
Q: What is the most common form of temporary hair removal?
Answer: Shaving
Q: What type of hair removal uses a caustic alkali preparation?
Answer: Depliatories
Q: What is the structural material that composes the natural nail?
Answer: Keratin
Q: What will cause a nail tip to crack?
Answer: Trimming with a fingernail clipper
Q: What implement is NOT used for a basic manicure?
Answer: Nail rasp
Q: What type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
Answer: Linen
Q: What abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail?
Answer: 240 grit
Q: What is the definition of a synergistic product line?
Answer: Compatible products
Q: What is the BEST way to describe an effleurage movement of the hand?
Answer: Smooth and gental
Q: The UV gel should AVOID contact with all of the following EXECPT
Answer: Matrix
Q: Chemical safety DOES NOT include
Answer: Use of products in unlabeled containers
Q: What is the FIRST step in responding to a blood exposure incident?
Answer: Stop the service
Q: What disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the hosts cell’s reproductive fucntion?
Answer: Virucidal
Q: What is the BEST thing to do FIRST in the event of a minor burn?
Answer: Immerse in cold water
Q: What is a sterilizer thats approved for salon use?
Answer: Autoclave
Q: What is the MOST common way HIV virus can be spread?
Answer: Cuts
Q: What can NOT be used to remove callus from the foot?
Answer: Blades
Q: When draping a client, stylists need to be most aware of?
Answer: Cape does touch skin
Q: How often should capes and linens be laundered?
Answer: After each use
Q: What is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores?
Answer: Autoclave
Q: What is the meaning of hepatitis?
Answer: A bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver
Q: What is the FIRST step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin?
Answer: Immediately flood the exposed area with water
Q: A wax burn with some redness and irritation, but no blisters characterizes what type of burn?
Answer: First degree
Q: What is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons?
Answer: Sterilization
Q: What is a place used for strong disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
Answer: Covered container
Q: What procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluids?
Answer: Disinfection
Q: Where is the BEST work environment for applying acrylic fingernail products?
Answer: A ventilated work table
Q: What is the lowest level of decontamination?
Answer: Sanitizing a surface
Q: Why do tuberculoidal disinfectants require special handling?
Answer: They require special method of disposal
Q: What is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination
Answer: Hand sanitizing
Q: What is not considered a use of matter in cosmetology?
Answer: Applying light therapy
Q: What is the BEST consult when in doubt about how to use a product?
Answer: Manufacturer’s Instructions
Q: What BEST describes a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issues a client may have?
Answer: Contraindicated
Q: What type of shampoo contains an active agents that binds to metals and removes them from the hair?
Answer: Clarifying shampoo
Q: What BEST describes the substance in conditioners that absorb moistures or promotes the retention of moisture?
Answer: Humectants
Q: Brushing the hair before a scalp treatment helps remove everything EXECPT
Answer: Dandruff
Q: What conditioner could be determined during a scalp evaluation on a client who had brittle hair and red papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicles?
Answer: Tinea Capitis
Q: What type of conditioners should NOT be used on braids
Answer: Creamy
Q: ______ Is NOT a foundation for cornrows
Answer: Elevation