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INDIANA COSMETOLOGY STATE
BOARD EXAM LATEST
Question 1. The product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and
proper storage is contained in:
- Employee Handbook
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- FDA Guidelines
- OSHA Action Plan
Correct Answer: B) Material Safety Data Sheets
Question 2. A substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is:
- Rubber
- Wood
- Copper
- Glass
Correct Answer: C) Copper
Question 3. The conversation where the practitioner finds out what the client is
looking for is the:
- Service Agreement
- Liability Waiver
- Follow-up Survey
- Client Consultation
Correct Answer: D) Client Consultation
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Question 4. Elevation creates graduation and layers and is usually described in:
- Inches
- Degrees
- Centimeters
- Percentages
Correct Answer: B) Degrees
Question 5. The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting is referred to
as the:
- Cutting line
- Guideline
- Parting
- Beveling
Correct Answer: A) Cutting line
Question 6. The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length
is:
- Layering
- Blunt cutting
- Texturizing
- Graduation
Correct Answer: C) Texturizing
Question 7. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical
lines are:
- Directional lines
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- Transitional lines
- Diagonal lines
- Weight lines
Correct Answer: B) Transitional lines
Question 8. The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered
haircuts:
- Horizontal
- Diagonal
- Vertical
- Convex
Correct Answer: C) Vertical
Question 9. The guideline where a small slice of a previous subsection is moved
to the next position and becomes the new guideline is a:
- Stationary Guide
- Perimeter Guide
- Traveling Guide
- Interior Guide
Correct Answer: C) Traveling Guide
Question 10. A texturizing technique performed on the ends of hair using the
tips of the shears to remove bulk is:
- Slithering
- Point Cutting
- Slicing
- Carving
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Correct Answer: B) Point Cutting
Question 11. The lines used to remove weight to create graduated or layered
haircuts are:
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Diagonal
- Convex
Correct Answer: B) Vertical
Question 12. Thinning hair using a sliding movement, with the blades of the
shears partially opened, in order to reduce volume and create movement is:
- Notching
- Point cutting
- Slithering
- Beveling
Correct Answer: C) Slithering
Question 13. How many members of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology may be of the same political party?
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Seven
Correct Answer: C) Five
Question 14. A cosmetology license is valid for how many years?