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Cosmetologist Practice Test

Check what you know about the cosmetologist job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on cosmetologist knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Balayage is:
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Answer: Hand-painted highlights. It’s a highlighting technique.

Question 2 of 15Developer is used with:
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Answer: Hair color. It activates color.

Question 3 of 15A patch test checks for:
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Answer: Allergic reactions. It tests sensitivity.

Question 4 of 15Booth rental means:
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Answer: Renting a station and working independently. Stylists rent space.

Question 5 of 15Disinfectants need:
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Answer: The full label contact time. Follow contact time.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Discussing a client’s goals.”
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Answer: Consultation. Consultation: Discussing a client’s goals.

Question 7 of 15What does “Porosity” mean?
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Answer: How well hair absorbs moisture.. Porosity: How well hair absorbs moisture.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Selling products to clients.”
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Answer: Retail. Retail: Selling products to clients.

Question 9 of 15What does “Foils” mean?
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Answer: Foil used to separate highlighted hair.. Foils: Foil used to separate highlighted hair.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Killing germs on tools.”
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Answer: Disinfection. Disinfection: Killing germs on tools.

Question 11 of 15What does “Commission” mean?
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Answer: Pay based on service sales.. Commission: Pay based on service sales.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cutting hair at different lengths.”
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Answer: Layering. Layering: Cutting hair at different lengths.

Question 13 of 15What does “Texturizing” mean?
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Answer: Removing bulk for movement.. Texturizing: Removing bulk for movement.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The warmth or coolness of a color.”
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Answer: Tone. Tone: The warmth or coolness of a color.

Question 15 of 15What does “Level” mean?
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Answer: The lightness or darkness of hair.. Level: The lightness or darkness of hair.

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