ALL THINGS GERMS
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is:
a) passive
b) dormant
c) spread from one person to another
d) not spread from one person to another
Spread from one person to another
a) personal hygiene
b) public awareness
c) unclean hands and implements
d) practicing infection control procedures in the salon
Unclean hands and implements
Almost all foods contain mixtures of energy nutrients, which are all of the following terms EXCEPT:
a) Fats
b) Keratin
c) Proteins
d) Carbohydrates
Keratin
Eye contact, smiling and posture are all examples of:
a) inflection
b) personality
c) verbal communication
d) nonverbal communication
Nonverbal communication
Which of the following terms defines the art and science of beauty care?:
a) onychology
b) cosmetology
c) ethical conduct
d) personal hygiene
Cosmetology
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is:
a) viruses can be treated with antibiotics
b) viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics
c) bacterial infections cause the common cold
d) bacterial infections have larger sub-particles
Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on:
a) human hair
b) human skin
c) human nails
d) tools and multi-use supplies
Tools and Multi-use Supplies
Fatigue can be prevented through:
a) bad health
b) lack of sleep
c) poor hygiene
d) rest and relaxation
Rest and Relaxation
How should a salon professional respond to a client insisting on a certain hair color that would not be flattering to their complexion:
a) by tactfully suggesting otherwise
b) by using overtones
c) by displaying a negative attitude
d) sharing her unflattering request with other clients
By tactfully suggesting otherwise
Key information on a specific product regarding ingredients, associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements is provided by:
a) SDS
b) EPA
c) the cap
d) the efficacy label
SDS
A person carrying a disease-producing bacteria or viruses with no recognizable symptoms of the disease is called a(n):
a) common carrier
b) infection carrier
c) symptomatic carrier
d) asymptomatic carrier
Asymptomatic carrier
All of the following are precautions to take when using chemical disinfectants EXCEPT:
a) store implements in a cool, dry area
b) tightly cover and label all containers
c) purchase chemicals in small quantities
d) use hands to remove objects from disinfectants
Use hands to remove objects from disinfectants
Hair is considered beautiful when it is:
a) dull and short
b) dry and frizzy
c) oily and shiny
d) clean and healthy
Clean and Healthy
Leaning forward during a conversation might communicate:
a) I'm very bored
b) I've had enough
c) I'm interested in what you are saying
d) I'm not interested in what you are saying
I'm interested in what you are saying
What laws have most states enacted to encourage people to help others in emergency situations?
a) Emergency Laws
b) Cosmetology Laws
c) Common Sense Laws
d) Good Samaritan Laws
Good Samaritan Laws
Another term that means the same as germ of bacteria is:
a) lice
b) mite
c) parasite
d) microbe
Microbe
An approved EPA-registered disinfectant is effective on what type of surface?
a) porous
b) passable
c) absorbent
d) nonporous
Nonporous
Health hazards, such as impure air and improper storage or use of food, fall under the category of:
a) oral hygiene
b) public hygiene
c) personal hygiene
d) personal grooming
Public Hygiene
Pronouncing words clearly, precisely and accurately is referred to as:
a) rate
b) tempo
c) inflection
d) enunciation
Enunciation
An Underwriters Laboratory (UL) designation indicates:
a) it is free from all mechanical defects
b) the manufacturer's warranty is doubled
c) it operates with less power than specified on the label
d) the appliance has been certified to operate safety under the conditions specified
The appliance has been certified to operate safety under the conditions specified
As bacteria absorb food, each cell grows in size and divides, resulting in how many new cells?
a) two
b) four
c) six
d) eight
Two
Cleaning is the first level of:
a) disinfection
b) contamination
c) infection control
d) decontamination
Infection Control
Keeping the head up, chin level and the abdomen flat are key points in having:
a) bad posture
b) good posture
c) potential injuries
d) a poor standing position
Good Posture
Saying the proper thing without offending someone is:
a) using tact
b) questioning
c) paraphrasing
d) using overtones
Using tact
The technical term for the study of hair is called:
a) biology
b) hairology
c) trichology
d) cosmetology
Trichology