COLORADO
COSMETOLOGY PRACTICE
EXAM FULL 110
Question 1: Before beginning a service, what is the most appropriate way for a
cosmetologist to clean their hands?
Choices:
1) Wipe hands on a clean towel 2) Wash with soap and running water and dry thoroughly 3) Spray hands with surface disinfectant 4) Rinse brie�y with cold water only
Correct Answer: Wash with soap and running water and dry thoroughly
Explanation: Proper hand hygiene uses soap and running water, followed by thorough drying.Surface disinfectants are not formulated for use on skin.Page 1
Question 2: What should be done before a reusable nonporous implement is placed
in disinfectant?
Choices:
1) Clean it to remove visible debris 2) Wrap it in a clean towel 3) Store it in a closed drawer 4) Apply hand sanitizer to it
Correct Answer: Clean it to remove visible debris
Explanation: Disinfection is e�ective only after visible soil and debris have been removed by cleaning.
Question 3: Which item should normally be discarded after one client because it
cannot be properly disinfected?
Choices:
1) Metal pusher 2) Glass bowl 3) Wooden orangewood stick 4) Stainless-steel shears
Correct Answer: Wooden orangewood stick
Explanation: Porous single-use items such as wooden sticks cannot be reliably disinfected and should be discarded after use.Page 2
Question 4: When using an EPA-registered disinfectant, which instruction is most important for achieving the labeled level of disinfection?
Choices:
1) The product's fragrance 2) The container color 3) The required wet contact time 4) The room lighting
Correct Answer: The required wet contact time
Explanation: The surface or implement must remain wet for the contact time stated on the disinfectant label to achieve the claimed e�ectiveness.Question 5: A disinfectant label states that the product must remain visibly wet for 10 minutes. What should the licensee do?
Choices:
1) Wipe it dry immediately after application 2) Keep the surface wet for the full 10 minutes 3) Dilute it until it dries in 2 minutes 4) Use it only on skin
Correct Answer: Keep the surface wet for the full 10 minutes
Explanation: Label directions govern safe and e�ective use. If the listed contact time is 10 minutes, the treated surface must stay wet for that period.Page 3