1. In facial, make-up foundation serves as
make-up base. What is the type of foundation recommended for dry skin?
a. cake
b. cream
c. liquid
d. stick
2. The purpose of thinning the hair is to
remove its excess bilk without shortening its length. What is the best shear to
use for thinning bulky hair?
a. all purpose shear
b. clipping shear
c. razor
d. thinning shear
3. The process of thinning, tapering and
shortening of the hair is called:
a. hair cutting
b. hair drying
c. hair setting
d. hair styling
4. Make-up is applied to the face for the
purpose of improving its appearance. To give color to the cheeks, which of the
following should be applied?
a. Eye shadow
b. Lipstick
c. Mascara
d. Rogue
5. To correct misshaped eyebrows, it is
best to use:
a. depilatory
b. eyebrow pencil
c. electric clipper
d. razor
6. Arrange the following cosmetics in
their order of use in applying make-up?
I. Curl lash
II. Eyeliner
III. Eye shadow
IV. Mascara
a. I, II, III, IV
b. II, III, IV, I
c. III, II, I, IV
d. IV, I, II, III
7. A make-up tool that makes eyelashes
wavy is:
a. blush on brush
b. curl lash
c. eye liner
d. mascara
8. A corrective make-up that makes small
eyes appear bigger is:
a. adding lines on the eyelids
b. using dark colored eye shadow
c. using light colored eye shadow
d. using mascara
9. An emery board is used to shape the ________
of the nails.
a. cuticle
b. free edge
c. lunula
d. root of the nails
10. An orange wood stick is used to:
a. apply oil on the nails
b. remove excess cuticle remover
c. remove excess nail polish around the nails
d. remove stain on nails
11. The ability of the hair to absorb
moisture whether the hair is coarse, medium or fine is:
a. hair analysis
b. hair elasticity
c. hair porosity
d. hair texture
12. Foot cosmetics with tiny particles
that helps remove stubborn dirt when giving foot spa is:
a. foot balm
b. foot scrub
c. foot soak
d. foot spray
13. Arrange steps in cleaning the nails:
I. Apply cuticle remover
II. Cut & file nails
III. Push cuticle
IV. Trim cuticle
a. I, III, II, IV
b. II, I, III, IV
c. III, I, IV, II
d. I, III, IV, I
14. One best way of shaping the eyebrow
with the use of shave is:
a. Depilation
b. Epilation
c. Threading
d. Waxing
15. A heavy make-up is suitable for:
a. casual affair
b. evening affair
c. picture affair
d. night swimming
16. The first cosmetic applied on the nail
when applying nail polish is:
a. base coat
b. colored nail polish
c. cuticle remover
d. top coat
17. What is the proper term for the
practice of dividing the hair into smaller, more workable pieces for the
purpose of control?
a. Bunching
b. Spitting
c. Sectioning
d. Texturizing
18. A darker shade of eye color makes the
natural color of the eye appear ________.
a. Lighter
b. Darker
c. Smaller
d. Deeper
19. Mariana would like to apply the
principles she learned in corrective make-up to a friend whose lips are broad.
Which should you not recommend?
a. apply light color lipstick
b. apply lip gloss
c. use lip liner at the outer portions of the lips
d. use lip liner on the inner lips
20. The nail is composed mainly of:
a. Melanin
b. Keratin
c. Collagen
d. Sebum
21. Customer A is complaining and getting
pushy about the pedicure service she received. If you were the pedicurist, what
would you do?
a. Tell your customer to look for another
pedicurist.
b. Refrain from becoming emotional and
continue working without being bothered by the complained.
c. Remain cool and calm, pleasant and
professional.
d. Ask for an apology, maintain professionalism and ask what she wants.
22. Which of these is the first thing the
pedicurist should do to avoid such situation?
a. Be courteous.
b. Ask the customer what she wants for her toenails like the shape,
color, etc.
c. Decide you own design and styles.
c. Proceed to the service right after
customer A says that she wants pedicuring.
23. Which is NOT desirable quality for
effective client relation?
a. emotional control
b. positive approach
c. good manners
d. discussing personal life
24. Which of the following statement is
NOT true?
a. Cosmetologist is one of the best
advertisements for a salon.
b. Salon owners and managers do not consider appearance, personality
and poise to be as important as technical knowledge and manual skills.
c. The female cosmetologist should wear
stylish shoes that fit and are comfortable at the end of a long day.
d. All female stylists should have their
hair done at least once a week and their hair should reflect the best
workmanship of the salon.
25. The following are guidelines for good
human relations and professional attitude, EXCEPT one:
a. Always greet a client by name with a
pleasant tone of voice.
b. Show interest in the client's personal
preferences.
c. Make a good impression by wearing obtrusive jewelry to look at your
best.
d. Be ethical in all your dealings with
clients and others with whom you come in contact.
26. Lisa applied as public teacher. She
doesn't have any experience for job interview. Could you please help her
decide? What type of clothing will she wear?
a. Casual dress
b. Sunday dress
c. Business attire
d. Party dress
27. What type of make-up may she put on?
a. Corrective make-up
b. Light make-up
c. Heavy make-up
d. Photographic make-up
28. Miss T was invited as one of the
principal sponsors in her best friend's daughter's wedding. She went to a salon
to have hairstyle, makeup, manicure and pedicure. Miss T wants a neatly
finished up style. Which of the following styles is best suited for her?
a. French Twist Hairstyle
b. Laced-up and Elegant Hairstyle
c. Chignon
d. Petal and Blooms Hairstyle
29. Which of the following makeup does she
need?
a. Day make-up
b. Evening make-up
c. Photographic make-up
d. Theatrical/Fantasy make-up
30. Miss T has short nails. What nail
shape is best for her?
a. Round nail
b. Oval nail
c. Square nail
d. Pointed nail
31. Which of these are implements?
a. chair, manicure pillow, and finger bowl
b. assorted colored polish, top coat, base
coat, and cuticle remover
c. cuticle pusher, nail brush, cuticle nipper, nail file and orange
wood stick
d. cotton, hand towel, antiseptic
solution, alcohol, and nail polish remover
32. Which of these are cosmetics?
a. cotton, hand towel, antiseptic
solution, alcohol, and nail polish remover
b. top coat, base coat, assorted colored polish and cuticle remover
c. finger bowl, manicure pillow, and chair
d. orange wood stick, cuticle pusher,
cuticle nipper, nail file and nail brush
33. Which of these are equipment?
a. cuticle remover, base coat, top coat,
and assorted colored polish
b. cuticle nipper, nail file, nail brush,
orange wood stick and cuticle pusher
c. hand towel, nail polish remover, and
antiseptic solution
d. manicure pillow, chair, and finger bowl
34. Which of these is the correct way to
use cuticle nail file?
a. The pointed side is used to push back
and moisten the cuticles.
b. The dull spade side is used to scrape
and moisten the cuticles.
c. The pointed side is used to push back
and remove the cuticles.
d. The dull spade side is used to push back and loosen the cuticles.
35. Which of these is the correct way to
use nail brush? Insert the ring finger and pinky in the nail brush handle and
brush the nails with a _________.
a. downward motion from the base to the fingertips to clean the nails
and fingers.
b. sideward motion from the base to the
fingertips to clean the nails and fingers.
c. upward motion from the base to the
fingertips to clean the nails and fingers.
d. sawing motion from the base to the
fingertips to clean the nails and fingers.
36. Which is created by allowing the nail
to grow out straight and then filing the tip straight across at right angles
with the rest of the nail plate?
a. round nail
b. square nail
c. pointed nail
d. oval nail
37. Massage is part of manicuring and
pedicuring services. When is a massage applied? Before _________.
a. removing old polish
b. coloring polish
c. base coat
d. top coat
38. Which of the following is the last
step in manicuring/pedicuring?
a. apply top coat
b. clean under free edge
c. re-examine nails and cuticles
d. dry fingertips
39. Which of these is an imaginative and
artistic process of caring for the nails and toenails, involving special care
and expertise for bringing out the best effects?
a. nail tattoo
b. nail art
c. nail extender
d. nail technician
40. Which of the following statement is
CORRECT?
a. Adult fingernails grow at an average rate of 1/8 inch a month.
b. Older people nail grow slowly than
younger people.
c. Fingernails grow more easily than
toenails.
d. The rate of nail growth is greatest
during winter.
41. Which is the technical term for nail?
a. Onyx
b. Onychosis
c. Onychology
d. Keratin
42. Which refer to hand-held tools used in
manicure which are durable and must be sanitized after use with each client?
a. Cosmetics
b. Equipment
c. Materials
d. Implements
43. Which of the following term refers to
a light, continuous stroking movement applied with the fingers and palms in a
slow and rhythmic manner?
a. friction
b. vibration
c. petrissage
d. effleurage
44. It is not good to apply massage when a
person has _________.
a. high blood pressure and heart condition
b. mayoma and diabetic
c. deliver a baby
d. cancer
45. If you are going to start a home
service as a manicurist/pedicurist and your parents give you ₱500.00 to start
with, which equipment, implements, cosmetics and materials should you buy
first?
I. Nail cutter, nail pusher, cuticle
nipper, assorted nail polish, base coat, and top coat
II. Solvent, lotion, cuticle oil, and nail
art designs
III. Tray basket, emery board, orangewood
stick, nail brush, nail file, and nail polish remover
IV. Finger bowl, manicure pillows, hand
towel, antiseptic solution, and nail buffer
a. I only
b. I and II
c. I and III
d. I and IV
46. In shaping the nails, what comes
first?
a. Hold the client's finger between the
thumb and the two fingers of the left hand.
b. Hold the file or emery board in the
right hand and tilt it slightly so that filling is confined mainly to the
underside of the free edge.
c. Discuss with the client the nail shape best suited for him/her. File
the nails at the left hand starting with the little finger and working towards
the thumb.
d. Shape the nails.
47. Teacher F is a MAPEH teacher.
Sometimes or most of the time she is exposed to the sunlight. What type of skin
protection should she apply?
a. face toners
b. anti-aging body creams
c. body mask
d. SPF lotion
48. Which of the following drinks can she
take to hydrate herself?
a. soft drinks
b. Gatorade
c. cobra juice
d. plain water
49. Which part of the body is best for the
color testing of a foundation?
a. earlobe
b. jawline
c. nose
d. cheek
50. Which aids in maintaining face?
a. face cleansers
b. face toners
c. face lotions
d. face serums
51. Which one helps to moisturize the face
to return lost moisture and hydrate the skin to slow down the skin's aging
process?
a. anti-aging face creams
b. face toners
c. face exfoliators
d. face cream
52. Which among the following would be the
first step in giving facial?
a. apply cleansing cream
b. apply treatment mask
c. apply moisturizer
d. apply massage cream
53. Which of the following statement is
NOT a concern in analyzing the client's skin? If the _________.
a. skin is dry, normal, or oily
b. shape of the face
c. lines or creases exist
d. skin texture is smooth or rough
54. Which of the following is NOT
beneficial for facial treatments?
a. Softening and improving skin texture
and complexion
b. Helping prevent the formation of
wrinkles and aging lines
c. weakening muscle tissue
d. correcting skin disorders
55. Which of the following is a common
skin disorder caused by the formation of sebaceous matter within or under the
skin?
a. blackheads
b. whiteheads
c. pimples
d. acne
56. Which of the following facial is
recommended for dry, scaly skin, or skin that is inclined to wrinkles?
a. plain facial
b. packs and masks
c. facial for dry
d. hot oil mask facial
57. Mitch has acne problem so she went to
a cosmetologist for an advice, though she is under medical care. What would be
the role of the cosmetologist?
a. Work closely with the client's physician to carry out instructions
as to the kind and frequency of facial treatments.
b. Advice the client to stop the
medication from the physician.
c. She can have her own separate
medication aside from the physician.
d. Refuse and do not give further service.
58. Under medical direction, the following
are the measures of limitation in cosmetic treatment for acne, EXCEPT:
a. Remove blackheads using proper
procedures
b. Reduce the oiliness of the skin by
local application
c. Apply moisturizer
d. Clean the face
59. What kind of cosmetic is used to set
the foundation, giving a matte finish, and also to conceal small flaws or
blemishes?
a. powder
b. lipstick
c. eyeliner
d. blush
60. Which of the following provides the
backdrop for the entire colorful facial make-up artistry?
a. concealer
b. blush
c. cheek color
d. foundation
61. How is highlight produced for
corrective make-up? A highlight is produced when:
a. a darker foundation than the original
one is applied to a particular part of the face
b. a lighter shade than the original one is applied to a particular
part of the face
c. a medium shade similar to the original
one is applied to a particular part of the face
d. a shadow subdues or minimizes prominent
features
62. What must one remember in giving
facial manipulations to induce relaxation?
a. routine
b. tempo
c. pressure
d. skin type
63. A client comes into the salon for a
scalp treatment. She has some obvious abrasions on her scalp. Which treatment
would be acceptable?
a. Apply an antiseptic scalp treatment
with minimum massage.
b. Apply an oil treatment with a heat cap.
c. Advise the client of her scalp condition and reschedule her
appointment.
d. Give a first aid treatment and proceed
with manipulations.
64. Mika noticeably has gray hairs but she
is only 11 years old and she is not an albino. What may be the cause of gray
hairs at this early age?
a. Lack of sleep and overexposed to
computers.
b. She has serious illness.
c. She has defects in pigment formation occurring at birth.
d. A result of the natural aging process
of humans.
65. Who is an albino? A person born with
_________.
a. an hypertrichosis or superfluous hair,
an abnormal development of hair
b. an absence of coloring matter in the hair shaft, which is
accompanied by no marked of pigment coloring in the skin or irises of the eyes
c. androgenetic alopecia
d. a small involuntary muscle attached to
the underside of a hair follicle
66. What type of haircutting is done when
one holds the shears at an angle to the hair strand other than 90 degrees?
a. blunt cut
b. beveled cut
c. graduated cut
d. undercutting
67. Which of the following safety measures
in haircutting is NOT true?
a. Always palm the shears when combing the
hair.
b. When cutting bangs or any area close to
the skin.
c. Beginners should always use a guard
when razor cutting.
d. Cut past the second knuckle when cutting on the inside of the hand.
68. Which is an art of arranging the hair
with attractive shapes and styles?
a. Hairstyling
b. Hair trimming
c. Curling
d. Waving
69. David cut the hair of Miss P. David
just did partially wet and partially dry of Miss P's hair. What would be the
result of Miss P's hair?
a. Even
b. Uneven
c. Perfect
d. Curly
70. Following a haircut, when is
texturizing performed most effectively?
a. On dry hair styled the way it will typically be worn.
b. At the shampoo bowl after the
conditioner is applied.
c. On soaking wet hair that has been
brushed.
d. On moderately damp hair prior to
styling.
71. The following are some myths about
hair growth, EXCEPT:
a. Close clipping, shaving, trimming,
cutting, or singeing has an effect on the rate of hair growth.
b. The application of oils increases hair
growth.
c. Hair grows after death.
d. Normal, healthy hair grows and sheds each follicle repeatedly cycles
through three stages.
72. Cutting the hair for a graduated
effect is called _________.
a. taped haircutting
b. wedge haircutting
c. sectioning
d. barbering
73. Which of the following is an art of
creating curls or weaving?
a. Hairstyling
b. Thermal styling
c. Hair setting
d. Traditional finger waving
74. Which is done to increase the
circulation of the blood to the scalp, rest and soothe the nerves, stimulate
the muscles and the activity of the scalp glands?
a. Shampooing
b. Hair treatment
c. Scalp manipulation
d. Rebonding
75. Which is the correct way to remove
tangles from the hair before hairstyling.
a. Crown
b. Forehead
c. Nape of the neck
d. Back of the head
76. Under normal circumstances, how many
strands of hair does an average person shed per day?
a. 20-50
b. 40-100
c. 80-120
d. 150-200
77. Hair is distributed all over the body,
EXCEPT:
a. Soles of the feet
b. earlobe
c. hands
d. eyes