FLORIDA LAW

Cosmetology graduates can work …

1. Immediately upon program completion
2. After passing the exam

After passing the exam

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The Chair of the Board, after approval from the Department, has the authority to call meetings at his/her discretion?

1. True
2. False

��FALSE�

The weaving or interweaving of natural human hair for compensation without cutting, coloring, permanent waving, relaxing, removing, or chemical treatment and does not include the use of hair extensions or wefts.

Hair Braiding

How many years must you be a Licensed Cosmetologist before becoming an Instructor?

2

Department or DBPR is an abbreviated name for The _________ of _____________ and __________ ___________.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation

A person who is engaged to practice Cosmetology in this state is a ___________________.

Cosmetologist

You may review your completed State Board Exam by asking the testing vendor to show you your completed test.

1. True
2. False

False�

The treatment of the skin of the body other than the head, face and scalp by the use of a sponge, brush, cloth or similar device to apply or remove a chemical preparation or other substance is_________ _______ ___________

Skin Care Services

There must be a quorum of at least 4 board members to hold a Board of Cosmetology Meeting.

1. True
2. False

TRUE�

The Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the Board Members in the month of ___________ each year.

1. January
2. June
3. July

January

Salons will have an unannounced inspection by investigative services A minimum of every other year.

1. True
2. False

True�

You must have a minimum grade of ________to pass the State Board Examination.

1. 75%
2. 80%
3. 85%
4. 70%

75%�

If a salon is sold, the business may continue to operate under the previous owner’s license while the new license is processing through DBPR.

1. True
2. False

False

How should sanitized combs, brushes and other implements be stored?

In a closed cabinet,�drawer or container.�

It is the responsibility of DBPR to have a current address of each licensee.

1. True
2. False

False�

The Department may refuse renewal or may suspend or ________ any license or registration held by any person with outstanding fines.

Revoke

A cosmetology student, who has completed 1000 hours and all competency (service) requirements, then challenges the Board by examination and fails, must

1. Immediately apply to retake the exam without working in a salon
2. Return to school and complete their remaining hours, then apply to retake the exam

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Return to school and complete their remaining hours, then apply to retake the exam.�

A person who is working unlicensed in a salon can be fined from $250 up to $_______

$500

The shaping, polishing, tinting or cleansing of the nails of the feet and massaging or beautifying of the feet.

1. Pedicuring
2. Manicuring
3. Nail Specialist

Pedicuring�

A licensed cosmetologist from another state may work while waiting on their Florida cosmetology license to process.

1. True
2. False

����FALSE�

A person engaged in cosmetology practice cannot proceed with a service while having a visible disease, pediculosis or a sore suggesting a communicable disease, until they have a statement signed by a physician that the disease is not infectious.

1. True
2. False

True�

A _________ is given their final exam and certification by the school instructor.

1. Nail Specialist
2. Facial Specialist
3. Full Specialist
4. All of the above

All of the above

Disinfectants used in the salon should be an __________ Registered Hospital level disinfectant.

EPA�

_________ means the Board of Cosmetology.

Board�

The legislature may not appropriate any excess funds from the Professional Regulation Trust Fund without Board permission.

1. True
2. False

����False�

__________ is the washing of the hair with soap and water or with a special preparation, or applying hair tonics.

Shampooing

Are any animals permitted in the salon?

Service animals only.

Combs and other implements should not be carried in your ___________.

Pockets

The sanitizer should be big enough to completely ____________ the implements.

Immerse

��Immerse

The practice of nail and/or facial services, as well as hair braiding or hair wrapping services.

1. Pedicuring
2. Specialty salon
3. Specialty

����Specialty�

How many combs and brushes must a stylist have?

1. 6 – 12
2. Enough for adequate use
3. All of the above.

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����Enough for adequate use�

________ is the cutting, polishing, tinting, coloring, cleansing, adding or extending of the nails and massaging of the hands.

��Manicuring

The nail area of a salon should be separate and well ___________.

Ventilated

Which of the following are a sanitation requirement?

1. Salon free of dust
2. Hair immediately swept into a dustpan
3. Dirty linens placed in a closed container.
4. Both A and B
5. Both A and C

Both A and C

When should hair be swept from the floor?

���As soon as practical.�

Creams and pomades must be removed from containers with a ________.

Spatula

The massaging or treating of the face or scalp with oils, creams, lotions, or other preparations and skin care services is the definition of a ________.

Facial�

When disinfecting implements, the container must have a _________.

Lid

How long must a cosmetologist be a resident of Florida to be a Board Member?

1. 5 years
2. 3 years
3. 7 years

���5 years�

Where should clean linens be stored?

In a closed, dust proof cabinet.

Board Members are compensated $________ and mileage per diam from place of residence to meeting and return.

1. $50
2. $75
3. $100

$50

Cosmetology license renewal takes place every __________ years.

1. 3
2. 2
3. 4

2

Cosmetology and Specialty licenses must be renewed by what month and date?

1. November 30^th
2. October 31^st
3. April 15^th

October 31st�

It is a requirement to take ________ hours of AIDS/HIV education in order to obtain your specialty license or take the initial cosmetology exam.

1. 16
2. 6
3. 4

4

The minimum square footage required for a specialty salon is ________ square feet

1. 200
2. 250
3. 100
4. 150

100

100

A photo, no older than _________ years is required for licensing display.

1. 3
2. 4
3. 1
4. 2

2

2

Every licensee or registrant must complete __________ hours of continuing education before their license can be renewed.

1. 14
2. 8
3. 16
4. 4

16

An applicant who twice fails the State Board Examination must return to school for remedial instruction of ______ hours for re-examination.

1. 16
2. 40
3. 30

40

When selling a salon, you must notify The ________ of _________ and ________ ________ of the sale.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation

The fee for an original application for a Specialist is ________.

1. $65
2. $53
3. $75

���$75�

A place of business wherein the practice of one or all of the specialties are carried on is a __________ _________.

Specialty Salon

What is the purpose of the Florida Cosmetology Act?

To protect the public from danger to health and economic matters.

What is the minimum square footage for a cosmetology or specialty salon?

1. 150
2. 250
3. 100
4. 300

100 �

How many cosmetologists are on the Board of Cosmetology?

1. 4
2. 2
3. 3
4. 5

��5

A person may hold an inactive license or registration for a period of __________ renewals.

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3

��2�

What is metha methacrylate?

MMA- illegal nail liquid, originally made for dental use

What is the fine for using MMA on the first offense?

1. $300
2. $250
3. $500
4. $150

���$500�

Discussion�What documents are required for display in a public area of the salon?

1. Last inspection sheet
2. Rules and Sanitation Regulations
3. Salon License
4. Consumer Protection Notice
5. All cosmetologist and specialty licenses.

Discussion�What are the requirements for a salon in a residence?

• Clearance from local zoning�Must have an entrance other than living quarters�A restroom with an entrance separate from living quarters�Permanent wall separating salon from living quarters.