NIC National Cosmetology Theory Exam — Practice Exam
Skin care: practice questions
Our NIC Cosmetology Theory bank has 15 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Which client should not receive high-frequency or galvanic electrical treatments?
- A client with a pacemaker or metal implants
- A client with oily skin
- A client who wears glasses
- A client with short hair
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A. A client with a pacemaker or metal implants — Electrical currents can interfere with devices and implants.
Question 2
What does a magnifying lamp help the practitioner do?
- Warm the skin before extractions
- Dry the skin after cleansing
- Examine the skin more closely during analysis
- Kill bacteria on the skin with ultraviolet light from the bulb
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C. Examine the skin more closely during analysis — Protect the client's eyes with pads during use.
Question 3
Which massage movement is a light, gliding, stroking motion?
- Petrissage, a kneading movement
- Vibration
- Tapotement
- Effleurage
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D. Effleurage — Effleurage begins and ends most facial massages.
Question 4
Which information should a skin care client record include?
- Only the appointment time
- Medications, allergies, skin conditions and past services
- Only the client's age
- Only the client's preferred makeup brand and shade
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B. Medications, allergies, skin conditions and past services — Medical history reveals contraindications.