PSI PRACTICE EXAM Questions With
Correct Answers.
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening?
a) Listening to the opinion of the manager
b) Listening to the conversation of another coworker
c) Listening to your client then doing what you think is best
d) Listening to your clie...
Which of the following BEST describes reflective listening?
a) Listening to the opinion of the manager
b) Listening to the conversation of another coworker
c) Listening to your client then doing what you think is best
d) Listening to your client and repeating what you think was said - answer✔✔Listening to your
client and repeating what you think was said
Which of the following is the term for a permanent wrap when it is wrapped from the ends to
scalp in overlapping layers?
a) Croquignole perm wrap
b) Double flat wrap
c) Piggyback wrap
d) Spiral perm wrap - answer✔✔Croquignole perm wrap
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a foot spa to be properly
disinfected?
a) Whenever there is time
b) Between each client
c) At the end of the day
d) At the end of the week - answer✔✔Between each client
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
a) Application with gel adhesive
b) Applying a slightly larger tip
d) Using products that not have a well - answer✔✔Trimming with a fingernail clipper
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions EXCEPT
a) Comedones
b) Dryness
c) Oiliness
d) Skin tone - answer✔✔Skin tone
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria,
viruses, fungi and spores?
a) Autoclave
b) Steamer
c) Barbicide
d) Cleanser - answer✔✔Autoclave
Which condition could be determined during scalp evaluation on a client who has brittle hair and
red papules, or spots at the opening of the hair follicles?
a) Furuncle
b) Tinea capitis
c) Pediculosis capitis
d) Pityriasis capitis simplex - answer✔✔Tinea capitis
Which of the following bonds make permanent waving, curl re-forming, and chemical hair
relaxing possible?
a) Disulfide bonds
b) Hydrogen bonds
c) Peptide bonds
d) Salt bonds - answer✔✔Disulfide bonds
Which is the proper way to drape for a chemical service?
a) Towel under cape
b) Neck strip under cape
d) Towels under and over cape - answer✔✔Towels under and over cape
Which of the following are sewn to elastic strips in a circular pattern to fit the head shape?
a) Hairpieces
b) Remi hair
c) Toupee
d) Wefts - answer✔✔Wefts
Which of the following is the single most important practice to eliminate cross-contamination?
a) Draping
b) Hand sanitizing
c) Rinsing hands
d) Using spatulas - answer✔✔Hand sanitizing
Which of the following should ALWAYS be done during proper cross-checking?
a) Cross-check in front
b) Cross-check using horizontal partings
c) Cross-check against guideline
d) Cross-check opposite of cut partings - answer✔✔Cross-check opposite of cut partings
When using relaxers incorrectly, which of the following could happen?
a) The hair becomes coarse
b) The hair becomes curly
c) The hair changes color
d) The hair melts - answer✔✔The hair melts
Which of the following tests involves holding a strand of hair with one hand while sliding the
thumb and forefinger of the other hand from end to scalp?
a) Texture test
b) Density test
c) Porosity test
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