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Free Skin & Scalp Care – NY Cosmetology State Board Exam Practice Test (2026)

110 questions · 120 min · 75% to pass

110 Questions · 120 Minutes · 75% to Pass

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Answer: Sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair and helps maintain the acid mantle.

Question 2

What is the normal pH range of healthy skin?

Answer: Healthy skin has a slightly acidic pH of 4.5 to 5.5, maintained by the acid mantle.

Question 3

What are the two main layers of the skin?

Answer: The epidermis (outer layer) and the dermis (inner layer). The subcutaneous tissue lies beneath both layers but is not considered true skin.

Question 4

Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment?

Answer: The stratum basale (also called the stratum germinativum), which is the deepest layer of the epidermis.

Question 5

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

Answer: The stratum corneum. It is composed of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier against the environment.