Free Esthetician State Exam Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Louisiana esthetics graduate has completed the approved course and passed the required examination but is only 15 years old. Which registration requirement remains unmet?

   1. A. She must be at least 16 years old
   2. B. She must be at least 17 years old
   3. C. She must be at least 18 years old
   4. D. She must be at least 21 years old

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Louisiana requires an applicant to "Be at least sixteen years of age." Because the graduate is 15, age—not her completed course or examination—is the remaining barrier.

   Reference: R.S. 37:582(A) and (B)(2) — R.S. 37:582(A)(1)

2. 2Under Louisiana cosmetology rules, which process qualifies as sanitizing an implement?

   1. A. Using an EPA-registered household-grade cleaner without following its label
   2. B. Using an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant or approved heat/steam equipment according to directions
   3. C. Using an unlabeled concentrated disinfectant selected by the salon
   4. D. Using ultraviolet storage alone regardless of manufacturer directions

   Answer: B

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.101 defines sanitizing as using "an EPA-registered, hospital grade disinfectant" or heat/steam equipment and requires use "in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions." Option B includes the authorized method and directions condition.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.101, definition of Sanitize or Sanitizing

3. 3By when must a Louisiana school submit a completed student registration application and supporting documents?

   1. A. Within 45 days after the student starts school
   2. B. Within 30 days after the student starts school
   3. C. Within 60 days after the student starts school
   4. D. By the end of the student's first term

   Answer: A

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.311(A) requires schools to submit the completed registration application and supporting documents "within 45 days after the students start school." Option A states that deadline.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.311(A)

4. 4Which compensation arrangement generally indicates that a practitioner is an employee rather than an independent booth renter?

   1. A. The salon pays a salary, hourly wage, or commission
   2. B. The practitioner pays rent stated in an independent agreement
   3. C. The practitioner retains direct client payments and pays stated rent
   4. D. The practitioner bears business expenses under the agreement

   Answer: A

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.501(A) says an individual performing services "who is not paid by commission, an hourly rate, or salary must obtain a booth renter's permit." Conversely, salon-paid commission, hourly pay, or salary identifies the non-booth-renter side of that rule.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.501(A)

5. 5An esthetics salon shares a building with a residence or food premises. What separation is required?

   1. A. Permanent walls with one shared outside entrance
   2. B. Permanent walls and separate outside entrances
   3. C. A partition with separate interior entrances only
   4. D. Separate outside entrances without permanent wall separation

   Answer: B

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.703(B) requires such a salon to be "separated from the living quarters or place where food is handled by walls or other permanent structures" and requires "separate outside entrances." Option B includes both safeguards.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.703

6. 6During a Louisiana salon's business hours, what may a board inspector do?

   1. A. Enter the licensed facility, interview people present, and examine professional work records
   2. B. Enter the facility but examine records only with a separate salon-owner waiver
   3. C. Examine records but not interview anyone present
   4. D. Interview people present but only after regular business hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.901(A) entitles inspectors to enter licensed salons "to interview any person present at the facility and to examine all work records" during regular business hours. Option A states those authorized acts.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.901(A)

7. 7Who qualifies for a Louisiana temporary permit under the general permit rule for cosmetology disciplines?

   1. A. A Louisiana student who completed the curriculum but holds no outside license
   2. B. A person licensed to practice cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring in another state
   3. C. A former outside licensee whose credential expired before applying
   4. D. An experienced practitioner who has never held a state license

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule directs that "The board shall issue permits to persons who are licensed to practice cosmetology, esthetics or manicuring in another state." School enrollment or unlicensed experience is not the stated qualification.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.1113(A)

8. 8What geographic limit applies to a Louisiana mobile salon's operations?

   1. A. Within 25 miles of the storage location in any locality
   2. B. Within 50 miles of the storage location and only in properly permitted cities and parishes
   3. C. Within 75 miles if every practitioner is licensed
   4. D. Within 100 miles if the itinerary is filed

   Answer: B

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.1201(C) limits the boundary to "no further than a 50-mile radius from the designated storage locations" and to cities and parishes where the unit has permits. Option B states both limits.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.1201(C)

9. 9What is the first notice required when the Louisiana board receives information indicating that a licensee violated the Act or rules?

   1. A. A written informal notice from the executive director
   2. B. A final revocation order without notice
   3. C. A formal complaint filed directly in district court
   4. D. An oral citation that cannot be answered in writing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXI.1301(A) says the executive director "shall provide the licensee with a written informal notice." Option A identifies the initial required notice.

   Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.1301(A)

10. 10While performing a facial in Louisiana, what identification must the esthetician have in possession?

    1. A. A valid qualifying driver's license, state identification card, or other generally recognized picture identification with the licensee's name
    2. B. The board-issued professional license without any separate picture identification
    3. C. A photocopy of an expired driver's license bearing the licensee's name and photo
    4. D. A salon-issued employee badge that is not a generally recognized picture identification card

    Answer: A

    Explanation: At any time a service is performed, licensees "shall have in their possession a valid driver’s license or identification card issued pursuant to R.S. 40:1321, or other generally recognized picture identification card that includes the name of the licensee." The other documents do not meet that description.

    Reference: Rules — LAC 46:XXXI.1709(A)