Free Oregon Laws and Rules Written Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Oregon Laws and Rules Written Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Under Oregon law, what is a certificate when reviewing client safety?

   1. A. A facility lease
   2. B. A product label
   3. C. A school transcript
   4. D. Authorization to perform one or more fields of practice

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The official source states, "Certificate means a written authorization for the holder to perform in one or more fields of practice." Applied here, this makes Authorization to perform one or more fields of practice the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Statutes — ORS 690.005; subsection (3)

2. 2Where must clean towels and linens be stored in an Oregon facility?

   1. A. In a clean area
   2. B. With soiled towels
   3. C. On the floor
   4. D. In a waste container

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The official source states, "Store clean towels and linens in a clean area." Applied here, this makes In a clean area the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Rules Unofficial — OAR 817-010-0035(2)

3. 3At what points must an Oregon practitioner wash hands for each client?

   1. A. Only before the service
   2. B. Only after the service
   3. C. At the start of the workday
   4. D. Immediately before and after the service

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The official source states, "Perform thorough hand washing with soap and water or other alternative hand-washing products, such as gel, aerosol spray, foam, or packaged hand wipes, immediately before and after serving each client" Applied here, this makes Immediately before and after the service the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Rules Unofficial — OAR 817-010-0008(1)

4. 4What must an Oregon facility require of each person providing field services?

   1. A. A freelance license for facility practice
   2. B. A temporary permit for every service
   3. C. The appropriate required authorization
   4. D. An independent-contractor registration in every case

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The official source states, "Require each authorization holder working within the facility premises providing services in a field of practice to have the appropriate and required authorizations." Applied here, this makes The appropriate required authorization the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Rules Unofficial — OAR 817-007-0050(1)(d)

5. 5What score passes each Oregon cosmetology written examination?

   1. A. 50 percent
   2. B. 75 percent or better
   3. C. 60 percent
   4. D. 100 percent only

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The official source states, "The passing score for each examination, including natural hair care, is 75 percent or better." Applied here, this makes 75 percent or better the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Rules Unofficial — OAR 817-006-0075(3)

6. 6Where must an Oregon practitioner provide services unless otherwise authorized?

   1. A. Anywhere without authorization
   2. B. Only in another state
   3. C. In a licensed facility
   4. D. Only at a school

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The official source states, "unless the person holds a freelance license issued under ORS 690.123" Applied here, this makes In a licensed facility the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Statutes — ORS 690.015; subsection (2)(c)

7. 7How far apart must incompatible reactive chemicals of one gallon or less be when not otherwise separated?

   1. A. 12 inches
   2. B. 1 inch
   3. C. 6 inches
   4. D. 36 inches

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The official source states, "Containers of reactive chemicals are separated by location or sufficient distance, for example at least 12 inches apart or on different shelves, to prevent their reaction." Applied here, this makes 12 inches the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Rules Unofficial — OAR 817-060-0020(5)(a)

8. 8What is an Oregon facility before using an esthetic device?

   1. A. An establishment providing services in fields of practice
   2. B. A product warehouse only
   3. C. A private residence with no services
   4. D. A textbook publisher

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The official source states, "Facility means an establishment operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice." Applied here, this makes An establishment providing services in fields of practice the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Statutes — ORS 690.005; subsection (7)

9. 9What kind of towel or linen must be used for each Oregon client?

   1. A. A chemically damp towel
   2. B. A clean towel or linen
   3. C. A shared used towel
   4. D. A floor-cleaning towel

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The official source states, "Use clean towels or linens for each client." Applied here, this makes A clean towel or linen the correct answer.

   Reference: Cos Rules Unofficial — OAR 817-010-0035(1)

10. 10What authorization permits Oregon practice away from a licensed facility?

    1. A. Facility inspection sheet
    2. B. Product registration
    3. C. School catalog
    4. D. Freelance license

    Answer: D

    Explanation: The official source states, "Freelance license means a written authorization that allows a practitioner to practice outside or away from a licensed facility." Applied here, this makes Freelance license the correct answer.

    Reference: Cos Statutes — ORS 690.005; subsection (9)