Free Texas Esthetician Written Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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

1. 1Which procedure is outside the scope of a Texas esthetician license?

   1. A. Laser skin resurfacing
   2. B. Superficial epidermal peel
   3. C. Tweezing unwanted hair
   4. D. Applying facial cosmetics

   Answer: A

   Explanation: TDLR's official Medspas guide says the license does not authorize lasers for “hair removal, skin resurfacing or teeth whitening.” Laser resurfacing is therefore outside scope.

   Reference: Medspas At A Glance — Occupations Code §1603.2103(a)

2. 2Which disinfectant choice does Texas permit for cleaning visible blood or body fluid from a surface?

   1. A. A hospital-grade, tuberculocidal, or blood-and-body-fluid bleach disinfectant
   2. B. A low-level 100–200 ppm bleach solution used for routine disinfection
   3. C. A high-level 1,000 ppm bleach solution used for high-level disinfection
   4. D. An ultraviolet sanitizer used only as dry storage

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas labels its 5,000 ppm bleach category “Blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection.” Section 83.111(b) permits that bleach category, a hospital-grade disinfectant, or a tuberculocidal disinfectant for visible blood or body fluid on a surface. The other choices are real disinfection or storage categories, but they are not the alternatives specified for this event.

   Reference: BAC Health and Safety Rules — §83.111(b)

3. 3Which layer does FDA identify as the top layer of skin?

   1. A. Epidermis
   2. B. Dermis
   3. C. Hypodermis
   4. D. Subcutaneous layer

   Answer: A

   Explanation: FDA's layer list reads, “Epidermis (top layer).”

   Reference: Your Skin | FDA — What is my skin made of?

4. 4Before deciding how to use a cosmetic product safely, what should an esthetician consult?

   1. A. The product's label directions and warnings
   2. B. The container's color and shape
   3. C. The retail shelf position
   4. D. An unrelated product's instructions

   Answer: A

   Explanation: FDA directs, “Read the label. Follow all directions and heed all warnings.” The product's own label controls safe use.

   Reference: Using Cosmetics Safely | FDA — General Tips

5. 5A waxing client has an open wound in the treatment area. What must the Texas esthetician do?

   1. A. Decline treatment on the affected area
   2. B. Clean the intended service area before routine hair removal
   3. C. Prepare supplies for a normal waxing service
   4. D. Select a smaller strip for a precision area

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas bars service when there is “an open wound or sore in the area to be serviced.” The other choices are real preparation or technique decisions for an otherwise serviceable area; they do not override this contraindication.

   Reference: BAC Health and Safety Rules — §83.102(b)

6. 6Which Texas credential is sufficient by itself for a person to offer the full set of services listed on TDLR's esthetician scope page?

   1. A. Esthetician license
   2. B. Manicurist license
   3. C. Eyelash Extension Specialist license
   4. D. Hair Weaving Specialist license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: TDLR states, “Only licensed individuals who hold a Texas license can perform the services listed above.” Among these four real credential names, the Esthetician license authorizes the full listed esthetician scope.

   Reference: Scope of Practice Guide - Estheticians — Occupations Code §1603.2101(a)

7. 7What is Texas's minimum soak time for low-level chlorine-bleach disinfection?

   1. A. 10 minutes
   2. B. 2 minutes
   3. C. 5 minutes
   4. D. 20 minutes

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas defines low-level bleach disinfection with the instruction, “Soak 10 minutes minimum.” The other times appear in adjacent sanitation guidance or the high-level method.

   Reference: BAC Health and Safety Rules — §83.100(1)(A)

8. 8Which skin task enables tactile sensations such as hot, cold, comfort, and pain?

   1. A. Encasing sensory nerves
   2. B. Regulating body temperature
   3. C. Protecting muscles and bones
   4. D. Producing visible pigment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: FDA lists “Encasing the nerves that enable your sense of touch and relay messages” among the skin's tasks. Those nerves carry the stated tactile sensations.

   Reference: Your Skin | FDA — Basic Skin Anatomy

9. 9What does an FDA cosmetic label claim of 'hypoallergenic' guarantee?

   1. A. No federally defined reduction in allergy risk
   2. B. No synthetic ingredients
   3. C. No animal-derived ingredients
   4. D. No fragrance ingredients

   Answer: A

   Explanation: FDA's exact wording begins, “FDA does not define”; the term is hypoallergenic. It therefore guarantees none of the listed composition or risk claims.

   Reference: Using Cosmetics Safely | FDA — Understanding Cosmetic Labels

10. 10A hair-removal client develops trouble swallowing and shortness of breath after product exposure. What is the immediate response?

    1. A. Seek medical attention immediately
    2. B. Stop using a cosmetic and report a serious adverse reaction
    3. C. Remove a product and stop when severe burning begins
    4. D. Avoid an ingredient identified by a prior allergy

    Answer: A

    Explanation: FDA lists trouble swallowing and shortness of breath as anaphylaxis symptoms and states, “If anaphylaxis symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.”

    Reference: Allergens in Cosmetics | FDA — Symptoms of Allergic Reactions