Written exam
Alabama Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
PSI National Cosmetology Theory Test, given by PSI
The Alabama Cosmetology written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs a score of 70 to pass, and costs $75. PSI gives it.
This state's own paper. How many questions, how many minutes, what it takes to pass and what each topic weighs, then a free practice test drawn in those shares.
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Alabama Cosmetology practice questions
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Question 1 of 5
Why do cool tones appear deeper than their actual level?
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Question 2 of 5
During eye makeup application, what is a useful purpose for water-based remover?
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Question 3 of 5
A client requests a warm coppery red haircolor. Which base color should you choose?
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Question 4 of 5
Why should raised pigmented growths be protected during epilation?
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Question 5 of 5
Which storage option best protects paper consultation records from unauthorized viewing?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 110
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- A score of 70.
- Fee
- $75
- Languages
- Not published
- Hands-on exam
- Yes, a separate hands-on exam
What the paper weighs
The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.
| Topic | Share of the paper | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I. Safety and Infection Control | 30% | 30 |
| II. Client Consultation and Hair, Skin, and Nail Analysis | 19% | 19 |
| VI. Chemical Texture Services | 12% | 12 |
| V. Haircoloring | 10% | 10 |
| IX. Hair Removal | 8% | 8 |
| X. Nail Care | 8% | 8 |
| VII. Skin Care | 4% | 4 |
| VIII. Eyelash and Eyebrow | 4% | 4 |
| IV. Haircutting | 3% | 3 |
| III. Hairstyling | 2% | 2 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Alabama?
- 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A score of 70.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Alabama, the exam costs $75.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Alabama also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.