Written exam
Arizona Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
Cosmetologist written exam, given by PCS
The Arizona Cosmetology written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 75 to pass, and costs $177. PCS 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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Arizona Cosmetology practice questions
Five questions from the Arizona paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which part of the hair shaft is also known as the pith or core?
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Question 2 of 5
Which disorder involves separation starting at the base of a nail, followed by shedding?
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Question 3 of 5
What is the connection between two or more bones called?
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Question 4 of 5
What happens when you direct hot air from the ends of the hair toward the scalp?
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Question 5 of 5
What does a change of one whole number on the pH scale represent?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PCS
- Questions
- 110
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- A scaled score of 75.
- Fee
- $177
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Care and Services | 45% | 45 |
| Scientific Concepts | 35% | 35 |
| Skin Care and Services | 10% | 10 |
| Nail Care and Services | 10% | 10 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Arizona?
- 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A scaled score of 75.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Arizona, the exam costs $177.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Arizona also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.