Written exam
Colorado Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
PSI National Cosmetology Theory test, given by PSI
The Colorado Cosmetology written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 70 of 100 scored questions to pass, and costs $62. 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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Colorado Cosmetology practice questions
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What type of moisturizer is formulated for oily skin?
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Question 2 of 5
What rapidly growing and contagious bacteria appears in early stages as a yellow-green spot on the nail?
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Question 3 of 5
How much product should go into the cup for one client?
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Question 4 of 5
Where do you apply the chemical product that dissolves dead tissue?
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Question 5 of 5
Why is gentle handling important during false-eyelash removal?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 110
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- 70 percent, or 70 of 100 scored questions
- Fee
- $62
- 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 Colorado?
- 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 70 percent, or 70 of 100 scored questions
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Colorado, the exam costs $62.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Colorado also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.