Written exam
Indiana Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
Cosmetologist, given by PSI
The Indiana Cosmetology written exam has 120 questions (110 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 83 of 110 scored questions to pass, and costs $49. PSI gives it.
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Indiana Cosmetology practice questions
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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 client condition requires you to skip a hand and arm massage?
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Question 3 of 5
Which type has coarse strands with a well-developed central core?
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Question 4 of 5
What chemical products pose a specific risk to delicate curl patterns?
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Question 5 of 5
Under Indiana law, the scope of cosmetology specifically excludes which procedure?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 120
- Scored questions
- 110
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- 75 percent, or 83 of 110 scored questions
- Fee
- $49
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rules, regulations and safety | 30% | 33 |
| Haircolor, bleaching/lightening and tinting | 23% | 25 |
| Chemical straightening and relaxing | 8% | 9 |
| Haircutting | 8% | 9 |
| Permanent waving | 8% | 9 |
| Styling | 5% | 6 |
| Esthetics | 5% | 6 |
| Nails | 5% | 5 |
| Trichology | 4% | 4 |
| Shampoo and scalp analysis | 4% | 4 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Indiana?
- 120 questions, 110 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 75 percent, or 83 of 110 scored questions
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Indiana, the exam costs $49.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Indiana also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.