Written exam
Maryland Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
PSI National Cosmetology Theory Test, given by PSI
The Maryland Cosmetology written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $47. PSI gives it.
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Maryland Cosmetology practice questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which fungal infection causes whitish patches on the nail surface and prevents a salon manicure?
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Question 2 of 5
Why should you avoid using eyeliner pencils along the inner rims of the eyes?
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Question 3 of 5
Situation: A client has a cluster of boils extending into the subcutaneous tissue on their neck. What bacterial infection is this?
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Question 4 of 5
Which type of curette is safe and appropriate for a professional to use?
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Question 5 of 5
What chemical ingredient is found in lightener activators?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 110
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- A score of 75.
- Fee
- $47
- 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 Maryland?
- 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A score of 75.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Maryland, the exam costs $47.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Maryland also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.