Written exam
Maryland Esthetician State Board Practice Test
PSI National Esthetician Theory Test, given by PSI
The Maryland Esthetics written exam has 85 questions (75 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $47. PSI gives it.
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Maryland Esthetician practice questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which technique visually reduces fullness below someone's chin?
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Question 2 of 5
An esthetician has an uncovered, bleeding wart. Which action is required before it is safely managed?
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Question 3 of 5
Which process uses an electric current to introduce a water-soluble solution into the epidermis?
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Question 4 of 5
Where is the probe placed when performing a thermolysis treatment?
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Question 5 of 5
Which sunscreen formula provides a lighter texture for a client with acne-prone skin?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 85
- Scored questions
- 75
- Minutes
- 90
- 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 | 40% | 30 |
| II. Client Consultation and Skin Analysis | 19% | 14 |
| III. Skin Care | 17% | 13 |
| VI. Hair Removal | 15% | 11 |
| V. Eyelash and Eyebrow | 6% | 5 |
| IV. Makeup | 3% | 2 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Esthetics written exam in Maryland?
- 85 questions, 75 of them scored. You get 90 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.