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North Carolina Esthetician State Board Practice Test

Esthetician written exam, given by PROV

The North Carolina Esthetics written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 75 to pass, and costs $84. PROV gives it.

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North Carolina Esthetician practice questions

Five questions from the North Carolina paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.

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  1. Question 1 of 5

    Which treatment uses a roller with small needles to trigger collagen production?

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  2. Question 2 of 5

    What is the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens called?

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  3. Question 3 of 5

    Using fresh disposable mascara applicators, which motion loads product without pumping air?

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  4. Question 4 of 5

    Which products are designed to dissolve waterproof mascara and come in oil-based or oil-free formulas?

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  5. Question 5 of 5

    What does the immune system release that enlarges vessels around an injury?

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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor
PROV
Questions
110
Scored questions
100
Minutes
90
To pass
A scaled score of 75.
Fee
$84
Languages
English
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.

TopicShare of the paperQuestions
Scientific Concepts55%55
Skin Care and Services45%45

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How many questions is the Esthetics written exam in North Carolina?
110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
What do I need to pass?
A scaled score of 75.
Which languages can I take it in?
English. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?
In North Carolina, the exam costs $84.
Is there a hands-on exam too?
Yes. North Carolina also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.
Where do I take it?
At a PROV test center. North Carolina has centers in 16 cities.