Written exam
Ohio Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
Cosmetologist written exam, given by the Ohio state board
The Ohio Cosmetology written exam has 100 questions, gives you 90 minutes, and costs $40. the Ohio state board 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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Ohio Cosmetology practice questions
Five questions from the Ohio paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Where does a portable downdraft vent machine pull chemical vapors and dust?
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Question 2 of 5
Which action supports client comfort during scalp massage?
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Question 3 of 5
Which joints are considered movable?
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Question 4 of 5
Which blowdryer component reduces airflow and shortens motor life if it becomes clogged?
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Question 5 of 5
In which direction do you remove lipstick from a client's lips?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- the Ohio state board
- Questions
- 100
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- Ohio does not publish a passing score for the written exam. The board's exam guide gives only the length and the topics.
- Fee
- $40
- 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.
| Topic | Share of the paper | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology (27%) | 27% | 27 |
| Infection Control & Safety (24%) | 24% | 24 |
| Hair Care & Services (22%) | 22% | 22 |
| Implements, Tools & Equipment (8%) | 8% | 8 |
| Skin Care & Services (7%) | 7% | 7 |
| Nail Care & Services (7%) | 7% | 7 |
| Product Knowledge & Chemistry (5%) | 5% | 5 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Ohio?
- 100 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- Ohio does not publish a passing score for the written exam. The board's exam guide gives only the length and the topics.
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Ohio, the exam costs $40.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Ohio also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.