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Wisconsin Cosmetology State Board Practice Test
National Cosmetology Theory Examination, given by DL Roope Administrations and Iso-Quality Testing (IQT)
The Wisconsin Cosmetology written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 75 to pass, and costs $137.50. DL Roope Administrations and Iso-Quality Testing (IQT) gives it.
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Wisconsin Cosmetology practice questions
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Question 1 of 5
Chemical services performed on hair with low porosity require a solution that is more
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Question 2 of 5
During one shift, Maria pours a chemical into a small bowl, uses the entire amount herself, and keeps control of the bowl. Which labeling rule applies?
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Question 3 of 5
What does the hydrophilic head of a surfactant molecule do?
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Question 4 of 5
Which physical sensations indicate that a client's skin is inflamed from a chemical irritation?
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Question 5 of 5
What color is produced by pure, authentic henna?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- DL Roope Administrations and Iso-Quality Testing (IQT)
- Questions
- 110
- Scored questions
- 100
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- A scaled score of 75.
- Fee
- $137.50
- Languages
- English, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hair Care and Services | 45% | 45 |
| Scientific Concepts | 35% | 35 |
| Skin Care and Services | 10% | 10 |
| Nail Care and Services | 10% | 10 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Cosmetology written exam in Wisconsin?
- 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, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Wisconsin, the exam costs $137.50.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Wisconsin also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.