Georgia Esthetician State Board Exam Practice Test
Six theory topics in their published weights, answered from Chapter 240-4 of the Georgia Board's rules wherever it speaks.
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A bottle of astringent spills across the dispensary floor. Which section of its Safety Data Sheet covers the response to spills?OSHA Brief, Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets
A disposable implement is contaminated with blood. Which container does Georgia call for?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(1)(d)
A towel has been used once on a client. Where must it be placed?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(2)(b)
A towel is contaminated with blood. How must it be laundered in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(5)
FDA has authority over cosmetic product safety. Which federal agency does FDA's salon fact sheet name as the regulator of workplace safety?FDA, Salon Professionals: Fact Sheet
How does EPA register products used to kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces?EPA, the difference between products that disinfect, sanitize and clean
How much solution must a Georgia disinfectant container hold?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(b)
How often must the disinfecting solution be changed under Georgia Rule 240-4-.04?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(b)
In Georgia, what comes first when a multi-use implement has been used on a client?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(b)
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Safety and infection control, continued
May clean tools be left sitting in the disinfectant between clients in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(b)
May salon space in Georgia double as a place to sleep or eat?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.01(3)
On a chemical label, what is a precautionary statement?29 CFR 1910.1200(c)
Under the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, when do employees wash their hands in relation to gloves?29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(v)
What does Georgia require for garbage in a salon?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(6)
What does Georgia require of sinks and shampoo bowls?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(6)
What does Georgia say about a single use item?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(3)
What does Rule 240-4-.04 say about using an article that has not been properly cleansed and disinfected?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(1)
What must the owner of a Georgia salon complete?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-12-.01(5)
When does CDC say not to rely on hand sanitizer?CDC, Hand Sanitizer Guidelines and Recommendations
When does Georgia require hand washing?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(2)
When may a Board member or inspector enter a Georgia facility to inspect it?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.01(1)
When may a UV light cabinet be used in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(1)(b)
When must a sharps container be disposed of under Georgia Rule 240-4-.03?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(7)
Where are disinfected tools stored in a Georgia salon?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(1)(a)
Where do soiled tools go until they are cleansed and disinfected?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(1)(c)
Where must Georgia's health, safety and sanitation rules be posted in a facility?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.02(5)
Which animals may be in a Georgia salon?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(5)
Which machine does Georgia accept as a method of sanitizing implements?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(c)
Which three does Georgia name as not acceptable methods of cleansing and disinfection?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(d)
Why must Georgia practitioners wear appropriate protective clothing during clinical services?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(3)
Client consultation and skin analysis 14
A client arrives with an open cold sore. When do herpes viruses spread most easily?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Herpes - oral
A client arrives with fresh sun exposure but little redness. How long may the full effect of a sunburn take to appear?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Sunburn
A client asks for a service you were never trained to do. What does Rule 240-4-.03 require of a Georgia licensee?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(1)
A client has a small, rough, raised area on sun-exposed skin that may be an actinic keratosis. Why recommend a medical opinion?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Actinic keratosis
A client's intake form lists atopic dermatitis. What added risk does such a client carry?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Contact dermatitis
Besides touching an infected person, how can ringworm be caught?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Ringworm
During skin analysis of an older client, the skin looks thinner, paler and translucent. What happens to the pigment cells with age?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Aging changes in skin
How many common moles do most adults have?National Cancer Institute, Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
How many sublayers make up the epidermis?NCI SEER Training Modules, Layers of the Skin
In patch testing for contact dermatitis, what is placed on the skin?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Contact dermatitis
Melasma shows as dark patches on sun-exposed areas of the face. With what is it often associated?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Melasma
Raised, itchy welts appear on a client's skin during a service. In an allergic reaction, what does the body release into the blood?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Hives
What do the basal cells of the epidermis do?NCI SEER Training Modules, Layers of the Skin
Which structures does the dermis contain?NCI SEER Training Modules, Anatomy of the Skin
Skin care 13
A client's street clothes could be exposed to product during a facial. What does Rule 240-4-.03 accept?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(4)
About how much sunscreen does an average-sized adult need to cover the body evenly?FDA, Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Citric acid is sometimes cited as a beta hydroxy acid. How is it more commonly referred to?FDA, Beta Hydroxy Acids
For a client with dry skin, which products are best avoided?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Dry skin - self-care
For home care advice, between which hours does FDA say the rays of the sun are most intense?FDA, Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Georgia's list for the esthetics student kit includes acids. At what pH?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-16-.01(4)
How is product taken out of its container in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(3)(b)
How must wax, creams and lotions for use on clients be kept in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(3)
What did FDA's studies find about applying alpha hydroxy acids to the skin?FDA, Alpha Hydroxy Acids
What is the full range of the pH scale?USGS Water Science School, pH and Water
What is the most important thing to do for oily skin?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Oily skin
Which implement does Rule 240-4-.03 name among those a Georgia licensee shall not use on skin?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.03(8)
Why may a mature client's skin be harder to keep moist?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Aging changes in skin
Makeup 2
A reusable pencil sharpener was used on a client's brow pencil. How does Georgia class it?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)
Why does FDA caution against dipping fingers into a cosmetic?FDA, Shelf Life and Expiration Dating of Cosmetics
Eyelash and eyebrow 5
A lash adhesive or brow tint starts to irritate a client's eye area. What does FDA advise for any eye cosmetic that causes irritation?FDA, Eye Cosmetic Safety
FDA has an Import Alert in effect for eyelash and eyebrow dyes that contain what?FDA, Eye Cosmetic Safety
Head lice live on the scalp. Where on the face may they also be found, which matters before a lash or brow service?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Head lice
What does FDA say to do before applying eye cosmetics, since bacteria on the hands could cause eye infections?FDA, Eye Cosmetic Safety
Which three risks does FDA name for eye cosmetics?FDA, Eye Cosmetic Safety
Hair removal 11
A client asks why she has coarse, dark facial hair. What is known about the cause of hirsutism in most cases?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Excessive or unwanted hair in women
A client fears that shaving makes more hair grow. What is true of shaving?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Excessive or unwanted hair in women
A client's upper lip has broken, irritated skin. Under the wording Georgia requires on salon signs, may it be waxed?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.02(6)
A glove tears during a brow wax. What does the bloodborne pathogens standard say about replacing it?29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(3)(ix)(A)
A towel is bloodied when a wax strip lifts skin. Where does Georgia require bloody linens to go?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(2)(c)
After a wax service, what happens to the muslin strips in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(3)
Chemical hair removers, plucking and waxing are temporary options. What caution goes with the chemical products?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Excessive or unwanted hair in women
How does folliculitis start?MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, Folliculitis
Tweezers were used to finish a brow wax. After cleaning, for how long are they immersed in disinfectant in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.04(2)(b)
What does Georgia's storage rule say about dipping a used applicator back into the wax?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.05(3)(b)
Which hair removal methods does Georgia's esthetician curriculum list for the lip, chin and face?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-16-.02
Georgia Board rules 10
A licensee receives a citation from a Board inspector. Within how many days must it be paid, unless a hearing is requested in writing?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-2-.01(a)
How long is the complete course in a Georgia esthetician school?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-16-.02
How many CE hours does Rule 240-3-.01 ask of a Georgia licensee at renewal?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-3-.01(1)
How many theory hours must a Georgia esthetics student obtain before performing clinical services on a client?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-16-.02(a)
In which language are Georgia's licensing examinations given?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-6-.01(3)
Of the continuing education hours for renewal, how many must be a health and safety course developed or approved by the Board?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-3-.01(1)
What is the minimum apprentice training for an esthetician in Georgia?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-5-.01(4)
What minimum score does the Board's rule set for the Georgia written and practical examinations?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-6-.02(2)
Where may a Georgia facility post its license?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-4-.02(1)
Who is exempt from continuing education under Rule 240-3-.01 because of the timing of the renewal?Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 240-3-.01(2)
How this list was compiled: Outline: the Esthetician Theory Content Outline in the Georgia Esthetician Test Taker Guide (version 1.9, effective April 28, 2026), published for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers by PSI Services LLC (https://test-takers.psiexams.com/gacos). Facts: the Rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, Department 240 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, on the Secretary of State's rules site (https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/240), the OSHA bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication standards, and public pages of the CDC, the EPA, the FDA, the U.S. Geological Survey, MedlinePlus and the National Cancer Institute. Each question names its rule or page and links to it. Read 2026-10-09. Licence: Own work. Every question, wrong choice and explanation was written for this site from the public texts named. Nothing comes from the real examination, a testing vendor, a textbook or a prep course.
How it works
This Georgia esthetician state board exam practice test is unofficial: 85 of our own questions, weighted the way the published theory outline weights its six topics. It is not affiliated with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers or PSI Services LLC.
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What the Georgia theory test asks
Georgia's Esthetician Test Taker Guide, version 1.9 (effective April 28, 2026; opened October 9, 2026), weights six topics: safety and infection control 40 percent, client consultation and skin analysis 19, skin care 17, hair removal 15, eyelash and eyebrow 6, makeup 3. This bank holds 30, 14, 13, 11, 5 and 2 questions on them, and 10 more on the Board's rules.
Georgia rules behind the answers
Chapter 240-4 of the Board's rules sets ten-minute immersion, a solution changed daily, labeled storage for clean and dirty implements, and the single use list. Forty-seven of the 85 questions rest on a Board rule.
Ultraviolet lights, dishwashers and steam devices never count as disinfection in Georgia; a UV cabinet is for storage only (Rules 240-4-.04 and 240-4-.05).
Tools cannot be stored in disinfectant: immerse 10 minutes, rinse, blot dry, then a closed drawer labeled Clean Implements (Rule 240-4-.04).
Muslin strips, wooden spatulas, cotton and disposable gloves are single use; tweezers and reusable pencil sharpeners are multi-use (Rule 240-4-.04).
Questions and answers
Is this Georgia esthetics state board exam practice test free, and are the questions real?
It is free, with no account. The questions are ours, written from Department 240 of Georgia's Rules and Regulations and public federal pages such as OSHA's, EPA's, FDA's and MedlinePlus. Nothing is taken from the exam or its reference textbooks.
How many questions are on the Georgia esthetician theory exam?
Eighty-five: 75 that count and 10 unscored experimental questions, with 90 minutes on the clock. The Test Taker Guide and Board Rule 240-6-.02 both put the pass mark at 70 percent.
Does this cover the Georgia esthetician practical exam?
No. The practical is a separate test of about 85 minutes in which a basic facial, eyebrow waxing and tweezing, and a makeup application are performed and rated.