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Part I of this study guide contains general information about the profession and testing procedures. Part II provides a content outline, lists the competencies covered in the examination, and suggests reference materials that are commonly used in Illinois cosmetology schools. Part III describes procedures on the day of the test. Part IV provides sample questions to help you prepare for this test.  \nPart I General Information  \nPURPOSE OF THE  \nEXAMINATION This examination is required for professional licensure by Illinois law to certify that each cosmetologist is familiar with practices, rules and regulations that will protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. Copies of the Act are available from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) on their website [at ](at www.idfpr.com)[www.idfpr.com](at www.idfpr.com).  \nTEST VALIDITY This examination has been developed in consultation with a committee of cosmetology teachers. Test questions reflect standards and practices documented in a survey of licensed cosmetology teachers. Each question is supported by commonly used cosmetology textbooks (see page 13) .  \nAPPLY ONLINE Complete the application online [at ](at www.continentaltesting.net)[www.continentaltesting.net](at www.continentaltesting.net) and submit all required transcripts and related documents. An application is not complete until it includes a valid email address and all fees have been paid. Credit card payment is available as part of the online application. Each approved candidate receives an email from PSI that provides instructions to schedule a testing appointment.  \nSPANISH & This test also is available in Spanish and Simplified Chinese. Each person  \nCHINESE FORMS must select their preferred form of the test on their application.  \nTIME LIMIT Each candidate schedules a PSI appointment to allow time to verify IDs  \nand complete other check-in procedures. The time limit for the examination is 120 minutes.  \nSPECIAL ACCOMMODATION  \nREQUESTS  \nSCHEDULING  \nAn application for special accommodations with appropriate documentation is required before special arrangements can be completed. If approved, the candidate will receive an email from PSI with instructions to schedule a test date in a test center that has appropriate facilities. Candidates who are approved for special accommodations must schedule using the PSI Call Center. Testing appointments with special accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to the desired test date.  \nAfter CTS approves your application, you can schedule a test date at oneof the approved PSI Test Centers by using PSI’s online system at [https://test-takers.psiexams.com/i](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/i)lcos or by calling PSI at 1-855-834-8744 . All regular testing appointments must be scheduled at least two business days prior to the desired test date. 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Turn left on W Jackson Blvd. Turn right on S Michigan Ave. |\n| Galesburg, Illinois | Carl Sandburg College 2400 Tom L","cbCaiveNGFjp8g0T","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiveNGFjp8g0T","pdf",594888,16,"English","# Part I General Information\n## Purpose of the Examination\n## Test Validity\n## Apply Online\n## Spanish & Chinese Forms\n## Time Limit\n## Special Accommodation Requests\n# Part II Content Outline and Competencies\n# Part III Test-Day Procedures\n# Part IV Sample Questions\n# Illinois PSI Test Sites","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Illinois Cosmetology Examination?\",\"answer\":\"The exam is required by Illinois law for professional licensure to certify cosmetologists understand practices, rules, and regulations that protect public health, safety, and welfare.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a candidate apply and schedule the exam?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates apply online at the listed testing application site and submit required transcripts and documents. 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