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Subject
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certifications
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
paddle brushes
c-shaped base curls
retail supplies
deductive reasoning
2. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
tips
income
target market
3. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
baking soda
employment portfolio
services the type of clients you wish to serve
ruffing
4. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
finger wave style
vertical line
the best package of income and career development
people skills
5. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
triangular base
ribboning
blow-dry styling
bold - dramatic accent
6. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
125-degree angle
symmetrical balance
business plan
double-comb press
7. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
smooth press
problem solver
ribboning
clockwise curls
8. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
open center curls
reflect on answers in advance
base
upselling
9. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
targeting employers
one
record system
appropriate for the position
10. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
business plan
one
bold - dramatic accent
20 seconds
11. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
salary
income
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
ruffing
12. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
c-shaped base curls
base
125-degree angle
width
13. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
medium press
texture of the hair
teasing
the position you are seeking
14. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
fine hair
problem solver
clockwise curls
15. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
wave patterns and hair texture
silhouette
work ethic
checklist
16. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
90 degree angle
godd personality
transitional lines
wave
17. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
problem solver
open center curls
ribboning
triangular base
18. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
OSHA
indentation
20 seconds
90 degree angle
19. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
skip waves
the best package of income and career development
good visibility and accessibility
boar and nylon
20. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
transferable skills
20 seconds
wave
soft press
21. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
work ethic
capital for investment
the best package of income and career development
fine hair
22. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
retail supplies
wave
texture of the hair
23. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
proportion
the best package of income and career development
hard rubber
finger wave style
24. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
retail supplies
paddle brushes
blow-dry styling
over-direction of ridge
25. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
rhythm
paddle brushes
work ethic
appropriate for the position
26. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
90 degree angle
hard press
base
light color
27. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
facial bones
bold - dramatic accent
ribboning
20 seconds
28. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
deductive reasoning
upselling
teasing
soft press
29. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
profile
over-direction of ridge
services the type of clients you wish to serve
vertical
30. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
light color
upselling
wave patterns and hair texture
checklist
31. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
record system
two and a half turns
medium press
transferable skills
32. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
facial bones
silhouette
transitional lines
paddle brushes
33. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
vertical
salary
targeting employers
arc base
34. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
20 seconds
appropriate for the position
transitional lines
horizontal lines
35. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
rhythm
balance
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
wave
36. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
wrapping
employment portfolio
base
straight profile
37. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
horizontal lines
receding hairline
employment portfolio
job description
38. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
125-degree angle
full-stem curl
ruffing
profile
39. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
wrapping
indentation
125-degree angle
soft sell
40. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
find a role model
the best package of income and career development
smooth press
resume
41. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
proportion
medium press
budget
width
42. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
stainless steel or brass
two and a half turns
arc base
fine hair
43. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
vertical
125-degree angle
work ethic
professionalism
44. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
the position you are seeking
professionalism
godd personality
networking
45. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
targeting employers
horizontal lines
vertical line
46. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
skip waves
employment portfolio
triangular base
services the type of clients you wish to serve
47. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
business plan
send a thank-you note
wave
48. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
wave
transitional lines
arc base
capital for investment
49. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
90 degree angle
job description
good visibility and accessibility
the position you are seeking
50. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
smooth press
problem solver
ruffing
inside the roller