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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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1. A hard press is also known as a?
transferable skills
125-degree angle
one
double-comb press
2. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
125-degree angle
skip waves
godd personality
3. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
triangular base
skip waves
find a role model
services the type of clients you wish to serve
4. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
hard rubber
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
appropriate for the position
5. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
reflect on answers in advance
incorportating
light color
transferable skills
6. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
horizontal lines
ribboning
inside the roller
7. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
good visibility and accessibility
teasing
full-stem curl
medium press
8. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
wrapping
work ethic
good visibility and accessibility
soft sell
9. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
budget
ruffing
finger wave style
paddle brushes
10. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
symmetrical balance
ribboning
clockwise curls
arc base
11. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
skip waves
soft press
texture of the hair
ruffing
12. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
90 degree angle
proportion
deductive reasoning
work ethic
13. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
record system
transitional lines
clockwise curls
salary
14. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
width
targeting employers
skip waves
arc base
15. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
employment portfolio
balance
completely off the base
16. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
wrapping
clockwise curls
harmony
90 degree angle
17. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
soft press
upselling
arc base
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
18. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
services the type of clients you wish to serve
people skills
diffuser
19. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
clockwise curls
two and a half turns
base
people skills
20. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
problem solver
soft sell
wrapping
coarse press
21. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
horizontal lines
job description
inside the roller
budget
22. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
business plan
profile
90 degree angle
23. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
bold - dramatic accent
teasing
balance
base
24. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
diffuser
stainless steel or brass
wave
25. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
vertical line
networking
targeting employers
26. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
90 degree angle
smooth
symmetrical balance
27. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
transitional lines
open center curls
work ethic
28. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
blow-dry styling
arc base
networking
inside the roller
29. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
medium press
stainless steel or brass
straight
problem solver
30. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
open center curls
ribboning
retail supplies
straight profile
31. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
symmetrical balance
base
the position you are seeking
facial bones
32. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
job description
hard press
one
people skills
33. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
job description
125-degree angle
transitional lines
target market
34. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
silhouette
stainless steel or brass
wave
retail supplies
35. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
symmetrical balance
indentation
completely off the base
receding hairline
36. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
upselling
income
targeting employers
37. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
salary
godd personality
checklist
business plan
38. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
employment portfolio
horizontal lines
the position you are seeking
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
39. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
people skills
hard rubber
blow-dry styling
ruffing
40. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
facial bones
receding hairline
transitional lines
fine hair
41. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
wave
job description
problem solver
salary
42. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
soft sell
tips
width
arc base
43. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
proportion
problem solver
wrapping
godd personality
44. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
20 seconds
target market
bold - dramatic accent
45. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
deductive reasoning
harmony
light color
baking soda
46. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
clockwise curls
ribboning
two and a half turns
budget
47. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
targeting employers
record system
double-comb press
find a role model
48. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
over-direction of ridge
smooth
straight
touch-up
49. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
facial bones
salary
appropriate for the position
finger wave style
50. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
good visibility and accessibility
over-direction of ridge
job description
soft press