SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
Salon Professional
Start Test
Study First
Subject
:
certifications
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
skip waves
clockwise curls
completely off the base
deductive reasoning
2. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
teasing
professionalism
transitional lines
receding hairline
3. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
texture of the hair
paddle brushes
vertical
symmetrical balance
4. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
c-shaped base curls
the position you are seeking
budget
indentation
5. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
capital for investment
networking
profile
6. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
teasing
smooth
width
vertical
7. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
capital for investment
completely off the base
harmony
wrapping
8. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
two and a half turns
retail supplies
straight profile
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
9. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
appropriate for the position
transferable skills
indentation
hard rubber
10. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
wave patterns and hair texture
baking soda
completely off the base
11. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
business plan
soft sell
services the type of clients you wish to serve
teasing
12. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
125-degree angle
wrapping
employment portfolio
wave patterns and hair texture
13. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
salary
open center curls
wave
resume
14. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
blow-dry styling
networking
90 degree angle
open center curls
15. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
OSHA
services the type of clients you wish to serve
clockwise curls
touch-up
16. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
professionalism
silhouette
transitional lines
hard press
17. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
over-direction of ridge
networking
horizontal lines
fine hair
18. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
over-direction of ridge
networking
budget
straight
19. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
networking
job description
straight
profile
20. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
wave
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
texture of the hair
straight profile
21. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
networking
90 degree angle
the position you are seeking
business plan
22. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
smooth press
transitional lines
vertical line
20 seconds
23. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
arc base
the best package of income and career development
smooth
transferable skills
24. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
checklist
skip waves
the best package of income and career development
vertical line
25. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
boar and nylon
profile
finger wave style
wave
26. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
smooth press
resume
business plan
networking
27. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
c-shaped base curls
ruffing
services the type of clients you wish to serve
record system
28. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
good visibility and accessibility
godd personality
over-direction of ridge
send a thank-you note
29. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
texture of the hair
target market
wrapping
reflect on answers in advance
30. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
vertical
straight
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
indentation
31. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
budget
transitional lines
work ethic
the position you are seeking
32. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
clockwise curls
transitional lines
ruffing
arc base
33. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
double-comb press
transferable skills
godd personality
checklist
34. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
deductive reasoning
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
the best package of income and career development
bold - dramatic accent
35. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
diffuser
finger wave style
touch-up
services the type of clients you wish to serve
36. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
ribboning
send a thank-you note
soft press
OSHA
37. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
facial bones
20 seconds
balance
open center curls
38. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
budget
tips
c-shaped base curls
open center curls
39. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
blow-dry styling
bold - dramatic accent
the best package of income and career development
symmetrical balance
40. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
finger wave style
appropriate for the position
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
41. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
smooth
tips
wave patterns and hair texture
42. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
bold - dramatic accent
boar and nylon
capital for investment
OSHA
43. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
indentation
diffuser
skip waves
silhouette
44. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
blow-dry styling
stainless steel or brass
light color
salary
45. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
c-shaped base curls
boar and nylon
completely off the base
two and a half turns
46. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
problem solver
retail supplies
bold - dramatic accent
ribboning
47. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
employment portfolio
wave
diffuser
targeting employers
48. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
baking soda
income
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
over-direction of ridge
49. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
touch-up
checklist
soft sell
salary
50. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
silhouette
paddle brushes
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears