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Salon Professional
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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. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
ruffing
find a role model
networking
wave
2. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
completely off the base
bold - dramatic accent
one
3. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
resume
receding hairline
smooth press
over-direction of ridge
4. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
wave
full-stem curl
over-direction of ridge
the position you are seeking
5. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
125-degree angle
wave
touch-up
retail supplies
6. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
find a role model
full-stem curl
professionalism
target market
7. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
smooth press
professionalism
hard rubber
record system
8. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
fine hair
clockwise curls
rhythm
ribboning
9. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
incorportating
teasing
checklist
10. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
reflect on answers in advance
skip waves
light color
upselling
11. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
silhouette
finger wave style
skip waves
profile
12. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
straight
inside the roller
light color
bold - dramatic accent
13. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
texture of the hair
tips
finger wave style
14. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
employment portfolio
budget
target market
wave
15. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
godd personality
indentation
the position you are seeking
soft press
16. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
hard rubber
skip waves
over-direction of ridge
send a thank-you note
17. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
fine hair
blow-dry styling
light color
people skills
18. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
godd personality
two and a half turns
smooth
income
19. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
deductive reasoning
transferable skills
target market
20. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
tips
silhouette
profile
ruffing
21. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
networking
open center curls
symmetrical balance
double-comb press
22. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
double-comb press
ruffing
diffuser
reflect on answers in advance
23. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
hard press
smooth press
OSHA
reflect on answers in advance
24. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
proportion
straight
people skills
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
25. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
one
blow-dry styling
target market
26. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
send a thank-you note
reflect on answers in advance
diffuser
coarse press
27. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
straight
completely off the base
inside the roller
arc base
28. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
open center curls
transferable skills
soft sell
OSHA
29. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
soft press
boar and nylon
job description
vertical line
30. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
wrapping
90 degree angle
boar and nylon
one
31. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
completely off the base
find a role model
budget
targeting employers
32. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
wave
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
work ethic
transferable skills
33. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
open center curls
finger wave style
vertical line
34. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
retail supplies
paddle brushes
the position you are seeking
wave
35. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
professionalism
the position you are seeking
medium press
salary
36. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
appropriate for the position
hard press
wrapping
medium press
37. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
paddle brushes
diffuser
wrapping
38. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
texture of the hair
resume
silhouette
problem solver
39. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
OSHA
teasing
godd personality
employment portfolio
40. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
clockwise curls
checklist
triangular base
employment portfolio
41. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
fine hair
salary
proportion
people skills
42. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
full-stem curl
people skills
work ethic
soft press
43. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
triangular base
people skills
record system
44. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
inside the roller
rhythm
coarse press
45. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
completely off the base
over-direction of ridge
income
46. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
resume
arc base
over-direction of ridge
record system
47. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
open center curls
wave
people skills
straight
48. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
employment portfolio
transferable skills
reflect on answers in advance
straight
49. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
targeting employers
services the type of clients you wish to serve
smooth press
fine hair
50. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
125-degree angle
bold - dramatic accent
vertical line
income