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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. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
finger wave style
texture of the hair
125-degree angle
open center curls
2. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
skip waves
professionalism
vertical line
work ethic
3. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
send a thank-you note
harmony
transferable skills
silhouette
4. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
hard rubber
the position you are seeking
good visibility and accessibility
wave
5. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
texture of the hair
hard press
wave
incorportating
6. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
good visibility and accessibility
rhythm
bold - dramatic accent
receding hairline
7. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
paddle brushes
symmetrical balance
balance
8. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
coarse press
transitional lines
over-direction of ridge
employment portfolio
9. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
clockwise curls
diffuser
paddle brushes
checklist
10. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
hard press
work ethic
triangular base
professionalism
11. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
harmony
c-shaped base curls
salary
reflect on answers in advance
12. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
baking soda
smooth
13. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
wave
godd personality
record system
soft sell
14. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
inside the roller
harmony
appropriate for the position
coarse press
15. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
transferable skills
income
over-direction of ridge
capital for investment
16. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
checklist
double-comb press
facial bones
diffuser
17. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
harmony
baking soda
employment portfolio
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
18. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
wrapping
checklist
125-degree angle
medium press
19. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
job description
salary
capital for investment
targeting employers
20. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
proportion
bold - dramatic accent
find a role model
skip waves
21. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
symmetrical balance
tips
record system
networking
22. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
horizontal lines
income
diffuser
texture of the hair
23. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
balance
baking soda
triangular base
24. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
90 degree angle
silhouette
bold - dramatic accent
paddle brushes
25. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
services the type of clients you wish to serve
indentation
smooth press
26. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
diffuser
people skills
triangular base
checklist
27. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
salary
ribboning
straight
OSHA
28. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
blow-dry styling
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
balance
soft sell
29. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
over-direction of ridge
send a thank-you note
retail supplies
30. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
profile
wave
coarse press
double-comb press
31. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
budget
medium press
transferable skills
send a thank-you note
32. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
touch-up
base
capital for investment
indentation
33. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
rhythm
retail supplies
employment portfolio
34. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
wave
triangular base
inside the roller
smooth
35. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
over-direction of ridge
texture of the hair
baking soda
targeting employers
36. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
teasing
godd personality
transitional lines
37. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
base
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
hard rubber
good visibility and accessibility
38. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
ruffing
medium press
c-shaped base curls
income
39. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
retail supplies
teasing
soft sell
problem solver
40. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
hard rubber
smooth
vertical line
find a role model
41. The thermal press that removes 100 percent of the curl and is accomplished by applying the comb twice on each side of the hair is?
incorportating
hard press
reflect on answers in advance
professionalism
42. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
OSHA
hard press
triangular base
43. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
job description
soft sell
wave patterns and hair texture
retail supplies
44. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
ribboning
harmony
light color
OSHA
45. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
reflect on answers in advance
hard rubber
appropriate for the position
networking
46. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
transferable skills
wave
wave patterns and hair texture
smooth press
47. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
open center curls
employment portfolio
wave
business plan
48. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
base
90 degree angle
stainless steel or brass
wrapping
49. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
target market
teasing
salary
arc base
50. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
open center curls
people skills
record system
upselling