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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. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
job description
professionalism
one
the position you are seeking
2. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
hard rubber
boar and nylon
work ethic
3. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
light color
fine hair
deductive reasoning
transferable skills
4. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
facial bones
straight profile
double-comb press
teasing
5. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
people skills
wave patterns and hair texture
harmony
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
6. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
coarse press
soft press
incorportating
appropriate for the position
7. 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?
deductive reasoning
rhythm
profile
hard press
8. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
receding hairline
deductive reasoning
vertical line
9. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
receding hairline
harmony
transitional lines
10. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
smooth
clockwise curls
straight profile
soft press
11. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
one
wave
professionalism
target market
12. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
indentation
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
inside the roller
13. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
target market
blow-dry styling
silhouette
wave
14. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
appropriate for the position
20 seconds
smooth press
c-shaped base curls
15. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
light color
problem solver
budget
texture of the hair
16. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
send a thank-you note
20 seconds
smooth
17. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
rhythm
skip waves
upselling
record system
18. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
salary
wave
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
problem solver
19. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
smooth
godd personality
problem solver
proportion
20. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
harmony
employment portfolio
salary
texture of the hair
21. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
budget
tips
proportion
deductive reasoning
22. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
upselling
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
ribboning
soft sell
23. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
good visibility and accessibility
inside the roller
vertical
20 seconds
24. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
smooth
clockwise curls
employment portfolio
25. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
incorportating
silhouette
people skills
26. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
soft press
paddle brushes
diffuser
receding hairline
27. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
silhouette
symmetrical balance
transferable skills
reflect on answers in advance
28. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
base
diffuser
tips
hard rubber
29. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
balance
targeting employers
arc base
straight profile
30. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
c-shaped base curls
texture of the hair
silhouette
diffuser
31. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
income
paddle brushes
texture of the hair
appropriate for the position
32. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
incorportating
coarse press
inside the roller
symmetrical balance
33. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
salary
the best package of income and career development
ribboning
34. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
networking
reflect on answers in advance
125-degree angle
the best package of income and career development
35. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
clockwise curls
stainless steel or brass
soft sell
transitional lines
36. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
send a thank-you note
rhythm
texture of the hair
triangular base
37. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
job description
indentation
people skills
38. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ribboning
straight profile
touch-up
125-degree angle
39. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
the best package of income and career development
teasing
harmony
bold - dramatic accent
40. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
profile
targeting employers
target market
41. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
straight
tips
medium press
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
42. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
targeting employers
horizontal lines
harmony
43. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
two and a half turns
blow-dry styling
finger wave style
wrapping
44. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
baking soda
profile
services the type of clients you wish to serve
45. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
the best package of income and career development
send a thank-you note
triangular base
125-degree angle
46. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
touch-up
networking
targeting employers
47. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
light color
OSHA
smooth press
the position you are seeking
48. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
send a thank-you note
silhouette
people skills
capital for investment
49. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
appropriate for the position
straight
ribboning
full-stem curl
50. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
proportion
triangular base
retail supplies
work ethic