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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
silhouette
fine hair
proportion
90 degree angle
2. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
employment portfolio
stainless steel or brass
incorportating
completely off the base
3. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
finger wave style
employment portfolio
wave patterns and hair texture
silhouette
4. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
wave
c-shaped base curls
people skills
5. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
capital for investment
20 seconds
budget
bold - dramatic accent
6. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
deductive reasoning
vertical line
two and a half turns
coarse press
7. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
light color
balance
professionalism
over-direction of ridge
8. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
deductive reasoning
receding hairline
upselling
base
9. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
full-stem curl
targeting employers
incorportating
bold - dramatic accent
10. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
retail supplies
resume
hard press
width
11. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
wrapping
send a thank-you note
one
12. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
finger wave style
balance
good visibility and accessibility
straight profile
13. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
wave
touch-up
godd personality
harmony
14. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
record system
employment portfolio
90 degree angle
ribboning
15. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
targeting employers
balance
OSHA
16. A hard press is also known as a?
two and a half turns
baking soda
resume
double-comb press
17. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
smooth
20 seconds
stainless steel or brass
texture of the hair
18. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
wave
hard rubber
capital for investment
horizontal lines
19. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
completely off the base
send a thank-you note
soft press
20. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
vertical line
full-stem curl
transitional lines
problem solver
21. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
arc base
checklist
wave
22. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
people skills
light color
business plan
target market
23. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
good visibility and accessibility
baking soda
budget
one
24. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
reflect on answers in advance
c-shaped base curls
proportion
25. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
clockwise curls
proportion
26. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
boar and nylon
resume
diffuser
c-shaped base curls
27. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
people skills
vertical line
light color
hard press
28. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
the position you are seeking
target market
open center curls
transitional lines
29. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
c-shaped base curls
wrapping
vertical line
paddle brushes
30. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
wrapping
harmony
smooth press
targeting employers
31. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
base
facial bones
retail supplies
symmetrical balance
32. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
c-shaped base curls
capital for investment
wrapping
balance
33. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
godd personality
triangular base
touch-up
rhythm
34. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
20 seconds
medium press
symmetrical balance
upselling
35. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
networking
reflect on answers in advance
income
smooth
36. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
target market
c-shaped base curls
silhouette
diffuser
37. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
tips
employment portfolio
ruffing
open center curls
38. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
work ethic
profile
finger wave style
39. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
paddle brushes
triangular base
base
blow-dry styling
40. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
teasing
horizontal lines
upselling
c-shaped base curls
41. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
targeting employers
wrapping
90 degree angle
godd personality
42. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
wave patterns and hair texture
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
straight
the position you are seeking
43. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
salary
skip waves
bold - dramatic accent
tips
44. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
boar and nylon
reflect on answers in advance
diffuser
45. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
clockwise curls
work ethic
smooth
arc base
46. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
diffuser
professionalism
networking
vertical line
47. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
open center curls
business plan
transitional lines
fine hair
48. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
OSHA
incorportating
profile
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
49. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
incorportating
rhythm
harmony
teasing
50. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
wave
facial bones
stainless steel or brass
soft press