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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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1. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
wave patterns and hair texture
diffuser
smooth press
2. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
the best package of income and career development
boar and nylon
upselling
blow-dry styling
3. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
budget
medium press
coarse press
employment portfolio
4. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
vertical
networking
hard rubber
resume
5. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
soft press
rhythm
salary
two and a half turns
6. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
soft sell
proportion
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
tips
7. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
income
indentation
light color
8. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
straight
silhouette
baking soda
services the type of clients you wish to serve
9. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
completely off the base
problem solver
125-degree angle
diffuser
10. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
retail supplies
paddle brushes
bold - dramatic accent
balance
11. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
people skills
straight
capital for investment
retail supplies
12. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
full-stem curl
networking
teasing
13. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
paddle brushes
retail supplies
people skills
wave patterns and hair texture
14. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
coarse press
smooth
tips
business plan
15. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
completely off the base
the best package of income and career development
the position you are seeking
salary
16. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
balance
record system
checklist
skip waves
17. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
budget
straight profile
ruffing
one
18. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
finger wave style
resume
services the type of clients you wish to serve
the position you are seeking
19. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
record system
inside the roller
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
finger wave style
20. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
budget
stainless steel or brass
appropriate for the position
triangular base
21. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
hard rubber
smooth press
open center curls
ribboning
22. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
godd personality
over-direction of ridge
retail supplies
coarse press
23. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
target market
income
ruffing
24. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
straight profile
receding hairline
income
25. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
the best package of income and career development
texture of the hair
work ethic
vertical line
26. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
budget
services the type of clients you wish to serve
fine hair
smooth press
27. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
stainless steel or brass
one
resume
networking
28. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
appropriate for the position
harmony
transferable skills
29. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
width
transitional lines
wave patterns and hair texture
employment portfolio
30. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
paddle brushes
wave
smooth press
hard press
31. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
texture of the hair
paddle brushes
base
target market
32. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
rhythm
horizontal lines
coarse press
transferable skills
33. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
arc base
vertical
bold - dramatic accent
34. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
finger wave style
medium press
stainless steel or brass
35. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
rhythm
target market
hard press
godd personality
36. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
harmony
appropriate for the position
texture of the hair
networking
37. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
over-direction of ridge
checklist
smooth press
ruffing
38. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
incorportating
horizontal lines
upselling
transitional lines
39. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
wave patterns and hair texture
upselling
receding hairline
targeting employers
40. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
skip waves
target market
services the type of clients you wish to serve
coarse press
41. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
full-stem curl
salary
transferable skills
42. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
wave
full-stem curl
vertical
blow-dry styling
43. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
symmetrical balance
arc base
the position you are seeking
44. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
90 degree angle
open center curls
medium press
professionalism
45. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
blow-dry styling
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
balance
resume
46. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
send a thank-you note
profile
smooth press
proportion
47. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
proportion
diffuser
fine hair
resume
48. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
full-stem curl
people skills
wave
hard press
49. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
facial bones
indentation
networking
employment portfolio
50. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
networking
straight profile
stainless steel or brass
find a role model