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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. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
OSHA
checklist
paddle brushes
one
2. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
transitional lines
hard press
skip waves
base
3. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
problem solver
incorportating
light color
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
4. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
medium press
checklist
straight
vertical
5. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
over-direction of ridge
one
retail supplies
width
6. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
ribboning
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
find a role model
upselling
7. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
incorportating
deductive reasoning
services the type of clients you wish to serve
reflect on answers in advance
8. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
find a role model
budget
capital for investment
9. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
base
symmetrical balance
silhouette
people skills
10. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
stainless steel or brass
record system
finger wave style
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
11. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
texture of the hair
full-stem curl
transitional lines
proportion
12. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
harmony
problem solver
upselling
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
13. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
employment portfolio
tips
budget
straight profile
14. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
clockwise curls
inside the roller
OSHA
hard rubber
15. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
good visibility and accessibility
smooth
wave
straight
16. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
diffuser
medium press
profile
17. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
teasing
ribboning
diffuser
proportion
18. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
work ethic
symmetrical balance
125-degree angle
clockwise curls
19. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
diffuser
wave patterns and hair texture
90 degree angle
width
20. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
harmony
straight
income
indentation
21. A hard press is also known as a?
record system
retail supplies
boar and nylon
double-comb press
22. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
hard rubber
silhouette
stainless steel or brass
base
23. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
soft press
smooth
texture of the hair
vertical
24. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
two and a half turns
symmetrical balance
triangular base
networking
25. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
base
profile
medium press
26. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
deductive reasoning
clockwise curls
good visibility and accessibility
arc base
27. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
job description
indentation
diffuser
transitional lines
28. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
wave patterns and hair texture
vertical line
stainless steel or brass
problem solver
29. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
straight
target market
20 seconds
indentation
30. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
inside the roller
wrapping
the best package of income and career development
salary
31. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
hard press
the position you are seeking
diffuser
good visibility and accessibility
32. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
inside the roller
wrapping
harmony
smooth
33. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
upselling
find a role model
stainless steel or brass
capital for investment
34. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
people skills
record system
teasing
work ethic
35. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
blow-dry styling
retail supplies
balance
find a role model
36. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
budget
one
clockwise curls
salary
37. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
completely off the base
checklist
38. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
base
reflect on answers in advance
facial bones
appropriate for the position
39. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
salary
send a thank-you note
coarse press
bold - dramatic accent
40. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
networking
balance
wave
problem solver
41. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
business plan
full-stem curl
soft sell
work ethic
42. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
texture of the hair
clockwise curls
hard rubber
ribboning
43. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
business plan
the position you are seeking
full-stem curl
checklist
44. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
wrapping
blow-dry styling
upselling
light color
45. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
retail supplies
clockwise curls
finger wave style
job description
46. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
bold - dramatic accent
business plan
ruffing
wrapping
47. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
20 seconds
wave
boar and nylon
paddle brushes
48. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
target market
double-comb press
budget
professionalism
49. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
blow-dry styling
straight
20 seconds
double-comb press
50. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
straight
symmetrical balance
double-comb press
resume