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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. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
retail supplies
rhythm
smooth press
wave
2. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
salary
vertical line
smooth press
vertical
3. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
profile
20 seconds
appropriate for the position
good visibility and accessibility
4. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
paddle brushes
networking
incorportating
silhouette
5. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
bold - dramatic accent
business plan
double-comb press
vertical
6. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
rhythm
arc base
straight
vertical
7. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
indentation
baking soda
transitional lines
profile
8. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
base
appropriate for the position
proportion
target market
9. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
the best package of income and career development
stainless steel or brass
ruffing
problem solver
10. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
transferable skills
smooth
skip waves
networking
11. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
the best package of income and career development
receding hairline
skip waves
job description
12. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
retail supplies
completely off the base
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
13. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
networking
touch-up
ribboning
completely off the base
14. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
OSHA
find a role model
wrapping
harmony
15. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
c-shaped base curls
tips
paddle brushes
incorportating
16. 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?
smooth press
godd personality
inside the roller
hard press
17. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
skip waves
wave patterns and hair texture
base
stainless steel or brass
18. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
touch-up
people skills
send a thank-you note
clockwise curls
19. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
base
blow-dry styling
vertical line
20. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
wave
profile
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
straight profile
21. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
OSHA
over-direction of ridge
inside the roller
symmetrical balance
22. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
smooth press
networking
horizontal lines
paddle brushes
23. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
ribboning
services the type of clients you wish to serve
soft sell
fine hair
24. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
targeting employers
good visibility and accessibility
salary
smooth
25. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
capital for investment
ribboning
finger wave style
double-comb press
26. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
the position you are seeking
skip waves
hard press
teasing
27. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
smooth
business plan
hard press
28. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
smooth
ruffing
teasing
blow-dry styling
29. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
ribboning
services the type of clients you wish to serve
professionalism
budget
30. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
job description
completely off the base
symmetrical balance
straight
31. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
OSHA
smooth
triangular base
paddle brushes
32. A hard press is also known as a?
texture of the hair
fine hair
double-comb press
full-stem curl
33. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
stainless steel or brass
clockwise curls
touch-up
texture of the hair
34. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
facial bones
capital for investment
wrapping
diffuser
35. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
coarse press
c-shaped base curls
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
inside the roller
36. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
record system
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
transferable skills
wave patterns and hair texture
37. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
reflect on answers in advance
bold - dramatic accent
hard rubber
open center curls
38. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
smooth press
transitional lines
open center curls
godd personality
39. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
soft sell
completely off the base
baking soda
width
40. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
tips
over-direction of ridge
business plan
targeting employers
41. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
one
stainless steel or brass
ruffing
people skills
42. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
job description
ruffing
over-direction of ridge
horizontal lines
43. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
the position you are seeking
c-shaped base curls
full-stem curl
arc base
44. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
transitional lines
wrapping
retail supplies
target market
45. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
triangular base
transferable skills
125-degree angle
wave
46. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
teasing
tips
facial bones
incorportating
47. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
record system
symmetrical balance
reflect on answers in advance
wave
48. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
godd personality
deductive reasoning
double-comb press
fine hair
49. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
base
godd personality
two and a half turns
width
50. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
silhouette
godd personality
horizontal lines
90 degree angle