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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. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
employment portfolio
harmony
resume
capital for investment
2. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
one
facial bones
smooth press
triangular base
3. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
good visibility and accessibility
full-stem curl
base
indentation
4. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
people skills
profile
deductive reasoning
medium press
5. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
wave
problem solver
symmetrical balance
ruffing
6. A hard press is also known as a?
smooth press
double-comb press
coarse press
record system
7. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
income
fine hair
record system
light color
8. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
hard press
balance
width
full-stem curl
9. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
wave
horizontal lines
vertical line
transitional lines
10. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
capital for investment
symmetrical balance
90 degree angle
11. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
tips
receding hairline
full-stem curl
vertical line
12. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
harmony
arc base
symmetrical balance
base
13. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
smooth press
rhythm
triangular base
coarse press
14. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
hard press
skip waves
transitional lines
incorportating
15. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
blow-dry styling
resume
90 degree angle
reflect on answers in advance
16. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
medium press
OSHA
budget
people skills
17. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
send a thank-you note
full-stem curl
silhouette
appropriate for the position
18. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
soft press
touch-up
job description
transferable skills
19. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
godd personality
width
salary
texture of the hair
20. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
networking
bold - dramatic accent
20 seconds
21. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
networking
straight profile
90 degree angle
22. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
profile
harmony
arc base
balance
23. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
hard press
boar and nylon
people skills
24. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
smooth press
base
triangular base
skip waves
25. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
fine hair
wrapping
target market
26. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
inside the roller
fine hair
stainless steel or brass
width
27. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
target market
straight
coarse press
28. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
problem solver
target market
incorportating
professionalism
29. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
silhouette
teasing
paddle brushes
record system
30. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
deductive reasoning
rhythm
salary
transferable skills
31. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
receding hairline
work ethic
open center curls
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
32. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
incorportating
soft sell
hard rubber
work ethic
33. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
baking soda
coarse press
straight
diffuser
34. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
wave
coarse press
balance
light color
35. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
two and a half turns
125-degree angle
budget
transitional lines
36. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
reflect on answers in advance
double-comb press
wrapping
straight
37. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
straight profile
profile
good visibility and accessibility
38. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
appropriate for the position
silhouette
hard rubber
skip waves
39. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
profile
baking soda
tips
width
40. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
open center curls
proportion
smooth
receding hairline
41. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
find a role model
symmetrical balance
profile
problem solver
42. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
90 degree angle
wrapping
appropriate for the position
43. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
bold - dramatic accent
wave patterns and hair texture
appropriate for the position
125-degree angle
44. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
problem solver
baking soda
target market
45. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
stainless steel or brass
soft press
medium press
income
46. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
deductive reasoning
retail supplies
income
47. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
touch-up
the position you are seeking
reflect on answers in advance
symmetrical balance
48. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
smooth
business plan
reflect on answers in advance
straight
49. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
completely off the base
open center curls
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
wave
50. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
diffuser
paddle brushes
stainless steel or brass
incorportating