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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?






2. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?






3. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?






4. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?






5. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?






6. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?






7. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?






8. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






9. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?






10. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?






11. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?






12. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?






13. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?






14. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?






15. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?






16. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?






17. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?






18. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?






19. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?






20. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?






21. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?






22. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?






23. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?






24. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?






25. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?






26. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?






27. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?






28. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?






29. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?






30. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?






31. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?






32. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?






33. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?






34. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?






35. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?






36. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?






37. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?






38. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?






39. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?






40. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?






41. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?






42. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?






43. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?






44. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?






45. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?






46. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?






47. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?






48. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?






49. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?






50. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?