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certifications
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
balance
job description
transferable skills
receding hairline
2. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
wrapping
c-shaped base curls
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
two and a half turns
3. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
fine hair
rhythm
targeting employers
stainless steel or brass
4. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
facial bones
coarse press
hard rubber
upselling
5. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
problem solver
ribboning
medium press
retail supplies
6. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
skip waves
services the type of clients you wish to serve
clockwise curls
stainless steel or brass
7. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
target market
touch-up
upselling
baking soda
8. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
deductive reasoning
base
indentation
finger wave style
9. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
vertical line
soft press
rhythm
send a thank-you note
10. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
deductive reasoning
upselling
bold - dramatic accent
soft sell
11. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
finger wave style
transitional lines
target market
fine hair
12. 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?
soft press
arc base
hard press
symmetrical balance
13. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
ruffing
clockwise curls
fine hair
14. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
diffuser
resume
work ethic
wrapping
15. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
vertical
targeting employers
business plan
16. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
vertical line
completely off the base
triangular base
fine hair
17. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
smooth
ribboning
proportion
hard press
18. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
skip waves
c-shaped base curls
receding hairline
the best package of income and career development
19. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
good visibility and accessibility
services the type of clients you wish to serve
silhouette
professionalism
20. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
diffuser
soft sell
indentation
light color
21. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
vertical
diffuser
width
wave
22. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
transferable skills
wave
straight
90 degree angle
23. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
salary
texture of the hair
receding hairline
balance
24. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
wave patterns and hair texture
125-degree angle
budget
fine hair
25. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
smooth
arc base
networking
problem solver
26. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
smooth
baking soda
two and a half turns
inside the roller
27. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
125-degree angle
straight
vertical line
harmony
28. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
vertical line
smooth press
boar and nylon
indentation
29. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
proportion
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
completely off the base
30. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
OSHA
straight
width
retail supplies
31. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
budget
income
hard rubber
full-stem curl
32. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
employment portfolio
capital for investment
godd personality
over-direction of ridge
33. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
coarse press
soft press
90 degree angle
clockwise curls
34. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
capital for investment
ruffing
godd personality
35. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
work ethic
receding hairline
two and a half turns
36. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
vertical line
incorportating
send a thank-you note
work ethic
37. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
people skills
straight profile
c-shaped base curls
wave patterns and hair texture
38. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
job description
harmony
blow-dry styling
good visibility and accessibility
39. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
the position you are seeking
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
balance
vertical
40. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
income
base
harmony
41. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
smooth press
hard rubber
harmony
42. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
profile
facial bones
medium press
godd personality
43. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
tips
retail supplies
facial bones
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
44. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
checklist
employment portfolio
upselling
transferable skills
45. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
indentation
employment portfolio
harmony
problem solver
46. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ribboning
straight
soft sell
completely off the base
47. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
90 degree angle
professionalism
teasing
vertical
48. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
income
wave
wave patterns and hair texture
boar and nylon
49. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
professionalism
medium press
incorportating
bold - dramatic accent
50. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
one
blow-dry styling
finger wave style