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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. A hard press is also known as a?
soft press
double-comb press
straight
good visibility and accessibility
2. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
business plan
finger wave style
proportion
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
3. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
balance
ruffing
diffuser
90 degree angle
4. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
transferable skills
width
horizontal lines
godd personality
5. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
reflect on answers in advance
work ethic
business plan
wave
6. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
budget
texture of the hair
base
7. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
straight profile
wave patterns and hair texture
silhouette
harmony
8. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
symmetrical balance
straight
diffuser
double-comb press
9. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
medium press
arc base
resume
c-shaped base curls
10. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
arc base
the best package of income and career development
rhythm
triangular base
11. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
godd personality
harmony
facial bones
triangular base
12. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
inside the roller
baking soda
bold - dramatic accent
13. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
finger wave style
diffuser
OSHA
hard rubber
14. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
baking soda
straight
clockwise curls
target market
15. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
one
target market
people skills
blow-dry styling
16. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
paddle brushes
services the type of clients you wish to serve
budget
professionalism
17. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
two and a half turns
appropriate for the position
wrapping
vertical
18. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
budget
straight
checklist
inside the roller
19. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
paddle brushes
harmony
indentation
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
20. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
salary
full-stem curl
appropriate for the position
21. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
diffuser
transitional lines
c-shaped base curls
employment portfolio
22. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
arc base
indentation
soft sell
checklist
23. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
90 degree angle
medium press
soft press
125-degree angle
24. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
deductive reasoning
baking soda
finger wave style
coarse press
25. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
inside the roller
transitional lines
the position you are seeking
skip waves
26. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
soft press
open center curls
light color
texture of the hair
27. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
income
godd personality
boar and nylon
incorportating
28. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
symmetrical balance
the best package of income and career development
soft press
profile
29. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
proportion
over-direction of ridge
transitional lines
fine hair
30. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
employment portfolio
arc base
wave
31. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
wave
wrapping
20 seconds
coarse press
32. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
completely off the base
straight
fine hair
arc base
33. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
clockwise curls
bold - dramatic accent
double-comb press
34. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
work ethic
c-shaped base curls
soft press
reflect on answers in advance
35. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
people skills
the best package of income and career development
receding hairline
inside the roller
36. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
finger wave style
90 degree angle
capital for investment
smooth press
37. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
paddle brushes
completely off the base
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
texture of the hair
38. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
appropriate for the position
wave
silhouette
find a role model
39. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
soft press
the best package of income and career development
smooth
soft sell
40. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
networking
problem solver
employment portfolio
salary
41. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
wave
two and a half turns
target market
rhythm
42. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
problem solver
vertical line
wrapping
43. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
touch-up
record system
salary
ruffing
44. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
targeting employers
full-stem curl
resume
wrapping
45. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
retail supplies
services the type of clients you wish to serve
transferable skills
20 seconds
46. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
business plan
tips
diffuser
proportion
47. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
target market
targeting employers
baking soda
incorportating
48. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
profile
resume
skip waves
smooth
49. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
bold - dramatic accent
symmetrical balance
good visibility and accessibility
90 degree angle
50. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
proportion
finger wave style
boar and nylon
20 seconds