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Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ribboning
hard press
proportion
finger wave style
2. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
upselling
teasing
base
3. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
symmetrical balance
tips
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
4. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
width
work ethic
clockwise curls
light color
5. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
triangular base
ribboning
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
fine hair
6. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
send a thank-you note
width
diffuser
ribboning
7. 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
record system
hard press
OSHA
8. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
send a thank-you note
problem solver
the best package of income and career development
90 degree angle
9. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
skip waves
two and a half turns
transferable skills
teasing
10. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
good visibility and accessibility
services the type of clients you wish to serve
transitional lines
budget
11. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
20 seconds
record system
blow-dry styling
12. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
checklist
over-direction of ridge
profile
rhythm
13. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
smooth press
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
symmetrical balance
vertical line
14. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
OSHA
targeting employers
ribboning
hard rubber
15. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
problem solver
hard press
income
16. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
receding hairline
open center curls
hard rubber
wave
17. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
teasing
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
smooth
problem solver
18. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
target market
indentation
two and a half turns
budget
19. A hard press is also known as a?
balance
double-comb press
90 degree angle
20 seconds
20. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
networking
c-shaped base curls
receding hairline
capital for investment
21. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
indentation
symmetrical balance
soft press
22. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
20 seconds
salary
networking
23. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
transferable skills
125-degree angle
stainless steel or brass
medium press
24. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
harmony
the position you are seeking
medium press
OSHA
25. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
business plan
light color
bold - dramatic accent
find a role model
26. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
business plan
reflect on answers in advance
harmony
wave
27. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
harmony
deductive reasoning
boar and nylon
full-stem curl
28. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
good visibility and accessibility
balance
salary
29. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
one
upselling
wave
inside the roller
30. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
deductive reasoning
one
straight
open center curls
31. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
vertical
symmetrical balance
retail supplies
rhythm
32. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
triangular base
c-shaped base curls
professionalism
full-stem curl
33. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
transferable skills
stainless steel or brass
soft sell
two and a half turns
34. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
indentation
two and a half turns
paddle brushes
horizontal lines
35. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
texture of the hair
wave
base
36. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
OSHA
diffuser
problem solver
90 degree angle
37. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
smooth press
symmetrical balance
budget
light color
38. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
people skills
vertical line
tips
c-shaped base curls
39. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
symmetrical balance
income
one
boar and nylon
40. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
balance
finger wave style
work ethic
width
41. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
ribboning
coarse press
straight
20 seconds
42. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
wave
budget
professionalism
medium press
43. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
work ethic
smooth
target market
checklist
44. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
skip waves
networking
triangular base
business plan
45. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
resume
90 degree angle
baking soda
find a role model
46. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
open center curls
professionalism
people skills
the best package of income and career development
47. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
checklist
completely off the base
skip waves
wave patterns and hair texture
48. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
find a role model
employment portfolio
the position you are seeking
upselling
49. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
deductive reasoning
90 degree angle
proportion
over-direction of ridge
50. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
over-direction of ridge
the best package of income and career development
touch-up
stainless steel or brass