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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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1. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
ribboning
capital for investment
proportion
problem solver
2. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
boar and nylon
hard press
over-direction of ridge
receding hairline
3. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
finger wave style
the position you are seeking
inside the roller
work ethic
4. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
problem solver
good visibility and accessibility
business plan
job description
5. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
balance
vertical line
smooth press
soft press
6. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
125-degree angle
diffuser
resume
clockwise curls
7. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
touch-up
employment portfolio
business plan
profile
8. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
base
record system
silhouette
transitional lines
9. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
employment portfolio
hard press
capital for investment
incorportating
10. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
touch-up
soft press
send a thank-you note
transferable skills
11. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
upselling
finger wave style
paddle brushes
people skills
12. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
salary
finger wave style
125-degree angle
arc base
13. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
one
clockwise curls
smooth press
14. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
inside the roller
straight
over-direction of ridge
services the type of clients you wish to serve
15. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
bold - dramatic accent
stainless steel or brass
income
tips
16. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
horizontal lines
facial bones
90 degree angle
clockwise curls
17. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
symmetrical balance
90 degree angle
work ethic
harmony
18. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
facial bones
baking soda
c-shaped base curls
silhouette
19. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
straight profile
baking soda
one
work ethic
20. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
diffuser
appropriate for the position
paddle brushes
ribboning
21. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
touch-up
target market
straight profile
double-comb press
22. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
work ethic
fine hair
wave
wrapping
23. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
record system
coarse press
base
24. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
record system
base
fine hair
work ethic
25. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ribboning
silhouette
90 degree angle
retail supplies
26. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
send a thank-you note
profile
125-degree angle
27. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
boar and nylon
completely off the base
networking
20 seconds
28. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
smooth
reflect on answers in advance
deductive reasoning
29. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
checklist
receding hairline
problem solver
hard rubber
30. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
stainless steel or brass
wave patterns and hair texture
soft press
31. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
touch-up
base
over-direction of ridge
32. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
retail supplies
silhouette
straight
full-stem curl
33. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
godd personality
touch-up
over-direction of ridge
double-comb press
34. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
business plan
wave
straight profile
one
35. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
receding hairline
boar and nylon
soft sell
clockwise curls
36. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
smooth press
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
find a role model
straight
37. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
upselling
retail supplies
clockwise curls
38. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
width
income
diffuser
balance
39. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
soft sell
job description
good visibility and accessibility
target market
40. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
harmony
upselling
transferable skills
wave
41. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
job description
width
smooth
balance
42. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
receding hairline
arc base
find a role model
c-shaped base curls
43. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
soft sell
medium press
texture of the hair
people skills
44. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
the best package of income and career development
good visibility and accessibility
checklist
wrapping
45. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
proportion
balance
symmetrical balance
silhouette
46. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
OSHA
hard rubber
record system
teasing
47. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
teasing
c-shaped base curls
people skills
upselling
48. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
employment portfolio
arc base
smooth
smooth press
49. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
90 degree angle
soft sell
targeting employers
smooth press
50. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
professionalism
base
deductive reasoning
inside the roller