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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. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
horizontal lines
vertical line
triangular base
skip waves
2. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
wrapping
straight profile
deductive reasoning
receding hairline
3. 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
work ethic
wave
4. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
good visibility and accessibility
boar and nylon
proportion
work ethic
5. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
upselling
people skills
income
texture of the hair
6. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
retail supplies
clockwise curls
professionalism
stainless steel or brass
7. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
base
completely off the base
over-direction of ridge
send a thank-you note
8. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
c-shaped base curls
finger wave style
medium press
boar and nylon
9. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
base
upselling
blow-dry styling
10. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
fine hair
reflect on answers in advance
medium press
deductive reasoning
11. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
125-degree angle
incorportating
harmony
open center curls
12. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
the best package of income and career development
boar and nylon
horizontal lines
13. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
width
triangular base
silhouette
budget
14. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
rhythm
20 seconds
wrapping
15. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
arc base
touch-up
over-direction of ridge
godd personality
16. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
vertical
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
medium press
wave
17. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
teasing
employment portfolio
touch-up
upselling
18. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
straight
touch-up
symmetrical balance
incorportating
19. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
silhouette
coarse press
inside the roller
good visibility and accessibility
20. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
baking soda
soft press
finger wave style
21. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ribboning
horizontal lines
harmony
hard rubber
22. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
transferable skills
soft sell
hard press
stainless steel or brass
23. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
wave patterns and hair texture
smooth
retail supplies
texture of the hair
24. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
the best package of income and career development
wave patterns and hair texture
stainless steel or brass
wrapping
25. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
diffuser
incorportating
targeting employers
26. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
balance
baking soda
diffuser
27. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
two and a half turns
balance
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
smooth press
28. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
stainless steel or brass
texture of the hair
business plan
29. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
hard press
smooth press
facial bones
baking soda
30. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
paddle brushes
light color
double-comb press
straight profile
31. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
profile
125-degree angle
wave
90 degree angle
32. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
teasing
profile
transferable skills
two and a half turns
33. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
90 degree angle
wrapping
balance
34. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
transferable skills
c-shaped base curls
triangular base
upselling
35. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
completely off the base
double-comb press
wave
36. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
target market
income
width
37. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
symmetrical balance
profile
budget
transitional lines
38. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
receding hairline
job description
profile
smooth
39. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
bold - dramatic accent
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
send a thank-you note
appropriate for the position
40. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
salary
targeting employers
transferable skills
one
41. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
budget
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
tips
42. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
double-comb press
services the type of clients you wish to serve
business plan
blow-dry styling
43. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
networking
the position you are seeking
light color
capital for investment
44. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
smooth
finger wave style
boar and nylon
checklist
45. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
horizontal lines
smooth
straight
double-comb press
46. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
open center curls
good visibility and accessibility
targeting employers
hard rubber
47. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
vertical
blow-dry styling
inside the roller
work ethic
48. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
clockwise curls
paddle brushes
wave patterns and hair texture
49. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
open center curls
diffuser
work ethic
full-stem curl
50. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
OSHA
ruffing
checklist
employment portfolio