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Salon Professional
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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 type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
job description
triangular base
vertical line
2. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
godd personality
deductive reasoning
upselling
soft sell
3. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
ruffing
rhythm
triangular base
straight
4. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
125-degree angle
finger wave style
OSHA
5. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
budget
income
arc base
blow-dry styling
6. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
fine hair
silhouette
arc base
triangular base
7. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
ruffing
wave
triangular base
hard press
8. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
90 degree angle
coarse press
deductive reasoning
OSHA
9. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
profile
find a role model
horizontal lines
ribboning
10. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
soft press
skip waves
upselling
11. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
wave
triangular base
over-direction of ridge
incorportating
12. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
problem solver
texture of the hair
wrapping
rhythm
13. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
90 degree angle
targeting employers
send a thank-you note
proportion
14. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
fine hair
125-degree angle
the position you are seeking
target market
15. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
work ethic
horizontal lines
coarse press
indentation
16. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
soft press
straight profile
triangular base
wave patterns and hair texture
17. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
transferable skills
incorportating
hard press
targeting employers
18. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
straight
transitional lines
ribboning
base
19. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
blow-dry styling
reflect on answers in advance
baking soda
OSHA
20. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
harmony
budget
clockwise curls
open center curls
21. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
checklist
proportion
20 seconds
job description
22. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
vertical
blow-dry styling
paddle brushes
23. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
smooth press
soft press
symmetrical balance
finger wave style
24. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
c-shaped base curls
inside the roller
125-degree angle
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
25. A hard press is also known as a?
diffuser
over-direction of ridge
salary
double-comb press
26. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
medium press
silhouette
arc base
27. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
checklist
stainless steel or brass
OSHA
28. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
boar and nylon
networking
find a role model
the position you are seeking
29. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
wave patterns and hair texture
straight profile
blow-dry styling
fine hair
30. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
straight
checklist
transferable skills
wave
31. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
good visibility and accessibility
fine hair
send a thank-you note
target market
32. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
stainless steel or brass
completely off the base
two and a half turns
medium press
33. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
soft sell
open center curls
boar and nylon
income
34. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
skip waves
deductive reasoning
soft press
light color
35. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
receding hairline
good visibility and accessibility
boar and nylon
smooth press
36. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
the best package of income and career development
target market
coarse press
ruffing
37. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
diffuser
employment portfolio
soft press
upselling
38. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
wrapping
retail supplies
job description
targeting employers
39. 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?
c-shaped base curls
hard press
resume
checklist
40. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
medium press
good visibility and accessibility
incorportating
teasing
41. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
balance
ribboning
indentation
facial bones
42. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
upselling
vertical
send a thank-you note
business plan
43. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
symmetrical balance
wrapping
indentation
rhythm
44. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
fine hair
wave
deductive reasoning
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
45. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
two and a half turns
over-direction of ridge
budget
46. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
income
teasing
retail supplies
ribboning
47. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
income
one
harmony
deductive reasoning
48. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
record system
smooth press
the position you are seeking
finger wave style
49. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
completely off the base
work ethic
transitional lines
wave
50. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
medium press
appropriate for the position
smooth press
symmetrical balance