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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. 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?
the position you are seeking
profile
skip waves
hard press
2. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
coarse press
hard press
double-comb press
wave
3. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
OSHA
good visibility and accessibility
resume
networking
4. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
125-degree angle
90 degree angle
services the type of clients you wish to serve
c-shaped base curls
5. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
smooth
job description
networking
godd personality
6. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
one
bold - dramatic accent
silhouette
target market
7. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
budget
completely off the base
fine hair
90 degree angle
8. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
the position you are seeking
over-direction of ridge
full-stem curl
salary
9. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
full-stem curl
one
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
services the type of clients you wish to serve
10. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
people skills
employment portfolio
triangular base
profile
11. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
open center curls
target market
touch-up
base
12. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
work ethic
straight
symmetrical balance
ruffing
13. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
125-degree angle
one
harmony
vertical line
14. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
20 seconds
business plan
two and a half turns
texture of the hair
15. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
record system
finger wave style
over-direction of ridge
hard rubber
16. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
upselling
business plan
vertical line
OSHA
17. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
job description
coarse press
targeting employers
18. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
wave patterns and hair texture
straight
checklist
find a role model
19. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
vertical line
double-comb press
incorportating
20. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
skip waves
horizontal lines
touch-up
work ethic
21. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
touch-up
incorportating
harmony
double-comb press
22. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
the position you are seeking
target market
resume
reflect on answers in advance
23. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
business plan
transitional lines
godd personality
profile
24. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
finger wave style
soft press
deductive reasoning
resume
25. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
inside the roller
soft press
smooth
upselling
26. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
employment portfolio
deductive reasoning
upselling
target market
27. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
business plan
send a thank-you note
problem solver
upselling
28. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
networking
transitional lines
ribboning
29. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
salary
inside the roller
send a thank-you note
triangular base
30. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
tips
stainless steel or brass
appropriate for the position
godd personality
31. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
professionalism
smooth press
problem solver
32. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
open center curls
soft sell
vertical
retail supplies
33. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
the position you are seeking
indentation
income
boar and nylon
34. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
width
medium press
wave
income
35. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
capital for investment
wrapping
employment portfolio
target market
36. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
one
capital for investment
godd personality
skip waves
37. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
ribboning
profile
the position you are seeking
deductive reasoning
38. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
the best package of income and career development
baking soda
paddle brushes
salary
39. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
teasing
wave
tips
transferable skills
40. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
transitional lines
targeting employers
problem solver
people skills
41. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
ruffing
hard rubber
appropriate for the position
42. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
receding hairline
problem solver
125-degree angle
OSHA
43. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
wave
the best package of income and career development
hard rubber
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
44. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
good visibility and accessibility
full-stem curl
hard rubber
wave patterns and hair texture
45. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
balance
boar and nylon
coarse press
texture of the hair
46. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
silhouette
find a role model
one
baking soda
47. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
ribboning
c-shaped base curls
skip waves
48. A hard press is also known as a?
problem solver
finger wave style
double-comb press
ribboning
49. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
balance
bold - dramatic accent
indentation
fine hair
50. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
receding hairline
salary
ribboning
incorportating