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Subject
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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. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
paddle brushes
symmetrical balance
record system
silhouette
2. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
transferable skills
profile
teasing
the position you are seeking
3. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
skip waves
send a thank-you note
record system
triangular base
4. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
proportion
stainless steel or brass
arc base
two and a half turns
5. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
upselling
balance
services the type of clients you wish to serve
wave
6. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
employment portfolio
skip waves
ribboning
base
7. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
transitional lines
full-stem curl
receding hairline
good visibility and accessibility
8. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
transferable skills
receding hairline
light color
9. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
target market
teasing
godd personality
clockwise curls
10. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
two and a half turns
horizontal lines
problem solver
teasing
11. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
work ethic
blow-dry styling
employment portfolio
12. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
proportion
finger wave style
inside the roller
silhouette
13. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
double-comb press
symmetrical balance
straight profile
coarse press
14. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
90 degree angle
budget
wave patterns and hair texture
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
15. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
20 seconds
wrapping
receding hairline
wave patterns and hair texture
16. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
people skills
horizontal lines
business plan
targeting employers
17. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
appropriate for the position
two and a half turns
full-stem curl
width
18. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
facial bones
budget
triangular base
soft sell
19. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
clockwise curls
reflect on answers in advance
income
targeting employers
20. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
completely off the base
godd personality
straight profile
21. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
one
smooth
upselling
boar and nylon
22. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
employment portfolio
retail supplies
job description
23. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
professionalism
business plan
problem solver
deductive reasoning
24. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
proportion
wave
touch-up
two and a half turns
25. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
light color
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
the position you are seeking
blow-dry styling
26. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
rhythm
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
c-shaped base curls
27. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
wave
straight profile
20 seconds
full-stem curl
28. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
teasing
transferable skills
receding hairline
deductive reasoning
29. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
finger wave style
incorportating
medium press
balance
30. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
networking
completely off the base
deductive reasoning
c-shaped base curls
31. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
arc base
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
salary
facial bones
32. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
harmony
receding hairline
people skills
ruffing
33. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
people skills
double-comb press
smooth
inside the roller
34. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
resume
finger wave style
business plan
people skills
35. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
appropriate for the position
completely off the base
skip waves
horizontal lines
36. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
profile
vertical line
125-degree angle
baking soda
37. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
light color
one
harmony
good visibility and accessibility
38. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
arc base
transferable skills
clockwise curls
smooth
39. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
inside the roller
the best package of income and career development
ribboning
finger wave style
40. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
ribboning
targeting employers
vertical line
stainless steel or brass
41. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
fine hair
send a thank-you note
width
straight
42. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
finger wave style
capital for investment
bold - dramatic accent
coarse press
43. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
reflect on answers in advance
width
boar and nylon
teasing
44. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
work ethic
bold - dramatic accent
business plan
two and a half turns
45. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
OSHA
people skills
appropriate for the position
boar and nylon
46. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
width
soft press
base
hard rubber
47. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
vertical line
record system
hard rubber
people skills
48. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
OSHA
employment portfolio
vertical line
diffuser
49. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
touch-up
full-stem curl
salary
send a thank-you note
50. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
diffuser
resume
skip waves
ribboning