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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. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
light color
one
texture of the hair
finger wave style
2. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
blow-dry styling
medium press
boar and nylon
finger wave style
3. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
horizontal lines
paddle brushes
inside the roller
ruffing
4. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
stainless steel or brass
reflect on answers in advance
20 seconds
diffuser
5. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
tips
baking soda
medium press
6. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
open center curls
people skills
one
light color
7. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
vertical line
the position you are seeking
width
reflect on answers in advance
8. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
skip waves
proportion
business plan
9. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
tips
inside the roller
arc base
symmetrical balance
10. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
ribboning
completely off the base
retail supplies
11. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
straight
rhythm
boar and nylon
OSHA
12. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
horizontal lines
inside the roller
the best package of income and career development
finger wave style
13. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
target market
soft press
OSHA
14. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
touch-up
arc base
receding hairline
business plan
15. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
inside the roller
wave
targeting employers
balance
16. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
texture of the hair
work ethic
one
capital for investment
17. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
medium press
125-degree angle
work ethic
deductive reasoning
18. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
incorportating
finger wave style
paddle brushes
professionalism
19. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
good visibility and accessibility
problem solver
budget
receding hairline
20. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
arc base
salary
wave
21. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
smooth press
wave
one
symmetrical balance
22. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
retail supplies
services the type of clients you wish to serve
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
width
23. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
target market
incorportating
balance
budget
24. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
two and a half turns
paddle brushes
blow-dry styling
diffuser
25. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
wave
bold - dramatic accent
horizontal lines
vertical line
26. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
vertical line
texture of the hair
work ethic
stainless steel or brass
27. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
harmony
people skills
smooth
balance
28. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
reflect on answers in advance
coarse press
appropriate for the position
29. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
ribboning
wave patterns and hair texture
rhythm
hard rubber
30. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
one
wrapping
send a thank-you note
income
31. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
hard rubber
soft press
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
harmony
32. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
soft sell
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
completely off the base
125-degree angle
33. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
targeting employers
soft press
professionalism
34. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
open center curls
width
tips
35. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
straight
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
ribboning
vertical line
36. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
silhouette
teasing
smooth press
services the type of clients you wish to serve
37. A hard press is also known as a?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
problem solver
ruffing
double-comb press
38. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
soft press
proportion
checklist
open center curls
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?
paddle brushes
hard press
checklist
transitional lines
40. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
paddle brushes
services the type of clients you wish to serve
vertical
appropriate for the position
41. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
deductive reasoning
professionalism
straight
ruffing
42. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
open center curls
reflect on answers in advance
budget
43. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
double-comb press
width
paddle brushes
full-stem curl
44. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
base
light color
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
business plan
45. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
ruffing
salary
125-degree angle
arc base
46. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
90 degree angle
soft press
record system
incorportating
47. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
touch-up
capital for investment
transitional lines
triangular base
48. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
hard press
rhythm
godd personality
straight
49. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
medium press
completely off the base
90 degree angle
checklist
50. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
c-shaped base curls
find a role model
texture of the hair
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides