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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. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
teasing
two and a half turns
full-stem curl
c-shaped base curls
2. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
send a thank-you note
teasing
retail supplies
rhythm
3. 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?
hard press
stainless steel or brass
transitional lines
business plan
4. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
horizontal lines
facial bones
job description
skip waves
5. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
income
c-shaped base curls
paddle brushes
symmetrical balance
6. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
baking soda
profile
networking
7. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
record system
two and a half turns
arc base
tips
8. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
diffuser
ruffing
business plan
symmetrical balance
9. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
the best package of income and career development
indentation
retail supplies
medium press
10. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
triangular base
income
the position you are seeking
horizontal lines
11. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
125-degree angle
reflect on answers in advance
record system
business plan
12. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
touch-up
finger wave style
straight
base
13. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
full-stem curl
OSHA
blow-dry styling
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
14. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
symmetrical balance
business plan
light color
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
15. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
wave patterns and hair texture
soft press
retail supplies
silhouette
16. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
good visibility and accessibility
ribboning
blow-dry styling
open center curls
17. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
smooth
stainless steel or brass
clockwise curls
18. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
smooth press
transitional lines
find a role model
bold - dramatic accent
19. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
retail supplies
smooth
bold - dramatic accent
finger wave style
20. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
width
employment portfolio
blow-dry styling
rhythm
21. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
over-direction of ridge
triangular base
employment portfolio
vertical line
22. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
straight profile
base
125-degree angle
23. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
completely off the base
send a thank-you note
people skills
bold - dramatic accent
24. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
arc base
baking soda
find a role model
vertical line
25. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
target market
rhythm
the position you are seeking
medium press
26. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
finger wave style
20 seconds
hard press
27. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
completely off the base
20 seconds
record system
symmetrical balance
28. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
smooth
blow-dry styling
capital for investment
upselling
29. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
smooth
job description
full-stem curl
problem solver
30. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
transitional lines
record system
transferable skills
31. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
employment portfolio
90 degree angle
full-stem curl
receding hairline
32. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
capital for investment
vertical
125-degree angle
hard press
33. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
light color
facial bones
profile
34. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
checklist
touch-up
straight profile
horizontal lines
35. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
full-stem curl
boar and nylon
good visibility and accessibility
capital for investment
36. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
completely off the base
wave
wave patterns and hair texture
texture of the hair
37. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
profile
services the type of clients you wish to serve
clockwise curls
bold - dramatic accent
38. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
smooth press
coarse press
networking
triangular base
39. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
incorportating
light color
deductive reasoning
appropriate for the position
40. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
services the type of clients you wish to serve
completely off the base
finger wave style
41. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
inside the roller
straight profile
medium press
42. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
budget
harmony
base
vertical
43. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
vertical
90 degree angle
20 seconds
wave
44. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
silhouette
business plan
two and a half turns
ruffing
45. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
resume
income
people skills
wave patterns and hair texture
46. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
transferable skills
diffuser
inside the roller
rhythm
47. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
blow-dry styling
straight
smooth press
symmetrical balance
48. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
wave
straight profile
wrapping
hard rubber
49. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
job description
inside the roller
20 seconds
resume
50. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
retail supplies
wave
people skills