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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. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
medium press
proportion
capital for investment
smooth press
2. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
deductive reasoning
double-comb press
budget
3. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
base
20 seconds
hard press
open center curls
4. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
job description
width
coarse press
wrapping
5. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
problem solver
hard rubber
facial bones
wave
6. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
texture of the hair
inside the roller
boar and nylon
triangular base
7. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
paddle brushes
125-degree angle
hard press
8. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
resume
reflect on answers in advance
fine hair
hard rubber
9. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
find a role model
balance
90 degree angle
transitional lines
10. 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
wrapping
balance
appropriate for the position
11. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
texture of the hair
two and a half turns
vertical line
find a role model
12. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
width
90 degree angle
transferable skills
profile
13. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
indentation
wave patterns and hair texture
deductive reasoning
14. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
blow-dry styling
two and a half turns
reflect on answers in advance
find a role model
15. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
wave
teasing
services the type of clients you wish to serve
targeting employers
16. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
finger wave style
vertical line
the best package of income and career development
17. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
job description
wave patterns and hair texture
checklist
employment portfolio
18. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
capital for investment
smooth
networking
19. A hard press is also known as a?
open center curls
double-comb press
incorportating
clockwise curls
20. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
people skills
teasing
salary
rhythm
21. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
diffuser
employment portfolio
width
work ethic
22. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
two and a half turns
facial bones
fine hair
salary
23. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
transferable skills
receding hairline
ruffing
width
24. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
appropriate for the position
straight
two and a half turns
width
25. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
smooth
medium press
record system
reflect on answers in advance
26. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
targeting employers
paddle brushes
appropriate for the position
symmetrical balance
27. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
base
c-shaped base curls
incorportating
wave patterns and hair texture
28. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
c-shaped base curls
one
baking soda
base
29. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
employment portfolio
the best package of income and career development
soft press
targeting employers
30. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
harmony
light color
balance
over-direction of ridge
31. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
medium press
salary
light color
blow-dry styling
32. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
125-degree angle
hard rubber
the best package of income and career development
good visibility and accessibility
33. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
profile
transferable skills
harmony
reflect on answers in advance
34. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
125-degree angle
incorportating
width
35. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
over-direction of ridge
double-comb press
inside the roller
budget
36. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
hard rubber
income
open center curls
transitional lines
37. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
fine hair
problem solver
wave
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
38. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
finger wave style
silhouette
completely off the base
straight profile
39. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
blow-dry styling
clockwise curls
medium press
40. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
appropriate for the position
symmetrical balance
problem solver
record system
41. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
the position you are seeking
harmony
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
42. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
horizontal lines
ribboning
proportion
one
43. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
arc base
teasing
receding hairline
44. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
hard press
baking soda
one
125-degree angle
45. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
vertical line
transitional lines
deductive reasoning
reflect on answers in advance
46. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
income
base
godd personality
vertical
47. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
retail supplies
target market
90 degree angle
48. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
completely off the base
record system
bold - dramatic accent
targeting employers
49. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
send a thank-you note
proportion
wave patterns and hair texture
50. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
coarse press
services the type of clients you wish to serve
hard press
tips