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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. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
OSHA
balance
indentation
silhouette
2. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
receding hairline
baking soda
targeting employers
paddle brushes
3. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
completely off the base
open center curls
the position you are seeking
ruffing
4. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
soft sell
fine hair
ruffing
5. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
finger wave style
boar and nylon
wave patterns and hair texture
straight
6. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
touch-up
networking
the best package of income and career development
appropriate for the position
7. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
stainless steel or brass
transferable skills
resume
8. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
appropriate for the position
full-stem curl
job description
godd personality
9. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
paddle brushes
incorportating
open center curls
arc base
10. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
90 degree angle
retail supplies
vertical
transitional lines
11. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
checklist
upselling
over-direction of ridge
retail supplies
12. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
transitional lines
facial bones
full-stem curl
rhythm
13. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
work ethic
income
wave
appropriate for the position
14. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
budget
receding hairline
ruffing
15. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
completely off the base
boar and nylon
hard rubber
16. A hard press is also known as a?
employment portfolio
double-comb press
people skills
baking soda
17. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
triangular base
teasing
inside the roller
18. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
finger wave style
facial bones
vertical
the best package of income and career development
19. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
upselling
paddle brushes
horizontal lines
people skills
20. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
width
good visibility and accessibility
vertical
resume
21. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
ruffing
transitional lines
c-shaped base curls
22. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
business plan
target market
wave patterns and hair texture
indentation
23. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
inside the roller
horizontal lines
diffuser
receding hairline
24. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
soft press
smooth
symmetrical balance
light color
25. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
tips
transitional lines
rhythm
record system
26. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
people skills
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
find a role model
soft press
27. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
base
proportion
send a thank-you note
budget
28. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
double-comb press
checklist
90 degree angle
smooth press
29. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
triangular base
125-degree angle
touch-up
receding hairline
30. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
straight profile
godd personality
resume
finger wave style
31. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
boar and nylon
tips
target market
appropriate for the position
32. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
target market
problem solver
upselling
deductive reasoning
33. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
godd personality
arc base
the position you are seeking
proportion
34. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
reflect on answers in advance
balance
touch-up
record system
35. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
incorportating
horizontal lines
resume
36. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
OSHA
hard rubber
width
coarse press
37. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
base
blow-dry styling
resume
vertical
38. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
indentation
triangular base
finger wave style
hard rubber
39. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
checklist
blow-dry styling
godd personality
vertical
40. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
horizontal lines
medium press
diffuser
smooth press
41. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
record system
tips
over-direction of ridge
soft sell
42. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
facial bones
income
wave
soft sell
43. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
straight profile
arc base
baking soda
over-direction of ridge
44. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
rhythm
checklist
upselling
vertical
45. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
medium press
services the type of clients you wish to serve
fine hair
teasing
46. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
harmony
proportion
soft press
receding hairline
47. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
straight profile
wave patterns and hair texture
job description
completely off the base
48. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
bold - dramatic accent
symmetrical balance
appropriate for the position
fine hair
49. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
vertical
services the type of clients you wish to serve
the best package of income and career development
wave
50. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
c-shaped base curls
find a role model
target market
wave