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Salon Professional
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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. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
wave
business plan
appropriate for the position
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
2. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
blow-dry styling
job description
ribboning
transferable skills
3. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
reflect on answers in advance
send a thank-you note
salary
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
4. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
send a thank-you note
symmetrical balance
checklist
wrapping
5. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
coarse press
double-comb press
completely off the base
retail supplies
6. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
find a role model
proportion
soft press
OSHA
7. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
resume
20 seconds
record system
blow-dry styling
8. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
problem solver
soft press
symmetrical balance
tips
9. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
resume
retail supplies
wave
10. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
vertical
send a thank-you note
width
hard press
11. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
baking soda
20 seconds
work ethic
silhouette
12. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
full-stem curl
receding hairline
13. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
resume
full-stem curl
baking soda
record system
14. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
the best package of income and career development
tips
record system
budget
15. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
profile
soft press
income
facial bones
16. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
fine hair
silhouette
hard rubber
transferable skills
17. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
transferable skills
blow-dry styling
double-comb press
receding hairline
18. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
paddle brushes
the best package of income and career development
record system
people skills
19. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
diffuser
receding hairline
straight
work ethic
20. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
over-direction of ridge
wave
smooth press
problem solver
21. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
smooth
retail supplies
arc base
straight profile
22. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
double-comb press
targeting employers
professionalism
vertical line
23. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
targeting employers
full-stem curl
retail supplies
horizontal lines
24. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
business plan
incorportating
the position you are seeking
boar and nylon
25. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
horizontal lines
proportion
double-comb press
networking
26. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
two and a half turns
services the type of clients you wish to serve
work ethic
proportion
27. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
salary
the best package of income and career development
28. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
record system
coarse press
facial bones
horizontal lines
29. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
diffuser
services the type of clients you wish to serve
vertical line
target market
30. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
the best package of income and career development
rhythm
reflect on answers in advance
deductive reasoning
31. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
find a role model
upselling
wave
indentation
32. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
vertical line
send a thank-you note
capital for investment
arc base
33. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
facial bones
checklist
over-direction of ridge
budget
34. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
finger wave style
20 seconds
vertical line
business plan
35. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
receding hairline
appropriate for the position
upselling
bold - dramatic accent
36. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
touch-up
horizontal lines
budget
deductive reasoning
37. 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
stainless steel or brass
soft press
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
38. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
income
symmetrical balance
OSHA
finger wave style
39. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
wrapping
straight
employment portfolio
two and a half turns
40. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
straight
the best package of income and career development
record system
41. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
two and a half turns
medium press
smooth press
checklist
42. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
record system
send a thank-you note
triangular base
boar and nylon
43. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
teasing
send a thank-you note
work ethic
paddle brushes
44. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
soft sell
triangular base
double-comb press
employment portfolio
45. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
baking soda
soft press
professionalism
find a role model
46. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
vertical line
silhouette
business plan
godd personality
47. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
tips
ribboning
work ethic
budget
48. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
facial bones
baking soda
budget
width
49. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
rhythm
double-comb press
paddle brushes
OSHA
50. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
harmony
wrapping
completely off the base
straight profile