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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. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
medium press
networking
completely off the base
send a thank-you note
2. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
salary
harmony
125-degree angle
hard rubber
3. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
budget
transitional lines
triangular base
soft sell
4. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
business plan
base
facial bones
income
5. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
medium press
record system
one
targeting employers
6. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
wave patterns and hair texture
find a role model
transferable skills
hard press
7. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
godd personality
paddle brushes
resume
full-stem curl
8. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
problem solver
professionalism
business plan
two and a half turns
9. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
hard press
wave
facial bones
finger wave style
10. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
incorportating
stainless steel or brass
double-comb press
targeting employers
11. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
clockwise curls
retail supplies
soft press
vertical
12. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
budget
inside the roller
transitional lines
13. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
employment portfolio
good visibility and accessibility
budget
horizontal lines
14. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
appropriate for the position
capital for investment
rhythm
15. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
straight
full-stem curl
soft press
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
16. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
incorportating
wrapping
ribboning
hard press
17. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
retail supplies
ribboning
harmony
over-direction of ridge
18. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
indentation
straight profile
godd personality
finger wave style
19. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
double-comb press
symmetrical balance
completely off the base
20. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
tips
deductive reasoning
horizontal lines
receding hairline
21. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
reflect on answers in advance
job description
finger wave style
receding hairline
22. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
full-stem curl
business plan
one
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
23. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
the best package of income and career development
tips
triangular base
bold - dramatic accent
24. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
wave patterns and hair texture
touch-up
transferable skills
indentation
25. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
wave
incorportating
balance
people skills
26. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
c-shaped base curls
vertical line
soft sell
capital for investment
27. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
double-comb press
wave patterns and hair texture
boar and nylon
125-degree angle
28. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
teasing
employment portfolio
hard rubber
29. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
send a thank-you note
employment portfolio
two and a half turns
target market
30. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
horizontal lines
stainless steel or brass
people skills
31. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
hard rubber
balance
base
proportion
32. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
OSHA
inside the roller
stainless steel or brass
the position you are seeking
33. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
professionalism
hard press
receding hairline
networking
34. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
ruffing
resume
income
wave
35. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
OSHA
professionalism
business plan
vertical line
36. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
income
good visibility and accessibility
balance
smooth
37. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
problem solver
hard press
width
inside the roller
38. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
deductive reasoning
salary
completely off the base
rhythm
39. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
resume
wave
professionalism
vertical
40. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
salary
transitional lines
hard rubber
incorportating
41. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
straight profile
fine hair
targeting employers
hard rubber
42. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
find a role model
proportion
horizontal lines
43. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
soft press
profile
professionalism
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
44. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
job description
diffuser
checklist
stainless steel or brass
45. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
arc base
two and a half turns
full-stem curl
46. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
facial bones
send a thank-you note
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
20 seconds
47. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
vertical
width
two and a half turns
baking soda
48. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
wave
coarse press
tips
hard press
49. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
rhythm
proportion
transferable skills
transitional lines
50. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
finger wave style
texture of the hair
employment portfolio
completely off the base