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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 hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
125-degree angle
transitional lines
symmetrical balance
wave
2. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
width
wrapping
reflect on answers in advance
over-direction of ridge
3. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
target market
hard press
incorportating
vertical
4. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
vertical line
width
balance
5. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
straight
one
find a role model
transitional lines
6. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
20 seconds
base
proportion
completely off the base
7. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
wrapping
hard press
open center curls
8. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
capital for investment
bold - dramatic accent
soft press
wave
9. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
job description
medium press
appropriate for the position
open center curls
10. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
balance
width
transferable skills
boar and nylon
11. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
baking soda
20 seconds
people skills
blow-dry styling
12. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
two and a half turns
arc base
send a thank-you note
baking soda
13. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
soft sell
targeting employers
one
fine hair
14. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
target market
horizontal lines
profile
networking
15. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
transitional lines
harmony
boar and nylon
salary
16. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
two and a half turns
soft press
resume
proportion
17. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
facial bones
the position you are seeking
transferable skills
find a role model
18. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
90 degree angle
paddle brushes
blow-dry styling
problem solver
19. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
reflect on answers in advance
deductive reasoning
smooth press
business plan
20. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
employment portfolio
arc base
125-degree angle
triangular base
21. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
employment portfolio
tips
boar and nylon
base
22. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
wrapping
resume
reflect on answers in advance
triangular base
23. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
wrapping
rhythm
full-stem curl
stainless steel or brass
24. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
the position you are seeking
paddle brushes
triangular base
teasing
25. A hard press is also known as a?
work ethic
double-comb press
width
retail supplies
26. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
teasing
wrapping
125-degree angle
20 seconds
27. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
indentation
touch-up
triangular base
20 seconds
28. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
medium press
find a role model
vertical line
godd personality
29. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
employment portfolio
business plan
open center curls
clockwise curls
30. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
inside the roller
skip waves
two and a half turns
services the type of clients you wish to serve
31. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
harmony
services the type of clients you wish to serve
bold - dramatic accent
targeting employers
32. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
incorportating
straight
90 degree angle
triangular base
33. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
one
coarse press
symmetrical balance
wave
34. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
medium press
diffuser
checklist
soft press
35. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
straight
paddle brushes
wrapping
boar and nylon
36. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
send a thank-you note
open center curls
hard rubber
horizontal lines
37. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
ribboning
diffuser
rhythm
professionalism
38. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
ruffing
over-direction of ridge
skip waves
39. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
wrapping
baking soda
receding hairline
services the type of clients you wish to serve
40. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
business plan
godd personality
vertical line
transferable skills
41. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
the best package of income and career development
boar and nylon
reflect on answers in advance
two and a half turns
42. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
business plan
profile
smooth press
tips
43. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
balance
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
smooth press
soft press
44. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
diffuser
boar and nylon
125-degree angle
wave patterns and hair texture
45. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
straight profile
soft press
transferable skills
tips
46. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
reflect on answers in advance
facial bones
one
work ethic
47. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
target market
indentation
boar and nylon
48. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
tips
transferable skills
retail supplies
professionalism
49. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
people skills
two and a half turns
retail supplies
coarse press
50. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
full-stem curl
appropriate for the position
arc base
income