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1
You should avoid___ when preparing a resume
Stressing your accomplishments
Action verbs
Emphasizing transferable skills
Flowery language
2
Generally, if the client is more than _____ mins late, they should be asked to reschedule.
45 mins
5 mins
15 mins
30 mins
3
If you are opening a high-end, full service salon or day spa, it is recommended that you plan more room in the:
Waiting area
Dispensary
Restrooms
Retail area
4
To better prepare for the practical portion of the examination, it is recommended that you:
Locate the examination site the day before exam if possible
Make sure all equipment is clean, sanitary, and in good working order
Practice the correct skills required in the test as often as you can
All of these answers are correct
5
Its likely that a salon owner will consider constructing a larger space for the salon about ___ after its original openi
2 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
1 year
6
Who is the best dancer
Monica
Jenica
7
You can determine whether your goal-setting plan is a good one by asking yourself:
Are there specific skills I need to learns to meet my goals?
All of these answers are correct
What is the best method for accomplishing my goals?
Would i be willing to seek out a mentor to enhance my learning?
8
When was tube mascara first introduced?
The 1950's
The 1930's
The 1940's
The 1960's
9
Booth rental is NOT legal in:
New York
Maine
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
10
What are stockholders?
Partners in a partnership
Part owners in a corporation
Part owners in an LLC
Sole proprietors who take on partners
11
As you work, Its recommended that you:
rest your wrist while working
lean your back and neck forward toward the client
all of the above
avoid stretching throughout the day
12
What nail shape came into vogue in the 1970's?
Square
Round
Pointed
Jagged
13
If you find yourself at a salon that does not use job descriptions, it is recommended that you:
Work without a job description
demand the manager to write a job description for you
Look for work at a different salon
write your own job description
14
Values and goals:
are both inborn characteristics
cannot be changed
are different terms that mean the same thing
show us how to behave and what to aim toward
15
Which of these is not an improvement made in recent years by manufacturers o beauty products?
Longer-lasting color
Increase chip-resistance
Incorporation of safer ingredients
Incorporation of less-ergonomic designs
16
Before a manufacturer can sell a disinfectant for or implement disinfection, it must obtain approval from which agency
The EPA
The state board of health
The state licensing board
OSHA
17
Disinfectant containers should be:
Partly covered
Covered but not airtight
Covered and airtight
Uncovered
18
When you finish the test, it is recommended that you:
Immediatly close the book and hand it in
All of these answers are correct
Look it over to make sure you have answered every questions
CHanges as many answers as possible
19
Which of the following does not keep you from maintaining peak performance?
Having a game plan
Refraining from using schedules
Procrastinating
Being a perfectionist
20
It is your top priority to pay which expense
Payroll
Insurance
Repairs
rent
21
It is recommended that you____if managing people does not come naturally to you.
Refrain from hiring employees
Sell your salon
Read books on business management
Attend a series of management training seminars
22
Which of these terms is used to encompass a broad range of beauty specialties, including hair, nails and esthetics?
Dermatology
Beautology
Nail technology
Cosmetology
23
When targeting potential employers, it is important to remember that:
You should not wait until graduation to begin your search
You should target salons that serve the type of client you wish to serve
You may work in many jobs before your drea job becomes available
All of these answers are correct
24
You help people know where you are coming from when you are________.
Assertive
Aggressive
Angry
Antagonistic
25
Who is the best
Jenica
Monica
26
The _____ is the verbal communication with a client to determine the desired result of a service.
Client questionnaire
Employee evaluation
Conflict resolution
Client consultation
27
It is a given that you should:
All of these answers are correct
generally be neat and clean
use deodorant before going to work
shower or bathe daily
28
Bacteria are tiny, microscopic bags generally consisting of an outer cell wall that contains liquid called:
Flagella
Ectoplasm
Protoplasm
Cilia
29
Which of the following is NOT a recommended behavior for helping you create success?
Standing tall
Speaking with confidence
Isolating yourself
Using good grammar
30
What contribution did Flowery Manicure Products make the beauty industry in 1910?
The first emery board
The first long-lasting hair dye
the first non-cracking, non-caking makeup
The first long-lasting lipstick
31
The best motivation for you to learn comes from:
Your teacher
Your friends
Your parents
Yourself
32
Who were the first people to use cosmetics as part of their religious ceremonies?
The Chinese
The Greeks
The Romans
The Egyptians
33
To get the greatest benefits from your education, you should:
All of these answers are correct
Attend all classes
Ask questions when something is not clear
Pay close attention during summary and review sessions
34
The best time to think about getting your client back into the salon is:
While she is still in the salon
Right after she leaves the salon
Before her first visit
The day after she leaves the salon
35
What did women apply to their lips in the 1940's to make them appear more shiny
A thin layer of candle wax
Petroleum jelly
Water
Peanut Oil
36
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of sharing your success with employees
Refraining from creating an official tipping policy
Creating incentives for employees
Putting your entire compensation structure or plan in writing
Providing staff members with a schedule of employee evaluations
37
Being well-groomed begins with:
taking and ergonomic approach
wearing professional clothing
looking and smelling fresh
conducting yourself in a professional manner
38
After you have decided the type of salon you wish to build, it is recommended that you seek the advice of:
An accountant
An attorney
An architect
A cleaning service
39
Before purchasing an existing nail salon, it is important to obtain an appraisal of the building and :
The personnel
The equipment
The inventory
All of these answers are correct
40
When you manage your time efficiently and do something well, it is recommended that you:
Reward yourself
Point it out to your instructor and classmate
Change your schedule to be less work intensive
Simply take it in stride without changing your behavior
41
If you smoke during the work day, you should _____ before seeing your next client.
use mouthwash
take a few sips of coffee
change your clothes
take a shower or bathe
42
A mid-priced full-service salon is LEAST likely to:
Offer a complete menu of services
Sell retail products
Rely primarily on walk-in traffic
Run strong marketing campaigns
43
Which of the following substances was mixed with fat during the Roman era to add color to the nails?
Sheep's blood
All of these answers are correct
Rusted iron
Henna
44
The location you select for your salon should
Offer handicap access
Be based on the needs of your primary clientele
Have an easy access
All of these answers are correct
45
In a booth rental agreement, the nail technician must:
Budget for her own advertising
Pay for her advanced education
All of these answers are correct
Manage the purchase of her products and supplies
46
If the last word in a stem is "an" the answer must:
Begin with a prefix
Begin with a consonant
Begin with a vowel
end with a suffix
47
What is recommended that you do if you make a mistake?
Start again from the beginning, regardless of where you are in the process
Tell yourself that it is okay, and you will do better next time
Talk with your teacher or manager about trying a different career path
Punish yourselffor making the error
48
A__ is an organism that grows,feeds on or in another organism, while contributing nothing to the survival of that organi
Viruses
Host
Bacteria
Parasite
49
|If you smell offensive, most clients will:
say something and return for another service
tell you and return for another service
say nothing and not return for another service
tell you and not return for another service
50
It's a good use of your time to study while you are:
Sitting in a doctor's waiting room
Eating dinner
Attending a lecture
Writing a report
51
What should you do to see how well you practice the art of tack?
Take your body temperature
Take your attitude temperature
Take the self-esteem test.
Take the self-care test
52
A typical salon spends less than 1 percent of its total gross income on which expense?
Miscellaneous expenses
Depreciation
Cleaning
Telephone
53
A client with a classic style would likely be MOST interested in:
Bright nail colors
Plain red nails
Nail art
The latest nail products
54
For most salons, it is generally a good idea to avoid
Heavily smoked eyes
Wearing cosmetics of any kind
A subtle shape of lipsticks
A thin layer of pancake makeup
55
A job description outlines:
All of these answers are correct
How do they book their appointments
How do they select which product to use
How do they treat the salon staff and manager
56
How did the ancient Roman military commanders use cosmetics before important battles?
They stained their soldiers' faces and hands in the royal colors.
They stained their soldiers' hands different colors to indicate rank.
They stained their own faces and hands in the royal colors
They stained their own nails and lips in matching colors
57
Being___means having a complete knowledge of the subject matter and understanding the strategies for taking tests.
Physically prepared
World-wise
Test-wise
Well organized
58
When was the first spa pedicure system introduced to the professional beauty industry?
2005
1979
1986
1998
59
Which part of the salon is considered the operations center
The front desk
The dispensary
The managers office
The nail station
60
Which of the following is NOT a standard method of compensation in the nail industry?
Tips only
Salary plus comission
Salary only
Comission only
61
Your employment portfolio should NOT include:
Awards and achievements your received while a nail tech student
Your current resume
A list of your hobbies and personal interests
Before-and-after photographs of services you have performed
62
You should not smoke any sooner than _____ before seeing your next client.
5 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
15 minutes
63
Inflammation causes the creation of______ in the area around an injury
Cytoplasm
Cilia
protoplasm
Pus
64
Which of these id not an active problem-solving word
Analyze
Determine
Postpone
Explore
65
Which term refers to the study of how a workplace and should be designed for maximum comfort, safety and productivity?
Ergonomics
Cosmetology
Eugenics
Oncology
66
When you approach a new client, you should first:
ask what she wants to do
examine her fingernails
smile and introduce yourself
explain the salon's policy on tardiness
67
What inspired Charles Revson to introduce the first line of mass-market nail lacquers
A dream
The artwork of Vincent Van Gogh
Automobile paint
A box of colorful hard candies
68
The invention of _____ led to a change in the standards of feminine beauty in the US in the early 20th century.
Radio
Electric lights
Airplanes
Motion pictures
69
People commonly used which of the following during the renaissance?
Fragrances
Colorful nail preparations
Colorful eye preperations
Colorful lip preparations
70
Your ethics are expressed through your
Human relations skills
All of these answers are correct
Professional image
Personality
71
When mitosis occurs, a cell divides into two new cells, which are called
Daughter cells
Microbial cells
Sibling cells
Myopic cells
72
What is the first step of decontamination?
Cleaning
Sterilizing
Purifying
Disinfecting
73
When observing a role model at work, you should ask yourself:
How do they select which products to use
How do they book their appointments
How do they treat the salon staff and manager
All of these answers are correct
74
Federal agencies:
All of these answers are correct
Place limits on the types of services you can perform in the salon
Set guidelines for the sale of equipment used in salons
Set guidelines for the use of equipment used in salons
75
As you start off in your first nail technician job, it is important to be willing to discuss____with the salon team
Technical skills
Neither of these are correct
Both of these answers are correct
Customer service
76
Your clothing should generally reflect the fashions of the season by embodying current:
Styles
All of these answers are correct
Colors
Textures
77
Which type of information is found on an MSDS?
Handling procedures
All of these answers are correct
Hazardous ingredients
Disposal guidelines
78
What is the final step in the 10-step consultation process?
reiterate everything you and the client have agreed on
show and tell
suggest additional services
counsel the client on upkeep
79
You should print your resume on:
Standard white copy paper
Brightly colored copy paper
Good quality white or gray bond paper
Good qualityu brightly colored bond paper
80
You are respectful of others when you...
Exercise good manners
All of these answers are correct
Refrain for interrupting people
Practice being a good listener
81
When studying, it is recommended that you:
Recline
Lie on your side
Sit upright
Lean forward in your chair
82
Which of the following can enter the body through broken skin?
All of these answers are correct
Viruses
Fungi
Bacteria
83
A price list should be prominently displayed:
In the managers office
At the nail station
In the reception area
In the dispensary
84
Keeping track of where your money goes helps you:
All of these answers are correct
Make sure you always have enough money
Save for bigger expenses
Plan ahead
85
About ______ of the population normally carry staphylococci
1/2
1/5
1/3
1/4
86
A good team player:
Shares her knowledge
focuses solely on her own work
Does not work to resolve conflicts
All of these answers are correct
87
Being _______ means being compassionate and responsive to other people.
Aloof
Receptive
Sensitive
Egotistical
88
Who is the best singer
Monica
Jenica
89
The average independent salong has ____ manicure tables and pedicure stations
6
2
3
4
90
It is recommended that you talk to a(n) ______ for information about reducing credit card debt and your retirement
Attorney
Financial planner
Senior nail technician
Physician
91
To advertise your commitment to professional beauty, you should:
All of these answers are correct
Put thought into your appearance every day
Keep your haicut and color in tip-top shape
Keep your skin well-groomed
92
A_____ is a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects cells of biological organisms
Virus
Bacteria
Histamine
Quat
93
The name you select for your business
Identifies characteristics that set your business appart from competitors
Explains what it is
All of these answers are correct
Creates a picture of your business in potential clients minds
94
The best way to understand others is to begin with a firm understanding of:
your friends and family members
the typical client
the salon manager
yourself
95
When should a consultation be performed?
the first time a client visits the salon
at least once a year
with every service and salon visit
once every few visits
96
If you find studying overwhelming, you should:
Devote more of your time to studying
Avoid talking to other students in the same class
Focus on small tasks at a time
Avoid doing it whenever you feel stressed.
97
Who is held liable for debts in an LLC
The partners
The S corporation
The business
The stockholders
98
Which of these is not a method of cleaning?
Using an autoclave
Using a solvent
Scrubbing with a clean and properly disinfected brush
Using an ultrasonic unit
99
Who has the last say in decision making in a sole proprietorship?
The chair person of the board
The chief financial officer
The board of directors
The sole proprietor
100
When do you usually find out when your first employee evaluation will be?
During job interviews
The first few days of work
After a year at the job
After about 6 months at the job