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1
How many milliamperes equal one ampere
1,000
10
100
10,000
2
The chemical process in which cells receive nutrients for cell growth and reproduction is known as
Metabolism
Physiology
Catabolism
Anabolism
3
During the balance phase of a facial which of the following devices is used during the massage step?
Lucas spray pulverizer
Galvanic
Rotating brush
Vacuum suction
4
The brain, spinal cord and spinal and cranial nerves make up the
Autonomic nervous system
Central nervous system
Involuntary system
Peripheral nervous system
5
Positive self esteem in action can be described as
Having negative believes about family/society
Forming short term friendships
Avoiding eye contact
Telling the truth and keeping commitments
6
The muscles that creates movement based on intentional desire are:
Involuntary
Non-striated
Striated (voluntary)
Cardiac
7
Before a salon/spa owner can hire employees, they need to apply for a:
Social Security Card
Drivers License
Social Insurance Number
Federal Employer Identification Number
8
Susan earns an additional payment based on the number of clients she sees. What type of compensation is Susan receiving?
Workers’ Compensation
Commission
Salary plus Commission
Salary
9
Tracking your progress is accomplished in which of the S.M.A.R.T. goals?
Achievable
Specific
Measurable
Timely
10
All of the following are steps part of performing a vacuum suction technique for a facial treatment EXCEPT
Apply medium such as cream to provide glide
Keep finger on ventouse hole as device is lifted from face
Hold skin taut while working on each area of the face
Cover hole on venthouse with the index finger
11
Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen form the basis of:
Mixtures
Amino acids
Compounds
Elements
12
When should you plan to discuss the clients aftercare during which service essential?
Connect
Complete
Create
Consult
13
Resilience is developed by solving problems and
Avoiding mistakes
Learning from mistakes
Choosing the most popular decision
Reducing stress
14
When analyzing the skin, the distance the magnifying lamp is placed over the face may vary based on the following EXCEPT
Clients skin
Strength of magnification
Your eye color
Your eye sight
15
A realistic goal is one that
Sets a deadline for achieving a goal
Contains concrete benchmarks
States exactly what you want to accomplish
You believe can be accomplished
16
Which esthetic device is an example of a Class 1: General Controls?
Ultrasound Device
Laser
Microdermabrasion
Tanning Beds
17
All of the following guidelines are true for waxing EXCEPT
Check temperature of wax inside of your wrist
Never double dip the spatula
Check temperature behind the clients ear
Advice client to avoid the sun immediately
18
How should disinfected electrodes be stored?
Cannot be disinfected, discard after one use
In airtight container
Wrapped in a towel
In a cabinet
19
Osteology is the study of
Nerves
Muscles
Germs
Bone
20
If an esthetician leaves a salon/spa, his or her clients will frequently
Go to a different salon
Follow the esthetician
Stay at the salon and recommend people to follow the esti
Stay at the salon/spa
21
The following descriptions are all benefits of a product EXCEPT:
Renewing Effect
Perfect Size for Traveling
Economical Purchase
Concentrated Formula
22
How should you test the temperature of wax prior to testing on your client?
On the tender skin inside your elbow
On the back of your hand
On your own face
On the inside of your wrist
23
The catagen hair stage of hair is known as the
Shedding phase
Resting phase
Growth phase
Transition phase
24
What skin condition is red and amber light therapy used to treat
Texture
Sensitive
Acne
Aging
25
How long should a client discontinue the use of exfoliants following a wax service
12 hours
2 hours
1 hour
24 hours
26
On what area of the body would you not find any sebaceous glands?
The face
On the arms and legs
The groin area
On the palms of hands and soles of feet
27
Metal tools and nonporous supplies used should be disinfected
After each use
At the beginning of each day
Twice each day
At the end of each day
28
The layer of the epidermis that is shed and replaced constantly is the
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum basale
29
All of the following tools should be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant solution EXCEPT
Comedone extractor
Fanbrush
Bowl
Single use spatula
30
A unit of electric resistance is called a(n)
Ohm
Volt
Insulator
Watt
31
Which method of transmission allows an acidic solution to enter the skin when assisted by direct and the positive pole
Anaphoresis
Desincrustation
Desquamation
Cataphoresis
32
A hair removal service cannot be performed if which of the following medical conditions is present
Crust
Plaque
Scabies
Nodule
33
After care advice include explaining the benefits of using a product at home with all the following information EXCEPT
What product to use
Why you used the product
How to use the product
Why other products dont work
34
A goal strategy that states exactly what you want to accomplish is referred to as being
Measurable
Specific
Realistic
Achievable
35
Why would hard wax be recommended for the bikini area?
Lacks grip on dense hair
Harsher to the skin
Kinder to the skin
Doesn’t promote grip of dense hair
36
LED light should be applied around each of the 6 zones for how long?
2 minutes
6 minutes
4 minutes
8 minutes
37
All of the following guidelines are ways to demonstrate your personalized approach EXCEPT
Give guest your undivided attention
Ensure client comfort
Remain positive
Not checking on previous treatment information
38
Having an esthetician visit you at the office or home became the ultimate high status treat in the
1980s
1950s
1970s
1960s
39
A treatment table helps the Esthetician maintain good posture during a hair removal service if it is.
Not adjustable
Adujustable
Heated
Not hydraulic
40
During a job interview it is very important to
Stretch the truth if necessary
Stay calm and be yourself
Tell the interviewer what’re you think he or she wants to hear
Tell a lot of stories
41
Which of the following manufacturing safety standards ensures the device has been manufactured for electrical safety?
CE Marking
UL Listing
EPA-Approved Marking
ISO Listing
42
The occipital artery supplies blood to the
Sides and top of the head
Lower portion of the face
Center of the forehead
Back of the head
43
Hair like projections used by bacilli and spirilla to move themselves are called cilia or
Flagella
Bacilli
Pediculosis
Feet
44
Which form of advertising involves sending postcards or flyers to prospective clients?
Word-Of-Mouth Advertising
Direct-Mail Advertising
Involvement in Community Affairs
Social Media
45
Which steps of the Skin Assessment and Recommendation System are performed during the Consult service essential?
Analyze and Teach
Observe and Treat
Treat and Teach
Observe and Analyze
46
Avoid using latex single use gloves for clients with allergies
True
False
47
Atoms that are the same forms a(n)
Element
Emulsion
Mixture
Compound
48
What is the average working temperature of soft wax?
122 F
109 F
104 F
115 F
49
Which of the following is also referred to as pinkeye?
Conjunctivitis
Dermatitis
Impetigo
Eczema
50
What temporary hair removal supply is used to spread wax?
Spatula
Brush
Tissue
Cotton pad
51
For a temporary hair removal service, when should the esthetician explain the products they’re using?
Only at the beginning and end of the service
Only at the end of the service
Throughout the service
Only at the beginning of the service
52
Which high frequency application treatment used the formation of ozone to produce a mild germicidal effect on the skin?
Direct high frequency
Indirect high frequency
Sparking (fulguration)
Galvanic current
53
Which facial treatment device is also known as tesla?
Microcurrent
LED
High frequency
Galvanic
54
A beneficial effect of desincrustation is
Tightens and firms tissue
Increase product absorption
Soothes nerves endings
Emulsifies sebum
55
Which of the following treatments uses light to help improve the appearance of the skin?
Galvanic
Light therapy
High frequency
Fluorescent light therapy
56
All the following actions are steps of an eyebrow tweezing service, EXCEPT
Apply powder
Apply barrier cream
Examine skin
Trim long hairs
57
In a hard wax procedure the wax adheres to
Only the hair
A strip
Only the skin
Skin and hair
58
The salon/spa exterior, decor, music, sounds, air and ventilation are all compounds of
Shared accountability
Ambiance
Personalized approach
Synergy
59
On the pH scale, numbers greater than 7 indicate a(n)
Alkaline solution
Acidic solution
Neutral solution
Chemical solution
60
What is a beneficial effect of a direct high frequency treatment?
Increases circulation
Reduces redness
Induces relaxation
Reduces inflammation
61
What product should be applied after waxing service to calm skin?
Powder
Antiseptic
Pre-wax cleanser
Soothing toner
62
For soft strip wax and hard wax, all following actions are considered infection control and safety guidelines EXCEPT
Wipe container with disinfectant wipes
Never double dip spatula
Powder clients skin
Discard used wax application and strips
63
It’s ok to take the third prong off to make a three prong plug to fit into a 2 conductor outlet
False
True
64
Chemical depilatories remove unwanted hair by
Dissolving the hair
Turning hair to liquid
Burning the hair
Shrinking the hair
65
Considering a client’s lifestyle, diet and medical issues means considering skin therapy from an approach known as:
Identification
Holistic
Retailing
Recommendation
66
Which of the following statements describes a behavioral interview question?
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
“Describe a time when you did not get along with a colleague”
“Tell me about yourself”
“Why did you enroll in esthetics school?”
67
When handling a client complaint, you can turn a negative experience into a positive one by
Ignoring any signs that the client might be disappointed
Not asking any additional questions to clarify concerns
Restating back to the client about what you heard
Avoiding any feedback the client might have
68
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed?
Every 2 weeks
Yearly
Monthly
As directed by manufacture
69
At what point would you gain agreement to move forward during the consult service essential
After analyzing the clients wants and needs
Before analyzing the clients physical attributes
Right after viewing a photo the client brought
After all questions have been clarified
70
What 3 basic parts are found in the most human cells?
Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Nucleus, cytoplasm, connective tissue
Muscle, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Muscle, protoplasm, cell membrane
71
Asking open ended questions to discover the clients wants and needs occurs during which service essential
Create
Complete
Consult
Connect
72
An open comedone is the technical name for
Macule
Birthmark
Nevus
Blackhead
73
Four main areas to consider for employment in the esthetics industry are service, management, sales and education
True
False
74
Corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells are called
Staphylococci
Cocci
Spirilla
Bacilli
75
The most accurate method of measuring pH is with
Indicator liquid
pH paper
A pH meter
Indicator paper
76
All of the following movements cause carpal tunnel syndrome EXCEPT
Repeating a motion over and over
Gripping with force
Bending your wrist a lot
Using sharp shears
77
A serum can be used during the treat step with all of the following devices EXCEPT
Vacuum/spray atomizer
Micro-current treatment
High frequency (direct)
Galvanic (Iontophoresis)
78
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when
Tools are used to puncture the skin
Tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
Tools are new
Clients request it
79
In what direction are eyebrow hairs tweezed
In the direction of hair growth
Away from yourself
Always downward
Opposite of hair growth
80
Another name for head lice is
Itch mite
Pediculosis capitis
Scabies
Tines capitals
81
Which electrode is held by a client to create a circuit
Mushroom electrode
Grounding pad electrode
Sparking electrode
Grounding bar electrode
82
The connect service essential involves putting clients at ease and building
Disloyalty
Disagreement
Rapport
Finances
83
The tentative client arrives at the salon/spa with which type of budget?
Flexible
Unlimited
Fixed
Non-existent
84
An ampere is a unit of a electric
Strength
Frequency
Pressure
Resistance
85
Compliance with all local, state/providence and federal rules, regulations and laws is the responsibility of the
Former building owner
Salon/spa employees
Local authorities
Salon/spa owner
86
Which electrode creates a germicidal effect and is used in circular, gliding motions across the face?
Tweezer
Mushroom
Metal roller
Metal ball
87
Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation
Impetigo
Folliculitis
Eczema
Pseudofolliculitis barbae
88
Not making assumptions about people based on appearances reflects use of
Etiquette
Commitment
Integrity
Respect
89
What is the decrease in activity of melanocytes called?
Melanoderma
Acne
Chloasma
Leukoderma
90
Select the term that could be used by a client to help uncover what they want in a hair service
Drab
Lifeless
Flat
Shine
91
When shaping the eyebrows, the brow should begin
Over the inside corner of the eye
Over the outside corner of the mouth
Over the outside of the nose
Over the outside of the iris of the eye
92
A sole proprietorship is a business owned by
Two or more people
A corporation
One person
A franchise
93
Effective forms of temporary hair removal for the lips and chin are waxing and
Thermolysis
Electrolysis
Laser
Threading
94
The term used to describe the temporary removal of hair at or near skin level is
Epilation
Waxing
Sugaring
Depilation
95
The ideal salon/spa arrangement has an efficient traffic pattern providing
A remote reception area
80 square feet per esthetician
The least steps for the client and esthetician to travel
The most steps for the client and esthetician to travel
96
A goal of the exfoliate step during a facial treatment with devices is to cleanse the skin
False
True
97
Which of the following nonverbal cues would indicate a clients dissatisfaction with a service?
Smiling
Grinning
Furrowed forehead
Nodding with approval
98
The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as:
Psychology
Anatomy
Physics
Chemistry
99
Lasers and IPL are classified as
Class 3: special controls
Class 2: special controls
Radiation emitting devices
Class 2: special controls
100
The tone of inflection of your voice, level and rate of speech all play a role in
Body language
Verbal communication
Nonverbal communication
Listening