Ch 1 & FCh 1 History & Career Opportunities & Life Skills

Question 1

The weekly manicure appointment became common practice in the 1950s. When did it fall out of fashion?

Accepted Answer

1950

Question 2

All EXCEPT which of the following would be considered short term goals?

Accepted Answer

To slowly grow the company into broader international markets

Question 3

Which of the following ingredients was included in the first manicuring set?

Accepted Answer

nail bleach and rose pomade nail tint

Question 4

Ethics are BEST defined as _________.

Accepted Answer

moral principles by which we live and work

Question 5

A nail technician must decide whether to work in a nail salon, full-service salon, day spa, or a ______________

Accepted Answer

medical spa or medical office

Question 6

If you are interested in enhancing your creativity, you should also try doing all of the following EXCEPT ________

Accepted Answer

increasing self-esteem

Question 7

__________ play/plays a key role in putting nail art and even nail technicians in front of large audience.

Accepted Answer

Social media

Question 8

Discretion is an important part of ethical behavior because _________.

Accepted Answer

you sometimes have to keep certain client information confidential

Question 9

When you order your daily tasks on your to-do list from most important to least important, what have you just done?

Accepted Answer

You've prioritized.

Question 10

Why should one NOT neglect physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Because exercise and recreation stimulate clear thinking.

Question 11

When studying, you may find that mnemonics can be useful as a learning tool because they _________.

Accepted Answer

are a short cut to recalling information

Question 12

What does a mission statement accomplish?

Accepted Answer

It establishes the purpose and values of an institution.

Question 13

Management positions = inventory manager, retail sales manager, department head, assistant manager, general manager and?

Accepted Answer

salon owner

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a career possibility for a nail technician?

Accepted Answer

skin care specialist

Question 15

In the beauty and wellness industry, as in any industry, life skills are considered to be all EXCEPT what?

Accepted Answer

Acing a final exam

Question 16

Practicing diplomacy in your career in beauty and wellness shows that you are _________.

Accepted Answer

able to deliver messages in a kind way, motivated and driven to be successful

Question 17

Which of the following is MOST important in fulfilling your potential?

Accepted Answer

To be self-actualized

Question 18

Which of the following was a status symbol among the ancient Chinese elite?

Accepted Answer

ornate nail guards

Question 19

How did early movie stars in the 1940s use nail polish to make a fashion statement?

Accepted Answer

They wore matching nail polish and lipstick colors.

Question 20

Which of the following was a popular trend in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

nail art

Question 21

Modern UV gel nail polish offers:

Accepted Answer

longer-lasting results

Question 22

Which of the following might be considered unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Concealing information about products in order to sell them

Question 23

When did the use of spray guns become common for the application of monomer liquid nail colors?

Accepted Answer

1990s

Question 24

A nail technician is NOT likely to find work in a:

Accepted Answer

natural hair salon

Question 25

Modern nail polish formulations have evolved to embody chip-resistant and ____________.

Accepted Answer

fade-resistant characteristics

Question 26

Breaking up long-term goals into smaller pieces helps to _________.

Accepted Answer

make them seem not so overwhelming

Question 27

Professional nail grooming today is no longer considered a luxury and ________.

Accepted Answer

is in great demand

Question 28

A nail technician in a traditional salon is LEAST likely to:

Accepted Answer

work under the supervision of a doctor

Question 29

Which of the following MOST helps an organization to identify long-term and short-term goals?

Accepted Answer

Goal setting

Question 30

To become a medical nail technician (MNT), you are required to ___ & complete an internship under the direction of a dr.

Accepted Answer

take specialty courses

Question 31

Which of the following statements about the state of the cosmetic industry today is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Glitter UV gel products are gaining in popularity.

Question 32

Why is it important to never stop learning about the beauty and wellness industry?

Accepted Answer

Because the beauty and wellness industry never stops changing.

Question 33

When someone has self-esteem, they MOST likely also possess _________.

Accepted Answer

inner strength

Ch 1 & FCh 1 History & Career Opportunities & Life Skills

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Ch 1 & FCh 1 History & Career Opportunities & Life Skills

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