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1
All payments received from clients for services and home care products purchased is known as:
income
taxes
expenses
compensation
2
Procedures in the salon that ensure all products are accounted for is known as:
budgeting
advertising
inventory control
scheduling
3
Who must apply for a state sales tax permit before collecting taxes on products or services sold?
salon owner
lawyer
employee
customer
4
The term given for selling products for client home care is:
warehousing
scheduling
retailing
networking
5
Which of the following items must be reported as employee income?
money paid to vendors for products
change given to a client following payment
tips received by an employee
operating expenses paid by the salon
6
In many cases, the first person to greet a client as they arrive is the:
distributor
receptionist
manager
owner
7
Which of the following descriptions identifies the meaning of clientele?
persons who do not prebook appointments following the first visit
persons who have never visited the salon and are not likely to visit
persons who make habitual use of the services of another person
persons who visit the salon only once in 5 years
8
A set income given to an employee on a weekly or monthly basis is known as:
booth rent
stock
salary
commission
9
Which of the following statements describes what you should do if you are asked a question that seems discriminatory?
politely decline to answer
remain defiantly silent
give a false answer
answer the question truthfully
10
The stylist’s name, service, client’s name, date and client’s phone# should all be included in the:
I-9 form
federal income tax form
appointment book
state income tax form
11
Measurable goals will help you get organized and:
stick with the status quo
force you to stretch
track your progress
believe in what you can do
12
The most important relationships you form at the beginning of your career are those that develop:
in cosmetology school
within your family
while networking
within the salon
13
Passion as a work principle can be described as:
getting along co-workers
not waiting to told what to do
showing up on time and ready to work
showing that you love what you do
14
The renting of a space, suite or booth by an individual salon professional on a monthly basis is referred to as a(n):
chain salon
independent salon
independent contractor
full-service salon
15
A rental agreement is known as a:
lease
waiver
loan
W-2
16
Adding the client’s service total and retail total for one visit will achieve which of the following results?
average ticket
average net profit
average visit
average appointment
17
The tax based on the profits (earnings) of a business is known as:
sales tax
operating tax
income tax
payroll tax
18
Net worth is calculated by subtracting liabilities from:
charge accounts
loan balances
assets
student loans
19
Turning a $30 dollar ticket into a $40 ticket is an example of:
demographics
client profile
target marketing
upselling
20
Placing aromatic soaps and lotions in restrooms is an example of which of the following principles?
poor client service
follow the law
big things make a little difference
little things make a big difference
21
Important information about the client, combined with the financial value of a client, is referred to as the:
client profile
client info
client factor
target market
22
Insurance benefits might include all of the following types EXCEPT:
health insurance
car insurance
life insurance
accident insurance
23
Which of the following buyer motivations is perhaps the easiest to recognize in the salon?
want
dislike
need
like
24
All of the following actions describe how to create a plan to achieve your goals EXCEPT:
consider your budget
avoid alternate plans
be specific
include alternate plans
25
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed a salon and qualities you would bring.
cover letter
application
resumé
profile
26
Which of these descriptions is NOT a guideline to be used when creating a resumé?
show prior employment information
write the resumé in a brief and concise manner
list awards
provide at least eight pages of information
27
Compliance with all local, state/province and federal rules, regulations and laws is the responsibility of the:
former building owner
local authorities
salon owner
salon employees
28
Which of the following actions would represent taking the team approach?
do only your work, helping others leads to problems
offer guests something to drink while they are waiting
avoid referring your clients to other designers
greet only your clients
29
A category title for tracking and overseeing clientele-building strategies is CRM which stands for:
Client Referral Methods
Client Retail Management
Client Retention Methods
Client Relations Management
30
Which of the following concepts creates a harmonious and predictable environment?
personalized approach
chairside manner
ambiance
synergy
31
Dependability as a work principle can be described as:
showing up on time and ready to work
getting along with co-workers
showing that you love what you do
not waiting to be told what to do
32
The act of a highly satisfied client directing another person to see you for professional services is called a(n):
referral
prebook
upsell
client factor
33
Before a salon owner can hire employees they need to apply for a(n):
Social Insurance Number
Social Security card
Federal Employer Identification Number
credit card
34
Which of the statements below represents a specific goal?
I will get an entry-level position in a reputable salon after graduation.
I will very easily get a job.
I will get a job.
I will most likely get a job somewhere close to where I might live.
35
The emotional buyer bases his or her purchases on:
being a new product
facts
price
personal reasons
36
An effective strategy to ensure a return visit from a client is to:
promote negative word-of-mouth
limit your work hours
provide exceptional service
avoid using a business card
37
When handling a phone call always:
promote salon discounts
maintain self control
speak louder than normal
match the client’s anger
38
Which of the following situations would represent a good time to ask a client for referrals?
when the client is unsatisfied with the service
when the client is looking confused
when the client is satisfied with the service
when the client is complaining about the service
39
According to statistics, how often does the average loyal client visit a salon?
every 2 weeks
twice per year
every 3 months
every 6 weeks
40
The money in your checking and savings accounts, IRAs, stocks and bonds are all considered to be your total:
assets
fortune
liabilities
debt
41
A collection of your creative work and documents to show potential clients or employers is called a:
cover letter
portfolio
networking
LinkedIn
42
The determination on whether a specific product should be continued as a retail item is based on the number of:
leftovers
turnovers
product samples
retail recommendations
43
It is wise to keep all records of daily sales and services for:
5-7 years
2-4 years
6-14 years
10 years
44
Which of the following time periods identifies the consideration for a long-range goal?
6 months
3 months
1 year
5 years
45
What is considered to be the number one reason why clients move on to another salon?
competitive reasons
product dissatisfaction
move away
indifferent attitude of an employee
46
What percentage of the total salon expenses generally represents compensation for the salon owner and employees?
50%
25%
75%
10%
47
Which of the following concepts involves converting existing clients to return clients?
client retention
CRM
client profile
client factor
48
The type of business in which 2 or more persons share all costs of opening, operating and maintenance.
franchise
sole proprietorship
corporation
partnership
49
Features of a product are its characteristics, which might include:
size of container
added shine
re-conditioning effects
economical purchase
50
During a job interview it is very important to:
tell a lot of stories
stretch the truth if necessary
stay calm and be yourself
tell the interviewer whatever you think he or she wants to hear
51
Workers' Compensation Insurance is needed to protect the:
salon
advertisers
inventory
employee
52
What is meant by the term consistency?
things happen in a uniform way
things happen in a haphazard way
things happen in a sloppy, messy way
things happen in a pessimistic, doubtful way
53
Which form of advertising involves sending postcards or flyers to prospective clients?
word-of-mouth advertising
TV and radio advertising
involvement in community affairs
direct mail advertising
54
Networking provides all of the following benefits EXCEPT:
leads to lifelong friendships
provides a good way to learn about trends in the industry
contacts create difficult situations that turn into real problems
gives access to people and resources within the industry
55
Which buyer type wants to save money at all costs and is not as interested in quality of product as price?
ready
stubborn
bargain
logical
56
Which buyer type is open-minded and willing to take a chance on new products without hesitation?
ready
stubborn
bargain
logical
57
What is NOT a necessary element for ensuring staff synergy?
lack of procedures
with-it-ness
clear, shared vision
open and clear communication
58
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
avoiding any feedback the client might have
restating back to the client what you heard
not asking any additional questions to clarify concerns
59
All of the following descriptions apply to an independent salon EXCEPT:
owner makes all the decisions in terms of décor
may offer from 5-40 workstations
owner makes all the decisions in terms of pricing and services
uses a set business plan provided by a parent company
60
Which one of the following items is usually the largest expense in operating a salon?
rent
salaries or commissions
supplies
advertisement
61
If you are going to be absent or have vacation time, you would take all of the following steps EXCEPT:
avoid telling the client
prebook your client
reschedule with another designer
notify your clients
62
If all of your appointment times have been scheduled with clients for a given day, the term to describe this is a:
high market demand
full book
prebook
client retention
63
Which of the following business types is owned by the shareholders and formed under legal guidelines?
sole proprietorship
franchise
corporation
partnership
64
"I will get a job within the next 60 days" is an example of a:
realistic goal
achievable goal
measurable goal
timely goal
65
Which type of buyer puts up a struggle and has a strong desire to debate with you?
ready
bargain
logical
stubborn
66
Before an interview begins, you might be asked to fill out a(n):
application
cover letter
portfolio
resumé
67
Which of the following terms refers to all money owed?
net worth
financial status
liabilities
assets
68
To be granted future loans, it is important to pay loans on time and avoid:
compensation
taxes
default
insurance
69
Renting or leasing a workstation from a building owner would represent which of the following situations?
partnership
corporation
independent contractor
sole proprietorship
70
For salon professionals just starting out, the most common and immediate source of referrals is:
word-of-mouth recommendations
target marketing
client profile
promotional literature
71
All of the following statements are ways to demonstrate your personalized approach EXCEPT:
asking about important events in your guest's life
responding to your guest's verbal and nonverbal expressions
chatting with other designers during a salon service
securing your guest's valuables
72
A personalized approach is also referred to as:
shared accountability
chairside manner
staff synergy
salon experience
73
A financial advisor who can tell you what a bank is likely to lend you, based on your net worth, is referred to as a(n):
sales consultant
accountant
lawyer
insurance agent
74
"Is this something I can commit to?" is a question that would be asked when determining if a goal is:
specific
realistic
achievable
measureable
75
Pareto’s principle is called the:
50/50 rule
80/20 rule
90/10 rule
60/40 rule