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Ch. 103E: Salon/Spa Business
Ch. 103E: Salon/Spa Business
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1
Features of a product are its characteristics, which might include:
Economical purchase
Renewing effect
Size of container
Perfect for traveling
2
Which of the following guidelines represents something you should NOT do for a job interview?
Send a thank you note within 24 hours
Maintain eye contact
Bring friends to your interview
Exhibit a positive attitude
3
If a client is unhappy with the service provided, this client might tell as many as how many people about it?
10 people
15 people
2 people
4 people
4
The type of spa that uses a set business plan provided by a parent company is referred to as a(n):
Chain spa
Med-spa
Independent spa
Independent contractor
5
Mary doesn’t always wait to be told what to do. She has a work ethic known as:
Dependability
Teamwork
Efficiency
Initiative
6
Industry statistics indicate that satisfied clients will usually refer how many new clients?
3
8
1
12
7
Which of the following procedures removes part of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis to regenerate collagen?
Non-ablative laser
Ablative laser
Intense pulsed light
Chemical peel
8
Pareto’s principle is called the:
80/20 rule
60/40 rule
90/10 rule
50/50 rule
9
Which client type requires accurate information regarding ingredients and product application?
Tentative client
Authentic client
Conventional client
Analytical client
10
All of the following statements are ways to demonstrate being truly interested in your clients well-being EXCEPT:
Be aware of any time constraints
Ensure client comfort
Ignore any client concerns or complaints
Remain focused
11
What is the purpose of a handbook for a spa?
Presents employee compensation for the past year
Outlines owners expectations of employees
Features client addresses
Lists area restaurants
12
An effective strategy to encourage repeat business from a client is to:
Have a negative approach to clients
Limit your work hours
Provide exceptional service
Avoid sending thank you cards
13
What document introduces you to the spa and offers a brief summary of why you would like to be employed there?
Profile
Cover letter
Resume
Application
14
A composite of market statistics used to identify the general characteristics of individuals within that market is the:
Client profile
Client trend
Client factor
Client type
15
The renting of a space, suite or booth by an individual esthetician on a monthly basis is referred to as a(n):
Independent spa
Independent contractor
Full-service salon/spa
Chain spa
16
Which generation is born entirely in the internet era?
Baby boomers
Gen x
iGeneration/ Gen z
Millennials
17
Which of the following time periods identifies the consideration for a long-term goal?
6 months
3 months
1 year
5 years
18
Which of the following statements would offer a solution to procrastination?
Saying “yes” to everyone
Making a prioritized to do list
Having a cluttered workspace
Getting less sleep
19
A compensation structure that is based on a percentage of the dollar income the esthetician generates from services:
Commission
Hourly plus commission
Salary
Salary plus commission
20
The spa exterior, decor, music and sounds, and air and ventilation are all components of:
Personalized approach
Shared accountability
Synergy
Ambiance
21
The type of business ownership where two or more persons share all costs of opening, operating and maintaining business:
Corporation
Franchise
Partnership
Sole proprietorship
22
For estheticians just starting out, the most common and immediate source of referrals is:
Client profile
Target marketing
Promotional literature
Word of mouth recommendations
23
Which buyer type wants to know all of the facts about the product and thinks carefully about buying?
Bargain
Stubborn
Ready
Logical
24
Relevant client attributes and characteristics combined with the financial value of a client are referred to as the:
Client factor
Target market
Client profile
Client referral
25
Measurable goals will help you get organized and:
Track your progress
Believe in what you can do
Force you to stretch
Stick with the status quo
26
When team members have each other’s backs, it is an example of a:
Learning culture
Clear, shared vision
Positive, cooperative atmosphere
Competitive edge
27
“Out of the products I showed you today, this is the one I would recommend not leaving without”, is an example of:
Retail selling
Link selling
Closing the sale
Cross-selling
28
Shelly had a client who was pleased with her services, and her client recommended Shelly to a friend. This is known as a
Prebook
Upsell
Client factor
Referral
29
Passion as a work principle can be described as:
Showing up on time and ready to work
Not waiting to be told what to do
Showing that you love what you do
Getting along with co workers
30
Selling additional services to clients beyond what they originally scheduled for a visit is called:
Promoting referrals
Client retention
Upselling
Prebooking
31
A brief, written account of personal, educational and professional qualifications and experience is known as a:
Resume
Reference
Portfolio
Cover letter
32
Which of the following concepts involves convincing new clients to return and hopefully become lifelong clients?
Client retention
Client profile
CRM
Client factor
33
Gen x prefers:
Humor and thinking “outside the box”
Brand over value
Knowing more about products/business
Value over brand
34
Gowns, towels, linens, and furniture fabrics are examples of a spa ambiance component known as:
Treatments
Benefits
Touchable
Displays
35
Susan earns an additional payment based on the number of clients she sees. What type of compensation is Susan receiving?
Workers compensation
Salary plus commission
Salary
Commission
36
Ecchymosis is a medical term for:
Redness of the skin
Scarring the skin
Bruising of the skin
Infection of the skin
37
Benchmarks for a goal are usually expressed with:
Letters
Vague dreams
Numbers
Time periods
38
Barriers to the effective use of time include all of the following factors EXCEPT:
Good sleep habits
Cluttered workspace
Poor planning
Procrastination
39
The determination on whether a specific product should be continued as a retail item is based on the number of:
Targets
Turnovers
Retail recommendations
Product samples
40
Which of the following elements could cause staff synergy to go awry?
Mutual respect
Respectful atmosphere
Effective communication
High staff turnover
41
According to industry experts, how often does the average loyal client visit a spa?
Every 2 weeks
Twice per year
Every 3 months
Every 6 weeks
42
Tips for treatment room productivity include all of the following statements EXCEPT:
If unsure how to do a service, getting trained
Understanding products used and sold
Even if running behind, don’t ask for help
Keeping clean linens in treatment room
43
An example of a liability on your financial statement would be:
Last weeks income
Any earned tips
Restaurant receipts
Credit card balances
44
If you don’t waste time or spa resources, you are demonstrating your work ethic has a quality of:
Dependability
Efficiency
Teamwork
Initiative
45
Compliance with all local, state/province and federal rules, regulations and laws is the responsibility of the:
Former building owner
Spa owner
Local authorities
Spa employees
46
Which of the following services is considered in-scope for an esthetician?
Superficial chemical peels
Ablative lasers
Dermal fillers
Deep peels
47
Considering a clients lifestyle, diet, medical issues and subjective concerns means considering skin therapy from a:
Holistic approach
Retailing approach
Recommendation approach
Identification approach
48
Which of the following statements describes a value add-on package?
A less popular service combined with another low cost service
A popular service combined with another popular service
A popular service combined with a less popular service
A low cost service combined with another low cost service
49
Which of the following statements describes a behavioral interview question?
“Why did you enroll in esthetics school?”
“Describe a time where you didn’t get along with a colleague”
“Tell me about yourself”
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
50
An agreement on how things are to be done in the spa so things happen in a uniform way is called:
Accountability
Consistency
Treatment
Prebooking
51
All of the following statements identify the benefits of sharing knowledge EXCEPT:
Sharing discourages others from sharing with you
Sharing leads to more clients
Sharing encourages others to share with you
Sharing leads to more satisfied clients
52
Benefits of a product are all about:
“Why it helps”
“What it will do”
“Where it is sold”
“When it works”
53
The emotional buyer type bases their purchases on:
Personal reasons
Price
Brand new products
Facts
54
All of the following terms are examples of post-op complications EXCEPT:
Bruising of the skin
Signs of scarring
Severe skin redness
Proper wound healing
55
Which of the following terms is associated with injectables?
Superficial
Resurfacing
Fillers
IPL
56
If the dermis is directly impacted by an injection, should the esthetician proceed with the service?
Proceed with permission
Proceed immediately
Do not proceed
Proceed with caution
57
A spa working harmoniously as a group can describe which of the following work ethics?
Efficacy
Dependability
Teamwork
Initiative
58
What is considered to be the number one reason why clients move on to another spa?
Indifferent attitude toward employee
Competitive reasons (including pricing)
Move away
Product dissatisfaction
59
Patient privacy measures for working for a medical-spa or clinic include all of the following descriptions EXCEPT:
Never ask the reason for the medical visit in public
Have client files accessible to all employees
Keep checkout process to 1 person at a time
All communication must be made through a compliant electronic platform
60
What type of insurance protects the spa owner from financial loss due to an employees negligence?
Product liability
Premise
Unemployment
Malpractice
61
A goal strategy that states exactly what you want to accomplish is referred to as being:
Measurable
Realistic
Achievable
Specific
62
All of the following guidelines are ways to demonstrate your personalized approach EXCEPT:
Ensure client comfort
Give guests your undivided attention
Remain positive
Not checking on previous treatment information
63
Which of the following job competencies would be expected for performing chemical peels?
Verify device setting with the medical provider
Use correct eye protection on client and self, based on light used
Use correct eye protection
Comply with ANSI laser safety standards
64
A sole proprietorship is a business owned by:
A franchise
One person
Two or more people
A corporation
65
Which of the following strategies works to involve the client when recommending products?
Give reasons to buy the product
State the price
Know what the promotions are
Let the client hold, smell, or sample the product
66
Who must apply for a state sales tax permit before collecting taxes on products or services sold?
Advertisers
Spa owner
Employee
Inventory
67
Surgery to improve the signs of aging in the face, also called a facelift, is:
Blepharoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Rhytidectomy
Liposuction
68
The type of insurance that helps cover the costs of spa equipment and physical location in case of fire or theft is:
Liability insurance
Health insurance
Malpractice insurance
Property insurance
69
Confirming the location of an interview appointment, parking and approximate travel time needed will help you be:
Late
Behind
Tardy
Punctual
70
An important aspect to remember when managing the financial operations of a spa is to:
Create a budget
Ignore economic conditions
Avoid organizing a business plan
Dismiss advice from an accountant
71
Which of the following actions is recommended for pricing retail products?
Make the price difficult to find
Don’t put the price on the product
Price all products individually
Price all products as a group
72
The process that gives you access to people/resources in the industry for career advancement, continuing education, ect.
Marketing
Client referral
Client factor
Networking
73
Injected toxins that block nerve impulses and temporarily paralyze muscles that cause facial wrinkles are called:
Permanent fillers
Neuromudulators
Polylactic acids
Collagen stimulators
74
Net worth is calculated by subtracting liabilities from:
Loan balances
Assets
Student loans
Charge accounts
75
A medical term for redness that is common after chemical peels and surgical procedures is:
Bruising
Ecchymosis
Erythema
Conjunctivitis
76
Which of these terms defines a specific target or benchmark of achievement that can be attained within a specific time?
Milestone
Schedule
Goal
Budget
77
An efficient working space for each esthetician is:
200-300 sq feet
50-75 sq feet
Over 300 sq feet
120-150 sq feet
78
Which of the following descriptions is considered a key to successful client relationships?
Don’t consider the clients home care routine
Discuss your personal life with your client
Ask simple questions that can be answered with “yes” or “no”
Listen carefully; don’t jump to conclusions
79
A category title for tracking and overseeing clientele-building strategies is CRM, which stands for:
Client retail management
Client retention methods
Client referral methods
Client relations management
80
All of the following guidelines can help you plan your career path EXCEPT:
Identifying short-term goals
Reviewing the plan only one time
Identifying a long-term goal
Creating a plan
81
What ancient culture was believed to be the first to develop extensive beauty products?
China
Greece
India
Egypt
82
Non-ablative lasers produce effects such as:
Paralyzing facial muscle
Hair removal
Removing excess fat
Lifting drooping upper eyelids
83
What percentage of client retention would be achieved if an esthetician had 8 out of 10 clients return for services?
0.2
0.9
0.8
0.4
84
If a client expresses a lack of satisfaction with the finished look, all of the following actions are recommended EXCEPT
Make plans for future satisfaction, such as a return service
Express appreciation for the clients honesty
Tell the client you cannot take time to deal with it at the present time
Offer to make changes immediately
85
Options to increase revenue without raising prices include all the following EXCEPT:
Upselling
Retail
Value add-on packages
Overcharging
86
All the property you own is called a list of:
Assets
Debt
Liabilities
Finances
87
Which of the following terms refers to all money owed?
Net worth
Financial status
Assets
Liabilities
88
When organizing stock for a retail display, group products by brand or:
Category
Size
Aroma
Price
89
Having an esthetician visit you at the office or home became the ultimate high-status treat in the:
1960’s
1980’s
1970’s
1950’s
90
Treating your client like an important, valued individual is known as:
Cooperation
Staff Synergy
Personalized approach
Shared accountability
91
How is a task that can be completed within the month ranked when using the ABC prioritizing technique?
Maximum priority
High priority
Low priority
Medium priority
92
Workers compensation insurance is needed to protect the:
Inventory
Spa
Customers
Employee
93
What is considered the best form of advertising?
Print ads
Social media
Word of mouth
Direct mail
94
When staff members take individual initiative to stay on top of things and to pay attention to detail, they are:
Problem-solving
Being proactive
Conflict management
Cooperation
95
Showing up on time and ready to work is the work principle:
Efficiency
Dependability
Teamwork
Initiative
96
Which of the following items must be reported as employee income?
Change given to a client following payment
Money paid to vendors for products
Operating expenses paid by the spa
Tips received by an employee
97
During a job interview it is very important to:
Tell a lot of stories
Stay calm and be yourself
Tell the interviewer whatever he or she wants to hear
Stretch the truth if nessecary
98
Which type of buyer puts up a struggle and has a strong desire to debate with you?
Logical
Bargain
Ready
Stubborn
99
Who can decide if a goal is realistic?
You
Your family
Your friends
Your tutor
100
Esthetics, as a separate profession in the U.S. did not evolve until the late:
1960’s
1980’s
1950’s
1970’s