Think of your portfolio as a___For potential clients and employers that allows them to evaluate your professional skill

Exhibit of your work on display

When should a client consultation be performed?

As part of every single service

What is an advantage to nail resin?

Nail resins can extend the natural nail for a special occasion

As an employee of a salon, spa or barbershop, when you are feeling sick you must

exaggerate your symptoms to your manager so they don't fire you, use your best judgement to determine whether you are healthy enough to work

Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together

monomer liquids and polymer powders

When should you shape the nail tip?

Before you blend down the contact area

Which of the following is NOT a reason to have a thorough understanding of nail tips and forms?

Need to show creativity in artistic enhancements

What is reflective listening?

listening to the client then repeating in your own words

When should you try to upsell the service?

when working with a new client with whom you are not familiar

Which of the following is NOT something beauty professionals should do as they interact with coworkers

Be willing to share their private life

Which of the following is NOT true of online communication

It is a safe form of communication as it requires no etiqutte

How can mnemonic be used as a learning tool to help you with your studies?

They are a shortcut to recalling information

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1
How many basic types of forms are there?
Three
Four
One
Two
2
The day spa business took hold during which decade?
1960's
1990's
1980's
1970's
3
Which of the following would be an artificial nail service?
Gel Polish Manicure
Liquid Enhancements
Pedicures
Nail-strengthening treatment
4
Think of your portfolio as a___For potential clients and employers that allows them to evaluate your professional skill
Exhibit of your work on display
Story about your education and training
Sample of your personnal hygiene
Presentation of your work ethic
5
In which career would you hold training sessions for nail technicians, including interpersonal relationship training
Editorial nail technician
Salon educator
Distributor sales consultant
Beauty school instructor
6
Which of the following is NOT an integral part of a good work ethic?
Enthusiasm
Motivation
Hygiene
Integrity
7
How often should you come in for a wrap maintenance?
One week
two weeks
three weeks
four weeks
8
Which of the following nail shapes would you allow the form sides to come straight out and open to a large circle
Almond
Oval
Ballerina
Round
9
When should a client consultation be performed?
As part of every single service
Only for the first few client visits
Only during the initial client visit
Only during the initial client appointment call
10
We see both gold and silver nails appear in which period of ancient history?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Babylonia
Ancient China
Ancient Inca
11
What is an advantage to nail resin?
Nail resins are very strong(but can be difficult to remove)
Nail resins can extend the natural nail for a special occasion
Nail resins are tricky but beautiful option enhancements
Nail resins are new and trendy option
12
Which of the following is an advantage of nail forms?
They are natural looking
They are strong
They are easy to keep. in place
They are long lasting
13
Which of the following material is best for multiuse tools?
Wood
Stainless Steel
Nickel-Plated Metal
Plastic
14
Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase its strength and durability is referred to as a
Fiberglass Nail Wrap
Nail Wrap
Silk Wrap
Fabric Wrap
15
What should be included in the record of each disinfection procedure?
Date and State
The person who performed the cleaning
Time and Date
Time and State
16
In which career would you be working with photographers?
Salon educator
Beauty school instructor
Editorial nail technician
Distributor sales consultant
17
Nail ____________ describes an evolution of products, tools, and techniques.
History
Technology
Darwinism
Education
18
As an employee of a salon, spa or barbershop, when you are feeling sick you must
exaggerate your symptoms to your manager so they don't fire you
always report to work, no matter how sick you are or the illness you have
always call out sick, no matter how minor the symptoms
use your best judgement to determine whether you are healthy enough to work
19
What is the best defense against physical problems of the hands, wrist, shoulders, neck, back, feet and legs
day surgery
sick time away from work
physical therapy
prevention
20
Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together
monomer liquids and water
monomer liquids and polymer powders
monomer powders and polymer liquids
polymer powders and peroxide
21
The tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ____ layer.
Inhibition
Grit
Primer
Karatin
22
When should you shape the nail tip?
Blending down the contact area is the very last step
Before you blend down the contact area
Either before or after you blend down the contact area
After you blend down the contact area
23
How long should you hold cotton saturated with polish remover on the nail?
30 seconds
1.5-2 minutes
10 seconds
1 minute
24
Which of the following is NOT a reason to have a thorough understanding of nail tips and forms?
Need to show creativity in artistic enhancements
Need to know how to properly secure a form for sculpting extensions
Need to properly size tips to your clients nails
Need to prepare the nail so your extensions are long lasting
25
What is reflective listening?
trying to remember what client requested w out having to ask them to repeat
Having your assistant listen to the client then asking them what they said
pretending to listen to the client while concentrating on their service
listening to the client then repeating in your own words
26
A __ is the MOST common way to wrap a nail.
Silk Wrap
Fiberglass Wrap
Nail Wrap
Fabric Wrap
27
What does monomer mean?
Initiator(s)
Many units
Catalyst(s)
One unit
28
What does polymer mean?
Catalyst
One unit
Initiator
Many units
29
When should you try to upsell the service?
never
always
when working with a new client with whom you are not familiar
when a client absolutely doesn not want to talk about adding other services
30
During which decade did the lunula become popular?
1040's
1920's
1980's
1960's
31
Which of the following is the number one cause of daytime fatigue?
lack of water
lack of minerals
lack oif vitamins
lack of protein
32
____ is the identification of long-term and short-term goals
Building self-esteem
Mission statement writing
Visualizing
Goal setting
33
How often should basin soak baths be cleaned?
After each week of service
After each day of service , or sooner if client had medical issues
After each day of service
After each client use
34
In general orderless products must be used with a ____ ratio.
75/25 wet and dry mix
Dry mix
Medium mix
25/75 wet and dry mix
35
Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle
Full Well
French Tip
Partial Well
Full Coverage
36
Which of the following is the BEST prevention for many bone and joint pain associated with being in the beauty field
elbow sneezing
adequate hydration
proper ergonomics
allergy prevention
37
Katie is a nailtech in 2004 is she excited to try what new product on her clients?
Half-moon Manicure
Acylic Dip Powder
Chip-resistant polish
Juliette Wrap
38
Acrylic nails, including the French manicure, were first made popular during which decade?
1990's
1970's
1980's
1960's
39
Rita Hayworth was popular for her long red nails during which decade?
1920's
1940's
1930's
1950's
40
Which of the following is the first step in the nail polish application process?
Polish Color
Fast Drying Top Coat
Top Coat
Base Coat
41
Which of the following is NOT something beauty professionals should do as they interact with coworkers
treat everyone with respect
remain neutral
avoid gossip
Be willing to share their private life
42
Which of the following is NOT true of online communication
It has a serious impact on the image building of your business
It is a safe form of communication as it requires no etiqutte
It is a frequent form of communication for those in the beauty industry
It is a form of communication that can easily be misunderstood
43
Ingrid suggest her team take in plenty of the most essential nutrient , What does she want her team to consume
carbohydrates
water
protien
vitamin C
44
Which of the following nail shapes would you allow the form to come to a point at the end with a pinhole opening
Oval
Square
Squoval
Round
45
In which career would you be selling products and providing information about new products, trends, and techniques
Editorial nail technician
Beauty school instructor
Distributor sales consultant
Salon educator
46
Which of the following multiuse implements should be held and a 20 to 30 degree angle from the nail plate?
Nail Clippers
Nail Nippers
Tweezers
Metal Pushers
47
What example can you find that nail services and art have stayed in the spotlight in the present time?
Blockbuster Movies
TV Commercials
Social Media
Magazine Advertisements
48
How can mnemonic be used as a learning tool to help you with your studies?
They work as a note-taking tool
They provide a way for you to stay organized
They help you through repetition
They are a shortcut to recalling information
49
A tip or form is used to do what ?
Create a nail shape
Create a dr manicure
Create a nail enhancement
Create a nail extension
50
which of the following would occur after the client has filled out the consultation form
disscuss pereffered nail shape
discuss preferred length of nails
discuss service
check nails and skin
51
Your _ is a personal calling card that displays your talents so that potential employers can evaluate your skills
hygiene
portfolio
professional image
work ethic
52
A massage performed during a manicure or pedicure is purely for what purpose?
To personalize a pedicure
To rub in lotion or cream
Health Benefits
Relaxtion
53
Beauty and wellness is at heart a _____ industry
medical
scientific
technical
creative
54
Which of the following vitamins does not have particularly significant effects on the skin?
Vitamin B
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
55
How would you use the history of the profession for your current position?
helps you predict trends
helps you talk to clients about the services of previous decades
helps you know what not to do
allows you to easily make advances in professional development classes.
56
During which decade did the weekly manicure become popular and affordable?
1940's
1980's
1960's
1920's
57
A ____ comes in many designs, from a form rubber one-piece unit to a rope type that is woven.
Toe Separater
Nail Rasp
Nail File
Foot File
58
What should you do if clients arrive late and have the time to take the client without jeopardizing other appointments
Politely advise the clients of the late policy
Politely tell the clients you can no longer accept their business
Provide the clients with services wiht out mentioning tardiness
Ask the clients to reschedule anyhow
59
Neon colors were popular during which decade?
1980's
1970's
1990's
1960's
60
Why is discretion an important part of the ethical behavior?
Because virtually all clients lie to those whom they do business
Because you should keep certain client information confidential
Because you should not be truthful with those with whom you do business
Because it is essential that you always take care of yourself first
61
Which of the following is NOT true of the service record card?
It is updated with each client visit
It is the clients permanent progress record of service received
It is completed by the beauty professional performong the service
It is intended for the clients use
62
Harriet is attempting to deal with an unhappy client , Which of the following should Harriet avoid
insisting that despite what the client thinks the service was exceptional
trying to find out why the client is unhappy
if the problem can be fixed doing so immediately
if the problem cant be fixd honestly explain why
63
What is often the most memorable part of the manicure?
Nail Shaping
Finish Product
Massage
Color Selection
64
Which of the following careers would you look into if you were interested in creating compelling workshops?
Manufacturer Educator
Independent Educator
Salon Manager
Salon Educator
65
A pedicure includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Shaping the toenails
Trimming the toenails
Exfoliating the toenails
Polishing the toenails
66
Why is a mission statement important?
It shows the institutions conscious effort to respect others
It put things off until tomorrow or later date
It establishes the purpose and values of an institution
It shows the institutions compulsion to do things perfectly
67
What is important to do when designing your time management system?
Make sure it has worked for others
Make sure it is foolproof
Make sure it will work for others
Make sure it will work for you
68
What term describes a manicure used to prepare the cuticle and nail plate with out soaking them in water
Dry Manicure
Wet Manicure
Complex Manicure
Basic Manicure
69
When you _, you trust your judgement, uphold your values and stick to what you believe is right
are attentive
talk less and listen more
take your temperature
believe in yourself
70
We see symbols of eagles and sun gods on the nails in which period of ancient history?
Ancient China
Ancient Babylonia
Ancient Inca
Ancient Egypt
71
How many coats do you need for the MOST successful nail polish application
3
5
6
4
72
Self-esteem is based on _____.
Physical Strength
Outer Strength
Perfectionism
Inner Strength
73
The first modern nail polish using pigments was developed during which decade?
1920's
1930's
1940's
1950's
74
__ are/is an implement with a small scoop-shaped end that allows for more efficient removal of debris
Toenail Clippers
Toenail Nippers
A Nail Rasp
A Curette
75
Which of the following might be considered unethical behavior?
Concealing information about products in order to sell them
Pricing product below those of competitors to sell more
Staying open longer hours to attract more customers
Advertising your business aggressively to consumers
76
When should the intake form be started?
the moment a new client comes in for the first visit
The moment the new clients first service is completed
the moment a new client request a second appointment
the moment a new client calls to make an appointment
77
Beauty professionals should have a thorough understanding of communicating for success for all the following EXCEPT
learning how to communicate effectively can help improve retail sales
effective communication fosters a positive team environment
good communication skills prepare workers to deal with it
effectively expressing ideas is a necessary skill for career advancement
78
Nail care is a specialty in which field?
Dermatology
Podiaty
Trichology
Cosmetology
79
Which one of the following is NOT the purpose for nail technicians to have an understanding of manicuring?
To provide clients with pampering
To provide emotional support
To help clients who can not do their own nails
To stay on top of trends
80
Mary is a nail tech in 2019, her first client of the day request what popular product?
Juliette Wrap
Acrylic Dip Powder
Chip Resistant Polish
Half Moon Manicure
81
During which decade did metallic strips and jewels become popular nail art?
1920's
1940's
1960's
1980's
82
Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and and sterilization?
Nickel-Plates Metal
Wood
Plastic
Stainless Steel
83
Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together
Monomer powders and polymer liquids
Polymer powders and peroxide
Monomer liquids and polymer powders
Monomer liquids and water
84
Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a
well
divot
dip
crack
85
We see gold nail care implements appear in which period of ancient history?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Babylonia
Ancient Inca
Ancient China
86
In which career would you be dedicated to teaching new professionals the tricks of the trade?
Editorial nail technician
Distributor sales consultant
Salon educator
Beauty school instructor
87
We see red nails appear in which period of ancient history?
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Babylonia
Ancient Inca
88
Pedicure ____ are specifically design for shortening toenails.
Nail Rasp
A Curette
Toenail Clippers
Toenail Nippers
89
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate?
Metal Pushers
Nail Nippers
Twizzers
Nail Clippers
90
A __ can be used to repair a nail, as an overlay to strengthen natural nails, or to strengthen a nail tip application
Fiberglass wrap
Fabric Wrap
Silk Wrap
Nail Wrap
91
On the job, punctuality is
At the discretion of the employee
An importsnt part of the personal hygiene
unimportant if all else is in line
A professional responsibility

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