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