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1
During a facial, the clients _____ is not typically exposed.
Shoulders
Neck
Thighs
Face
2
The scientific study of structure and composition of the skin tissue is _____?
Integumentary Anatomy
Skin Histology
Cellular Histology
Skin Physiology
3
Define the term Facial.
The application of creams and other products
A professional service designed to improve the appearance of the skin
The removal of unwanted hair from the clients face
An advanced esthetic service reserved for qualified clients
4
Bodily functions, including building tissues are directly related to ______.
Exercise
Nutrition
Work
Attitude
5
What characterizes seborrheic dermatitis?
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
Red patches covered in white/silver scales
Flat non palpable changes in skin color
Inflammation, dry or oily or scaling or crusting & itching
6
Melanin production is stimulated by ______.
Foods that are high in calcium
Exposure to sunlight
Lotions that contain vit E
Foods that are high in protein
7
The term hue means ____.
Any color in its purist form
A shade of a color
A color that has been mixed
A color that has been tinted
8
Alcohol consumption might be limited for a client with _____.
Rosacea
Telangiectasia
Varicose veins
Melanoma
9
Who would not typically need a steamer during a facial treatment?
Clients with sensitive skin
Clients who require extractions
Most clients
Any Clients
10
Why are Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) placed in bathrooms and kitchens?
Required wherever direct current is transferred to alternating current
They are required where there is shock hazard (water)
Helpful in spas when more than one device is in use
Helpful in Spas where products heat up and require a GFI to operate
11
An establishment that has multiple locations other states is an example of _____.
Booth rental establishment
A large national chain
Small independent establishment
A franchise
12
Skin is strengthened by a protein substance of complex fibers called _____.
Ceramide
Elastin
Collagen
Adipose
13
What is widely accepted, professional and efficient alternative for a client adverse to waxing?
Tweezing
Two handed threading
Electric tweezing
Hand and mouth threading
14
How many impressions are made of you in how much time?
11 impressions in 7 seconds
7 impressions in 11 seconds
7 impressions in 11 minutes
11 impressions in 7 minutes
15
What is reflective listening?
Listening and then repeating to ensure an understanding
Pretending to listen to a a client
Trying to remember without actually listening or asking your client
Having your assistant listen and report back
16
To fulfill ones full potential is to go through the process of _____.
Strength building
Self-esteem
Self-actualization
Success
17
What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
Cushing Syndrome
Acromegaly
Adrenogenital Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
18
Strongest bone of the face?
Zygomatic bone
Maxilla
Mandible
Lacrimal bone
19
Which of the following is acceptable to report to work with as long as you take precautions?
Common Cold
Diarrhea
Fever
Vomiting
20
The first step of infection control is _____.
Labeling
Disinfecting
Sanitizing
Cleaning
21
A waxing would be likely both successful and beneficial for ____.
A client who has used a loofah and scrub
A client who has not shaved for two weeks
A client who has been in the sun
A client who’s untreated hair is less than 1/4 of an inch
22
Which of the following reactions can be expected when using anaphoresis?
A simulation of nerves
A closing of the pores
A decrease in blood supply
A hardening of tissues
23
What should sensitive skin be treated with?
Nonirritating products
Heat
Exfoliation
Extractions
24
What is likely the result of an estheticians investment in high quality machines?
There will be a return in investment
It will limit the clients
There will be no measurable difference
The technology will benefit the client
25
What s the correct order to performing the procedure of tinting brows?
Developer, tint, cream
Tint, developer, cream
Cream, tint, developer
Cream, developer, tint
26
Every minute the human skin sheds _____ cells.
300
3,000
3,00,000
30,000
27
When removing products during facial, each area should be rinsed ____.
2-3 times max
Exactly 3 times
1-2 times max
At least 3-6 times
28
Which of the following would most likely be the reason that one would not get sick?
Already having the illness earlier that year
Vaccination for an illness
Exposed to allergens that countered the illness
Inherited resilience to the illness
29
Never use galvanic machine on a client who has _____.
High blood pressure
Sluggish skin
Cancer
Oily skin
30
Success requires you as a business owner to have self care, integrity, discretion and effective communication.
True
False
31
The pH of peels at a salon are between 3-5.5 depending on the clients pH.
False
True
32
Which of the following is a BHA?
Lactic Acid
Critic Acid
Malic Acid
Salicylic Acid
33
A ____ is capable of igniting and burning.
Carcinogen
Combustible
Chemical
Mutagen
34
What treatment would be ideal for a client for whose skin is aging?
Jessner’s Peels
TCA Peels
AHA Peels
BHA Peels
35
Preheating a towel warmer and wax heater can take as long as ____.
15 mins
30 mins
10 mins
5 mins
36
Almost every product we use at the spa contains chemicals.
False
True
37
Which of the following is true of solutions?
They are usually solid in color
They are immiscible
They are surfactants
They are stable mixtures
38
What is the first step in performing a professional makeup application?
Determining a clients needs
Cleansing the clients face
Draping the Client
Applying toner
39
What is the primary source of skin disorders?
Only internal factors
Both internal and external
Only external factors
Neither internal nor external factors
40
What career involves the willingness to travel?
Waxing specialist
Clinical esthetician
Salon esthetician
Cosmetics buyer
41
The use of a steamer should take ____.
No longer than 10 mins
Exactly for 10 mins
At least 5 mins
At least 10 mins
42
The profession of esthetics that is most directly incorporates creativity is ______.
Makeup Artist
Clinical esthetician
Brow specialist
Manufacturer’s representative
43
What type of of skin is Vit C ideal to treat?
Sensitive skin
Problematic Skin
Reactive Skin
Mature Skin
44
Which of the following would microcurrent be most useful?
Slowing the healing process
Decreasing muscle tone
Removing the natural protective barrier of the skin
Reducing redness and inflammation
45
Why type of career might require an artist to join a union?
Restoration work
Camouflage work
Spa work
Television work
46
What does massage influence the flow of, through the response of reflex receptors?
Adrenaline
Cortisol
Perspiration
Lymph
47
The best investment for an esthetician starting out would be…
A rotary brush with ultrasonic technology
A reliable steamer
A good skin scope
A mag lamp that has 10 diopter magnification
48
Agency in which regulate and enforces safety and heath standards?
US Department of Labor
OSHA
49
Which of the following is least important to s successful business?
Continuously change and alter his tipping policy
Make his payroll obligations a top priority
Offer his employees as many benefits as he can
Create incentives for his staff to earn more money
50
What type of tissue stores energy?
Epithelial tissue
Nerve tissues
Adipose tissue
Muscle Tissues
51
A neuron is _____.
The basic cell of the nervous system
The part of a muscle that does not move
A cell that destroys disease-causing viruses and a bacterial cell
Produced in red bone marrow
52
What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skins surface?
Transepidermal Water Loss
Epidermal Growth Factor
Heat Regulation
Barrier Function
53
What do natural antioxidants in the skin help to prevent damage from?
Leukocytes
UVC
Metabolism
Free Radicals
54
In classic Swedish massage, there are _____.
8 forms of hand manipulation
5 forms of manipulation
6 forms of hand manipulation
7 forms of hand manipulation
55
What do amino acids, aloe Vera, Vit B and essential fatty acids potentially help with?
Cellulite reduction
Sunless tanning
Increased circulation
Chakra balancing
56
What is a symptom of vitiligo?
White irregular patches on the skin totally lacking in pigment
Extreme reddness and dilation of blood vessels
Flat no palpable changes in skin color
Red patches covered by white-silver scales
57
Why is discretion an important part of ethical behavior?
Because you should keep certain client information confidential
Because you should not be truthful w/ those who you do business
Because it is essential that you always take care of yourself first
Because virtually all clients lie to those w/ whom they do business
58
All of the following are characteristics of sensitive skin except _____.
Thinness
Redness
Fragility
Darker skin
59
The small cone shaped structures at the bottom of hair follicles are ______.
Collagen
Hair Papilla
Elastin
Dermal Papilla
60
When using LEDs, the eyes and ____ must be protected.
The liver
The thyroid
The nose
The mouth
61
Pink eye is also known as conjunctivitis?
True
False
62
Which agency registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used in salon, spas and barber shops?
The US department of Health and Human services
The US Environmental Protection Agency
The US Department of Labor
The US Department of Defense
63
What would a client be safe to do immediately after waxing?
Dance at the club
Relax in the hot tub
Apply scented creams
Sunbathe
64
A clients nails would be brittle if they had ______.
Impetigo
Verruca
Onychomycosis
Tinea
65
Leg waxing can be potentially dangerous if a client has ____.
Varicose veins
Ingrown hairs
Used an exfoliant with in 48 hours
Not shaven recently
66
All of the following are benefits of exfoliants except _____.
They improve the skins a little to retain moisture and lipids
They make makeup application smoother
They dissolve makeup and dirt to keep pores clean
Stimulate blood flow and circulation
67
Which of the following should you do if you don’t feel comfortable writing your own resume?
Seek a professional resume writer
Present your resume orally
Apply for a different job
Tell your prospective employer you dont feel comfortable writing a resume
68
Scientific term for wart?
Tinea
Verruca
Impetigo
Herpes
69
If engaging in intense physical activity what should one do?
Subtract two glasses of water from your daily intake
Add an extra 10 glasses of water to their daily intake
Subtract 10 glasses of water from their daily intake
Add an extra 2 glasses of water to their daily intake
70
Pathogenic bacteria _______.
Can help the body break down food
Positively stimulate the immune system
Cause disease or infection
Keep the body healthy
71
Which of the following should you avoid in order to become a good team player
Negativity
Relationship building
Resolving conflicts
Being subordinate
72
How should vibration be used in order to be most efficient?
Sparingly
For a minimum of 30 seconds in one spot
Frequently
At the end of a massage
73
The mission statement often becomes the _____ of an organization.
Creative capability
Cultural pulse
Long term goal
Short term goal
74
One of the biggest challenges clients face when purchasing cosmetics is _____.
Finding products that have not been tested on animals
Finding products that are high quality
Finding allergy free options
Finding the right color product
75
What is telangiectasia?
Anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant and key factor in tissue repair
A condition in which capillaries have been damaged and are now larger blood
The binding of a protein molecule to a glucose molecule
Chronic vascular disorder characterized by varying degrees of skin redness
76
Modern viral marketing is through a smart device or computer.
False
True
77
When treating Fitzpatrick skin types 5 & 6 ______.
The skin tends to be extremely dry
The skin tends to be thin
It is difficult to determine adverse reactions
The skin does not react well yo deep pore cleansing
78
Because of ____ the body is able to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection.
Safety
Tolerance
Immunity
Toxicity
79
When did women wear colored makeup on their cheeks and lips, but not on their eyes?
The Renaissance Era
The Age of Extravagance
The Victorian Age
The Middle Ages
80
The technique of makeup application changed with the invention of HD cameras.
False
True
81
A 160 lbs person should drink 10 cups of water a day?
False
True
82
Which of the following is not a good choice for the décolleté?
AHA
Additional moisture
Antioxidants
Growth factor serums
83
Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon, spa or barbershop?
Children should be asked to wait in the car
Children should not be allowed inside of the waiting or service areas
Children should be allowed to play freely on the station
Children should not be left unattended at any time
84
What are soft downy hair called that grows on a fetus?
Terminal Hair
Vellus Hair
Lanugo
Papille
85
Which of the following is part of the self actualization process?
As or Bs in all his classes
A letter from the school owner
A degree from a university
A lifelong commitment
86
Excess oil production that causes redness, flakiness, and irritation is condition known as _____.
Hypertichosis
Seborrhea
Erythema
Hyperkeratinzation
87
Which of the following types of effects does electricity exhibit?
Magnetic
Magnetic, thermal and chemical
Magnetic and thermal
Magnetic and chemical
88
The second step of infection control is _____.
Cleaning
Disinfecting
Labeling
Sanitizing
89
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
Liquid nail polish hardening
Exposed metal rusting
Ice melting to become water
Water evaporating in the air
90
Inflammation is characterized all of the following except _____.
Heat
Pain
Redness
Pus
91
Disincrustation is a technique that us used _____.
To treat blackheads
To treat dry skin
To treat rosacea
To treat wrinkles
92
Someone who is prepubescent might have acne breakout because of stimulated _____.
Thyroid Glands
Adrenal Glands
Sudoriferous glands
Sebaceous Glands
93
Why should you not wear a strong fragranced perfume?
The manufacturer does not advise it
Some people are allergic or sensitive to fragrances
The fragrance company is a direct competitor to you
Others may be distracted by a wonderful scent
94
Paraffin mask is used for?
Exfoliation
Preparing the skin for a peel
Hydrating dry skin
Hair removal
95
Clients rely on beauty professionals to _____ and be _____.
Look good, well groomed
Ask a lot of questions, incompetent
Be talkative, someone who they are not
Charge a lot, stubborn in pricing
96
What is NOT a benefit of understanding the history of esthetics profession for a contemporary esthetician?
A greater understanding of culture
Finding a career
Incorporating new technology into practice
Understanding the functions of new technology
97
What is the general rule to follow when working on a film shoot?
Plan to use more foundation
Use more intense colors on the eyes
Leave extra time for the longer application process of airbrush makeup
Don’t rely too heavily on the image monitor
98
Which of the following has an internal effect on the skin?
Photosensitivity to the sun
Environmental exposure to pollutants
Misuse if products
Lack of exercise
99
What technique involves a rapid shaking moving that involves the estheticians shoulders and body?
Vibration
Petrissage
Tapotement
Friction
100
The ability for the skin to stretch and return to firmness is caused by _______.
Elastin
Melanin
Collagen
Keratin
