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Milady Cosmetology Final Exam
Milady Cosmetology Final Exam
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1
Someone who recognizes and resolves difficult situations constructively is a(n) _____.
organizer
problem solver
employee trainer
educator
2
During which austere & restrictive period in British history 1837–1901 did Queen Victoria reign
Victorian Age
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Twentieth Century
3
The term
cosmetology
comes from the __ word
kosmeticos
, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics
Greek
East Indian
Egyptian
Russian
4
standing with your back straight, head and shoulders held high, and the chest up are for good
posture
ethics
image
attitude
5
Today, most wigs are cut and finished on _____, and then cleaned and stored on a drying rack.
the client
a mannequin
a form
a block
6
Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called _____.
silhouette
asymmetrical
volume
balance
7
What is the least expensive wig option?
Semi-hand-tied
Hand-knotted
Capless
Machine-made
8
Mutually soluble liquids that can be mixed together to form clear solutions are _____.
solvents
compatible
miscible
fusible
9
Use a _____ to draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel.
dark color
light color
warm color
recessed color
10
The _____ of the waving solution is determined by the concentration of the reducing agent/ thio
concentration
durability
strength
shelf-life
11
To be successful in sales, you need ambition, determination, and a _____.
forceful personality
introverted demeanor
pleasing personality
client base
12
Hair that is treated with hydroxide relaxers must not be treated with _____.
color shampoos
conditioning solutions
thio relaxers
normalizing solutions
13
What are the large, flat brushes that are used for mid- to longer-hair length?
Grooming brushes
Paddle brushes
Vent brushes
Classic styling brushes
14
Which type of comb is used mainly to detangle the hair?
Wide-tooth comb
Tail comb
All-purpose comb
Barber comb
15
the cuticle is slightly raised & processes in an average amount of time, the hair would have
low density
average porosity
low porosity
high porosity
16
In a _____ haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line.
blunt
layered
graduated
shingled
17
What process involves temporarily straightening extremely curly hair by means of a heated comb?
Hair treatments
Hair relaxing
Hair texturizing
Hair pressing
18
What type of shampoo washes away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out?
Conditioning
Medicated
Clarifying
Balancing
19
_____, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
Sectioning
Beveling
Graduation
Elevation
20
What is the practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients?
Motivating
Upselling
Retailing
Referring
21
the careful application of _____ enhances your features and promotes your professional image.
hair spray
makeup
perfume
deodorant
22
What styling technique is used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining its shape
Ruffing
Interlocking
Backcombing
Wrapping
23
Which term refers to the identification of long-term and short-term goals?
Visualization
Goal setting
Mission statement
Business plan
24
State regulatory agencies _____.
have no real authority, refer violations to the court system
create the rules that determine how laws are applied
act independently of statutes
can take action against salon owners but not individuals
25
Most commercially-used human hair comes from _____.
Latin America
India and Asia
Canada
Europe
26
What type of haircutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon?
Weight lines
Horizontal lines
Elevation lines
Vertical lines
27
The method of locking where hair is rolled between the palms of both hands is called _____.
palm roll
intertwine
comb method
prelock
28
Change in the form of a substance that does not cause a chemical reaction is a(n) _____ change.
physical
anion
chemical
matter
29
A collection of similar cells that perform a function is called a(n) _____.
organism
organ
structure
tissue
30
the 1st people to cultivate beauty in extravagant fashions were the.....
The Indians
The Celtic
The Romans
The Egyptians
31
Sodium hydroxide relaxers are commonly called _____.
metal relaxers
medium relaxers
lye relaxers
no-lye relaxers
32
Sodium chloride is an example of a(n) _____.
element
atom
compound molecule
mineral
33
What affects how well you do during the written licensing examinations and on tests in general?
Your ability to guess well
Your handout materials
Your mastery of course content
Your personal development
34
The rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat & light, is known as
synthesis
combustion
entropy
implosion
35
If a dispute arises among a team , it's important for you to remain respectful, objective, and
informative
supportive of management
vocal towards management
neutral
36
The process of removing excess bulk without shortening hair length is called _____.
tapering
beveling
texturizing
stacking
37
relations & _____ skills build good relationships, growth, & promote a positive environment
organizational
communication
technical
marketing
38
The smaller bone of the forearm, on the same side as the thumb, is the _____.
ulna
hyoid
radius
humerus
39
According to your text, the GHS gives workers the right to _____.
refuse to be exposed to potentially dangerous chemicals
understand safety concerns associated with chemicals
seek compensation for chemical-associated illness or injury
know safety concerns associated with chemicals
40
During salon visits, to ensure that all key areas are observed, it is important to develop a
checklist
summary
catalog
notebook
41
Which relationship has a vested interest in the success of the stylist?
Client
Teacher
Salon manager
Product distributor
42
keeping an appropriate client relationship means that you do not attempt to fulfill the role of
professional
counselor
manager
stylist
43
What type of curl is placed on the base of the curl and produces a, firm, long-lasting curl?
Base curl
Full-stem curl
Half-stem curl
No-stem curl
44
Historically, the first highly decorative braids were seen among _____ tribes.
French
African
Egyptian
English
45
The dense, active structure at the center of the cell is the _____.
origin
neuron
nucleus
membrane
46
the study of substances that lack the element carbon, but may contain the element hydrogen is
Stereochemistry
Physical chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Biochemistry
47
What is the most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional?
Cash
Commission
Salary
Tips
48
Tones can be described as cool, warm, or _____.
level
light
dark
neutral
49
A _____ strip is less bulky than towels and will let hair fall naturally for precision cutting.
color
hair
neck
scalp
50
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 11 BC)?
Gold and silver
Blue and gold
Red and gold
Black and gold
51
A weak, physical, side bond that is broken by changes in pH is a _____ bond.
sulfur
hydrogen
carbon
salt
52
Hydrogen bonds are weak side bonds and easily broken by water or heat, but reform as the hair
stretches
dries
styles
softens
53
The comparative relationship of one thing to another in hair design is called _____.
proportion
contrasting
volume
principles
54
The body naturally produces _____ of the 20 amino acids that make up hair.
all
11
3
9
55
Which action best illustrates the use of ergonomic principles in a salon?
Installing hydraulic chairs which raise and lower
Providing longer cords for electrical devices
Hiring a massage therapist
Providing comfortable client seating
56
The simplest form of nervous activity that includes a sensory and motor nerve is called a(n) __
reflex
instinct
activation
inflammation
57
_______ waves are perms don't use ammonia, so that there is very little odor.
Exothermic
Ammonia-free
Acid-balanced
Endothermic
58
Newspaper or radio ads and charitable events can best be described as forms of _____.
advertising
branding
educating
upselling
59
it is important to have good test-taking strategies. This is best described as being _______
educated
employable
test-capable
test-wise
60
The moral principles by which we live and work are known as _____.
rules
ethics
laws
regulations
61
It is important to work with the natural _____, when locating the bang area.
hair length
density
distribution
tension
62
A no-fragrance policy protects clients who are allergic & stipulates that employees can't wear
makeup
perfume
deodorant
hair spray
63
Prior to a full-color application to a wig or hairpiece, it is recommended to perform a(n) ____
strand test
elasticity test
porosity test
allergy test
64
To test for porosity, take strands from different areas of the head: hairline, temple, crown, &
back
nape
longest section
sides
65
Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard is called
universal precautions
personal protective equipment
infection control equipment
standard precautions
66
The teeth on __ range from medium-large, &have long rounded tips to avoid scratching the scalp.
wide-tooth combs
double-tooth combs
finishing combs
tail combs
67
Clients with hair in bad condition who request chemical services should be required to sign a
record card
receipt
color card
release statement
68
Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, & registered /regulated by the FDA are called
disinfectants
cleaners
antiseptics
quats
69
Good business operations require a simple and efficient _____.
price list
record system
reception area
social network
70
The hair, skin, nails, and glands are part of the _____ system.
lymphatic
endocrine
integumentary
epidermal
71
Acne, hair loss, facial hair growth , are some of the results of changing or fluctuating ____.
metabolism
cells
hormones
tissues
72
What type of comb is for, sectioning large segments of hair, and opening and removing braids?
Wide-tooth comb
Double-tooth comb
Tail comb
Finishing comb
73
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced?
1938
1935
1932
1931
74
What is the modern-day term for Cold waving or permanent waving?
Cold wave
Alkaline perms
Croquignole
Texture services
75
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _____, around AD 10.
Roman priest
Greek philosopher
French mathematician
Persian physician
76
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Queen Cleopatra
Queen Nefertiti
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth
77
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
As a social custom
To punish themselves
To induce natural color
As a nighttime ritual
78
Whats a simple two-strand braid which the hair is picked up from the sides & crosses eachother
Inverted
Fishtail
Invisible
Extension
79
A hair form should be in proportion to the shape of the head and face and the _____ line.
body
neck
shoulder
head
80
What are 3 problem-solving words that should be utilized when building a positive vocabulary
Analyze, create, and produce
Create, produce, and motivate
Produce, motivate, and visual
Explore, analyze, and determine
81
What is a highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite?
Pediculosis
Dandruff
Scabies
Tinea
82
The terms _____ curls and _____ curls are used to describe the direction of pin curls.
open; closed
square; rectangular
arc base; square
clockwise; counterclockwise
83
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called _____.
pathogens
parasites
fungi
fumigations
84
_____ waves are perm solutions based on sulfites, very weak, and are marketed as body waves or
Exothermic
Low-pH
Endothermic
Ammonia-free
85
You should NEVER apply hair color to a client if the scalp has any obvious signs of _____.
fading
dandruff
abrasions
demarcations
86
What term describes the water-attracting head of a surfactant molecule?
Lipophilic
Deionized
Hydrophilic
Chlorinated
87
During the shampoo procedure, apply small quantities of shampoo to the hair beginning at the __
ear area
nape area
crown area
hairline
88
What type of hairpiece is made with a combination of synthetic hair and hand-tied human hair
Machine-made wig
Semi-hand-tied wig
Hair extension
Hand-knotted wig
89
Which element is considered the hallmark of professionalism?
Trendy makeup
Posture
Politeness
Functional clothing
90
___ is planing too many tasks at one time and then putting them off to complete at a later date
Visualization
Perfectionism
Socialization
Procrastination
91
During which period of your business timeline should you focus on adding more locations
From years 11 to 20
From years five to ten
From years 20 onward
From years two to five
92
what line is used to create width in hair??
Diagonal line
Horizontal line
Vertical line
Arc line
93
The best time to discuss a raise or future advancement with your manager is _____.
while you are with a frequent client
during your evaluation meeting
after work
via e-mail
94
The Greek word
trichos
means _____.
skin
fingernails
hair
glands
95
begin to prepare for a test by practicing good study habits and _____.
planning for late night studying
going with the flow
accepting a high anxiety level
focusing on time management
96
Information about the ingredients in cosmetic preparations and other products are included in a
OSHA
SDS
FDA
DoL
97
When should a client consultation be performed?
Before the first salon visit and service
During each salon visit and service
Whenever the client asks for it
After each salon visit and service
98
What is the medical term used to describe dandruff?
Pityriasis
Alopecia
Selenium
Pyrithione
99
What is a success strategy that can turn your image of a dream job into a successful salon?
Visualization
Motivation
Organization
Productivity
100
The lipophilic tail of a surfactant molecule is considered to be _____.
oil-attracting
water-resistant
water-loving
oil-resistant
