Business Part 1

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST important reason to create incentives in the form of money,prizes for your employees?

Accepted Answer

incentives can inspire employees to achieve more

Question 2

Why would it be beneficial for someone to rent a booth at a salon, spa, or barbershop?

Accepted Answer

to set up ones own business

Question 3

Chair or booth rental might be perfect for individuals who ______.

Accepted Answer

wish to take a stepping stone approach to business ownership

Question 4

Which of the following represents a similarity between being in beauty school &working as a professional in the industry

Accepted Answer

in both cases you can showcase your skills by working hard &doing your best

Question 5

If you are interested in both rental, which of the following states should you NOT move to?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania

Question 6

Xaviers has been told in addition to the artistic part of the beauty industry, he needs business knowledge. Why is this?

Accepted Answer

because it will serve him well in managing his finances & business practice

Question 7

Why is being paid an hourly rate usually the best way for new beauty professionals to start out?

Accepted Answer

new beauty professionals rarely have an established clientele

Question 8

Diana is new to the beauty industry & is looking for the perfect job so she is attending trade shows. What is she doing?

Accepted Answer

networking

Question 9

Gwens business is at a standstill, her assistant is trying to get her to do viral marketing. Which is MOST likely?

Accepted Answer

engaging in more social media campaigns

Question 10

You will want to base your business location on ______.

Accepted Answer

your primary clientele and their needs

Question 11

Why do beauty professionals familiarize themselves with multiple compensation structures before starting their careers?

Accepted Answer

There are a variety of ways to be compensated within the beauty industry

Question 12

Jamal opened a business downtown. He has been working on creating a business brand identity.What should he focus on MOST

Accepted Answer

determining his business point of difference

Question 13

Which types of business ownership is MOST likely to raise capital by offering shares of stock to stockholders?

Accepted Answer

a corporation

Question 14

You hand in the "perfect" resume for your final. You get yours back,it says perfect or fail in red.What did you do wrong

Accepted Answer

you have included all your work experience, whether it was relevant or not

Question 15

Gracie has her big interview. She has prepared her resume, portfolio, & is trying outfits. Which should she NOT include?

Accepted Answer

a very strong, heavy does of fashionable perfume

Question 16

Ursulas working on a description of the key influences of her business including services&quality What is she working on

Accepted Answer

her mission statement

Question 17

David is worried his dream job as a beauty pro isnt the right choice as his friend what TRUE statement will cheer him up

Accepted Answer

no matter what changes occur there are often entry level jobs available

Question 18

Yvonne is looking to hire candidate Tara for her salon. why is she likely to hire her over other candidates?

Accepted Answer

her image matches the image of Yvonnes salon which is trendy &not to trendy

Question 19

Which of the following is built into most booth rental agreements?

Accepted Answer

self- sufficiency

Question 20

What should be your primary concern when planning & constructing the best physical layout for the business you envision?

Accepted Answer

maximum efficiency

Question 21

Melania is more then ready for her state exam. She says she is test wise. What exactly does it mean to be test wise?

Accepted Answer

she understands that strategies for successful test taking

Question 22

The modern version of word of mouth is _____.

Accepted Answer

billboard marketing

Question 23

Jamil passed the written part of his state exam &preparing for the practical exam.What is the BEST advice you could give

Accepted Answer

look the part: neat, clean and professional

Question 24

Laura just opened a beauty business & has a small budget for marketing.Which of the following will be the BEST marketing

Accepted Answer

viral marketing

Question 25

Your personnel is your _______.

Accepted Answer

staff

Question 26

Which of the following is the BEST vehicle for others to promote you & your business via viral marketing?

Accepted Answer

social media

Question 27

Which of the following is MOST likely to increase a beauty pros chances of quickly building a solid & loyal clientele?

Accepted Answer

employ advanced marketing and publicity strategies

Question 28

The first reality of a service position is that your career revolves around _____.

Accepted Answer

your clients

Question 29

What does adding services & retail sales to your service tickets means for your business?

Accepted Answer

additional revenue

Question 30

Which of the following BEST describes promotional efforts that are paid for & are directly intended to increase business

Accepted Answer

advertising

Question 31

David asks his mentor Raul about opening a spa. Why does Raul tell David that he must come up with a vision statement?

Accepted Answer

beacuse a vision statement gives a long term picture of what's to come

Question 32

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be true if you are an employee of a salon, spa, or barbershop?

Accepted Answer

You will work as an independent contractor

Question 33

Joaquin is looking to apply for a job. He asks for guidance from a friend on his resume. Which would you NOT tell him?

Accepted Answer

limit it to 3 pages

Question 34

There is confusion on who does what at Henry's salon. He is making a description of responsibilities. What is he making?

Accepted Answer

an organizational plan

Question 35

Martha's classmates have said she needs to work on her soft skills. Which were they LEAST LIKELY to cite as soft skills

Accepted Answer

her service techniques

Question 36

Matthew is taking his test today & is trying to do all of his pre testing stuff. Which of the following should he NOT do

Accepted Answer

use the time to cram as much studying in as possible

Question 37

What is done if a client calls to book an appointment for a particular person & day, time but that person is off?

Accepted Answer

suggest other times that the person is available

Question 38

In order to meet you clients needs, you must do all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

put yourself first

Question 39

How does the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) categorize independent contractors and booth renters?

Accepted Answer

as self employed workers

Question 40

Pedros friend Juanita asks about the advantages of his booth renting business hes had for 3 years. Which is most likely

Accepted Answer

with booth rental you needn't establish an entire business

Question 41

Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job candidate?

Accepted Answer

are you physically able to perform this job?

Question 42

Once Adam is ready he wants to work for a place owned by beauty pros that has 5-8 stations. Which will he be happiest?

Accepted Answer

a small independent establishment

Question 43

Which of the following should your AVOID in order to become a good team player?

Accepted Answer

negativity

Question 44

Marketing is the means for ______.

Accepted Answer

selling & promoting your business

Question 45

Wilson is in disbelief that his friend Umberto owns a business. How can Umberto show Wilson he is the sole proprietor?

Accepted Answer

explain that he alone manages & assumes all expenses as well as all profits

Question 46

Which of the following is LEAST likely to happen if you do not pay back your student loans?

Accepted Answer

you will not be allowed to graduate

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT one of the top 3 ways that clients find a service provider, according to the PBA?

Accepted Answer

dissatisfaction with another service provider

Question 48

Jolene has studied the industry & career planning,she wants to work for a chain. Which of the following will benefit her

Accepted Answer

it will provide her with the confidence needed to secure a job suiting her

Question 49

Karen is starting a career in the beauty world. She is getting together a list of her achievements. What is she doing?

Accepted Answer

creating her resume

Question 50

The only way to guarantee that you will stay in business is to ______.

Accepted Answer

take care of you clients

Question 51

Jeremy is becoming a beauty pro who would love to own a business.Preparing for the state board which is BEST for Jeremy

Accepted Answer

practice on the model he plans to take to the exam

Question 52

Samantha has had her business there has been constant nagging issues with her personnel. Which is likely her problem?

Accepted Answer

her employees

Question 53

When Gretchen is licensed she wants to work where paid training & corporate advertising is possible. What type is best

Accepted Answer

a large national chain

Question 54

A student Beatrice says she overheard someone talk about being test wise. She asks what that means what do you tell her

Accepted Answer

practice good study habits and time management

Question 55

Maura is considering the leap to opening her own business. Which of the following will be the first objective for her?

Accepted Answer

determining the feasibility of the business

Question 56

You have opened a business that will provide simpler services to walk in clients. Which type of establishment is it.

Accepted Answer

a basic value priced establishment

Question 57

Bernie passed his state exam & wants to immediately open his a business but has little to invest.What is the best option

Accepted Answer

a booth rental establishment

Question 58

The key duty of receptionists is ______.

Accepted Answer

booking appointments

Question 59

How long is it MOST likely to take to determine and complete all of the aspects of starting your business?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Question 60

What should you do if you have a conflict with a coworker on the job?

Accepted Answer

you should be willing to resolve the conflict

Business Part 1

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Business Part 1

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