What is product development?

field of creating new products and technologies

What does a mission statement establish?

the values an institution or individual lives by

How will you spend a lot of time as an esthetician?

standing on your feet and sitting on a stool

What is true about obtaining appropriate state licensure or certification?

it is the first step to establishing credibility as an esthetician

How should you measure your sense of achievement?

by comparing your achievements to your definition of success

Why should you check your salon’s policy before picking a fragrance you intend to wear in the workplace?

many salons have a no-fragrance policy

What is your professional responsibility with regard to personal problems?

keep these problems to yourself

What will happen if you demonstrate good manners?

you will engender goodwill and respect

What can you do to avoid scratching clients’ skin?

keep your fingernails from getting too long

What should you save for after business hours?

trendy looks such as heavily made-up eyes and black nail polish

What is true about staying on time with appointments?

it is the most important aspect of time management for estheticians

What does the term ethics refer to?

moral principles by which we live and work

What is NOT one of the things that will determine your success?

whether you get a medical license

What is true of a pleasing attitude?

it will gain you associates, clients, and friends

limits you set on sharing personal information

What should you do if you have long hair and work as an esthetician?

wear it swept up and off the shoulders

What is true about deep breathing?

it is an effective tool for stress management

What should you do when conflicts arise?

get another opinion before making a judgment

What is true of a healthy lifestyle?

it is a tremendous asset in reaching your goals

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1
What is product development?
practice of building a customer base for a new product
amount of time a product needs to cure before it can be used
field of creating new products and technologies
practice of getting clients accustomed to certain products
2
What does a mission statement establish?
how many employees a business will have after five years
which charities a business plans to support
how much money a business will make in its first year
the values an institution or individual lives by
3
Where was the ancient method of hair removal known as threading invented?
China
Japan
Korea
Vietnam
4
How will you spend a lot of time as an esthetician?
sitting on the floor and lying on a treatment table
leaning against a wall and sitting on a stool
standing on your feet and lying down
standing on your feet and sitting on a stool
5
What term refers to the impression you project, informed by your appearance, attitude, and abilities?
professional image
professional conduct
personal image
personal conduct
6
What ancient culture commonly offered physical treatments in public baths?
Hebrew
Japanese
Greek
Roman
7
What is true about obtaining appropriate state licensure or certification?
it is the first step to establishing credibility as an esthetician
only managers are expected to have licenses and certificates
only salon owners are expected to have licenses and certificates
it is not necessary for establishing credibility as an esthetician
8
How should you measure your sense of achievement?
by asking other people whether they consider you successful
by comparing your achievements to your parents’ level of affluence
by comparing your achievements to your definition of success
by keeping track of how much money your fellow students make
9
What is a danger posed by defective body postures?
fashion faux pas
physical problems
wardrobe malfunctions
awkward socialization
10
Why should you check your salon’s policy before picking a fragrance you intend to wear in the workplace?
many salons have a no-fragrance policy
to make sure your salon manager is not allergic to the fragrance
to make sure none of your clients is allergic to the fragrance
most salons require that estheticians wear heavy fragrances
11
What is the ancient Greek word meaning “skilled in the use of cosmetics”?
cosmetticoso
kozmetikos
cosomotico
12
What became a common practice in the twentieth century?
dyeing the hair blond with bleach
creating body art with henna
Cosmetic surgery
creating elaborate hairstyles featuring gardens and menageries
13
What type of magnificent public buildings were the ancient Romans famous for constructing?
Swimming pools
Baths
Massage parlors
Smokehouses
14
Why were the ancient Hebrews able to adopt many skin care and grooming techniques from other cultures?
they cultivated a sense of what we now call “the global community”
they were nomadic
they were entrepreneurial
their level of education was higher than that of other cultures
15
What is your professional responsibility with regard to personal problems?
keep these problems to yourself
seek guidance from your clients
avoid people when you’re in a bad mood
seek quidance from your manager
16
What will happen if you demonstrate good manners?
you will get along with every single person you meet
you will engender goodwill and respect
you will never have problems with your clients or managers
you will always earn larger tips than other estheticians in your salon
17
What are three important elements of physical presentation?
posture, walk, movements
clothing, hair, jewelry
shoes, accessories, makeup
muscle tone, tan, cleavage
18
What enables you to make the right choices for yourself?
achieving balance
becoming popular
becoming successful
receiving a degree
19
What term refers to putting off until tomorrow what you can do today?
prioritizing
time management
scheduling
procrastination
20
What can you do to avoid scratching clients’ skin?
keep your fingernails from getting too long
avoid letting your fingertips touch the client’s skin
soak your fingernails in solvents that make fingernails soft
wear gloves so your fingernails don’t touch the client’s skin
21
What helps you understand the needs and desires of the people around you?
communication
prioritizing
judgment
22
What should you save for after business hours?
trendy looks such as heavily made-up eyes and black nail polish
simple jewelry, like stud earrings, that do not make a lot of noise
clean, comfortable clothes that are fashionable but not overtly sexy
23
What is a dye derived from leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree?
Pomegranate
Henna
Elderberry
Camilla
24
How early should a new client arrive before his or her first appointment in order to fill out a client intake form?
5 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
25
What is true about staying on time with appointments?
you should expect to fall behind at least once every day
it is the most important aspect of time management for estheticians
it is not very important, because clients are almost always late
it is a minor aspect of time management for estheticians
26
What does the term ethics refer to?
regulations that state which products can be used
moral principles by which we live and work
laws that keep us from stealing from employers
services you can perform, based on your certification
27
What is NOT one of the things that will determine your success?
the way you handle yourself
whether you get a medical license
your technical skills
the way you behave toward others
28
Who is responsible for examinations, licensing, and standards?
State licensing inspectors
Licensing specialist
Esthetician examiners
State board members
29
What is a good description of the clothing you should wear in the workplace?
broken-in and comfortable
formless and loose
clean and fresh
fashionable and sexy
30
What is NOT an aspect of your professional conduct?
how you get along with co-workers
how you get along with clients
how you behave in the workplace
how you dress in the workplace
31
Who issues requests for compounding pharmacies to mix special preparations?
Manufacturers representative
Nurses
Salon managers
Physicians
32
What term refers to the conscious act of planning your life?
course of action
Game plan
life design
personal scheme
33
What is true of a pleasing attitude?
it makes clients worry that you will only say what they want to hear
it will send the message you can be pushed around by managers
it will gain you associates, clients, and friends
it will benefit you in your private life, but not in your work life
34
What propels you to do something?
Motivation
procrastination
Criticism
Self- management
35
What are boundaries?
limits you set on sharing personal information
limits you set on how much work you are willing to do
draping you place across clients to protect them from spillage
physical borders of your work station
36
What should you do if you have long hair and work as an esthetician?
wear it in a long braid down your back
wear it down to show clients you understand beauty
wear it swept up and off the shoulders
cut it to a more manageable length
37
What is the term for your outlook on life, based on your beliefs?
emotional stability
attitude
equilibrium
reliability
38
What term refers to the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale?
minitechnology
nanotechnology
nucleotechnology
microtechnology
39
What posture should you use when studying?
sitting in a reclining position
lying down on your back
sitting upright
lying down on your chest
40
What do good life skills help you achieve?
quaranteed financial success
your personal best
guaranteed career advancement
more than anyone else
41
What term refers to a well thought-out process for achieving prioritizing something?
procrastination
self-management
prioritizing
Time management
42
What is true about deep breathing?
it should be avoided in the workplace because of chemicals
you should only do this after work because you need time to relax
it is relaxing, but it inhibits your concentration
it is an effective tool for stress management
43
What should you do when conflicts arise?
get another opinion before making a judgment
assume you are at fault and submit your resignation
ask your manager to resolve all conflicts for you
44
What is the term for posture that is healthy for the spine?
osteospinally correct
cardiovertabraically correct
ergonomically correct
45
What sort of fragrances are NEVER appropriate for the workplace?
floral
subtle
heavy
fruity
46
What did the ancient Egyptians use to dye hair and tattoo skin?
Animal blood
Rosemary
Crushed stone
henna
47
What do you exhibit when you keep the soles of your feet entirely on the floor while seated?
proper sitting posture
social discomfort
distended tendon syndrome
unprofessional appearance
48
How much time of the relaxation response can one exercise session generate?
2 hours
8 hours
30 minutes
10 minutes
49
When did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips to add color?
Age of Extravagance
Victorian Age
Elizabeth Era
Renaissance
50
Who visits spas and salons to ensure compliance with state requlations?
official state esthetician
state cosmetics regulator
official state spa technician
state licensing inspector
51
What is true of a healthy lifestyle?
it is a luxury for people with money to buy gym memberships
it is impossible to live a healthy lifestyle if you are an esthetician
it has no bearing upon your professional career
it is a tremendous asset in reaching your goals
52
When should you ask questions in class?
when you want to give the impression you are paying attention
when you don’t understand something
whenever the teacher discusses what information will be on the exam
whenever the teacher discusses something you find interesting
53
When choosing makeup for work, what should be your first priority?
making yourself look seductive
showing off your makeup skills
accentuating your best features
making yourself look glamorous
54
What is teamwork?
asking other estheticians to help you perform client services
identifying tasks that your supervisor can perform for you
helping others do their jobs even if you have a client at your station
working collaboratively to maintain productivity and reduce stress
55
When should you count to 10 and think before you speak?
whenever you speak with your manager
when conflicts arise
whenever you speak with a client
at all times
56
What helps you decide what you want out of life?
Time management
procrastinating
goal setting
prioritizing
57
How can you make your clients confident in your ability to help them?
by using fancy industry jargon and dropping cool brand names
by following your own advice and practicing good skin care
by pointing out how good other estheticians in the salon look
58
What can estheticians do if they obtain a medical license?
dispense drugs in the salon
formulate and sell medications
perform surgery in the salon
prescribe medications
59
What affects your interaction with everyone in the salon?
your technical skills
your level of education
your professional image
your activities outside work
60
What type of esthetics work requires the supervision of a mortician?
recombination
revivification
restoration
reconstitution
61
What career should those with journalistic abilities consider pursuing?
esthetics writer
state licensing inspector
state board member
esthetics educator
62
What does a manufacturer’s representative do?
Perform safety inspections
Perform esthetics treatments on clients
train others on product knowledge and how to sell products
63
What term refers to a profession that integrates surgical procedures with esthetic treatments?
Makeup stylist
beauty technician
medical aesthetician
cosmetology
64
What is a good strategy if you find studying overwhelming?
break studying down into manageable tasks
find out what is on the exam and learn only that information
learn everything you can during class and avoid studying
cram at the end so you get studying over with quickly
65
What is the purpose of the makeup you wear at work?
color coordinating with clothes
advertising “hot” new products
displaying healthy, beautiful skin
making you look attractive
66
What makes clients eager for your knowledge?
the certification on your wall
your good professional image
how attractive you are
the way your work station looks
67
What is diplomacy?
being tactful in your dealings with others
telling a client she looks good when she actually does not
keeping personal problems to yourself
making critical observations when people do things wrong
68
What is a desirable characteristic of the socks or hosiery you wear at work?
fashionably frayed
Free of runs
contrast with your attire
different color on each leg
69
What is the primary purpose of camouflage makeup?
to create the illusion that someone has darker skin than they do
to disquise imperfections such as scars
to shield the skin from the harmful effects of the sun
70
What is your scope of practice?
the geographical region in which you can legally operate
the hours your salon is open every day
the products and treatments you can offer
the amount of time you can make available to each client
71
When you prioritize, in what order should you list tasks that need to be done?
most to least important
Easiest to hardest
Least to most important
Hardest to easiest
72
How can you convey an image of confidence?
by offering opinions on everything
by sitting quietly and alone
by practicing good posture
by speaking very loudly
73
What should your image impress on the minds of your clients?
earn their trust
intimidate them
show that you are willing to do whatever is asked of you
create a sense of mystery
74
What is true about mission statements?
they are optional elements of business plans
they should not be created until the business is already operating
mission statements are not appropriate for every business
they are essential elements of business plans
75
What must you obtain before you become an esthetics educator?
master’s degree
doctorate degree
medical license
Certification
76
Where on their faces did women wear colored makeup during the Middle Ages?
Eyes and nose
eyes and lips
Cheeks and lips
Nose and cheeks
77
When did a more relaxed approach to clothing, hair, and makeup become popular?
middle of the eighteenth century
beginning of the twentieth century
beginning of the twenty-first century
78
What do mobile estheticians do?
rotate between several different salons within a chain
move from station to station within the salon
own portable equipment and make house or office calls
79
What ancient culture used the way a person looked naked as the basis for determining beauty?
Chinese
Greek
Roman
Japanese
80
What is a buyer’s responsibility?
purchasing products to be sold and used in stores
making “secret shopper” visits to ensure stores are not overcharging
purchasing products from one store to resell them in another
demonstrating the use of products to salon managers and estheticians
81
What is a career that requires an outgoing personality for success?
manufacturer’s representative
state licensing inspector
esthetics writer
restoration makeup worker
82
When did women use bleach to make their hair blond?
Renaissance
Middle Ages
age of the Roman Empire
age of the ancient Greeks
83
What is NOT an aspect of personal hygiene?
brushing and flossing your teeth
using deodorant
wearing strongly scented perfume
freshening up throughout the day as necessary
84
What type of esthetics work requires that you join a union?
Manufacturers representative
Booth rental
Film and tv makeup artist
Mobile esthetician
85
What did the ancient Egyptians do before other cultures?
cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion
develop the hair-removal practice of threading
develop cosmetic surgery
build magnificent public baths
86
What should you know before deciding to become a cosmetics buyer?
you will travel a great deal if you become a buyer
you will rarely interact with new people if you become a buyer
you must receive certification before becoming a buyer
you will spend most of your time alone if you become a buyer
87
What is NOT an element of a good work ethic?
trustworthiness
supportiveness
tardiness
respectfulness
88
What is true about exposed undergarments?
they add a sense of sexiness to the workplace
they are never appropriate in the workplace
they are occasionally appropriate in the workplace
they make a strong fashion statement in the workplace
89
What is an element of good standing posture?
leaning forward
keeping your back arched
keeping your back straight
leaning backward
90
What blocks the creative mind from exploring ideas?
feedback
Guidance
enthusiasm
criticism
91
What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?
Greater intelligence
Greater social standing
Greater wealth
92
What is restoration work?
the esthetics specialization associated with mortuary science
another name for cosmetic surgery
rebuilding hairstyles after a long day
surgical procedures used to help rebuild bodies after accidents
93
What is time management?
allotting time for tasks so all tasks can be completed
making a list of things you want to accomplish
keeping track of what time it is throughout the day
supervising people to make sure they record their time properly
94
What do you do when you refrain from criticism?
take the low road
give the impression you are weak
miss opportunities for advancement
take the high road
95
When should you begin organizing for the next day?
at the end of the work day
during your last appointment
whenever you take a break
while you are having lunch
96
What was true of some elaborate hairstyles during the Age of Extravagance?
they contained fountains with running water
they contained elaborate electrical light effects
they contained gardens and menageries
they featured movement created by the use of hydraulics
97
What did the ancient Hebrews use to moisten and protect the skin?
Rosemary and thyme
Henna
Mineral water
olive and grapeseed oils
98
Why should you learn from your mistakes?
so you know the limitations of your abilities
to help you grow in your professional life
so you know how to get away with things in the workplace
to help you avoid interactions with your manager
99
What begins with, and stays grounded in, health?
real beauty
personal confidence
self-centeredness
sexual attractiveness
100
What can eating a nutritious diet help you achieve?
Perfect skin
success
Balance
Popularity

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