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1
What should you do to see how well you practice the art of tack?
Take the self-esteem test.
Take your attitude temperature
Take your body temperature
Take the self-care test
2
It is recommended that you____if managing people does not come naturally to you.
Read books on business management
Refrain from hiring employees
Sell your salon
Attend a series of management training seminars
3
If you smoke during the work day, you should _____ before seeing your next client.
take a few sips of coffee
take a shower or bathe
use mouthwash
change your clothes
4
What inspired Charles Revson to introduce the first line of mass-market nail lacquers
The artwork of Vincent Van Gogh
A dream
A box of colorful hard candies
Automobile paint
5
Who is the best singer
Monica
Jenica
6
You help people know where you are coming from when you are________.
Angry
Antagonistic
Aggressive
Assertive
7
To better prepare for the practical portion of the examination, it is recommended that you:
Make sure all equipment is clean, sanitary, and in good working order
Practice the correct skills required in the test as often as you can
All of these answers are correct
Locate the examination site the day before exam if possible
8
Your ethics are expressed through your
All of these answers are correct
Personality
Human relations skills
Professional image
9
Which of the following can enter the body through broken skin?
Fungi
Viruses
Bacteria
All of these answers are correct
10
The invention of _____ led to a change in the standards of feminine beauty in the US in the early 20th century.
Radio
Airplanes
Electric lights
Motion pictures
11
A typical salon spends less than 1 percent of its total gross income on which expense?
Cleaning
Depreciation
Miscellaneous expenses
Telephone
12
It's a good use of your time to study while you are:
Attending a lecture
Eating dinner
Sitting in a doctor's waiting room
Writing a report
13
A__ is an organism that grows,feeds on or in another organism, while contributing nothing to the survival of that organi
Bacteria
Host
Viruses
Parasite
14
When was the first spa pedicure system introduced to the professional beauty industry?
1979
1986
1998
2005
15
When should a consultation be performed?
once every few visits
with every service and salon visit
at least once a year
the first time a client visits the salon
16
You should print your resume on:
Good quality white or gray bond paper
Good qualityu brightly colored bond paper
Standard white copy paper
Brightly colored copy paper
17
The average independent salong has ____ manicure tables and pedicure stations
4
6
3
2
18
It is a given that you should:
shower or bathe daily
use deodorant before going to work
All of these answers are correct
generally be neat and clean
19
Before a manufacturer can sell a disinfectant for or implement disinfection, it must obtain approval from which agency
The EPA
The state board of health
OSHA
The state licensing board
20
To advertise your commitment to professional beauty, you should:
Keep your haicut and color in tip-top shape
Keep your skin well-groomed
Put thought into your appearance every day
All of these answers are correct
21
Its likely that a salon owner will consider constructing a larger space for the salon about ___ after its original openi
11 to 20 years
1 year
2 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
22
A price list should be prominently displayed:
In the dispensary
In the managers office
At the nail station
In the reception area
23
In a booth rental agreement, the nail technician must:
Budget for her own advertising
All of these answers are correct
Manage the purchase of her products and supplies
Pay for her advanced education
24
Which term refers to the study of how a workplace and should be designed for maximum comfort, safety and productivity?
Eugenics
Oncology
Ergonomics
Cosmetology
25
When you finish the test, it is recommended that you:
CHanges as many answers as possible
Immediatly close the book and hand it in
Look it over to make sure you have answered every questions
All of these answers are correct
26
Being _______ means being compassionate and responsive to other people.
Receptive
Egotistical
Aloof
Sensitive
27
When observing a role model at work, you should ask yourself:
All of these answers are correct
How do they select which products to use
How do they book their appointments
How do they treat the salon staff and manager
28
You can determine whether your goal-setting plan is a good one by asking yourself:
All of these answers are correct
Would i be willing to seek out a mentor to enhance my learning?
Are there specific skills I need to learns to meet my goals?
What is the best method for accomplishing my goals?
29
Disinfectant containers should be:
Uncovered
Partly covered
Covered and airtight
Covered but not airtight
30
Federal agencies:
Place limits on the types of services you can perform in the salon
Set guidelines for the use of equipment used in salons
Set guidelines for the sale of equipment used in salons
All of these answers are correct
31
Which of the following substances was mixed with fat during the Roman era to add color to the nails?
Sheep's blood
Rusted iron
All of these answers are correct
Henna
32
After you have decided the type of salon you wish to build, it is recommended that you seek the advice of:
An attorney
An accountant
A cleaning service
An architect
33
A_____ is a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects cells of biological organisms
Quat
Bacteria
Virus
Histamine
34
Before purchasing an existing nail salon, it is important to obtain an appraisal of the building and :
The inventory
All of these answers are correct
The personnel
The equipment
35
Your clothing should generally reflect the fashions of the season by embodying current:
Colors
All of these answers are correct
Textures
Styles
36
The location you select for your salon should
Have an easy access
All of these answers are correct
Be based on the needs of your primary clientele
Offer handicap access
37
How did the ancient Roman military commanders use cosmetics before important battles?
They stained their soldiers' faces and hands in the royal colors.
They stained their own faces and hands in the royal colors
They stained their soldiers' hands different colors to indicate rank.
They stained their own nails and lips in matching colors
38
If you find studying overwhelming, you should:
Focus on small tasks at a time
Avoid talking to other students in the same class
Devote more of your time to studying
Avoid doing it whenever you feel stressed.
39
As you start off in your first nail technician job, it is important to be willing to discuss____with the salon team
Neither of these are correct
Technical skills
Customer service
Both of these answers are correct
40
A mid-priced full-service salon is LEAST likely to:
Rely primarily on walk-in traffic
Offer a complete menu of services
Run strong marketing campaigns
Sell retail products
41
As you work, Its recommended that you:
avoid stretching throughout the day
all of the above
rest your wrist while working
lean your back and neck forward toward the client
42
The best time to think about getting your client back into the salon is:
While she is still in the salon
The day after she leaves the salon
Before her first visit
Right after she leaves the salon
43
It is your top priority to pay which expense
Payroll
Insurance
Repairs
rent
44
Being___means having a complete knowledge of the subject matter and understanding the strategies for taking tests.
World-wise
Test-wise
Physically prepared
Well organized
45
The best motivation for you to learn comes from:
Yourself
Your parents
Your friends
Your teacher
46
Generally, if the client is more than _____ mins late, they should be asked to reschedule.
15 mins
45 mins
30 mins
5 mins
47
Bacteria are tiny, microscopic bags generally consisting of an outer cell wall that contains liquid called:
Protoplasm
Cilia
Flagella
Ectoplasm
48
Which of these is not a method of cleaning?
Using an ultrasonic unit
Scrubbing with a clean and properly disinfected brush
Using a solvent
Using an autoclave
49
If the last word in a stem is "an" the answer must:
Begin with a prefix
Begin with a consonant
end with a suffix
Begin with a vowel
50
You should avoid___ when preparing a resume
Stressing your accomplishments
Action verbs
Flowery language
Emphasizing transferable skills
51
What is recommended that you do if you make a mistake?
Talk with your teacher or manager about trying a different career path
Punish yourselffor making the error
Tell yourself that it is okay, and you will do better next time
Start again from the beginning, regardless of where you are in the process
52
About ______ of the population normally carry staphylococci
1/2
1/5
1/3
1/4
53
For most salons, it is generally a good idea to avoid
A thin layer of pancake makeup
Wearing cosmetics of any kind
A subtle shape of lipsticks
Heavily smoked eyes
54
Booth rental is NOT legal in:
New York
Maine
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
55
What nail shape came into vogue in the 1970's?
Jagged
Round
Pointed
Square
56
What did women apply to their lips in the 1940's to make them appear more shiny
Petroleum jelly
A thin layer of candle wax
Water
Peanut Oil
57
The best way to understand others is to begin with a firm understanding of:
the salon manager
yourself
the typical client
your friends and family members
58
Who were the first people to use cosmetics as part of their religious ceremonies?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Chinese
The Greeks
59
A client with a classic style would likely be MOST interested in:
The latest nail products
Bright nail colors
Plain red nails
Nail art
60
Keeping track of where your money goes helps you:
Make sure you always have enough money
Plan ahead
Save for bigger expenses
All of these answers are correct
61
Who is the best
Jenica
Monica
62
Being well-groomed begins with:
wearing professional clothing
looking and smelling fresh
conducting yourself in a professional manner
taking and ergonomic approach
63
Your employment portfolio should NOT include:
A list of your hobbies and personal interests
Your current resume
Before-and-after photographs of services you have performed
Awards and achievements your received while a nail tech student
64
When was tube mascara first introduced?
The 1960's
The 1950's
The 1930's
The 1940's
65
Which of the following is NOT a recommended behavior for helping you create success?
Speaking with confidence
Standing tall
Isolating yourself
Using good grammar
66
What is the first step of decontamination?
Disinfecting
Purifying
Sterilizing
Cleaning
67
The name you select for your business
Explains what it is
Identifies characteristics that set your business appart from competitors
All of these answers are correct
Creates a picture of your business in potential clients minds
68
Who is held liable for debts in an LLC
The business
The stockholders
The partners
The S corporation
69
If you are opening a high-end, full service salon or day spa, it is recommended that you plan more room in the:
Retail area
Dispensary
Restrooms
Waiting area
70
|If you smell offensive, most clients will:
say something and return for another service
tell you and not return for another service
tell you and return for another service
say nothing and not return for another service
71
A job description outlines:
All of these answers are correct
How do they select which product to use
How do they treat the salon staff and manager
How do they book their appointments
72
Which type of information is found on an MSDS?
Hazardous ingredients
All of these answers are correct
Disposal guidelines
Handling procedures
73
You are respectful of others when you...
Exercise good manners
Refrain for interrupting people
Practice being a good listener
All of these answers are correct
74
When do you usually find out when your first employee evaluation will be?
The first few days of work
During job interviews
After about 6 months at the job
After a year at the job
75
What is the final step in the 10-step consultation process?
counsel the client on upkeep
suggest additional services
show and tell
reiterate everything you and the client have agreed on
76
Which of these is not an improvement made in recent years by manufacturers o beauty products?
Increase chip-resistance
Longer-lasting color
Incorporation of safer ingredients
Incorporation of less-ergonomic designs
77
A good team player:
All of these answers are correct
Shares her knowledge
Does not work to resolve conflicts
focuses solely on her own work
78
What are stockholders?
Sole proprietors who take on partners
Part owners in an LLC
Partners in a partnership
Part owners in a corporation
79
When targeting potential employers, it is important to remember that:
You should target salons that serve the type of client you wish to serve
All of these answers are correct
You may work in many jobs before your drea job becomes available
You should not wait until graduation to begin your search
80
When mitosis occurs, a cell divides into two new cells, which are called
Microbial cells
Daughter cells
Sibling cells
Myopic cells
81
Who has the last say in decision making in a sole proprietorship?
The sole proprietor
The chair person of the board
The board of directors
The chief financial officer
82
Values and goals:
cannot be changed
show us how to behave and what to aim toward
are different terms that mean the same thing
are both inborn characteristics
83
Which of these terms is used to encompass a broad range of beauty specialties, including hair, nails and esthetics?
Beautology
Nail technology
Dermatology
Cosmetology
84
When you manage your time efficiently and do something well, it is recommended that you:
Point it out to your instructor and classmate
Simply take it in stride without changing your behavior
Reward yourself
Change your schedule to be less work intensive
85
Which part of the salon is considered the operations center
The dispensary
The managers office
The front desk
The nail station
86
The _____ is the verbal communication with a client to determine the desired result of a service.
Employee evaluation
Conflict resolution
Client questionnaire
Client consultation
87
When you approach a new client, you should first:
ask what she wants to do
smile and introduce yourself
explain the salon's policy on tardiness
examine her fingernails
88
You should not smoke any sooner than _____ before seeing your next client.
30 minutes
60 minutes
5 minutes
15 minutes
89
To get the greatest benefits from your education, you should:
Attend all classes
Ask questions when something is not clear
All of these answers are correct
Pay close attention during summary and review sessions
90
People commonly used which of the following during the renaissance?
Colorful lip preparations
Colorful eye preperations
Colorful nail preparations
Fragrances
91
Which of the following is NOT a recommended method of sharing your success with employees
Providing staff members with a schedule of employee evaluations
Creating incentives for employees
Putting your entire compensation structure or plan in writing
Refraining from creating an official tipping policy
92
Which of the following does not keep you from maintaining peak performance?
Having a game plan
Refraining from using schedules
Procrastinating
Being a perfectionist
93
Which of these id not an active problem-solving word
Explore
Postpone
Determine
Analyze
94
Which of the following is NOT a standard method of compensation in the nail industry?
Tips only
Comission only
Salary only
Salary plus comission
95
Inflammation causes the creation of______ in the area around an injury
Cilia
Cytoplasm
Pus
protoplasm
96
When studying, it is recommended that you:
Sit upright
Lean forward in your chair
Lie on your side
Recline
97
What contribution did Flowery Manicure Products make the beauty industry in 1910?
The first long-lasting hair dye
The first emery board
The first long-lasting lipstick
the first non-cracking, non-caking makeup
98
Who is the best dancer
Jenica
Monica
99
It is recommended that you talk to a(n) ______ for information about reducing credit card debt and your retirement
Attorney
Financial planner
Physician
Senior nail technician
100
If you find yourself at a salon that does not use job descriptions, it is recommended that you:
Look for work at a different salon
write your own job description
demand the manager to write a job description for you
Work without a job description