State board
The typical independent salon has about ______ styling stations?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Ten
D. Forty
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When going over the directions for the exam, if there are things you do not understand, you should ______
A. Try to figure it out on your own
B. Turn your test in and take the exam another day
C. Focus on the parts of the exam you do understand
D. Ask the examiner
Ask the examiner
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called ______.
A. intuition
B. deductive reasoning
C. postulating
D. deciphering information
deductive reasoning
When developing your resume, use concise, clear sentences and avoid overwriting or ______.
A. direct language
B. action verbs
C. relevant experience
D. flowery language
flowery language
Your interview outfit should be fashionable and flattering as well as similar to the salon's
A. color scheme
B. logo colors
C. clientele dress
D. style culture
style culture
Which type of salon shares a national name, consistent image and business formula that is used at every location?
A. Franchise salon
B. Day spa
C. Value-priced salon
D. Medical spa
Franchise salon
When answering a multiple choice question _______.
A. if two choices are opposites, one is probably correct
B. you should stop reading the choices when you see one that looks correct
C. responses such as "all of the above" are usually not the correct choice
D. you should never guess under any circumstances
A _______ is a written summary of a person's education and work experience.
A. portfolio
B. personal history
C. cover letter
D. resume
resume
A powerful portfolio will include letters of reference from _______.
A. friends
B. family members
C. former employers
D. neighbors
former employers
A. your ideas for change
B. your medical history
C. facts and figures
D. your birth certificate
facts and figures
On the day of an exam, it is important to arrive early with a self-confident attitude and be alert, calm, and
A. anxious
B. ready for a break
C. eager to pass
D. ready for the challenge
ready for the challenge
Which of these words is an example of an absolute?
A. Sometimes
B. Never
C. Equal
D. Good
The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a ______.
A. stem
B. response
C. query
D. post
stem
it is recommend that you create a digital portfolio or ______.
A. an online showcase of your work
B. written summary of your career highlights
C. limited review of accomplishments
D. after photos of your work
an online showcase of your work
Which of the following behaviors is not considered a good study habit?
A. Staying up late studying the night before a test
B. Reading content carefully
C. Developing a detailed vocabulary list
D. Organizing and reviewing handouts
Staying up late studying the night before a test
After doing a salon site visit, it is important to send the salon representative a
A. Personal photo
B. Cover letter
C. Thank-you note
D. Resume
thank you note
Having the drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal is known as _________
A. integrity
B. enthusiasm
C. motivation
D. work ethic
motivation
Which of these terms refers to understanding the strategies for successfully taking tests?
A. work ethic
B. test-wise
C. street-smart
D. deductive reasoning
test-wise
Getting into the field and visiting salons and talking to salon owners, managers, educators and stylists is known as ________.
A. visiting
B. interacting
C. networking
D. speaking
networking
During your career journey, when is a great time to achieve significant accomplishments that will strengthen your resume?
A. After graduation
B. After obtaining your first position
C. While you are in cosmetology school
D. After achieving success
While you are in cosmetology school
Which of the following questions can a potential employer legally ask during an interview?
A. How old are you?
B. Are you authorized to work in the US?
C. What is your native language?
D. What types of illnesses or disabilities do you have?
Are you authorized to work in the US
When preparing your professional resume, it is recommended that you ________
A. make it about two pages long
B. focus primarily on the schools you have attended
C. omit information about your professional skills
D. focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking
focus on information relevant to the position you are seeking
Having ______ means being committed to a strong code of moral and artistic values.
A. motivation
B. integrity
C. enthusiasm
D. a strong work ethic
integrity
What is the third step in the process of securing employment?
A. targeting the salon
B. requesting an interview
C. observing the salon
D. showing up for a spontaneous interview
requesting an interview
Which type of salon is most likely to offer extras such as five-minute head, neck, and shoulder massages as part of the shampoo?
A. High-end image salon
B. Mid-priced full-service salon
C. Booth rental salon
D. Basic value-priced salon
Basic value-priced salon