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1.) Padma's class is role-playing for interview practice and she is playing the part of the interviewer. Which question could Pamela ask that would be legal for a prospective empolyer?
A. Do you have any childeren
B. Are you younger than 18 years old
C. Do you regularly go to church
D. What is your Native language
B. Are you younger than 18 years old
6.) Nina is worried about taking the written licensing examination because she has a learning disability that affects her reading skills.Which action should she consider?
A. Accept the fact that, because of her disability, she may never get a license
B. Take the exam just like everyone else, and retake if necessary
C. Asked to be excused from the written portion and only take the applied portion
D. Provide documentation of her disability and ask for an accommodation, such as additional time to take the exam
D. Provide documentation of her disability and ask for an accommodation, such as additional time to take the exam.
11.) Patti in interviewing for her dream job. The interviewer asks her about the number of children she has. What is the best approach to answering this?
A. calmly state that she would prefer to focus on her relevant skills
B. Explain that while she does have children she does not plan on having anymore
C. Be truthful and share pictures of her children with the interviewer
D. Tell the interviewer the question is illegal and that she will need to speak to her lawyer
A. Calmly state that she would prefer to focus on her relevant skills
16.) During a job interview Oskar is asked to describe his code of moral and artistic values. What is he being asked to comment on?
A. his work ethic
B. his enthusiasm
C. his integrity
D. his "people" attitude
C. his integrity
21. Diedre enjoys spending extra time with her clients and building relationships with each of them. Which type of salon might be particularly suitable for her?
A. Basic, value-priced
B. Mid-priced, full service
C. Franchise
D. National chain
B. Mid-priced, full service
2.) When choosing a salon for employment opportunities, it is critical to choose one that ________?
A. provides for an easy commute
B. services the type of clients you wish to serve
C. is trendy and fashionable
D. places all employees in the same position
B. services the type of clients you wish to serve
7.) Comparing answers to some of your questions from salon interviews will help you choose________
A. your mode of transportation and housing
B. A salon with the largest number of valued clients
C. A salon that offers immediate management positions
D. The salon that offers the best package of income and career development.
D. The salon that offers the best package of income and career development
12.) The drive to take necessary action to achieve a goal is known as__________
A. enthusiasm
B. integrity
C. ability
D. motivation
D. motivation
17.) If possible, a simple resume should have _____ page(s).
A. four or more
B. one
C. two
D. three
B. one
22. Information that is contained on a resume should be relevant to____.
A. salary requirements
B. the position you are seeking
C. unrelated experiences
D. prior duties and responsiblities
B. the position you are seeking
3.) A salon with a National name, consistent image, and business formula used in every location is called a(n) ___________
A. high-end salon
B. value-priced salon
C. independent salon
D. franchise salon
D. franchise salon
8.) Shondra is preparing her resume for a salon position and is struggling with the content in the prior work experience section. All of her previous work has been as a store clerk. What should she do?
A. Skip the employment history section because she has no experience in the relevant area
B. Include the prior employment as a store clerk, but leave out her supervisor's contact information
C. Emphasize how being a store clerk has enabled her to learn how to deal with all sorts of customers
D. Modify her job description to target the desired qualifications of her desired position
C. Emphasize how being a Store clerk has enabled her to learn how to deal with all sorts of customers
13.) A small salon that is owned by an individual or two or more partners is called a(n)_________
A. independent salon
B. corporate chain
C. franchise salon
D. high end salon
A. independent salon
18. What is the technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities?
A. Sampling
B. Marketing
C. Advertising
D. Networking
D. Networking
23. What factor most affects how well you perform during the written licensing examinations and on the tests in general?
A. Your ability to guess well
B. Your personal development
C. Your handout materials
D. Your mastery of course content
D. Your mastery of course content
4.) Ingrid is an excellent cosmetologist but has difficulty taking test. She meets with a job coach, who advises her to look for qualifying conditions in test questions. Which question includes a qualifying condition?
A. define each of the following terms
B. which of the following is usually part of a practical exam
C. compare and contrast different types of salons
D. What are the requirements for licensure
B. Which of the following is usually part of a practical exam?
9.) When researching potential employment opportunities, it is important that the stylist make______
A. casual conversation
B. no conclusions
C. informed comparisons
D. honest remarks
C. Informed comparisons
14.) Dani is putting together her portfolio. Which photographs should she include.
A. family pictures in which she is enjoying herself
B. photos of styles that inspire her
C. candid shots taken as she performed services
D. before and after shots showing the services that she has provided
D. before and after shots showing the services that she has provided
19. What is a bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments in your field?
A. Employment portfolio
B. Resume
C. Brochure
D. Employment notebook
A. Employment portfolio
24. When selecting an interview wardrobe, it is critical that the selection be _____.
A. trendy and from a label
B. uniform, regardless of positive
C. in your favorite color(s)
D. appropriate for the position
D. appropriate for the position
5.) Jayden has accepted a job offer with a salon that is typical for the majority of salons in the United States. What type of operation is it?
A. Franchise
B. National chain
C. Small independent salon
D. Independent salon chain
C. Small Independent Salon
10.) To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview, it is important to________.
A. be noncommittal
B. reflect on the answers in advance
C. avoid difficult questions
D. master the art of transparency
B. reflect on the answers in advance
15.) A student who is preparing for success should begin to prepare for a test by practicing good study habits and _________
A. accepting a high anxiety level
B. planning for a late night studying
C. focusing on time management
D. going with the flow
C. focusing on time management
20. After your salon visit, it is customary to ____.
A. send a thank-you note
B. text a message to the manager
C. wait for a call back
D. call the receptionist
A. send a thank-you note
25. Janine's job coach advises her that it is important to have good test-taking strategies. This is best described as being ______.
A. test-capable
B. employable
C. test-wise
D. educated
C. test-wise