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EOPA Study Guide for Cosmetology (3)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you wait until you graduate to look for a job, you are most likely to ___________

a)

take the first offer

b)

never get a job

c)

never pass the state board exams

d)

obtain the best position available

2.

Which item should be included in your employment portfolio?

a)

A statement about your child care arrangements

b)

Before and after photos

c)

Copies of your tax returns

d)

a copy of your credit report

3.

Diplomas, awards and achievements, your resume, and before-and-after photos of your services should all be a part of your ______________

a)

employment portfolio

b)

strategic plan

c)

networking profile

d)

background check

4.

A vital tool used in securing employment is the _________

a)

employment portfolio

b)

employment history

c)

personal backround

d)

personal history

5.

According to your test, what is the proper length for your resume?

a)

Four to five pages

b)

Three pages

c)

Two to three pages

d)

One page

6.

What should be the primary focus of your resume?

a)

Personal hobbies

b)

Names and industry contacts

c)

Achievements and accomplishments

d)

Secondary education

7.

What type of salon provides a high level of personal service and hires professional s who's technical expertise, professional appearance, and communication skills meet their high standards?

a)

Rental booths

b)

High-end image salons

c)

Franchise salons

d)

National salon chains

8.

What type of salon features management and marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters making all the decisions for each salon, such as size, decor, hours, services, prices, advertising and profit targets?

a)

National chain

b)

Independent salon

c)

School- associated

d)

Booth rental

9.

Selena takes pride in her work and is committed to consistently doing a good job for her clients, employer and salon team. What characteristics best describes her?

a)

Integrity

b)

good work ethic

c)

Enthusiasm

d)

Motivation

10.

An individual who is committed to a strong code of moral and artistic values is said to have ___________

a)

motivation

b)

enthusiasm

c)

integrity

d)

communication skills

11.

What is the best kind of motivation?

a)

Internal

b)

Peer pressure

c)

Need for money

d)

Fear of failure

12.

The first step in preparing for employment is to complete a(n) ____________

a)

online profile

b)

salon survey

c)

credit check

d)

skills inventory

13.

When preparing for a(n) __________ exam, it is a good idea to make a list of the equipment you will need to take with you.

a)

practical

b)

essay

c)

remedial

d)

written

14.

What is the best piece of advice with regard to exam preparations?

a)

stock up on your favorite snack foods and study all night before the exam.

b)

Play loud music while studying so you are accustomed to distractions

c)

Only take notes while reviewing if you can use them during the exam

d)

Distribute your study in the days or weeks before the exam

15.

The most common important test taking strategy is to know __________

a)

who wrote the test

b)

the material

c)

the types of questions (true, false, matching, essay, etc)

d)

Whether the test is paper-pencil or computerized

16.

Important supporting materials that should be taken to an employment interview include your resume, employment portfolio, and _________________.

a)

your ideas for change

b)

your medical history

c)

facts and figures

d)

your birth certificate

17.

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

18.

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

19.

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

20.

It is recommended 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

21.

A powerful portfolio will include letters of reference from ________________.

a)

friends

b)

family members

c)

former employers

d)

neighbors

22.

When developing your resume, use concise, clear sentences and avoid overwriting or _________________.

a)

direct language

b)

action verbs

c)

relevant experience

d)

flowery language

23.

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

24.

Having ____________ means being committed to a strong code of moral and artistic values.

a)

motivation

b)

integrity

c)

enthusiasm

d)

a strong work ethic

25.

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

26.

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

27.

A(n) ________________ is a collection of photos and documents that reflect your skills, accomplishments, and abilities in your chosen career field.

a)

resume

b)

cover letter

c)

employment agreement

d)

employment portfolio

28.

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

29.

The basic question or problem in a test question is known as a ________________.

a)

stem

b)

response

c)

query

d)

post

30.

A ____________ is a written summary of a person's education and work experience.

a)

portfolio

b)

personal history

c)

cover letter

d)

resume

31.

The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is called ________________.

a)

intuition

b)

deductive reasoning

c)

postulating

d)

deciphering information

32.

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

33.

Having the drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal is known as _____________.

a)

integrity

b)

enthusiasm

c)

motivation

d)

work ethic

34.

When taking the practical exam, which of the following behaviors is not likely to be beneficial?

a)

Observe other practical exams prior to taking yours if allowed to do so.

b)

Follow all infection control and safety procedures throughout the exam.

c)

Focus on what the other test candidates are doing as you work.

d)

Listen carefully to the instructions and follow them explicitly.

35.

Which of these words is an example of an absolute?

a)

Sometimes

b)

Never

c)

Equal

d)

Good

36.

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

37.

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

38.

Which of these questions can a potential employer legally ask during an interview?

a)

How old are you?

b)

Are you authorized to work in the United States?

c)

What is your native language?

d)

What types of illnesses or disabilities do you have?

39.

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

40.

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

41.

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

42.

The typical independent salon has about ______________ styling stations.

a)

Three

b)

five

c)

ten

d)

forty

43.
_____ shears, also known as scissors, are mainly used to cut blunt or straight lines in hair, to slide cut, point cut, or to implement other texturizing techniques.
a)
Haircutting
b)
Texturizing
c)
Razors
d)
Clippers
44.
Hair _____ is the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch (2.5 cm²) of scalp and is usually described as thin, medium, or thick
a)
density
b)
thickness
c)
texture
d)
length
45.
Which guideline is used in a blunt, one-length haircut, or used in overdirection to create a length or weight increase?
a)
Stationary
b)
Traveling
c)
Angle
d)
Stacked
46.
The angle at which the fingers are held when cutting the line that creates the shape is referred to as the ____.
a)
Parting line
b)
degree line
c)
cutting line
d)
finger line
47.
____, also  known as a projection or lifting, is the degree at which a subsection of hair is held from the head when cutting.
a)
Elevation
b)
Graduation
c)
Beveling
d)
Sectioning
48.
_____ lines in a haircut are those that lie between the horizontal and vertical, have a slanting or sloping direction, and help to blend long layers into short layers to create fullness.
a)
Diagonal
b)
Vertical
c)
Horizontal
d)
Beveled
49.
What type of hair cutting lines are parallel to the floor and relative to the horizon?
a)
Horizontal lines
b)
Vertical lined
c)
Elevation lines
d)
Weight lines
50.
The three types of straight lines in haircutting include horizontal, vertical, and _____ lines
a)
straight
b)
diagonal
c)
curved
d)
elevated
51.
A (n) ______ is created when the space between two lines or surfaces intersects at a given point.
a)
formation
b)
angle
c)
bang
d)
line
52.

Hair ____ is based on the thickness or diameter of each hair strand, usually classified as coarse, medium, and fine.

a)

density

b)

thickness

c)

texture

d)

length

53.
What is the elevation, or degrees, contained in a blunt or one-lenght haircut?
a)
0
b)
45
c)
90
d)
180
54.
Achieving balance within a design can be accomplished by understanding the _____ and reference points.
a)
Sample proportions
b)
head shape
c)
four corners
d)
technical specifications
55.

____________ towels should be used on each client.

a)

Sterilized

b)

Clean

c)

Soiled

56.

All metal implements used for nail services should be cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized prior to use.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

I must report all ________ to my instructor including minor cuts and bruises.

a)

regulations

b)

injuries

c)

rules

d)

safety

58.

Clients must always be properly:

a)

met

b)

greeted

c)

draped

59.

What should you do if you cut yourself while servicing a client?

a)

Stop service immediately and treat your injury.

b)

Continue working and treat your injury later.

c)

Double bag all single-use contaminated items and discard in the biohazard trash can.

d)

Wash and glove hands, proceed with the service.

60.

What should you do if you cut yourself while servicing a client?

a)

Stop service immediately and treat your injury.

b)

Continue working and treat your injury later.

c)

Double bag all single-use contaminated items and discard in the biohazard trash can.

d)

Wash and glove hands, proceed with the service.

61.

Never use broken equipment or tools;

a)

this will not give the best service

b)

it can cause harm to you and/or your client

c)

unless you don't have any others in the salon.

62.

All products should be properly labeled, stored, and _______

a)

Closed tightly

b)

Put up

c)

Left out

d)

Opened

63.

Keep electrical appliances away from water.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

When handing haircutting shears to another stylist, you should hold the grip and give them the points.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Disinfect workstation at least once a month.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

When using a curling iron, place a comb near the scalp to prevent burning the client.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

All trash cans in a salon must have ______lids.

a)

Closed

b)

Opened

c)

Missing

d)

Metal

68.

Test the temperature of the water on _________before applying the shampoo.

a)

Client's Scalp

b)

Your Wrist

c)

Client's Ear

d)

Your Scalp

69.

If a comb drops on the floor you should slide it to the side with your foot to prevent others from falling.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

The stylist must wear _____________when performing a chemical service .

a)

Gloves

b)

Protect Mask

c)

Safety Googles

71.

Cosmetologist must clean their hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer prior to performing any service.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

It is my responsibility to keep my work area neat and ______________________.

a)

Unkept

b)

Clean

c)

Cluttered

73.

I will immediately __________________ any spilled liquid.

a)

Step over

b)

Wipe up

c)

Play in

74.

Before I unplug an electrical instrument, I will _____________________________.

a)

Turn it off.

b)

Check the cord.

c)

Test the outlet.

75.

Clean up any spilled liquid on the floor immediately.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

If a tool falls on the floor use the 10 second rule.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Use a clean comb for every other client.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

Help clients out of your chair and especially watch electrical cords to prevent falling.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Keep products properly labeled.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

When opening bottles direct it away from the eyes and face.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The main purpose for draping is to keep the client warm during the hair service.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Keep electrical appliances away from water.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

If a client has a nail fungus you should warn her, then continue with the manicure.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Analyze the client's hair and scalp prior to a hair service.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

It is not necessary to drape for every hair service.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

When handing scissors to another stylist you should hold the handles and give them the points.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

The stylist should wear a clean, neat uniform daily.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Disinfect workstation at least once a month.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Use protective cream when applying a chemical to the scalp.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

All trash cans in a salon must have closed lids.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

Test the temperature of the water on the client's scalp before applying the shampoo.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Test the curling iron heat on a white paper towel before using on a client.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

If a comb drops on the floor you should slide it to the side with your foot to prevent others from falling.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

The stylist should wear gloves when applying color.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

What is prone

a)

Laying down palms down

b)

face down

c)

palms up face up

d)

palms down

96.

What is Medial

a)

Towards the top

b)

To the front

c)

Towards the midline

d)

Towards the surface

97.

What is proximal

a)

Near the bottom

b)

Near the top

c)

Close to the heart or origin or trunk

d)

Near the outside

98.

What is Deep

a)

Farther from the surface

b)

away from midline

c)

towards the back

d)

towards the top

99.

What is Superficial

a)

Near the head

b)

Towards the back

c)

Nearer to the surface

d)

near the midline

100.

What is superior

a)

Towards the head

b)

Near mini mardale

c)

towards the middle

d)

away from middle