Questions For Cosmetology
State board questions that may be asked
- 1.
Which of the following civilations was the first to infuse essential oils from the leaves, bark, and blossom of plants for use as perfumes and for purification purposes?
- A.
Chinese
- B.
Egyptians
- C.
Romans
- D.
Greeks
Correct Answer
B. Egyptians -
- 2.
Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as:
- A.
1600 B.C. during the Shang Dynasty
- B.
The Middle Ages
- C.
3000 B.C. in Egypt
- D.
The Ice Age
Correct Answer
D. The Ice Age -
- 3.
The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails and hair is:
- A.
Neurology
- B.
Cosmetology
- C.
Nail technology
- D.
Dermatology
Correct Answer
B. Cosmetology -
- 4.
The first culture to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion was:
- A.
The Greeks
- B.
The Romans
- C.
The Egyptians
- D.
The Americans
Correct Answer
C. The Egyptians -
- 5.
In 3000 B.C. the first recorded use of a hair-coloring agent was the use of:
- A.
Silver
- B.
Copper
- C.
Wax
- D.
Henna
Correct Answer
D. Henna -
- 6.
Hairdressing was an art during the time of the _____________ for those who wore elaborate wigs and head dresses.
- A.
Middle Ages
- B.
Chinese
- C.
Romans
- D.
English
Correct Answer
A. Middle Ages -
- 7.
During the Middle Ages women wore colored makeup on their:
- A.
Ears
- B.
Hands
- C.
Lips
- D.
Eyes
Correct Answer
C. Lips -
- 8.
In the acient Rome, haircolor was used by women to indicate:
- A.
Personal wealth
- B.
Class in society
- C.
Marital status
- D.
Education level
Correct Answer
B. Class in society -
- 9.
The barber pole has its roots of origin in what profession?
- A.
Medicine
- B.
Black smithing
- C.
Education
- D.
Psychology
Correct Answer
A. Medicine -
- 10.
To achieve a look of greater intelligence during the Renaissance, women:
- A.
Wore highly colored lip preparations
- B.
Shaved their eyebrows and hairline
- C.
Wore elaborate elegant clothing
- D.
Dyed their hair black or dark brown
Correct Answer
B. Shaved their eyebrows and hairline -
- 11.
A popular method of adding color to the face during the Victorian Age was to:
- A.
Pinch the cheeks to induce natural color
- B.
Wear pale shades of rouge
- C.
Apply brightly colored preparations to the lips
- D.
Wear beauty masks made of natural ingredients
Correct Answer
A. Pinch the cheeks to induce natural color -
- 12.
In 1938, Arnold F. Willatt developed a method of permanent waving that used waving lotion with no heat called a:
- A.
Color wave
- B.
Medium wave
- C.
Cold wave
- D.
Hair wave
Correct Answer
C. Cold wave -
- 13.
In 1932,Charles Revson of Revlon marketed the first:
- A.
Nail polish
- B.
Commercial hair dye
- C.
Mascara
- D.
Lipstick
Correct Answer
A. Nail polish -
- 14.
In 1998, Creative Nail Design introduced the first spa:
- A.
Payment system
- B.
Hair cutting system
- C.
Pedicure system
- D.
Color system
Correct Answer
C. Pedicure system -
- 15.
To be a successful salon manager, it is important to have:
- A.
Styling skills
- B.
Creative talent
- C.
Ability to manage people
- D.
Inventory skills
Correct Answer
C. Ability to manage people -
- 16.
Short-term goals can generally be completed in:
- A.
One day
- B.
One year
- C.
One month
- D.
One week
Correct Answer
B. One year -
- 17.
A personal plan that will help you decide what you want out of life is called:
- A.
Goal mending
- B.
Compass setting
- C.
Goal setting
- D.
Harmony setting
Correct Answer
C. Goal setting -
- 18.
Long-term goals are measured in larger sections of time, usually:
- A.
5 to 10 years
- B.
5 to 10 months
- C.
7 to 12 months
- D.
5 to 7 minutes
Correct Answer
A. 5 to 10 years -
- 19.
Making a list of tasks to complete from most to least important is called:
- A.
Personality
- B.
Penalty
- C.
Prioritizing
- D.
Personal
Correct Answer
C. Prioritizing -
- 20.
The principles of good character are called:
- A.
Equal
- B.
Ethics
- C.
Embody
- D.
Enough
Correct Answer
B. Ethics -
- 21.
Using discretion means:
- A.
Not sharing your personal problems with clients
- B.
Not repeating personal information clients have shared with you
- C.
Both a and b
- D.
Neither a or b
Correct Answer
C. Both a and b -
- 22.
Being tactful means being straightforward but not:
- A.
Careful
- B.
Cautious
- C.
Critical
- D.
Clever
Correct Answer
C. Critical -
- 23.
A combination of understanding, empathy, and acceptance is called:
- A.
Sensitivity
- B.
Several
- C.
Secondary
- D.
Support
Correct Answer
A. Sensitivity -
- 24.
That which propels you to do something is called:
- A.
Mutual respect
- B.
Visualization
- C.
Self-management
- D.
Motivation
Correct Answer
D. Motivation -
- 25.
An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called:
- A.
Perfectionism
- B.
Performance
- C.
Personal
- D.
Priority
Correct Answer
A. Perfectionism -
- 26.
When your personal appearance and conduct are in harmony with the beauty business, you project a:
- A.
Code of awareness
- B.
Work ethic
- C.
Personal glamour
- D.
Professional image
Correct Answer
D. Professional image -
- 27.
One of the most vital aspects of good grooming is careful maintenance of:
- A.
Wardrobe
- B.
Finances
- C.
Exercise
- D.
Sensitivity
Correct Answer
A. Wardrobe -
- 28.
The daily maintenance of cleanliness and healthfulness through certain sanitary practices is:
- A.
Personal creativity
- B.
Personal energy
- C.
Personal traits
- D.
Personal hygiene
Correct Answer
D. Personal hygiene -
- 29.
Your clothing should always be stylish and:
- A.
Functional
- B.
Formal
- C.
Highly accessorized
- D.
Colorful
Correct Answer
A. Functional -
- 30.
The inability to cope with a threat, real or imagined, is:
- A.
Relaxation
- B.
Personalities
- C.
Epidemic
- D.
Stress
Correct Answer
D. Stress -
- 31.
An important aspect of professional image is:
- A.
Physical attractiveness
- B.
Physical presentation
- C.
Physical problems
- D.
Physical activity
Correct Answer
B. Physical presentation -
- 32.
The study of how a workplace can best be designed for comfort, safety, efficiency, and productivity is:
- A.
Ergonomics
- B.
Economy
- C.
Fatigue
- D.
Exposure
Correct Answer
A. Ergonomics -
- 33.
The key to prevent repetitive motion injury is to be aware of:
- A.
Body posture and movements
- B.
Ill-fitting shoes and fatigue
- C.
Body manipulation and stress
- D.
Body vascular system
Correct Answer
A. Body posture and movements -
- 34.
Musculoskeletal disorders is a term used to describe:
- A.
Work-related repetitive injuries
- B.
Body-reducing fatigue
- C.
Extended periods of time
- D.
Varicose veins
Correct Answer
A. Work-related repetitive injuries -
- 35.
When providing client services, it is important to keep your back:
- A.
Elevated
- B.
Adjusted
- C.
Straight
- D.
Down
Correct Answer
C. Straight -
- 36.
The ability to understand people is the key to:
- A.
Human relations
- B.
Operating inactively
- C.
Tension and misunderstanding
- D.
Operating effectively
Correct Answer
A. Human relations -
- 37.
You are in a better position to do your job professionally when you:
- A.
Pay no attention to the motives and needs of others
- B.
Clearly understand the motives and needs of others
- C.
Pay some attention to the motives and needs of others
- D.
Clearly ignore the motives and needs of others
Correct Answer
B. Clearly understand the motives and needs of others -
- 38.
Central to a stylist's success is:
- A.
Excellent customer service
- B.
Some customer service
- C.
Excellent coworkers
- D.
Ability to create conflict
Correct Answer
A. Excellent customer service -
- 39.
The single most important communication tool that should be done prior to any client service is the:
- A.
Body language
- B.
Release statement
- C.
Station preparation
- D.
Client consultation
Correct Answer
D. Client consultation -
- 40.
A form used to record information on a new client is also known as a:
- A.
Client questionnaire
- B.
Client appointment
- C.
Client request
- D.
Client recommendation
Correct Answer
A. Client questionnaire -
- 41.
Listening to a client then repeating in your own words what you think the client is telling you is known as:
- A.
Valid suggestions
- B.
Reflective listening
- C.
Reflective thinking
- D.
Narrow selections
Correct Answer
B. Reflective listening -
- 42.
To reiterate everything to a client during the consultation process means to:
- A.
Repeat in measured, precise terms
- B.
Repeat in rapid, intense terms
- C.
Ignore the client's needs
- D.
Demonstrate the end results
Correct Answer
A. Repeat in measured, precise terms -
- 43.
If you experience any problems with colleagues, the best way to resolve them is to:
- A.
Ignore them and do not speak to them
- B.
Speak with them directly and privately
- C.
Behave disrespectfully towards them
- D.
Speak to coworkers about them
Correct Answer
B. Speak with them directly and privately -
- 44.
The individual in the salon that has the most responsibility for how the salon is run in terms of daily maintenance, operations and client service is the:
- A.
Salon servicer
- B.
Salon manager
- C.
Salon client
- D.
Business partners
Correct Answer
B. Salon manager -
- 45.
Communication can be defined as:
- A.
The art of effectively sharing information between two or more people
- B.
The ability to solve problems and take quick action
- C.
The art of ineffectively sharing information between two or more people
- D.
The ability to trick the clients into having extra services
Correct Answer
A. The art of effectively sharing information between two or more people -
- 46.
An excellent time to discuss your progress with the salon owner or youe employer is during a(n):
- A.
Coffee break
- B.
Lunch meeting
- C.
Employee evaluation
- D.
Client evaluation
Correct Answer
C. Employee evaluation -
- 47.
In the event that a situation is beyond your control, the key to handling your reactions is to:
- A.
Communicate past the issue
- B.
Argue with the client
- C.
Communicate that you are unhappy
- D.
Ignore the client's needs
Correct Answer
A. Communicate past the issue -
- 48.
In handling a client who is dissatisfied with a service, the ultimate goal is to:
- A.
Argue with the client
- B.
Make the client happy
- C.
Make the client leave
- D.
Ask for specifics
Correct Answer
B. Make the client happy -
- 49.
A good customer service practice to develop if you are behind schedule is to:
- A.
Have the client wait in the reception area till you are available
- B.
Call to inform your client about the delays
- C.
Have the client run other errands till you are available
- D.
Let the client wait and be inconvenienced
Correct Answer
B. Call to inform your client about the delays -
- 50.
To be successful, it is important for your career to:
- A.
Participate proactively by communicating your desires and interests
- B.
Be shy and not share your thoughts or questions with the salon manager
- C.
Be unprepared to discuss your desires and interests with the salon manager
- D.
Ignore positive feedback from the salon managers and coworkers
Correct Answer
A. Participate proactively by communicating your desires and interests -
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