History Of Cosmetology: MCQ Exam! Quiz
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- 1.The Greek word "kosmetikos" mean:
- A.
Skilled in the use of cosmetics
- B.
Trained in barbering
- C.
Skilled in hair care
- D.
Licensed to practice cosmetology
- 2.Haircutting and hairstyling have been practiced since
- A.
The glacial age
- B.
The Golden Age of Greece
- C.
The Renaissance
- D.
Medieval times
- 3.The first people to use cosmetics were the:
- A.
Mayans
- B.
Vikings
- C.
Celts
- D.
Egyptians
- 4.Henna is a dye extracted from:
- A.
Rose petals
- B.
Walnut shells
- C.
Dried bodies of insects
- D.
The leaves of an ornamental shrub
- 5.Nail care was first practiced before 3000 B.C. in:
- A.
Egypt and China
- B.
Northern Europe
- C.
India
- D.
The Americas
- 6.Women in ancient Rome used their hair color to indicate:
- A.
How many children they had
- B.
Their class in society
- C.
Their marital status
- D.
Their religion
- 7.When monks and priests were forbidden by Pope Alexander III to shed blood, they enlisted the help of:
- A.
Barbers
- B.
Farmers
- C.
Servants
- D.
Carpenters
- 8.The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, has its roots in the early practice of:
- A.
Tooth-pulling
- B.
Bloodletting
- C.
Haircutting
- D.
Leeching
- 9.In 1875 the technique of using irons for waving and curling the hair was developed by:
- A.
Charles Nessler
- B.
Marcel Grateau
- C.
Alexandra Godefroy
- D.
Madam C.J. Walker
- 10.The first permanent wave technique that did not require the use of a machine was invented by:
- A.
Evans and McDonough
- B.
Charles Nessler
- C.
Marcel Grateau
- D.
Brisbois and Federmeyer
- 11.An important pioneer of the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry was:
- A.
Charles Nessler
- B.
Sojourner Truth
- C.
Marcel Grateau
- D.
Madam C.J. Walker
- 12.An entry-level cosmetologist may be expected to perform a variety of duties, except for:
- A.
Selling retail products to clients
- B.
Updating client records
- C.
Paying bills
- D.
Making appointments
- 13.A client desiring a new wave pattern will require the service of a:
- A.
Nail technician
- B.
Texture service specialist
- C.
Platform artist
- D.
Esthetician
- 14.The first job a new cosmetologist graduate is usually offered is:
- A.
Haircolor specialist
- B.
Salon stylist
- C.
Salon manager
- D.
Cosmetic chemist
- 15.Working with cancer patients who have suffered hair loss is a gratifying experience for a:
- A.
Haircolor specialist
- B.
Wig specialist
- C.
Nail technicial
- D.
Testure service specialist
- 16.An esthetician can choose from many employment possibilities, including:
- A.
Massage therapist
- B.
Nail technician
- C.
Celebrity hairstylist
- D.
Cosultant for a cosmetic company
- 17.To create a new image for a client, a makeup artist:
- A.
Performs a manicure
- B.
Uses cosmetics to blend and shade
- C.
Applies a body wrap
- D.
Provides haircolor services
- 18.A day spa offers the client:
- A.
A full range of services
- B.
Massage therapy only
- C.
Esthetic services only
- D.
Health and nutritional services
- 19.To be a successful salon manager, it is important to have:
- A.
An eye for color
- B.
Styling skills
- C.
Creative talent
- D.
The ability to supervise people
- 20.Product educators selling to professionals and salon owners often provide:
- A.
Product knowledge classes
- B.
Hairstyling techniques
- C.
Chemistry class
- D.
Business training
- 21.A design team works together to present:
- A.
New salon design
- B.
Regulatory issues
- C.
New cosmetic products
- D.
Fashion and runway shows
- 22.The salon industry has grown tremendously and annually grosses:
- A.
$50 million
- B.
$50 billion
- C.
$5 billion
- D.
$100 million
- 23.Government regulatory agencies are involved in providing:
- A.
Continuing education
- B.
Standards for the industry
- C.
Trade publications
- D.
Job opportunities
- 24.To develop your career to the maximum, its important to:
- A.
Socialize with other cosmetologists
- B.
Continue your education
- C.
Always agree with your boss
- D.
Find your niche and stay with it
- 25.There has been a huge growth in day spas, which offer many specialized treatments including all the following except:
- A.
Botox treatment
- B.
Nutritional support
- C.
Aromatherapy
- D.
Hydrotherapy
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