Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is NOT true of most of the top professionals in the
beauty and wellness industry?
a. | They were born successful. | b. | They achieved success through
self-motivation. | c. | They achieved success through energy. | d. | They achieved success through
persistence. |
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Which of the following should you NOT do if you want to enjoy similar success to
that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
a. | Rely on others. | b. | Use your time wisely. | c. | Plan for the
future. | d. | Draw on a reservoir of self-confidence to meet
challenges. |
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Which of the following is TRUE of jobs for entry-level beauty
professionals?
a. | There are more people who want them than there are jobs
available. | b. | There are more jobs available than there are people to fill them. | c. | Changes in the
economy can dramatically change the number of jobs available. | d. | People must rely on
others to get these jobs. |
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Which of the following will NOT be a required step toward landing that
professional position you’ve been hoping for within the beauty and wellness industry?
a. | Pass your state’s licensing exam. | b. | Connect with a close
friend or relative already in the industry. | c. | Secure the required credentials from your
state’s licensing board by filling out an application. | d. | Secure the required
credentials from your state’s licensing board by paying a fee. |
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Which of the following is the most important factor that will affect how well
you perform during your state’s licensing exam?
a. | your physical and psychological state | b. | your time management skills | c. | your mastery of
course content | d. | your note-taking skills |
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To understand the strategies for successfully taking tests is to be
______.
a. | career ready | b. | psychologically fit | c. | test-wise | d. | hardworking |
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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a “whole you” or
holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam?
a. | Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester. | b. | Get plenty of rest
the night before the exam. | c. | Avoid cramming the night before an
exam. | d. | Dress comfortably and professionally. |
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Which of the following should you do the morning of the exam?
a. | Skip breakfast. | b. | Review the material
heavily. | c. | Try to get amped up physically. | d. | Arrive to the test site
early. |
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Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you take the exam?
a. | Ask questions of the examiner. | b. | Skim the entire test before
beginning. | c. | Answer the easiest questions first. | d. | Make changes to answers without a good
reason. |
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Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing
______.
a. | practical induction | b. | a best-guess strategy | c. | logical
reasoning | d. | illogical reasoning |
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Which of the following is GOOD advice regarding your practical exam?
a. | Take the exact same approach as you did for your written exam. | b. | Never bring the same
model with you to the exam with which you practiced. | c. | Make a list of equipment you are expected to
bring to the examination. | d. | Watch carefully to see what other test
candidates are doing, because they might provide useful hints. |
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When you chose to enter your field, your primary goal was to find a good job
after being licensed. Now you need to narrow that goal into reality by answering all BUT which of the
following important questions?
a. | What do you really want out of a career in the beauty industry? | b. | What fees must be
paid and what courses must be taken to get you started? | c. | What particular
areas within the industry are the most interesting to you? | d. | Which clientele do
you want to work with? |
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a soft skill?
a. | a positive attitude | b. | punctuality | c. | interpersonal
skills | d. | study habits |
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If you are interested in working at an establishment with secure pay and
benefits, and one that will allow you to transfer should you relocate to a different state, where
should you focus your search?
a. | independent chains | b. | large national chains | c. | small independent
shops | d. | booth rental establishments |
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If you are interested in working at an establishment that offers full-service
treatments, such as full-body massages and luxurious pedicures, and where the clientele expects and
receives complete pampering, where should you focus your search?
a. | basic value-priced operations | b. | mid-priced full-service
establishments | c. | high-end establishments or day spas | d. | booth rental
establishments |
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When targeting potential employers, which of the following should you NOT
do?
a. | Begin your search immediately after graduation. | b. | Check out websites
and social networking sites. | c. | Locate an establishment that serves the type of
clients you wish to serve. | d. | Keep the establishment's culture in
mind. |
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Which of the following should you AVOID doing when you decide to make your
initial contact with a salon, spa, or barbershop?
a. | Ask if you can make an appointment to go in and observe in
person. | b. | Explain that you are preparing to graduate from beauty school. | c. | Use your best
telephone manner when on the phone with owners. | d. | Send text messages to the owners before making
a phone call or in-shop visit. |
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If you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional
contacts, you should start with ______.
a. | deductive reasoning | b. | targeting | c. | networking | d. | studying |
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Which of the following BEST defines a resume?
a. | an oral summary of a person’s education and work experience | b. | a written summary of
a person’s education and work experience | c. | a thorough, comprehensive, oral description of
your education and work experience | d. | a thorough, comprehensive, written description
of your education and work experience |
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When preparing your professional resume, avoid ______.
a. | making it longer than one page | b. | including your name, address, and phone
number | c. | including your email address | d. | listing your skills and
accomplishments |
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When creating your resume, you should focus on ______.
a. | making it as long as possible | b. | including your first work experiences from long
ago | c. | including information that is relevant to the desired position | d. | making it complex to
show sophistication |
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As you list former and current positions on your resume, you should focus on
______.
a. | salary history | b. | achievements | c. | duties | d. | responsibilities |
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Why is it important to use action verbs on your resume?
a. | Because avoiding flowery language is important. | b. | Because untruthful
statements usually catch up with you. | c. | Because it makes accomplishment statements more
positive. | d. | Because you should be realistic about what employers might offer
you. |
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Which of the following should you do if you don’t feel comfortable writing
your own resume?
a. | Seek a professional resume writer. | b. | Apply for a different job. | c. | Present your resume
orally. | d. | Explain to your prospective employer that you don’t feel comfortable writing a
resume. |
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After submitting a resume to and requesting an interview with the owner or
manager of a salon, spa, or barbershop, you should make a follow-up contact within a ______.
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When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all
BUT which of the following materials in place to bring along with you?
a. | report card from your most recent schooling | b. | Social Security card
or number | c. | driver’s license or number | d. | names and phone numbers of previous
employers |
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Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Which
of the following should you AVOID doing at the interview?
a. | Wear strong but stylish cologne or perfume. | b. | Wear fashionable
clothing. | c. | Wear fashionable and functional accessories. | d. | Have well-groomed
nails. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the questions you should expect to be asked
during an interview?
a. | What is your native language? | b. | Why do you want to work
here? | c. | Which skills do you feel are your strongest? | d. | How would you handle
a problem client? |
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Which of the following is GOOD behavioral advice for an interview?
a. | Try not to smile, if possible. | b. | Criticize former employers when given the
chance. | c. | Do not sit until you are asked to do so. | d. | Bring a hot cup of
coffee. |
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Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites
you to ask them questions?
a. | Ask: “What are you looking for in a beauty pro?” | b. | Ask: “How long
do employees typically work here?” | c. | Ask: “When will the position be
filled?” | d. | Say: “I don’t have any questions for you at this
time.” |
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Which of the following should you do the day after your interview?
a. | Follow-up with a thank-you note or email. | b. | Call to see if
they’ve made a decision. | c. | Request a second interview. | d. | Send a text asking
when you can start. |
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Which of the following is a LEGAL question an interviewer can ask a job
candidate?
a. | Are you physically able to perform this job? | b. | Are you a U.S.
citizen? | c. | How old are you? | d. | What is your native
language? |
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Jolene is hoping to work as a beauty pro for a national chain. She has studied
the industry and has a thorough understanding of career planning. In which of the following ways will
this benefit Jolene?
a. | She can bypass the state board exam and move straight into her
career. | b. | It will guarantee her a job with high wages and good working
conditions. | c. | It will provide her with the confidence needed to secure a job that suits
her. | d. | It automatically translates into high test scores. |
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David is worried about his future. He has dreamed of a career in the beauty and
wellness industry since he can remember. With the recent fluctuations in the economy, however,
he’s uncertain that his career choice will be the right one. As David’s friend, what
might you say to cheer him up that is TRUE?
a. | “In a bad economy, job opportunities in every field are in even greater surplus
because of the supply and demand models of economics.” | b. | “No matter
what changes occur in the economy, there are often more jobs available for entry-level beauty
professionals than there are people to fill them.” | c. | “The beauty
and wellness industry is completely immune from economic changes in either direction because people
always need to look good.” | d. | “As long as you pass the state board
licensing exam, you are guaranteed a job in the beauty and wellness
field.” |
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It is finally test day for Matthew. He completed his training courses, studied
and practiced for many weeks, and has just heard his alarm clock buzz to wake him. As he gets out of
bed to dress, he wants to be sure he does everything he should in the last couple of hours before
sitting down to take the state licensing exam. Which of the following is something he should NOT
do?
a. | Eat a nice, healthy breakfast. | b. | Use the two hours to cram as much studying in
as possible. | c. | Relax and try to slow down physically. | d. | Plan to arrive early to the exam
site. |
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Liam just sat down to take his state board licensing exam. As the rest of the
test takers are filtering into the exam room, he is trying to remember the test-taking strategies his
instructor shared with him for best results. Which of the following was most likely NOT a test-taking
tip given by his instructor?
a. | Skim the entire test before beginning. | b. | Answer the hardest questions first, saving the
easiest ones for the end. | c. | Make changes to answers only if there is good
reason to. | d. | Read each question carefully to make sure you know exactly what each is
asking. |
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Jamil is a bit nervous. He has recently passed his written state board licensing
exam and must now prepare for the practical exam. As Jamil’s friend, which of the following
would be the BEST piece of advice you could give him?
a. | Look the part: neat, clean, and professional. | b. | Consider the
examiner’s instructions as suggestions and not to be followed explicitly. | c. | Try to watch and
mimic what other test candidates are doing during your exam. | d. | Don’t worry
about infection control protocols during the exam. |
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Martha has just been told by two of her beauty school classmates that she needs
to improve her soft skills before she gets out there to try to land the perfect job. When Martha
asked her friends to be more specific with their advice, which of the following were they LEAST
likely to cite as soft skills that she can improve?
a. | her attitude | b. | her service techniques | c. | her
appearance | d. | her willingness to help others |
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Adam is certain of the type of establishment he wants to work for after
finishing his coursework and passing the state board licensing exam. He wants to be in a place that
has between five and eight stations, where the owners are also professionals, and whose image, decor,
services, and prices reflect their experience and taste. In which of the following types of
establishments will Adam be happiest?
a. | a small independent establishment | b. | a large national chain | c. | a
franchise | d. | a booth rental establishment |
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Ever since Gretchen was a girl, she has always known that she would someday work
in the beauty and wellness industry. Now that she is 25 years old, she is well on her way. After she
passes the state board licensing exam, she is sure she’ll be working somewhere where her pay
and benefits are secure, where she gets paid to train, and where there are management opportunities
as well as plenty of corporate advertising. After she has been in her job for a year or two, she
hopes to stay with the same company and relocate to the West Coast. In which of the following types
of shops will Gretchen most likely work?
a. | a small independent establishment | b. | a large national chain | c. | a
franchise | d. | A booth rental establishment |
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Bernie just passed the state board licensing exam and is anxious to get his
career started. Although he knows it might be difficult, he is set on the idea of owning his own
business immediately. Because Bernie has little money to invest, what is his best option for getting
started in the beauty and wellness industry as the owner of his own business?
a. | a small independent establishment | b. | a large national chain | c. | a
franchise | d. | a booth rental establishment |
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Diana cannot wait to begin her career in the beauty and wellness industry. She
attended all the requisite courses, studied, passed all the necessary state board exams, and attained
her license. All that’s left to do is find the perfect job. In the meantime, she is going to
make sure she joins as many professional organizations as possible, attends trade shows, subscribes
to trade publications, and investigates online beauty communities and social media networks. Which of
the following BEST describes what Diana is doing?
a. | networking | b. | creating her resume | c. | interviewing | d. | applying for
jobs |
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Joaquin is very interested in the entry-level position open at a local business.
Because he wants to make sure he has the best chance at getting the job, he has consulted his friend
Gabriel, who knows a lot about resume writing, for his assistance. Which of the following pieces of
advice did Gabriel most likely NOT give Joaquin about his resume?
a. | Keep it simple. | b. | Limit it to three pages. | c. | List recent,
relevant work experience. | d. | List professional skills and
accomplishments. |
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Gracie is getting ready for her big interview at the business where
she has been hoping to work. She has printed copies of her resume as well as a nice portfolio of some
of her work. All she needs to do now is decide what to wear to make the best impression. Which of the
following should she NOT include in her ensemble today?
a. | similar stylish clothing to that of current employees | b. | fashionable and
functional accessories/jewelry | c. | a very strong, heavy dose of fashionable
perfume | d. | her briefcase, which holds her portfolio |
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Ursula quickly went from being excited about the prospect of a job at her
town’s nicest establishment to being skeptical. This change of mood happened during her
interview, in which she feels her prospective employer asked her a question it is illegal to ask. If
Ursula is correct, which of the following questions did her prospective employer ask?
a. | “Are you over the age of 18?” | b. | “Are you
physically able to perform this job?” | c. | “What is your native
language?” | d. | “Are you authorized to work in the United
States?” |
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You are an instructor of beauty courses at a local vocational school. Beatrice,
one of your best students, tells you during class that she has heard other instructors mention the
importance of being a “test-wise” student. Beatrice asks your opinion of what that means,
exactly. What do you tell her?
a. | Practice good study habits and time management. | b. | Allow great
flexibility around other parts of your life for your study schedule. | c. | Become a passive
studier. | d. | Let past quizzes and tests remain in the past. |
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As an instructor at a local beauty school, you have tried to prepare your
students as best you can for their state board licensing exam by setting up a mock test in your
class. And, to make it even more like the actual test day, the students' reward for preparing as
they should is a 100 percent on that week’s quiz grade. Their failure to do so is a zero on the
same quiz. All but one of your students received the 100 percent. Joana did not. Which of the
following would have caused Joanna to receive a zero?
a. | Joanna showed up for the mock test very relaxed. | b. | Joanna arrived to
the mock test with a self-confident attitude. | c. | Joanna crammed as much of the material as she
possibly could right before the mock test began. | d. | Joanna arrived to the mock test 15 minutes
early. |
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You and your business partner have finally, after nearly 20 years in the beauty
and wellness industry, opened the type of business you've always wanted. Although there are
plenty of establishments in your city, you had both felt that none provided the slightly simpler
services needed by walk-in customers without appointments. Your new business will offer this to
customers by way of a talented staff trained to work fast, with no frills. Which type of
establishment have you and your business partner just opened?
a. | a high-end day spa | b. | a mid-priced full-service
establishment | c. | a basic value-priced establishment | d. | a booth rental
establishment |
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Your instructor at the beauty and wellness industry training school has a strict
policy regarding the resumes of his students. “They must be PERFECT,” he is known to say.
You have been working on your resume (the final project due in his class) for more than three weeks.
You have studied his lecture notes diligently in making certain that every single instruction he gave
you went into the creation of your sample resume project. That is why, on the morning of his passing
back the resumes to the class, you are horrified to see that he has given you a failing grade.
“Perfect or Fail,” he has written across your resume in red ink. Where have you gone
wrong?
a. | You have limited your resume to only one page. | b. | You have included
your name, address, and phone number on your resume. | c. | You have included all your work experience,
whether it was relevant or not. | d. | You have listed your professional skills and
accomplishments on your resume. |
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You are the owner of a local high-end business. Recently, you’ve been
interviewing people for both entry-level and experienced positions that you have open. One morning,
the candidate refuses to answer a question you asked and informs you it is actually an illegal
question to ask. After apologizing profusely, you do your research to make sure it never happens
again. Which of the following might you have asked during the interview that is considered
illegal?
a. | “Are you physically able to perform this job?” | b. | “Are you
authorized to work in the United States?” | c. | “How old are
you?” | d. | “In which languages are you fluent?” |
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