Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What career may require a minimum of one year of
retail sales?
a. | Waxing specialist | b. | Clinical esthetician | c. | Manufacturer's representative | d. | Beauty editor |
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The profession in esthetics that most directly
incorporates creativity is _________.
a. | clinical esthetician | b. | manufacturer's representative | c. | makeup artist | d. | brow
specialist |
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Due to advances in medical technology, there has
been much career growth in _________.
a. | oncology-trained esthetics | b. | cosmetic chemistry | c. | product
development | d. | state
examiners |
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No esthetician may ever _________.
a. | use products made with stem
cells | b. | perform microdermabrasion | c. | inject Botox | d. | perform laser hair
reduction |
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5.
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What is the definition of the term
mitosis?
a. | The process of building up larger molecules from smaller
ones | b. | The process of a cell dividing into two identical
daughter cells | c. | The transport of
fully digested food into the circulatory system | d. | The breaking down
of complex compounds into simpler ones |
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A neuron is _________.
a. | a cell that destroys disease-causing viruses and
bacteria a cell | b. | produced in red
bone marrow | c. | the basic cell of
the nervous system | d. | the part of a
muscle that does not move |
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The system in the human body which controls and
coordinates all other systems is the _________.
a. | respiratory system | b. | nervous system | c. | circulatory
system | d. | muscular system |
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The skeletal system does NOT
_________.
a. | protect internal structures and
organs | b. | provide shape and support to the
body | c. | contract and move parts of the
body | d. | produce blood cells for the
body |
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What is the anatomical function of the
heart?
a. | Circulating the blood | b. | Processing emotions | c. | Controlling the
body | d. | Detoxifying the
blood |
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The organ that discharges bile as part of the
digestive process is the _________.
a. | liver | b. | intestines | c. | stomach | d. | kidney |
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What function does the skin serve in the excretory
system?
a. | Exhaling carbon dioxide | b. | Eliminating perspiration | c. | Discharging
bile | d. | Eliminating decomposed and undigested
food |
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The scientific study of the functions and
activities performed by the body structures is known as _________.
a. | anatomy | b. | physiology | c. | histology | d. | biology |
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The function of epithelial tissue is to
_________.
a. | contract and move the various parts of the
body | b. | support, protect, and bind together other tissues of the
body | c. | provide the pathway for messages to and from the
brain | d. | provide a protective covering for body cavities and the
surfaces of organs. |
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The bridge of the nose is formed by
_________.
a. | the nasal bones | b. | the zygomatic bones | c. | the lacrimal
bones | d. | the malar bones |
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What is sebum?
a. | The fibrous protein cells that make up the skin, hair,
and nails | b. | Extreme water loss caused by evaporation on the
skin's surface | c. | A condition in
which capillaries that have been damaged are now larger blood vessels | d. | An oil that provides protection for the epidermis and lubricates the skin and
the hair |
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The outermost layer of skin is called the
_________.
a. | endodermis | b. | epidermis | c. | hypodermis | d. | dermis |
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The part of the skin which is located next to the
epidermis is the _________.
a. | stratum corneum | b. | reticular layer | c. | papillary
layer | d. | dermal papilla |
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What part of the body comprises the five sections
known as the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum
germinativum?
a. | Dermis | b. | Integumentary system | c. | Central nervous
system | d. | Epidermis |
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What term does not refer to an esthetician who
specializes in the beauty and health of skin?
a. | Specialist | b. | Histologist | c. | Technician | d. | Skin
therapist |
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Afferent nerves is another term for
_________.
a. | efferent nerves | b. | sensory nerves | c. | motor
nerves | d. | secretory nerves |
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21.
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What do the natural antioxidants in the skin help
to prevent damage from?
a. | UVC | b. | Leukocytes | c. | Free
radicals | d. | Metabolites |
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22.
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Which condition can be contagious?
a. | Keratosis pilaris | b. | Tinea versicolor | c. | Skin
tag | d. | Verruca |
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Adrenaline helps the body to
_________.
a. | digest food | b. | cope with stressful events | c. | fall asleep | d. | regulate its
temperature |
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The largest
external cause of pigmentation disorders is _________.
a. | a diet low in protein | b. | a diet high in fat | c. | smoking | d. | sun
exposure |
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Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes
_________.
a. | a pigmented nevus | b. | a change in pigmentation due to melanin production | c. | an overproduction of pigment | d. | a lack of pigment |
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What is atopic dermatitis?
a. | An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the
skin | b. | An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat
glands | c. | A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous
glands | d. | A chronic, relapsing form of
dermatitis |
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What is the primary source of skin
disorders?
a. | Neither internal nor external
factors | b. | Only external factors | c. | Only internal factors | d. | Both internal and
external factors |
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A T-zone is _________.
a. | a classification that describes a person's genetic
skin attributes | b. | a scale used to
measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure | c. | the center area of the face corresponding to the T
shape | d. | a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or
other factors |
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The T-zone refers to _________.
a. | the area at the top of the
thighs | b. | the center of the face | c. | the throat | d. | the area above the
trapezius muscle |
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The décolleté is located
_________.
a. | at the lower neck and chest | b. | under the chest | c. | on the chin and
upper neck | d. | at the back of the
neck |
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31.
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What treatment is contraindicated for clients with
pacemakers?
a. | Facials | b. | Electrical treatments | c. | Waxing | d. | Exfoliation |
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What part of the skin is most often palpated during
a skin analysis?
a. | The eyes | b. | The neck | c. | The
T-zone | d. | The cheeks |
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33.
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What does a toner provide for the
skin?
a. | It protects skin from the
elements. | b. | It has emollients that soften dry
skin. | c. | It stimulates blood flow and
circulation. | d. | It removes residue
left behind by cleansers or other products. |
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34.
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Of the following, which will help an esthetician
best maintain an effective long-term career?
a. | Use a narrow range of effective
products. | b. | Stick as closely as possible to what has worked in the
past. | c. | Always use the newest
products. | d. | Stay informed about the latest developments in the
industry. |
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In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics
is the purview of _________.
a. | the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) | b. | the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) | c. | the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) | d. | the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) |
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The two most important laws pertaining to cosmetic
sales in the United States are _________.
a. | the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
and the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act (INCI Act) | b. | the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act (FPLA) | c. | the International
Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act (INCI Act) and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
(FPLA) | d. | the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Act
(INCI Act) and the Social Security Act |
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What is NOT ideal for combination
skin?
a. | Emollients | b. | Ceramides | c. | Humectants | d. | Oil-balancing
ingredients |
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38.
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Microscopic oil molecules called micelles are used
in _________.
a. | cleansing waters | b. | cleansing oils | c. | cleansing
lotions | d. | cleansing creams |
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What are fresheners and astringents?
a. | Cleansers | b. | Toners | c. | Exfoliants | d. | Masks |
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40.
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One example of an ingredient in a mechanical
exfoliant is _________.
a. | hydroxy acids | b. | papaya | c. | gommage | d. | rice
bran |
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41.
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One sign a manufacturer is NOT a good choice to
develop a long-term professional relationship with is if the manufacturer _________.
a. | does not charge for samples and
brochures | b. | has a strong online sales
presence | c. | strongly recommends its training program about proper
use of the product | d. | sells exclusively
to licensed care professionals |
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In order to properly prepare your treatment room,
you should expect to arrive _________.
a. | at least 5 minutes early | b. | at least 15 minutes early | c. | at least 30 minutes early | d. | at least an hour early |
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An esthetician's nails must be
_________.
a. | lightly polished | b. | kept short | c. | stylishly
polished | d. | a reflection of the style and color scheme of the
salon |
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44.
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What is the name for tools that perform
services?
a. | Supplies | b. | Dispensaries | c. | Implements | d. | Units |
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45.
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How should single-use supplies be treated after
use?
a. | They must be disposed of in a covered waste
receptacle. | b. | They must be
placed on a clean towel. | c. | They must be
sterilized. | d. | They must be
placed on a counter. |
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46.
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Before preheating, the steamer water level should
be set _________.
a. | slightly below the fill line | b. | a quarter inch above empty | c. | slightly above the fill line | d. | as full as possible |
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47.
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What is the current view of facial treatments among
estheticians?
a. | They are an advanced service reserved for
specialists. | b. | They are less
important than waxing. | c. | They are
foundational to the field. | d. | They are
increasingly considered out-of-date. |
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48.
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What is meant by the term facial?
a. | A professional service designed to improve the
appearance of the facial skin. | b. | An advanced
esthetic service reserved for qualified clients. | c. | The application of creams and other products to a client's
face. | d. | The removal of unwanted hair from a client's
face. |
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What should estheticians always do the first time
they meet a client who has an appointment for a facial?
a. | Smile | b. | Hug the client | c. | Be
expedient | d. | Feign interest in the client's personal
life |
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The most important step in treating acne is
_________.
a. | applying products that are
oil-free | b. | the cleansing and removal of
blemishes | c. | exfoliating the skin | d. | lancing cysts and nodules |
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51.
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The type of products that will appeal to most men
are _________.
a. | scented products | b. | products that are packaged in red | c. | products that are advertised as stress-reducing | d. | products that remain on all day and are resistant to rinsing
off |
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52.
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During a facial, towels should be left on the skin
for _________.
a. | 2 minutes | b. | 4 minutes | c. | 6
minutes | d. | 8 minutes |
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53.
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After extractions are performed, the next step is
_________.
a. | steaming | b. | massage | c. | applying a
mask | d. | applying toner |
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54.
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Where are extractions first performed on the
face?
a. | The chin | b. | The nose | c. | The
forehead | d. | The cheeks |
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55.
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Under what conditions should a client receiving
cancer treatments receive facial massage?
a. | Only when it is prescribed by a
physician. | b. | Under no
conditions; it is very dangerous. | c. | Only if the
esthetician is trained in oncology. | d. | Under any
conditions at all; massage can be a great benefit to cancer
patients. |
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56.
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When performing a facial massage, the best
technique to begin with is _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | vibration | c. | effleurage | d. | friction |
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57.
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The most important of the five movements in classic
Swedish massage is _________.
a. | tapotement | b. | pétrissage | c. | effleurage | d. | vibration |
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58.
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How should vibration be used in order to be most
effective?
a. | Sparingly | b. | Frequently | c. | For a minimum of
30 seconds in one spot | d. | At the end of a
massage |
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59.
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The technique developed in Japan, which utilizes
pressure points for relaxation is called _________.
a. | acupressure | b. | shiatsu | c. | tapotement point
massage | d. | effleurage |
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60.
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Besides their soothing effect, what do hot towels
help with?
a. | Treating rosacea | b. | Treating extremely sensitive skin | c. | Softening the skin before extractions | d. | Reducing swelling around open wounds |
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61.
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The light source in a Wood's light comes from
_________.
a. | a cool fluorescent light | b. | a UV light | c. | an LED
light | d. | a filtered black
light |
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62.
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What skin would appear to be blue-white under a
Wood's lamp?
a. | Healthy | b. | Sun damaged | c. | Acne-prone | d. | Dehydrated |
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63.
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The spray machine should not be used on a client
with _________.
a. | high blood pressure | b. | dry skin | c. | respiratory
issues | d. | braces |
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64.
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What is true of the effects of a warm paraffin
mask?
a. | The effects are immediate, but not long
lasting | b. | The effects are immediate and long
lasting | c. | The effects are neither immediate nor long
lasting. | d. | The effects are long lasting, but not
immediate. |
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65.
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What should an esthetician know before purchasing a
new machine?
a. | A machine rarely includes the training required to
operate it. | b. | Most machines for
estheticians have excellent warranties. | c. | The purchase of a
quality machine will involve extensive research. | d. | A new machine will generally pay for
itself. |
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66.
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Salons make much of their money through
_________.
a. | facial massage | b. | hair removal | c. | extractions | d. | microdermabrasion |
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67.
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The part of the body that contains the hair
follicle and its appendages is called the _________.
a. | hair papilla | b. | pilosebaceous unit | c. | follicular
canal | d. | hair shaft |
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68.
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What is divided into three parts: the cuticle, the
cortex and the medulla?
a. | Hair shaft | b. | Hair papilla | c. | Hair
root | d. | Hair bulb |
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69.
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What process removes hair from the bottom of the
follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?
a. | Epilation | b. | Depilation | c. | Reduction | d. | Electrolysis |
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70.
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Removal strips are used in both
_________.
a. | hard waxing and soft waxing | b. | soft waxing and spatula-applied sugaring | c. | soft waxing and hand-applied sugaring | d. | hard waxing and spatula-applied
sugaring |
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71.
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Hard waxes should be applied with an applicator
_________.
a. | flush with the skin in a thin
layer | b. | 45 degrees to the skin in a thick
layer | c. | perpendicular to the skin in a thin
layer | d. | 45 degrees to the skin in a thin
layer |
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Unlike hard wax, soft wax can be used in
_________.
a. | blending | b. | a second waxing in the same area | c. | waxing on the face | d. | bikini
waxing |
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73.
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Soft wax is best used on _________.
a. | the legs | b. | the labia | c. | the
axilla | d. | any area that needs a second application during the
service |
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74.
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The main purpose of a wax release form is
_________.
a. | to alert the esthetician of any changes in a
client's prescriptions or skin care | b. | to inform the
client of changes in waxing procedure | c. | to provide the
esthetician with information about the type of wax being used | d. | to ensure the client has a right to
privacy |
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75.
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A waxing would be likely both successful and
beneficial for _________.
a. | a client who has arrived to the appointment after
spending an hour in a tanning booth | b. | a client who has
used a loofah and exfoliating scrub immediately before the service | c. | a client who has not shaved for two weeks | d. | a client whose untreated hair is less than inch
long |
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76.
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What item used in a wax treatment room does NOT
need to be disinfected?
a. | Tongs | b. | Tweezers | c. | Wooden wax
applicators | d. | Metal
spatulas |
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77.
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When waxing the arms with either hard or soft wax,
begin with _________.
a. | the outside lower half of the
arm | b. | the inside lower half of the
arm | c. | the inside upper half of the
arm | d. | the outside upper half of the
arm |
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78.
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The colors that are used to create soft, subtle
looks for everyday makeup are called _________.
a. | analogous colors | b. | tertiary colors | c. | primary
colors | d. | complementary
colors |
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79.
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What does the addition of black to a pure hue
create?
a. | Tone | b. | Shade | c. | Value | d. | Tint |
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80.
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Where is the diamond face shape
widest?
a. | Cheekbones | b. | Forehead | c. | Chin | d. | Jaw |
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81.
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In order to best to blend powder, blush, and
eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses _________.
a. | sponges | b. | brushes | c. | spatulas | d. | cotton
swabs |
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82.
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A makeup supply which does NOT need to be
disinfected is _________.
a. | pencil sharpeners | b. | palettes | c. | mixing
cups | d. | sponge tips |
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83.
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The least efficient light bulbs are
_________.
a. | incandescent bulbs | b. | fluorescent bulbs | c. | LED
bulbs | d. | CFL bulbs |
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84.
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The right color of foundation should be determined
by applying foundation color _________.
a. | on the forehead | b. | between the cheek and the jawline | c. | on the side of the nose | d. | between the chin
and the neck |
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85.
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What is a general rule regarding the tone of
concealer?
a. | It should be darker than the tone of
foundation. | b. | It should be
lighter than the tone of foundation. | c. | It should match
the tone of foundation. | d. | It should be
lighter than the skin tone. |
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86.
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What is the general rule of using face
powder?
a. | It cannot be removed once it is
applied. | b. | The brush must be fully covered with powder in order to
apply it evenly on the face. | c. | A little goes a
long way. | d. | Lose and pressed powders cannot be
combined. |
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87.
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What are the two most important factors in good
makeup application?
a. | Contrast and boldness | b. | Blending and evenness | c. | Color and
thickness | d. | Highlights and
contouring |
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88.
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Makeup artists participating in a test shoot should
_________.
a. | not expect to be paid | b. | have at least 3 years professional experience | c. | never share the resulting photos on social media | d. | expect to organize all aspects of the shoot
themselves |
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89.
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What is the first step in performing a professional
makeup application?
a. | Cleansing the client's
face | b. | Determining a client's
needs | c. | Draping the client | d. | Applying toner |
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90.
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When performing the service of applying artificial
lashes, _________.
a. | never use liquid liner | b. | apply eyeliner first | c. | apply mascara to
the client's lashes first | d. | never apply
mascara to the lower lashes |
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91.
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What type of peel would NOT typically be used by an
esthetician?
a. | An enzyme peel | b. | A peel with strong TCA concentrations | c. | A lactic acid peel | d. | A glycolic acid
peel |
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92.
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When would an enzyme peel NOT be typically
used?
a. | Before microdermabrasion | b. | In conjunction with a clinical facial | c. | In conjunction with LED treatment | d. | Before a chemical peel |
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93.
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Clients put themselves at the most risk if they
wish to schedule a chemical peel in _________.
a. | November | b. | January | c. | July | d. | March |
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94.
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Clients should NOT typically experience flaking
when using _________ in an esthetics context.
a. | BHA peels | b. | AHA peels | c. | Jessner's
peels | d. | TCA peels |
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95.
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What does crystal-free microdermabrasion rely on to
work?
a. | A serum | b. | A diamond-tip applicator | c. | Corundum
powder | d. | Aluminum oxide |
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96.
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What color of LED helps with
detoxification?
a. | Yellow | b. | Blue | c. | Red | d. | Green |
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97.
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How often should microcurrent treatments occur for
visible results?
a. | Daily for 10 days | b. | Once a week for 10 sessions | c. | Twice a month for 5 sessions | d. | Once a month for a year |
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98.
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The treatment that uses a vacuum massage to treat
cellulite is called?
a. | Endermology | b. | Balneotherapy | c. | Reflexology | d. | Stone
massage |
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99.
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What surgery might help with a patient's
vision?
a. | Blepharoplasty | b. | Rhinoplasty | c. | Rhytidectomy | d. | Forehead
lift |
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100.
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What would be unusual for the client to experience
during a light glycolic peel?
a. | Moderate erythema | b. | Tingling | c. | Itchiness | d. | A spotty
appearance |
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