Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is the circulatory system?
a. | The system consisting of the brain, spinal cord, spinal
nerves, and cranial nerves | b. | The system that
covers, shapes, and supports the skeleton tissue | c. | The system that controls involuntary and voluntary muscle
movement | d. | The system that controls the steady movement of blood
through the body |
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Exhalation is the process of
_________.
a. | moving food along the digestive
tract | b. | expelling carbon dioxide from the
lungs | c. | building up larger molecules from smaller
ones | d. | sending blood from the heart to the
lungs |
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The zygomaticus minor is a muscle of the
_________.
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Ingestion is the process of
_________.
a. | moving food along the digestive
tract | b. | moving fully digested food into the circulatory
system | c. | building up larger molecules from smaller
ones | d. | taking food into the
body |
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What does the term digestion refer
to?
a. | The breakdown of food by mechanical and chemical
means | b. | The circulation of blood from the heart throughout the
body | c. | The process of moving food along the digestive
tract | d. | The transport of food into the circulatory
system |
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What is the purpose of the immune/lymphatic
system?
a. | To destroy disease-causing toxins and
bacteria. | b. | To distribute blood throughout the
body. | c. | To process neurological
impulses. | d. | To support the skeletal
system. |
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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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Which of the following is a secretion produced by
an endocrine gland?
a. | Bile | b. | Hemoglobin | c. | Lymph | d. | A
hormone |
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Every day, an esthetician comes into direct
physical contact with _________ of every client.
a. | the integumentary system | b. | the circulatory system | c. | the lymphatic
system | d. | the nervous
system |
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All of the following refer to the same bone group
EXCEPT _________.
a. | cheekbones | b. | malar bones | c. | zygomatic
bones | d. | lacrimal bones |
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What gland is most closely connected to the
regulation of blood pressure?
a. | Thyroid gland | b. | Pituitary gland | c. | Parathyroid
glands | d. | Adrenal glands |
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What gland that requires iodine in the diet in
order to function properly?
a. | Adrenal glands | b. | Thyroid gland | c. | Pituitary
gland | d. | Parathyroid
glands |
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The white blood cell that digests and kills
bacteria and parasites with its enzyme is called a _________.
a. | lamellar granule | b. | corneocyte | c. | leukocyte | d. | Langerhans immune
cell |
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Virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer
cells are all combated by _________.
a. | T cells | b. | corneocytes | c. | leukocytes | d. | Langerhans immune
cells |
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When a dead protein cell that is dried out and
lacks nuclei. It is called _________.
a. | a keratinocyte | b. | a fibroblast | c. | a
corneocyte | d. | adipose |
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What comprises 50–70 percent of the
skin?
a. | Water | b. | Sebum | c. | Amino
acids | d. | Adipose tissue |
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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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Anhidrosis is _________.
a. | foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on
the feet | b. | chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics,
stress, or medications | c. | a deficiency in
perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands | d. | excessive
perspiration due to an underlying medical condition |
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Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually
uneven in texture, jagged, or raised characterizes the condition known as _________.
a. | melasma | b. | malignant melanoma | c. | basal cell
carcinoma | d. | squamous cell
carcinoma |
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Someone who would be most likely to work in
conjunction with an esthetician in treating someone with hyperpigmentation is
_________.
a. | a dermatologist | b. | a cardiologist | c. | a
radiologist | d. | an
epidemiologist |
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Alcohol consumption might be limited for a client
with _________.
a. | melanoma | b. | varicose veins | c. | telangiectasia | d. | rosacea |
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When does a client's impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop
begin?
a. | the moment they see the results of their treatment | b. | the moment they meet
their beauty pro | c. | the moment they meet the management team | d. | the moment they open
the door |
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Most bacteria are ______.
a. | nonpathogenic | b. | pathogenic | c. | contagious | d. | deadly |
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Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?
a. | Most strains make us very ill. | b. | They are among the most common forms of
bacteria. | c. | They are routinely found in our environment. | d. | They can be picked
up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact. |
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What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or
body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, called?
a. | mycobacteria | b. | systemic infections | c. | bloodborne
pathogens | d. | bloodborne viruses |
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A(n) ______ is contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other
infectious materials as a result of the performance of a worker's duties.
a. | efficacy | b. | standard precaution | c. | PPE | d. | exposure
incident |
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What should you do if a tool or implement is dropped on the floor during a
service?
a. | If the client does not see it, quickly pick it up and continue. | b. | Immediately throw it
in the garbage. | c. | Immediately stop the service and ask your client to come back the next
day. | d. | Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the
service. |
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What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?
a. | Charge it. | b. | Disinfect it. | c. | Put it in your
pocket. | d. | Send it out for sharpening or maintenance. |
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Jodie has spent the better part of an hour using plenty of soap and warm water
to remove all of the visible dirt and debris off of her station and the surrounding area. Jodie has
just thoroughly ______ her station.
a. | cleaned | b. | sanitized | c. | disinfected | d. | sterilized |
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Ursula is suffering symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, and fever. Although many of
her coworkers have been sick over the past month, she is certain this is something different. Her
coworkers were all diagnosed with the same virus. Ursula, however, is sure that her symptoms are not
the result of a virus at all. Which of the following would prove Ursula is correct?
a. | Ursula has a common cold. | b. | Ursula has the flu. | c. | Ursula has a
bacterial infection. | d. | Ursula's disease is
contagious. |
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Sun damage is a condition defined by
_________.
a. | distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary
walls | b. | UV damage to the epidermis and
dermis | c. | acne breakouts from hormonal changes or other
factors | d. | excess oil production that causes redness and
flaking |
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Fluid, infection, or other matter encapsulated in a
firm mass under the skin in _________.
a. | a cyst | b. | a pustule | c. | a
papule | d. | rosacea |
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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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Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types is
MOST likely to tan and LEAST likely to burn?
a. | Type 1 | b. | Type 2 | c. | Type
3 | d. | Type 4 |
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Before performing any service, estheticians must
have a full awareness of _________.
a. | the client's skin type | b. | the client's exercise regimen | c. | the client's diet | d. | the client's
ethnicity |
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What skin type is LEAST likely to have
blemishes?
a. | Oily | b. | Dry | c. | Normal | d. | Combination |
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37.
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People with the darkest skin are Fitzpatrick skin
type _________.
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38.
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What number on the Fitzpatrick skin type scale
corresponds with people of Spanish, Greek, and Italian heritage?
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39.
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What should sensitive skin be treated
with?
a. | Nonirritating products | b. | Heat | c. | Extractions | d. | Exfoliation |
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All of the following products may be a good choice
for the décolleté EXCEPT _________.
a. | antioxidants | b. | alpha hydroxy acids | c. | growth factor
serums | d. | additional
moisture |
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The medical condition that demonstrates an
external, rather than an internal effect on the skin is _________.
a. | diabetes | b. | immune disorders | c. | cancer | d. | photosensitivity |
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The kind of diet that is best for the skin is
_________.
a. | paleo | b. | gluten-free | c. | balanced | d. | pescatarian |
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How are fungi, bacterial disorders, and deeper
levels of pigmentation observed?
a. | Through palpation | b. | In the consultation | c. | During
exfoliation | d. | With a Wood's
lamp |
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An astringent is _________.
a. | a soap or detergent that deeply cleans the
skin | b. | a water-based liquid that helps remove excess oil from
the skin | c. | a lubricant ingredient derived from plant oils or animal
fats | d. | a special cleanser designed primarily to remove heavier
makeup |
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When it comes to products and ingredients, the
first responsibility of skin care professionals to their clients is _________.
a. | to recommend only the most affordable
products | b. | to give the clients the most freedom in choosing
products | c. | letting the clients know all effects and potential side
effects of any products or ingredients | d. | to use as wide a
range of products as possible to test for potential adverse
reactions |
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The FD&C Act partly defines drugs as articles
which are intended for use in the _________.
a. | diagnosis of disease | b. | beautification of the skin | c. | altering of appearance | d. | cosmeceutical
industry |
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What is true of fragrance-free
products?
a. | They are also known as unscented
products. | b. | They must also be
noncomedogenic. | c. | They must also be
hypoallergenic. | d. | They may be
lavender-scented. |
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An ingredient that is a melanin suppressant and
used to treat hyperpigmentation is _________.
a. | salicylic acid | b. | honey | c. | pumpkin | d. | kojic
acid |
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What is another term for roll-off
mask?
a. | Hydroxy acids | b. | Papaya | c. | Gommage | d. | Almond
meal |
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Ampoules are essentially the same product as
_________.
a. | exfoliants | b. | humectants | c. | serums | d. | moisturizers |
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51.
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A treatment room must not have floors that are
_________.
a. | vinyl | b. | tile | c. | bamboo | d. | carpeted |
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52.
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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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What should the esthetician do after completing the
post-consultation with the client?
a. | Record client chart notes and write up retail
sales. | b. | Dispose of their gloves and wash their
hands. | c. | Wash and disinfect multiuse
implements. | d. | Change the
linens. |
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If required, record on a dated log when the
______________ is changed to comply with the manufacturer's directions and infection control
regulations.
a. | towels | b. | linens | c. | disinfectant | d. | water in
steamer |
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Most basic facials take about
_________.
a. | 15 minutes | b. | 30 minutes | c. | 60
minutes | d. | 90 minutes |
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Skin discoloration is treated with
_________.
a. | chemical exfoliants | b. | mechanical exfoliants | c. | granular
exfoliants | d. | manual
exfoliants |
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The two most important parts of the express facial
are _________.
a. | steaming and extractions | b. | cleansing and masking | c. | massage and
masking | d. | steaming and
cleansing |
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How can transepidermal water loss can be
prevented?
a. | By encouraging osmosis from the lower layers of skin to
the upper layers. | b. | By removing lipids
from the surface of the skin. | c. | By reducing the
amount of sebum in the skin. | d. | By maintaining the
natural acid mantle of the skin. |
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Sebum production begins to slow in a person's
_________.
a. | twenties | b. | thirties | c. | forties | d. | fifties |
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60.
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What type of skin typically benefits the most from
firming products?
a. | Aging skin | b. | Oily skin | c. | Sensitive
skin | d. | Hyperpigmentation |
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Of the following, the last step in an acne
treatment is _________.
a. | applying toner | b. | performing desincrustation | c. | applying a clay-based mask | d. | performing a galvanic (or high-frequency)
treatment |
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When preparing for a facial treatment
_________.
a. | jewelry may be left on | b. | clients should remove all jewelry and place it in a plastic
bag | c. | the esthetician should assist the client with the
removal of jewelry and then place it in a plastic bag | d. | the client should place all jewelry on the treatment
table |
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63.
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The service of extractions ends with the
_________.
a. | chin | b. | forehead and upper cheekbones | c. | nose | d. | cheeks |
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What general rule should be followed when using the
comedone extractor?
a. | Use as much pressure as
possible | b. | Make sure the lesion is outside of the loop of the
extractor | c. | Press gently when extracting | d. | Work quickly |
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Massage increases the production of the
neurotransmitters _________.
a. | cortisol and dopamine | b. | serotonin and dopamine | c. | cortisol and
serotonin | d. | cortisol and GABA |
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66.
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What type of massage involves a soft, continuous
stroking movement?
a. | Pétrissage | b. | Effleurage | c. | Vibration | d. | Friction |
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What technique involves kneading, squeezing, and
pinching?
a. | Vibration | b. | Friction | c. | Pétrissage | d. | Tapotement |
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68.
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What is the most stimulating form of massage
is?
a. | Tapotement | b. | Vibration | c. | Effleurage | d. | Friction |
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What is true of UV lamps in towel
warmers?
a. | They are not effective for
disinfection. | b. | They are the most
efficient way to disinfect towels. | c. | They do not have
any effect at reducing bacteria. | d. | They are
considered an industry standard and should always be used. |
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70.
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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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71.
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What is the standard for a magnifying lamp used by
most estheticians?
a. | 2 diopters | b. | 5 diopters | c. | 10
diopters | d. | 50 diopters |
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When buying a magnifying lamp, an esthetician might
have second thoughts about purchasing _________.
a. | a lamp with a magnification of more than 3
diopters | b. | a lamp that could not be mounted to a
trolley | c. | a lamp with a lens that distorts the image around the
edges | d. | a lamp that uses a fluorescent light
bulb |
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73.
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What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned
with?
a. | Vinegar | b. | Ammonia | c. | Bleach | d. | Essential
oils |
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74.
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What client would benefit the most from a vacuum
machine?
a. | A client with sluggish
circulation | b. | A client with
rosacea | c. | A client with couperose skin | d. | A client with inflamed skin |
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75.
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A paraffin mask is used for
_________.
a. | preparing the skin for a peel | b. | hydrating dry skin | c. | exfoliation | d. | hair
removal |
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76.
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Cell division occurs in the part of the
pilosebaceous unit known as the _________.
a. | hair bulb | b. | hair shaft | c. | hair
papilla | d. | hair root |
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Hirsutism might be caused if a client is taking
_________.
a. | Rogaine | b. | Cortisone | c. | anabolic
steroids | d. | Provera |
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78.
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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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79.
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Estheticians can cut their service time in half by
learning the technique known as speed _________.
a. | waxing | b. | sugaring | c. | depilation | d. | electrolysis |
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80.
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Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to
perform _________.
a. | speed waxing | b. | blending | c. | a second waxing in
the same area | d. | waxing on the
face |
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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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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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83.
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The client sits up during a back waxing to have
what part of his body waxed?
a. | The lower back | b. | The spine | c. | The
shoulder | d. | The upper back |
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84.
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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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85.
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What must a makeup artist determine in order to
determine the skin color of a client?
a. | Ethnicity | b. | Skin tone | c. | If the client
sunburns easily | d. | Hair
color |
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86.
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The undertone on a client's skin should be
found on the _________.
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87.
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The colors that can have a dramatic effect on both
light and dark skin are _________.
a. | dark | b. | light | c. | medium | d. | medium
dark |
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88.
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What type of foundation would likely help with
windburned skin the most?
a. | Yellow or green | b. | Green or red | c. | Pink or
yellow | d. | Pink or green |
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89.
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The face that is widest at its jawline is shaped
like a _________.
a. | triangle | b. | heart | c. | rectangle | d. | diamond |
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90.
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What does mascara darken and thicken?
a. | Eyebrows | b. | Eyelids | c. | Eyelashes | d. | Area around the
eye |
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91.
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What is a rule of thumb for a good makeup
consultation?
a. | Use visual references as
examples | b. | Be brief | c. | Assume the client knows what he or she wants
already | d. | Not delve into personal issues such as health
concerns |
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92.
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How should a makeup artist brace for applying
eyeshadow?
a. | They should brace with the front side of the dominant
hand, just above the client's brow. | b. | They should brace
with the back side of the dominant hand, just above the client's
brow. | c. | They should brace with the front side of the dominant
hand, at the top of the client's head. | d. | They should brace
with the back side of the dominant hand, at the top of the client's
head. |
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93.
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What are bright, light reflective colors best
for?
a. | Deep-set eyes | b. | Wide-set eyes | c. | Protruding
eyelids | d. | Close-set eyes |
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94.
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In order to help with the makeup design process, a
bride should bring _________.
a. | a photo of the person the bride will be
marrying | b. | a photo of the venue | c. | a photo of herself | d. | a photo of her
dress |
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95.
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What do the most popular permanent makeup
applications involve?
a. | Camouflaging scars | b. | The area around the eyes | c. | Body
art | d. | The area around the
mouth |
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96.
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Who will a makeup artist who works in restorative
art expect to work with?
a. | Fashion magazines | b. | Actors | c. | Morticians | d. | Event
planners |
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97.
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Estheticians risk respiratory damage when using
_________.
a. | crystal-free
microdermabrasion | b. | wet
microdermabrasion | c. | crystal
microdermabrasion | d. | any form of
microdermabrasion |
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98.
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What does the term ultrasound mean?
a. | Extremely high frequencies of
sound | b. | Extremely low frequencies of
sound | c. | Extremely loud sounds | d. | Extremely quiet sounds |
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99.
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In esthetics, ultrasound is usually used for
_________.
a. | hair removal | b. | cellulite reduction | c. | muscle
stimulation | d. | pain
reduction |
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100.
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What is the primary cause of
cellulite?
a. | A low-fiber diet | b. | Mental and emotional stress | c. | An overly hydrated epidermis | d. | Female hormones and genetics |
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