Part 1 Exam Review for Cosmetology 1 CHAPTER History and Career Opportunities MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following civilizations was the first to infuse essential oils from the leaves, bark, and blossoms of plants for use as perfumes and for purification purposes? a. Chinese c. Romans b. Egyptians d. Greeks 2. The ancient were the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion. a. Egyptians c. Greeks b. Romans d. Chinese 3. To achieve a look of greater intelligence during the Renaissance, women: a. wore highly colored lip preparations b. dyed their hair black or dark brown c. wore elaborate, elegant clothing d. shaved their eyebrows and hairline 4. During the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their: a. ears c. lips b. hands d. eyes 5. In ancient Rome, haircolor was used by women to indicate: a. personal wealth c. marital status b. class in society d. education level 6. Archaeologists believe that the practices of haircutting and hairstyling began sometime during the: a. Middle Ages c. Victorian Age b. Renaissance d. Ice Age 7. During the, women commonly used henna to add color to their lips and cheeks. a. Egyptian era c. Renaissance b. Victorian Age d. Middle Ages 1
8. A provides a connection between salons and their staff and the rest of the beauty industry by providing information about new products, new trends, and new techniques. a. salon trainer c. haircolor specialist b. manufacturer educator d. distributor sales consultant 9. In order to get experience providing hairstyling services on film and TV sets, you should be prepared to for a period of time. a. work only a few hours a day c. work without implements b. volunteer d. immediately join a union 10. To be a successful salon manager, you must have an aptitude for math and accounting and understand: a. anatomy c. chemistry b. marketing d. physiology 11. The curling iron was invented by: a. Vidal Sassoon c. Marcel Grateau b. Max Factor d. Sarah Breedlove 12. The innovator who produced and sold makeup to movie stars that would not cake or crack under hot movie lights was: a. Noel DeCaprio c. Charles Nessler b. Max Factor d. Arnold F. Willatt 13. In 2003, introduced the first consumeroriented DVD to the professional salon industry in order to speak directly to the consumer. a. Sebastian International c. Vidal Sassoon b. Max Factor d. Vance Research Services 14. The individual credited with coining the term day spa is: a. Sarah Breedlove c. Noel DeCaprio b. Marcel Grateau d. Madam C.J. Walker 15. The beauty icon who turned the hairstyling world on its ear with revolutionary geometric cuts was: a. Max Factor c. Charles Nessler b. Vidal Sassoon d. Queen Nefertiti 2
CHAPTER Life Skills MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Short-term goals are those goals that can generally be completed within one or less. a. day c. month b. year d. week 2. Which of these terms refers to the moral principles by which we live and work? a. equality c. ethics b. emotions d. justice 3. All of the following are reasons why cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of life skills except: a. Having good life skills eliminates the need for self-esteem. b. Well-developed life skills help you deal with difficult clients and coworkers. c. Practicing life skills leads to a more satisfying and productive career. d. Life skills help you keep interactions with clients positive. 4. Which of the following is one of the guidelines for success? a. Always strive to meet your salon manager s definition of success. b. Show respect only for those people who can help you in your career. c. Never practice new behaviors. d. Keep your personal life separate from your work. 5. Which of the following is one of the recommended strategies for effectively managing your time? a. Make time management a habit. b. Do not schedule free time into your day because free time is a waste of time. c. Always work as hard as possible, even if it means neglecting physical activity. d. Plan your commitments around your leisure time. 6. Effective communicators usually have, caring personalities. a. clinical c. chilly b. warm d. calculating 3
7. In order to be diplomatic, you should be assertive rather than: a. aggressive c. sensitive b. intelligent d. considerate 8. It is recommended that you study during blocks of time that would otherwise be wasted, such as while: a. getting sufficient rest b. practicing new skills c. listening to your instructor d. waiting in a doctor s office 9. When we pay attention to our natural, we can learn how to manage our time efficiently. a. insecurities c. rhythms b. cravings d. feelings of guilt 10. Unfortunately, even if you are creative enough, talented enough, and motivated enough, you will still run into as a cosmetologist. a. difficulties c. friendly people b. opportunities d. feelings of guilt 11. An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called: a. punctuality c. professionalism b. procrastination d. perfectionism 12. The conscious act of planning your life instead of just letting things happen is described as having: a. ambition c. goals b. a game plan d. dreams 13. The thing that propels you to do something is: a. ambition c. motivation b. self-esteem d. professionalism 14. Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is called: a. time management c. goal setting b. procrastination d. scheduling 15. Self- involves knowing what you want to achieve and keeping yourself on track so that you do eventually achieve your goal. a. esteem c. involvement b. centeredness d. management 4
CHAPTER 3 Your Professional Image MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Your clothing should always be stylish and: a. highly accessorized c. functional b. formal d. colorful 2. An important aspect of professional image is: a. physical attractiveness c. physical problems b. physical presentation d. physical activity 3. 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 4. Behaving includes having a genuine interest in your own day-to-day activities, as well as being concerned about and for others. a. personally c. politely b. politically d. professionally 5. Your back and shoulders should be relaxed and when you are providing client services. a. slightly curved c. slightly arched b. level d. extended 6. Open-toed sandals are footwear when working in a salon. a. appropriate c. recommended b. inappropriate d. comfortable 7. The science of how a workplace can best be designed for comfort, safety, efficiency, and productivity is: a. economics c. ergonomics b. ergonology d. ecology 8. The daily maintenance of cleanliness is: a. personal hygiene c. professional image b. physical presentation d. professional hygiene 5
9. The impression you project through your outward appearance and conduct in the workplace is your: a. personal hygiene c. professional image b. physical presentation d. professional hygiene 10. Your posture and the way you walk and move are part of your: a. personal hygiene c. professional presentation b. physical presentation d. personal image 6