ch 21 - career planning

Question 1

when should you start keeping careful tack of what you are spending, if you have not already done so

a. when you start earning a salary
b. when you’ve had a job for a year
c. when you reach age 21
d. when you reach age 25

Answer 1

when you start earning a salary

Question 2

what is NOT an indication that you might benefit from professional financial advice

a. when you have difficulty managing money
b. when you feel unsure about how to handle your bank account
c. when you feel unsure about how to handle your retirement
d. when you realize you have money left over after paying your bills

Answer 2

when you realize you have money left over after paying your bills

Question 3

what is NOT something for which you will be responsible if you accept employment as an independent contractor

a. insurance
b. taxes
c. compliance with laws
d. building maintenance fees

Answer 3

building maintenance fees

Question 4

what amount is used by clients to calculate tips

a. total service ticket
b. amount charged for retail profits
c. price of basic facial
d. price of the basic facial plus any add-ons

Answer 4

total service ticket

Question 5

what statement about tips is correct

a. all salons allow estheticians to accept tips
b. only full-time employees may accept tips
c. tips are considered part of your taxable income
d. the standard top is about 10 to 12 percent

Answer 5

tips are considered part of your taxable income

Question 6

when should you answer the question on a test for which you are sure of the answers

a. after completing the most difficult questions
b. when you need a break from more difficult questions
c. at the beginning, so you save time for difficult questions
d. you should answer all questions in the order in which they appear on the test

Answer 6

at the beginning, so you save time for difficult questions

Question 7

what should you do when you come across a difficult question on a test

a. work through it and put down an answer before moving on
b. skip it and come back to it later
c. skip it altogether, leaving the answer blank
d. guess at the answer and move on

Answer 7

skip it and come back to it later

Question 8

what is an advantage of booth rental over other business structures

a. significantly lower expenses
b. shared risk with a partner
c. capital provided by investors
d. ownership of the salon building

Answer 8

significantly lower expenses

Question 9

what is a destination spa

a. spa area of a franchise salon
b. all-inclusive retreat
c. spa area of a medical practice
d. local day spa

Answer 9

all-inclusive retreat

Question 10

what do full-service salons typically offer

a. medical aesthetic procedures
b. nutrition counseling
c. a total beauty experience
d. guest rooms for an extended stay

Answer 10

a total beauty experience

Question 11

what is a focus of treatment at wellness spas

a. optimal health maintenance
b. surgical procedures
c. cosmetic surgery
d. chemical skin treatment

Answer 11

optimal health maintenance

Question 12

what is NOT a location where one might expect to find a medical spa

a. dermatology office
b. laser center
c. hospital
d. country club

Answer 12

country club

Question 13

what form of compensation specifies a certain amount of pay based on a flat or hourly rate

a. commission
b. gratuity
c. quota
d. salary

Answer 13

salary

Question 14

what behavior characterized a test-wise student

a. cramming the day before a test
b. cheating without getting caught
c. practicing good study habits
d. answering all questions quickly

Answer 14

practicing good study habits

Question 15

what are transferable skills

a. skills you are able to quickly teach to co-workers
b. skills mastered at one job that are applicable to a new position
c. skills that you must learn in order to succeed at a specific salon
d. skills learned in the salon that can balai be applied at home

Answer 15

skills mastered at one job that are applicable to a new position

Question 16

why is it important to be an active student

a. to become friends with your teacher
b. to pass the license exam
c. to make the teacher give you extra credit for classroom involvement
d. to intimidate other students by showing how assertive you are

Answer 16

to pass the license exam

Question 17

what should you do to prepare yourself for the test

a. discard class handouts and focus entirely on the textbook
b. stay up late studying and get up early to study some more before class
c. maintain a pessimistic attitude
d. take effective notes during class

Answer 17

take effective notes during class

Question 18

what should you do to avoid cramming the night before a test

a. skip class the day before the test so you can stay home and study
b. plan your study schedule
c. study only in the morning
d. study only when the mood strikes you

Answer 18

plan your study schedule

Question 19

what is commission

a. flat-rate form of pay based upon hours worked
b. percentage-based form of pay related to performance
c. flat-rate form of pay based upon job description
d. sliding-scale form of pay based upon experience

Answer 19

percentage-based form of pay related to performance

Question 20

what is the term for the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning

a. reductive analysis
b. instructive reasoning
c. deductive reasoning
d. constructive analysis

Answer 20

deductive reasoning

Question 21

what is NOT one of the responsibilities of an independent contractor

a. paying his or her own fees
b. controlling his or her own hours
c. paying his or her own taxes
d. paying franchise fees for the salon

Answer 21

paying franchise fees for the salon

Question 22

what is the term for a scheduled meeting with the sole purpose of gathering knowledge about a salon

a. information interview
b. salon visit
c. job interview
d. manager consultation

Answer 22

information interview

Question 23

what is a job description

a. list of services to be provided in a particular appointment
b. text in an advertisement describing a job opening
c. list of an esthetician’s specific duties and responsibilities
d. service description given by the esthetician to a client

Answer 23

list of an esthetician’s specific duties and responsibilities

Question 24

what is the umbrella term for methods of increasing contacts and building relationships to further one’s career

a. incentivizing
b. franchising
c. contracting
d. networking

Answer 24

networking

Question 25

what are quotas

a. percentage of retail sales returned to you as commission
b. lists of duties and responsibilities related to your job
c. minimum number of questions you must get right on tests
d. amounts of goods and services to be sold in a given period

Answer 25

amounts of goods and services to be sold in a given period

Question 26

what is a written summary of education and work experience that highlights relevant accomplishments and achievements

a. quota
b. job description
c. commission
d. resume

Answer 26

resume

Question 27

what is true of role models

a. their behavior and success are worthy of emulation
b. they represent the opposite of what you want to achieve
c. they are women hired to showcase clothing, hairstyles, and makeup
d. every supervisor in every salon is an excellent role model

Answer 27

their behavior and success are worthy of emulation

Question 28

what is NOT among the services commonly offered at resort spas

a. skin care
b. massage
c. hair and nail services
d. surgical procedures

Answer 28

surgical procedures

Question 29

what is one tool for writing an effective resume

a. avoiding cliched phrases
b. highlighting personal goals
c. using vague language
d. avoiding action or power words

Answer 29

avoiding cliched phrases

Question 30

when should you consider writing separate resumes

a. when you are trying to hide the fact that you got fired from your last job
b. when you want to apply for a job without your current employer knowing
c. when you are applying for different positions with distinct requirements
d. when you are applying for similar positions at various employers

Answer 30

when you are applying for different positions with distinct requirements

Question 31

what is one technique for considering your audience while writing a resume

a. using words to which the reader can relate
b. using “fancy” language that shows off your intelligence
c. providing vague information that will force an interviewer to ask questions
d. leaving out dates so people cannot guess your approximate age

Answer 31

using words to which the reader can relate

Question 32

what is meant by “highlighting your accomplishments” in a resume

a. mentioning achievements
b. identifying how frequently you stay after work to help clean the salon
c. exaggerating your past salaries
d. identifying how frequently you were singled out for praise by teachers

Answer 32

mentioning achievements

Question 33

where in your resume should you mention hobbies that are unrelated to business

a. “personal interests” section
b. employment history
c. education section
d. you should not mention these

Answer 33

you should not mention these

Question 34

what should you EXCLUDE from your resume

a. employment history
b. notable accomplishments
c. description of transferable skills
d. salary requirements

Answer 34

salary requirements

Question 35

what is true about the anxiety you feel when taking a test

a. if you feel anxious, you are very likely to fail the test
b. a certain amount of anxiety may actually help you do better
c. it is very unusual to experience anxiety when taking a test
d. if you feel anxious, you should excuse yourself and take the test at a later date

Answer 35

a certain amount of anxiety may actually help you do better

Question 36

what is characteristic of a positive attitude toward test-taking

a. remembering not to take the test seriously because it’s just a test
b. keeping in mind that individual tests rarely have much impact on final grades
c. cramming for 24 hours straight immediately before a test
d. viewing the test as a useful step toward achieving your goals

Answer 36

viewing the test as a useful step toward achieving your goals

Question 37

what should you do when you encounter options on a test that you know to be incorrect

a. eliminate them immediately
b. assume they reveal “trick questions” and are therefore correct
c. consider them for a long time
d. skip the question and go back to it later

Answer 37

eliminate them immediately

Question 38

what is the basic question or problem you are being asked to answer and/or solve on a test

a. root
b. limb
c. branch
d. stem

Answer 38

stem

Question 39

what does it typically mean if the last word in a stem is an

a. answer must begin with a consonant
b. answer must begin with a vowel
c. all of the answers are likely to be correct
d. all of the answers are likely to be incorrect

Answer 39

answer must begin with a vowel

Question 40

when should you read the questions in tests that contain long paragraphs of reading followed by several questions

a. after you read the paragraph
b. before you read the paragraph
c. after you think of the answer
d. while you read the paragraph

Answer 40

before you read the paragraph

Question 41

what should you do on the day of the test

a. skip breakfast
b. leave your watch at home
c. listen carefully to the examiner’s verbal directions
d. try to answer questions without reading them thoroughly

Answer 41

listen carefully to the examiner’s verbal directions

Question 42

what should you do before answering questions on a test

a. enter identifying information
b. read every word of every question
c. count the number of questions
d. watch what other students are doing

Answer 42

enter identifying information

Question 43

when during a test is it appropriate to ask the examiner questions

a. when you need help with an answer
b. when you want to distract the examiner so a friend can cheat
c. when something is not clear
d. when you think you can trick the examiner into answering a question

Answer 43

when something is not clear

Question 44

what should you do if you skip a question

a. forget about it and focus solely on the easiest questions
b. go back later and simply guess at the answer
c. mark it so you can quickly find it later
d. cross it out and hand the test in without answering it

Answer 44

mark it so you can quickly find it later

Question 45

what is the LEAST important concern when performing your own trials for the practice exam

a. timing
b. infection control
c. safety procedures
d. model’s satisfaction with your work

Answer 45

model’s satisfaction with your work