ch 3 - your professional image Flashcards

1
Q

when choosing makeup for work, what should be your first priority

a. making yourself look seductive
b. accentuating your best features
c. making yourself look glamorous
d. showing off your makeup skills

A

accentuating your best features

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2
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how much time of the relaxation response can one exercise session generate

a. 10 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. two hours
d. eight hours

A

two hours

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3
Q

what affects your interaction with everyone in the salon

a. your activities outside work
b. your professional image
c. your technical skills
d. your level of education

A

your professional image

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4
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what is NOT an aspect of your professional conduct

a. how you get along with clients
b. how you get along with co-workers
c. how you behave in the workplace
d. how you dress in the workplace

A

how you dress in the workplace

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5
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what term refers to the impression you project, informed by your appearance, attitude, and abilities

a. personal conduct
b. personal image
c. professional conduct
d. professional image

A

professional image

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6
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what is the purpose of the makeup you wear at work

a. displaying healthy, beautiful skin
b. advertising “hot” new products
c. making you look attractive
d. color coordinating with clothes

A

displaying healthy, beautiful skin

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7
Q

what is an element of good standing posture

a. keeping your back arched
b. keeping your back straight
c. leaning forward
d. leaning backward

A

keeping your back straight

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8
Q

what should you do if you have long hair and work as an esthetician

a. cut it to a more manageable length
b. wear it down to show clients you understand beauty
c. wear it swept up and off the shoulders
d. wear it in a long braid down your back

A

wear it swept up and off the shoulders

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9
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what can you do to avoid scratching clients’ skin

a. wear gloves so your fingernails don’t touch the client’s skin
b. avoid letting your fingertips touch the client’s skin
c. soak your fingernails in solvents that make fingernails soft
d. keep your fingernails from getting too long

A

keep your fingernails from getting too long

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10
Q

what is NOT an aspect of personal hygiene

a. freshening up throughout the day as necessary
b. brushing and flossing your teeth
c. using deodorant
d. wearing strongly scented perfume

A

wearing strongly scented perfume

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11
Q

what is the term for posture that is healthy for the spine

a. ergonomically correct
b. cardiovertabraically correct
c. osteospinally correct
d. endemically correct

A

ergonomically correct

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12
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what should your image impress on the minds of your clients

a. intimidate them
b. earn their trust
c. show that you are willing to do whatever is asked of you
d. create a sense of mystery

A

earn their trust

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13
Q

how will you spend a lot of time as an esthetician

a. leaning against a wall and sitting on a stool
b. standing on your feet and lying down
c. standing on your feet and sitting on a stool
d. sitting on the floor and lying on a treatment table

A

standing on your feet and sitting on a stool

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14
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when should you count to 10 and think before you speak

a. when conflicts arise
b. whenever you speak with your manager
c. whenever you speak with a client
d. all the times

A

when conflicts arise

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15
Q

how can you convey an image of confidence

a. by sitting quietly and alone
b. by practicing good posture
c. by speaking very loudly
d. by offering opinions on everything

A

by practicing good posture

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16
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what makes clients eager for your knowledge

a. your good professional image
b. the certification on your wall
c. the way your work station looks
d. how attractive you are

A

your good professional image

17
Q

what sort of fragrances are NEVER appropriate for the workplace

a. heavy
b. subtle
c. floral
d. fruity

A

heavy

18
Q

what is true about exposed undergarments

a. they make a strong fashion statement in the workplace
b. they add a sense of sexiness to the workplace
c. they are never appropriate in the workplace
d. they are occasionally appropriate in the workplace

A

they are never appropriate in the workplace

19
Q

what should you save for after business hours

a. subtle makeup that accentuates your best features
b. trendy looks such as heavily made-up eyes and black nail polish
c. clean, comfortable clothes that are fashionable but not overtly sexy
d. simple jewelry, like stud earrings, that do not make a lot of noise

A

trendy looks such as heavily made-up eyes and black nail polish

20
Q

what are three important elements of physical presentation

a. posture, walk, movements
b. clothing, hair, jewelry
c. shoes, accessories, makeup
d. muscle tone, tan, cleavage

A

posture, walk, movements

21
Q

how can you make your clients confident in your ability to help them

a. by using fancy industry jargon and dropping cool brand names
b. by following your own advice and practicing good skin care
c. by talking about the way celebrities do their makeup
d. by pointing out how good other estheticians in the salon look

A

by following your own advice and practicing good skin care

22
Q

what is true of daily bathing or showering

a. it is not an expectation of professional estheticians
b. daily bathing or showering is one of the basics of personal hygiene
c. it is only recommended when the weather is extremely humid
d. for estheticians, several showers per day are recommended

A

daily bathing or showering is one of the basics of personal hygiene

23
Q

why should you check your salon’s policy before picking a fragrance you intend to wear in the workplace

a. to make sure your salon manager is not allergic to the fragrance
b. most salons require that estheticians wear heavy fragrances
c. many salons have a non-fragrance policy
d. to make sure non of your clients is allergic to the fragrance

A

many salons have a non-fragrance policy

24
Q

what is a danger posed by defective body postures

a. physical problems
b. wardrobe malfunctions
c. awkward socialization
d. fashion faux pas

A

physical problems

25
Q

what do you exhibit when you keep the soles of your feet entirely on the floor while seated

a. social discomfort
b. proper sitting posture
c. unprofessional appearance
d. distended tendon syndrome

A

proper sitting posture

26
Q

what do you do when you refrain from criticism

a. take the high road
b. take the low road
c. give the impression you are weak
d. miss opportunities for advancement

A

take the high road

27
Q

what begins with, and stays grounded in, health

a. self-centeredness
b. personal confidence
c. sexual attractiveness
d. real beauty

A

real beauty

28
Q

what can eating a nutritious diet help you achieve

a. success
b. balance
c. popularity
d. perfect skin

A

balance

29
Q

what is a good description of the clothing you should wear in the workplace

a. formless and loose
b. broken-in and comfortable
c. fashionable and sexy
d. clean and fresh

A

clean and fresh

30
Q

when are open-toed shoes appropriate for work

a. on hot days
b. on humid days
c. anytime
d. never

A

never

31
Q

what is a desirable characteristic of the socks or hosiery you wear at work

a. fashionably frayed
b. contrast with your attire
c. different color on each leg
d. free of runs

A

free of runs

32
Q

what should you do when conflicts arise

a. get another opinion before making a judgment
b. ask your manager to resolve all conflicts for you
c. provide examples to support your point of view
d. assume you are at fault and submit you resignation

A

get another opinion before making a judgment

33
Q

what is an important aspect of maintaining good standing posture

a. tilting your head toward your dominant side
b. pulling your abdomen in so that it is flat
c. keeping your knees locked
d. keeping your neck scrunched up toward your shoulders

A

pulling your abdomen in so that it is flat

34
Q

what enables you to make the right choices for yourself

a. achieving balance
b. becoming successful
c. becoming popular
d. receiving a degree

A

achieving balance