Chapter 3

Question 1

Beauty professionals who have to stand or sit all day and perform repetitive movements are susceptible to problems in all of the following EXCEPT:
a. stomach
b. feet
c. neck
d. wrists

Answer 1

a. stomach

Question 2

Being well groomed begins with
a. stylish clothing
b. trendy makeup
c. looking and smelling fresh
d. polite communication

Answer 2

c. polite communication

Question 3

Which term refers to the daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits?
a. ergonomics
b. personal hygiene
c. personal grooming
d. professional image

Answer 3

b. personal hygiene

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a bad habit?
a. bending forward or twisting your body to get closer to your client
b. gripping or squeezing impediments too tightly
c. bending or contorting your wrists when using your tools
d. holding your elbows at less than a 60-degree angle away from your body when cutting hair

Answer 4

d. holding your elbows at less than a 60-degree angle away from your body when cutting hair

Question 5

When standing to cut hair, you should:
a. keep your legs straight
b. angle your feet inward toward one another
c. keep your legs very close together
d. align your pelvic area with your abdomen

Answer 5

d. align your pelvic area with your abdomen

Question 6

Your makeup should:
a. enhance your facial features
b. not be worn while you are working
c. be applied heavily
d. be applied at your station

Answer 6

a. enhance your facial features

Question 7

What is the science of designing the workplace and its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe?
a. genomics
b. ergonomics
c. liqidomics
d. proteomics

Answer 7

b. ergonomics

Question 8

One guideline for achieving and maintaining good posture is:
a. tilt your shoulders often
b. scrunch your upper body and shoulders
c. hold your shoulders level and relaxed
d. scrunch up your shoulders

Answer 8

c. hold your shoulders level and relaxed

Question 9

When choosing what to wear to work, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. select clothing that looks flattering
b. wear whatever is most comfortable
c. consider your body type and shape
d. look in the mirror from various angles

Answer 9

b. wear whatever is most comfortable

Question 10

Good posture:
a. lead to muscle fatigue
b. conveys an image of confidence
c. is important when sitting, but not for standing
d. places stress on your neck and shoulders

Answer 10

b. conveys an image of confidence

Question 11

It is recommended that you invest in a (n)_______ as part of your standard work attire
a. apron or smock
b. selection of tight pants and tops
c. pleasant-smelling perfume or cologne
d. comfortable pair of high-heeled shoes

Answer 11

a. apron or smock

Question 12

To prevent injuries when working, you should _______ as much as possible
a. hold your arms away from your body
b. always grip implements tightly
c. keep your wrists in a straight position
d. bend forward to get closer to the client

Answer 12

c. keep your wrists in a straight position

Question 13

Which of these is a professional behavior?
a. keeping to yourself
b. gossiping about coworkers
c. being polite only when others are polite
d. always being considerate

Answer 13

d. always being considerate

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of failing to maintain a professional image?
a. a poor reputation
b. loss of clients
c. loss of income
d. loss of practical skills

Answer 14

d. loss of practical skills

Question 15

How a person _____ is often the first clue to determining if he or she has what it takes to do the job.
a. provide verbal feedback
b. uses nonverbal communication
c. looks
d. cuts hair

Answer 15

c. looks

Question 16

When using social media, you should
a. post helpful content
b. participate in arguments
c. forward spam
d. post embarrassing photographs

Answer 16

a. post helpful content

Question 17

When giving a manicure, you should:
a. work in whatever position is most comfortable for you
b. have the client extend his or her hand across the table to you
c. reach across the table to the client’s hand
d. forego using a table and simply hold the client’s hand in your hand

Answer 17

b. have the client extend his or her hand across the table to you

Question 18

If a client notices that you have bad breath, he or she is more likely to:
a. discreetly tell you that your breath is bad
b. offer you a mint or breath spray
c. say nothing and simply not return to the salon
d. get up and leave immediately

Answer 18

c. say nothing and simply not return to the salon

Question 19

which term refers to the process of caring for parts of the body and maintaining an overall polished look?
a. ergonomics
b. professional image
c. physical presentation
d. personal grooming

Answer 19

d. personal grooming

Question 20

The impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace is known as:
a. fashion choices
b. personal hygiene
c. good posture
d. professional image

Answer 20

d. professional image

Question 21

When working at a salon, you will be expected to have a(n) ________ hairstyle
a. retro
b. traditional
c. up-to-date
d. avant-garde

Answer 21

c. up-to-date

Question 22

Which of the following is appropriate to wear at a salon
a. a stylish top
b. jewelry that jingles
c. high heeled shoes
d. loose undergarments

Answer 22

a. a stylish top

Question 23

A hygiene pack for work should include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. clear nail polish
b. deodorant
c. sanitizing hand wipes
d. toothbrush

Answer 23

a. clear nail polish

Question 24

throughout the day, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. smoke in a designated area
b. wash your hands
c. perform self-checks
d. use mouthwash or breath mints

Answer 24

a. smoke in a designated area

Question 25

Your ________ involves your posture and the way you walk and move.
a. physical presentation
b. personal grooming
c. personal hygiene
d. professional image

Answer 25

a. physical presentation