Esthetics ch 1

Question 1

What is a dye derived from leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree?

pomegranate
henna
elderberry
camilla

Answer 1

pomegranate
henna*
elderberry
camilla

Question 2

Someone in which career needs to be prepared to conduct examinations, grant licenses, and inspect schools to see that certain physical standards, such as those for space and equipment, are maintained?

oncology-trained esthetician
educator
state board member
travel industry

Answer 2

oncology-trained esthetician
educator
state board member*
travel industry

Question 3

What is a likely trend in the esthetics industry?

a decrease in anti-aging products
fewer vegan products
more male clients
fewer job opportunities for estheticians

Answer 3

a decrease in anti-aging products
fewer vegan products
more male clients*
fewer job opportunities for estheticians

Question 4

To make a diagnosis and prescribe medication, you need to be a(n) _____.

manicurist
esthetician
dermatologist
cosmetologist

Answer 4

manicurist
esthetician
dermatologist*
cosmetologist

Question 5

In which time period did women pinch their cheeks and bit their lips to induce natural color rather than use cosmetic such as lipstick and rouge?

Middle Ages
victorian age
baby boomer era
renaissance era

Answer 5

Middle Ages
victorian age*
baby boomer era
renaissance era

Question 6

A medical setting is where this person works.

salon or day spa esthetician
makeup artist
waxing specialist
clinical esthetician

Answer 6

salon or day spa esthetician
makeup artist
waxing specialist
clinical esthetician*

Question 7

______ is a relatively new career path that has expanded quickly based on need.

Oncology-trained esthetician
State board member
Educator
Travel industry esthetician

Answer 7

Oncology-trained esthetician*
State board member
Educator
Travel industry esthetician

Question 8

What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?

greater social standing
greater wealth
greater fertility
greater inteligence

Answer 8

greater social standing
greater wealth
greater fertility
greater intelligence*

Question 9

What type of magnificent public buildings were the accident Romans famous for constructing?

swimming pools
baths
smokehouses
massage parlors

Answer 9

swimming pools
baths*
smokehouses
massage parlors

Question 10

What does a manufacturer’s representative do?

train others on products knowledge and how to sell products
sell products to customers
perform esthetic treatments on clients
perform safety inspections

Answer 10

train others on products knowledge and how to sell products*
sell products to customers
perform esthetic treatments on clients
perform safety inspections

Question 11

_____ is a career in which you can continuously learn new skills and make a difference in the lives of others every day.

Design
Esthetics
Anesthesiology
Enthusiast

Answer 11

Design
Esthetics*
Anesthesiology
Enthusiast

Question 12

A social media presence is typically a requirement for this position.

salesperson
cosmetic buyer
manufacturer’s representative
beauty editor

Answer 12

salesperson
cosmetic buyer
manufacturer’s representative
beauty editor*

Question 13

What culture frequently bathed in olive oil?

ancient Greek
ancient Romans
ancient Chinese
ancient Egypt

Answer 13

ancient Greek*
ancient Romans
ancient Chinese
ancient Egypt

Question 14

This culture used turmeric as a main ingredient in their facial masks to prevent wrinkles and skin discoloration.

ancient Romans
ancient Greek
ancient Chinese
ancient Egypt

Answer 14

ancient Romans
ancient Greek
ancient Chinese*
ancient Egypt

Question 15

What is the largest organ of the body?

stomach
skin
brain
heart

Answer 15

stomach
skin*
brain
heart

Question 16

Who purchases the products that are sold within a retail setting?

cosmetic buyer
beauty buyer
manufactuer’s representative
salesperson

Answer 16

cosmetic buyer*
beauty buyer
manufactuer’s representative
salesperson

Question 17

When was pale skin a sign of wealth and status?

Middle Ages
Renaissance era
Victorian age
baby boomer era

Answer 17

Middle Ages*
Renaissance era
Victorian age
baby boomer era

Question 18

A wellness center or spa ______.

is an amenity spa the provides guests with a variety of spa services that may include skin care, massage, and hair and nail services.

may offer a combination of other holistic health practices similar to those available at the skin care clinic or day spa.

may exist as an independent operation or can be incorporated within a health, fitness, or destination-type spa facility.

provides a total beauty experience, including hair services, makeup artistry, and nail and skin care.

Answer 18

is an amenity spa the provides guests with a variety of spa services that may include skin care, massage, and hair and nail services.

may offer a combination of other holistic health practices similar to those available at the skin care clinic or day spa.

may exist as an independent operation or can be incorporated within a health, fitness, or destination-type spa facility.*

provides a total beauty experience, including hair services, makeup artistry, and nail and skin care.

Question 19

Antioxidants and vitamins are part of which component of the esthetic industry?

ingredients
technology
consumers
facilities/services

Answer 19

ingredients*
technology
consumers
facilities/services

Question 20

Which establishment is most appealing to those who appreciate working with constantly changing clients?

resort spa
independently owned spa
franchised salon
wellness center

Answer 20

resort spa*
independently owned spa
franchised salon
wellness center