ASI Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
(76 cards)
1
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Nail ________ describes an abolition of products, tools and techniques
A
Technology
2
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The spa business took hold during which decade?
A
1990’s
3
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All bodily functions, including building tissues, are directly related to _______
A
Nutrition
4
Q
We see red nails appear in which period of ancient history?
A
Ancient Egypt
5
Q
Nail care is a specialty in which field?
A
Cosmetology
6
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We see symbols of eagles and sun gods on the nails in which period of ancient history?
A
Ancient Inca
7
Q
Neon colors were popular during which decade?
A
1980’s
8
Q
Which of the following would be an artificial nail service?
A) Liquid enhancements
B) Gel polish manicure
C) Nail-strengthening treatment
D) Pedicures
A
A) Liquid enhancements
9
Q
The mission statement often becomes the _______ of an organization
A
Cultural Pulse
10
Q
Which of the following is the BEST term to explain diplomacy?
A) Aggressiveness
B) Tact
C) Assertiveness
D) Truthfulness
A
B) Tact
11
Q
Which of the following qualities should you embody to order to be considered an ethical person?
A) Integrity
B) Drive
C) Motivation
D) Savviness
A
A) Integrity
12
Q
An individual personality is the sum of their ________
A
Characteristics, attitudes and behavioral traits
13
Q
Approximately what percentage of Americans are chronically dehydrated?
A
75%
14
Q
The amount of water needed by an individual ________
A
Varies depending on body’s weight
15
Q
Immunity against disease is a sign of good health and can be either natural or ______
A
Acquired
16
Q
The BEST advise when you are feeling sick or under the weather is to ________
A
Stay home until you are well
17
Q
Which of the following is one of the safe lifting guidelines mentions in the text?
A) keep feet about shoulder width apart
B) inhale when lifting
C) keep lifted objects a safe distance away from your body
D) lift with the beach, not legs
A
A) keep feet should width apart
18
Q
During which decade did the weekly manicure become popular and affordable?
A
1940’s
19
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Acrylic nails, including the French manicure, were the first made popular during which decade?
A
1970’s
20
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During which decade did the lunula become popular?
A
1920’s
21
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During which decade did metallic strips and jewels become popular nail art?
A
1980’s
22
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What examples can you find that nail services and art have stayed in the spotlight in the present time?
A
Social Media
23
Q
In which career would you be working with photographers?
A
Editorial Nail Technician
24
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In which career would you hold training sessions for other nail technicians, including interpersonal relationship training?
A
Salon Educator
25
To fulfill one’s potential is to go through the process of _______
Self-actualization
26
_______ is the identification of long term and short term goals
Goal setting
27
During which decade did the frosted pastel polish colors become popular?
1960’s
28
What change were people MOST likely hoping for in the 1990’s that was delivered in the 2000’s?
Chip resistant polish
29
Which of the following is LEAST likely to enhance your creativity?
A) being positive
B) looking around for creative inspiration
C) increasing self esteem
D) improving your vocabulary
C) increasing self esteem
30
Which is it important to never stop learning about the beauty and wellness industry?
A) because you will always be required to attend classes
B) because formal schooling will always be a part of your career
C) because throughout your career, there will be testing quizzes
D) because the beauty and wellness industry never stops changing
D) because the beauty and wellness industry never stops changing
31
Which of the following careers, would you look into if you were interested in creating compelling workshops?
A) salon manager
B) salon educator
C) independent educator
D) manufacturer educator
C) independent educator
32
Which of the following BEST Defines ethics?
A) moral principles by which we live in Work
B) deep feelings, common, and all people
C) laws that regularly all industries
D) posted rules and regulations in the workplace
A) moral principles by which we live in Work
33
Which of the following would MOST help Marvin, a recent graduate, about to start his career and beauty and wellness, to build his self-esteem?
A) setting long-term goals
B) making good friends
C) reading positive affirmations
D) being kind to himself
C) reading positive affirmations
34
Which of the following might be considered an unethical behavior?
A) pricing products below those of competitors to sell more
B) advertising your business aggressively to consumers
C) concealing information about products in order to sell them
D) staying open longer hours to attract more customers
C) concealing information about products in order to sell them
35
Why is discretion an important part of ethical behavior?
A) because you should not be truthful with those with whom you do business with
B) because you should keep certain information confidential
C) because it is essential that you always take care of yourself first
D) because virtually all clients lie to those with whom they do business
B) because you should keep certain information confidential
36
Which of the following is the number one cause of daytime fatigue?
A) lack of protein
B) lack of minerals
C) lack of vitamins
D) lack of water
D) lack of water
37
Which of the following is TRUE of daily water intake?
A) water consumption should be kept to a minimum
B) you can never drink too much water
C) food intake provides a trivial amount of daily water
D) as with other healthy habits moderation is the best choice
D) as with other healthy habits moderation is the best choice
38
Which of the following is TRUE of antibiotics?
A) they are the cure for all diseases
B) they are widely overused today
C) they should be used liberally
D) they should be used only against viruses
B) they are widely overused today
39
Katie is a nail tech in 2004 and is excited to try out a new products on her clients. What product is that MOST likely to be?
A) chip resistant polish
B) acrylic dip powder
C) half moon manicure
D) Juliette wrap
A) chip resistant polish
40
Why is a mission statement important?
A) establishes the purpose and values of a institution
B) it shows the institution’s compulsion to do things perfectly
C) it puts things off until tomorrow or a later date
D) It shows the institutions conscious effort to respect others
A) it establishes the purpose and values of an institution
41
How would you use the history of the profession for your current position?
A) knowing the history of the profession allows you to easily make advances in professional development classes
B) knowing the history of the profession helps you talk to clients about the services of previous decades
C) knowing the history of the profession help you know what to do
D) knowing the history of the profession helps you predict trends
D) knowing the history of the profession helps you predict trends
42
In which career would you be selling products as well as providing information about new products, trends, and techniques?
A) distributor sales consultant
B) editorial nail technician
C) school instructor
D) salon educator
A) distributor sales consultant
43
Which of the following would LEAST be considered a life skill?
A) making good friends
B) having a sense of humor
C) becoming more organized
D) acing a final exam
D) acing a final exam
44
To realize the greatest benefits education can provide, beauty, professional should commit themselves to all, but which of the following?
A) attending all classes
B) listening attentively to their instructors
C) highlighting important points
D) having flexible, goals that easily change
D) having flexible, goals that easily change
45
How can mnemonics be used as a learning tool to help you with your studies?
They are a shortcut to recalling information
46
Why is it important to practice diplomacy and your career in beauty and wellness?
Because it shows you can deliver messages in a kind way
47
Which of the following is considered a protein food by the USDA in the my plate program?
A) milk
B) banana
C) eggs
D) wheat bread
C) eggs
48
Which of the following vitamins does not have particularly significant effects on the skin?
A) vitamin A
B) vitamin B
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin D
B) vitamin B
49
Approximately how much fluid does the human body require each day?
2 Liters
50
Because of ______ the human body is able to resist and destroy pathogens and respond to infection
Immunity
51
_______ are hypersensitivity disorders of the immune system
Allergies
52
What is the best defense against physical problems of the hands, wrist, shoulders, neck, back feet and legs?
Prevention
53
When your client or you is pregnant, you should _______
Wear gloves during any chemical process, including cleaning
54
With mild cold symptoms, Harriet decides she is well enough to report to work while she is there among coworkers and clients which of the following should she AVOID doing?
A) washing your hands excessively
B) shaking hands with others
C) sneezing into her elbow
D) increasing her liquid intake
B) shaking hands with others
55
Angela wishes to branch out and open at least six more locations one in each of the six surrounding towns over the next five years when she shares this with her employees, which of the following, has she done?
A) let her employees know about a short term goal
B) let her employees know about a long-term goal
C) shared her mission statement with her employees
D) showing her employees she is a procrastinator
B) let her employees know about a long-term goal
56
Donald weighs 240 pounds how many 8 ounce glasses of water should Donald drink every day?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 17
C) 15
57
Which of the following is NOT true for healthy professionals?
A) maintaining a strong, healthy body directly affects the health of ones practice
B) intake of proper daily nutrients needed by the body is beneficial for practitioners and their clients
C) taking a sick day should be avoided at all possible
D) avoiding work related injury should be done through care
C) taking a sick day should be avoided at all costs whenever possible
58
Which of the following is the best prevention for many of the bone and joint pains associated with being a beauty professional?
A) adequate hydration
B) allergy prevention
C) proper ergonomics
D) elbow sneezing
C) proper ergonomics
59
Which of the following is not recommended for those who work long hours standing in one place?
A) flip-flops or sandals
B) compression hose or stocking
C) maintaining a healthy weight
D) proper ergonomics
A) flip-flops or sandals
60
David is studying for a career and beauty and wellness. Which of the following will David need to achieve self actualization?
A) a degree from a university
B) a lifelong commitment
C) a letter from the school owner
D) As or Bs and all classes
B) a lifelong commitment
61
Kendra’s just finished her companies mission statement which of the following is now true?
A) she will be successful in her business
B) she will maintain her self-esteem in her career
C) she has made her companies, purpose and values public knowledge
D) she has assured that her business will adhere to ethical standards
C) she has made her companies, purpose and values public knowledge
62
Which of the following makes up 50 to 70% of the bodies weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and bodies?
A) water
B) minerals
C) protein
D) fat
A) water
63
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic food groups as listed by the USDA in the MyPlate program?
A) grains
B) fruits
C) protein food
D) water
D) water
64
Which of the following is not part of maintaining a more stress-free, standing posture?
A) stand with your spine straight
B) hold your chin parallel to the floor
C) shorten your neck
D) hold your shoulders level and relaxed
C) shorten your neck
65
Why is it so important for beauty professionals to maintain a healthy weight?
A) a thin professional will tract more new clients
B) the lower extremity joints were not designed to hold extra weight
C) overweight professionals are susceptible to dehydration
D) overweight professionals will fall victim to improper ergonomics
B) the lower extremity joints were not designed to hold extra weight
66
Define mnemonic
A device that helps you remember or recall information, it can be word, rhyme, song, etc.
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Define acronym
Using the first letter of a word to memorize or recall information
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Define ethics
The moral principles which we live and work by
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Define diplomacy
Being assertive also known as tact - the ability to deliver truthful information whether food or bad in a kind way
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Vitamin A for the skin does what
Supports the overall health of the skin and aids in repairing skin cells
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What are B vitamins for the skin
Helps the body break down nutrients from proteins, fats, and carbs
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Vitamin C does what for the skin
Needed to properly repair the skin and various tissues
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Vitamin D does what for the skin
Helps the body properly absorb and use calcium, helps the repair healing of the skin
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Vitamin E does what for the skin
Protects the skin from harmful rays like the sun and UV, helps healing wounds
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Vitamin K does what for the skin
Helps the body respond to injuries and regulate normal blood clotting
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Define ergonomics
Science of designing the workplace and equipment and tools to make specific body movement
