Comprehensive Integrated Milady Assessment (CIMA) Practice Exam

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• Which technique is commonly used to manage swelling after cosmetic procedures?
• Which spa treatment may be incorporated into a regular facial?
• In the United States, the regulation of cosmetics is the purview of which agency?
• Adding black to a pure hue creates which color property?
• _________ is an electrical safety device that is designed to prevent excessive current from passing through a circuit by blowing out or melting when a wire becomes too hot from overloading the circuit with too much current.
• What term describes the practice of regularly recommending and selling additional services to clients?
• Besides their soothing effect, what do hot towels help with in facial treatment?
• After extractions are performed, the next step is _________.
• When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is
• A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will:
• Which chemical treatment is commonly used to address aging skin?
• If you are using an expensive moisturizer on a client's face, you should avoid _________ if you're trying to sell this product to your client.
• Which layer lies immediately beneath the epidermis?
• During a facial, about how much cleanser should be used, and how is it applied?
• Emollients are comprised of which type of molecules?
• The very first surfactants were _________.
• The tinted cosmetic used to even out skin tone and color, conceal imperfections, and protect the skin is which product?
• In which field is electrotherapy most commonly applied?
• Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines used during a facial treatment?
• The term 'implements' most closely means:
• According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________.
• Which statement accurately describes the effect of facial massage on sebum?
• Which demographic has the longest cell renewal factor (CRF)?
• Which of the following should you attempt in trying to overcome a client's objection?
• Which type of energy is gamma rays most associated with?
• For aging skin, which treatment is commonly recommended?
• _________ is an example of a compound molecule.
• Which statement best describes the function of the circulatory system?
• What is also known as aging rays?
• Which of the following should you NOT do if and when your interviewer invites you to ask him or her questions?
• Which practice is an example of upselling during a service?
• Which technique is categorized by the FDA and the AMA as permanent hair removal?
• All of the following products may be a good choice for the décolleté EXCEPT _________.
• Which statement about professional appearance best reflects client expectations?
• Which of the following is the BEST advice to listen to when creating your resume?
• Compared to Beta keratin, Alpha keratin _________.
• What is the safest choice in selecting eyeshadow colors?
• If you are interested in enhancing your creativity, you should also try doing all of the following EXCEPT ________.
• If you want to become better at selling items that are for sale at the salon, what should you always be taking as the first step in successfully selling products?
• What are contraindications?
• Which statement best describes the function of the endocrine system?
• All liquids are _______.
• Which product most directly complements cleanser in a basic male daily skincare routine?
• It is important to report all income, including cash tips, because?
• Which of the following is MOST important in fulfilling your potential?
• Open comedones are also known as which of the following?
• What is true of microneedling?
• What is the circulatory system?
• Massage increases the production of the neurotransmitters
• Why should beauty and wellness professionals study chemistry?
• The most popular type of cleansers are _________.
• During a facial, pressure should not be applied to which area?
• Over a woman's lifetime, _________.
• Which statement best explains the purpose of incentives for employees?
• What is true of fragrance-free products?
• A ________ is MOST likely to raise capital by offering shares of stock to stockholders.
• What would be unusual for the client to experience during a light glycolic peel?
• Which statement best describes the use of the vacuum machine in facial treatments?
• Which outcome will your clients most likely expect of you?
• Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between the FDA and the cosmetic industry?
• What statement about microneedling is true?
• In optics, a diopter is most closely associated with which property?
• To properly prepare your treatment space, when should you arrive prior to a scheduled appointment?
• If a client arrives late and you have the time to take the appointment without jeopardizing other appointments, you should _________.
• Which statement about PPE is true?
• Which tool is essential to use when blending powder, blush, and eyeshadow for a smooth finish?
• What machine is designed to stimulate the skin and remove impurities?
• According to the formula in the text, a 192 lb. person needs how many 8 oz glasses of water per day for maximum physical health?
• A good work ethic depends on all EXCEPT which of the following?
• Estheticians must use hard wax if they wish to perform which procedure?
• Which fruit is an enzyme exfoliant ingredient?
• Which statement best defines tact in diplomacy?
• Which condition can be contagious?
• If a client tells you that they are on antibiotics or are experiencing skin sensitivity, you should _________.
• The middle portion of a muscle is commonly called the what?
• Joints come in two types: _________.
• The _________ portion of your business plan should include a description of how the business will run administratively.
• When is hard wax on the eyebrow ready to be removed?
• In order to best to blend powder, blush, and eyeshadow, a makeup artist uses _________.
• _________ is an example of an electrical safety device that you may encounter when working as a beauty and wellness professional in a salon or spa.
• The widest permissible scope of practice for an esthetician's massage services is determined by _________.
• Which practice most effectively reduces contamination risk during procedures?
• Which of the following describes the body’s defense against pathogens?
• Telangiectasia is characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.
• Steatomas usually appear on the _________.
• Which regulatory body is responsible for labeling cosmetics?
• Even parts of two primary colors are mixed to make _________.
• To understand transmission is to understand ______.
• Where are psoriasis patches usually found?
• The term hue means ______.
• Telangiectasia is characterized by visible capillaries located most commonly on which area?
• Open comedones are?
• The safe eyebrow tints are not made from aniline derivatives. Which option best expresses this idea?
• In the beauty and wellness industry, life skills are considered to be all EXCEPT which of the following?
• Which statement best captures a major advantage of booth rental for service providers?
• _________ are the nutrients needed for energy to run every function within the body.
• Taupe is an example of which category of color?
• Which description is given for the nucleus in the material?
• Which of the following is contraindicated for clients using skin-thinning medications like Differin and Renova?
• Which factors influence skin characteristics such as sebum production and follicle size?
• Which statement best describes the benefit of studying the beauty and wellness industry and understanding career planning?
• Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should AVOID _________.
• What is often cited as one of the greatest challenges for beauty and wellness professionals?
• What is the first stage of hair growth called?
• In hair anatomy, what are the three parts of the hair shaft?
• What should towels be before they are put in the towel warmer?
• What type of skin is Vitamin C ideal to treat?
• What is the name for the rolling cart that holds supplies?
• Spending the better part of an hour using soap and warm water to remove all visible dirt from your immediate station and surrounding area results in you having ______.
• Beauty masks made from oatmeal were popular during which historical period?
• Which device blows or melts to break a circuit when overheated due to overload?
• Virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells are all combatted by _________.
• Before purchasing a new esthetic machine, you should know that _________.
• What term is best described as a discoloration from melanin production due to sun or other factors?
• Which term describes the simplest form of chemical matter?
• The widest permissible scope of esthetician massage is determined by which level of government?
• Which Fitzpatrick skin type is MOST likely to tan and LEAST likely to burn?
• Which statement describes sun damage?
• Professional estheticians who are not licensed in specialized areas may still be able to:
• An allergic reaction which occurs during a facial should be handled with _________.
• Which practice would be least likely to enhance creativity?
• Which term describes the movement of pathogens from one person to another?
• The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________.
• After detoxifying body treatments, which action is recommended for most clients?
• What treatment would be ideal for a client whose skin is aging?
• Which statement describes the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFI) in wet areas?
• Which factor will not counteract the harmful effects of pollution on the skin?
• Which of the following statements best describes an advantage of booth rental over operating a full salon?
• Which practice aligns with hygiene guidelines and tool usage in client services?
• When estheticians use hard wax, they do not need to be as concerned about which aspect compared with soft wax?
• What is a primary cause of an external effect on the skin?
• Which of the following is a primary cause of external effects on the skin?
• The technique that releases nutrients and carbon dioxide and purifies the system is ________.
• Which product category is most likely to be contaminated due to frequent handling by clients in a retail setting?
• What accurately describes follicles in dry skin?
• An esthetician's back and shoulders will benefit the most from _________.
• If a beauty and wellness professional wishes to realize the greatest benefits education can provide, he or she should NOT _________.
• Which of the following outlines the duties and responsibilities of a particular position?
• The massage technique that invigorates the circulation and glandular activity of the skin is called _________.
• A chemical peel with low pH should be avoided for clients using which skincare product?
• Why should hydrogen peroxide never be mixed with bleach?
• Which platform is described as the primary vehicle for promoting a business through viral marketing?
• The best kind of brush, when working with clients, is which?
• A strong online or printed portfolio should include all of the following EXCEPT which item?
• Which statement best captures ongoing professional development in beauty and wellness?
• What is the purpose of a mission statement?
• Which work setting offers full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms?
• What cleanser is best for aging clients?
• Massage has been used as medicine since which time period?
• After a service, how should soiled linens be prepared for transport to laundry?
• What is true of couperose skin?
• _________ is the simplest form of chemical matter.
• Bacteria are categorized into thousands of species and fall into how many primary type(s)?
• Diplomacy is BEST defined by _________.
• What is an example of an ingredient in an enzyme exfoliant?
• When is the best time to discuss booking a second appointment with a client?
• Which piece of personal protective equipment is most specifically used to prevent contact with blood during esthetic procedures?
• A neuron is _________.
• In the skin, sunlight primarily damages which layers?
• Booth rental advantages after three years in business would most likely include which statement?
• Which term describes a substance that can cause cancer?
• What spa treatment involves running warm oil on the center of the forehead?
• In muscle anatomy, the origin is best described as the attachment that usually remains stationary during muscle contraction.
• What does adding white to a pure hue create?
• The human body requires approximately _________ of fluid each day.
• Which practice is most important for maintaining safety with clients during skincare services?
• Promotional efforts that are paid for and directly aimed at increasing business are best described as what?
• What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between the bulb and the papilla?
• Which term describes manually removing clogged follicles' contents?
• What treatment would be ideal for a client whose skin is aging?
• Which statement best characterizes acne?
• Chinese medicine developed the type of massage therapy known as ________.
• Which action best represents retail selling in an esthetics setting?
• Which career path involves travel?
• Lash and eyebrow tinting is most effective for clients who have _________.
• Which statement best describes online sales of professional products?
• The term hair follicle refers to which of the following structures?
• Which skin condition is commonly associated with underactive sebaceous glands?
• The 7/11 rule relates to which aspect of a beauty and wellness professional's conduct?
• Excess oil production that causes redness, flakiness, and irritation is a condition known as _________.
• What is divided into three parts: the cuticle, the cortex and the medulla?
• In the beauty and wellness industry, you should be defined by all EXCEPT which of the following?
• The function of epithelial tissue is to ________.
• Which statement best describes a professional who would likely benefit from booth rental?
• Which of the following is considered the modern version of word of mouth?
• What rule should always be followed when applying a cotton compress?
• In the creation of a dramatic smoky eye, which step is performed at the final stage?
• Which nutrient is essential for building muscle and repairing and replacing cells?
• Which nutrient category is primarily used for energy production and daily functioning?
• Which action should be addressed first when planning to own and operate a spa?
• What technique involves manually removing comedones from follicles?
• A successful skin care program depends the most on _________.
• GOOD advice to give someone regarding their practical exam would be to _________.
• Federal regulations require labeling of cosmetics to do all of the following EXCEPT _________.
• In which of the following ways will it benefit you to study the beauty and wellness industry and have a thorough understanding of career planning?
• As the owner of a high-end salon with many celebrity clients, which is most likely your largest monthly expense?
• What are the type of artificial lashes that are small clusters of three or four lashes on one point of attachment?
• Blood vessels, but NOT lymph vessels are located in the _________.
• A carcinogen is BEST described as a _________.
• The type of energy most associated with nuclear power plants is ________.
• A client may not choose to reveal _________ on an intake form.
• Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has weight?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with albinism?
• Electricity exhibits which of the following effects?
• The name of the fluid that bathes and surrounds the cells and provides them with nutrients is _________.
• In branding, the term for what sets your salon apart is the
• What two products are essential for male home care?
• Before a facial service, single-use supplies should be _________.
• What is the overexposure principle used to describe?
• Discretion is an important part of ethical behavior because ______.
• What type of treatment includes saunas, steam rooms, and Vichy showers?
• In an electrotherapy procedure, which statement is true?
• Which cosmetic product is designed to even out skin tone, conceal imperfections, and protect the skin?
• Which color results from mixing equal parts of two primary colors?
• In order to properly prepare your treatment room, you should expect to arrive ________.
• Which agency regulates cosmetics in the United States?
• On SDSs, how many pictograms are included?
• Most basic facials take about how long?
• Light therapy does not typically use which part of the spectrum?
• The best vehicle for others to promote you and your business via viral marketing is _________.
• Which of the following is a common post-service hygiene practice in esthetics to prevent cross-contamination?
• What career involves the willingness to travel?
• Which of the following is a primary cause of an external effect on the skin?
• Which of the following is a secretion produced by an endocrine gland?
• What is a basic function of interstitial fluid?
• In beauty and wellness, what is common to both schooling and professional practice?
• The device also known as a loupe is _________.
• Which technique is described as used before lifting hands from a client's face?
• Compared to microneedling, nano infusion is less invasive.
• Microdermabrasion would be a good option for which client condition?
• Which statement about personality is true?
• When you trust your judgment, uphold your values, and stick to what you believe is right, you show that you _________.
• Which statement best describes the outcome of effective reflective listening in client interactions?
• A chemical peel with low pH should be avoided in clients who use which medication?
• The outer parts of the body are connected to the central nervous system through which system?
• What is the name for tools that perform services?
• The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a position is called
• After tinting brows and lashes, how many times should the client's eyes be rinsed with wet cotton swabs and pads?
• According to the formula in the material, a person weighing 192 pounds would need how many 8 oz glasses of water per day?
• A paraffin mask is used for _________.
• Which option BEST represents retailing?
• Electric mitts and boots perform the important function of what during treatment?
• Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed _________.
• If you don't feel comfortable writing your own resume, _________.
• Which statement about the service record card is NOT true?
• What would you likely get if you asked ten different people to define professionalism?
• The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This statement describes which concept?
• Vitamin C is ideal to treat which skin type?
• When is the best time to formulate a plan of action related to a career in esthetics?
• A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will _________.
• To prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should _________.
• The chemical substance spread on the skin to dissolve the hair at the surface of the skin is called a(n) _________.
• What type of massage involves a soft, continuous stroking movement?
• During an interview, you should _________.
• Which macromolecule is essential for building tissue and repairing cells?
• The part of the skin which is located next to the epidermis is the _________.
• What type of skin typically benefits the most from firming products?
• Most basic facials take about how long?
• What is a general rule to follow in working on a film shoot?
• Electrotherapy is best described as the use of electrical currents to treat the skin.
• In color theory, lighter versions of a hue are called
• There are _________ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into _________ primary type(s).
• Which statement about the service record card is true?
• When waxing the arms with either hard or soft wax, begin with _________.
• The body's largest organ is _________.
• The service record card is all EXCEPT which of the following?
• Which esthetician technique involves a rapid shaking movement that uses the shoulders and body?
• Mnemonics can be useful as a learning tool because they ______.
• One of the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the chapter is to _________.
• What is the use of electrical currents to treat the skin called?
• Which statement best describes beauty and wellness professionals who are well-suited for booth rental?
• Which of the following is defined by the processes involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them?
• If you are interested in working in a establishment with full-service treatments such as full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms, where clients expect complete pampering, you should focus your search on _________.
• The spray machine should not be used on a client with _________________________________.
• A spa treatment that involves applying heated stones to the body and is often integrated into facials is called?
• What is the recommended approach if a client is on antibiotics or has skin sensitivity?
• Which of the following is a type of fungi?
• Which statement best describes glove use during procedures?
• What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?
• An esthetician would typically not massage a client's ______.
• A fundamental requirement when operating high-powered electrical devices in beauty is:
• Sun damage is a condition defined by _________.
• An esthetician might help a client address symptoms connected with which condition?
• Which statement NOT a defining standard for beauty and wellness professionals?
• When performing the service of applying artificial lashes, ______.
• The best vehicle for others to promote you and your business via viral marketing is _________.
• What is a result of albinism?
• A GFI would MOST likely be required in a(n) _________.
• When applying concealer, what is the recommended relation to foundation tone?
• Estheticians are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of _______
• Electric mitts and boots are primarily used to assist in which skincare step?
• Which technique is used just before lifting hands away from a client's face?
• What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling?
• Which cranial nerve is the largest?
• Which tissue type stores energy in the body?
• One indication that a mole might be cancerous is that it ______.
• The part of the muscle farthest from the skeleton, also known as the movable attachment, is the ______.
• Which statement about follicle size and skin type is accurate?
• The systems that both directly work to develop resistance to pathogens are the ______ systems.
• Which cell is the basic unit of the nervous system and transmits nerve impulses?
• Tesla high-frequency current is used for _________.
• Which statement about the first stage of hair growth is true?
• Acupressure originated from which traditional medical system?
• Which practice helps an organization identify long-term and short-term goals?
• What is the risk of mixing hydrogen peroxide with bleach?
• What is the standard magnifying lamp diopter used by most estheticians?
• What is the name for the mass of epidermal cells that forms a small tube or canal?
• Tinting is most effective for clients with what hair color?
• Which direction should you begin when removing eyelash extensions to minimize damage?
• Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in each of the following ways EXCEPT
• The most difficult type of skin to treat well is _________.
• Which item would not typically be required when setting up a facial bar?
• Before performing any service, estheticians must have a full awareness of _________.
• A magnifying lamp commonly used by estheticians typically has what diopter rating?
• Lymph does NOT assist the body with _________.
• Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax?
• How should estheticians relate to emerging new technologies?
• Which statement about the hydration relationship among skin types is supported by the material?
• Which type of light therapy is commonly used to manage pain?
• When performing a facial, the correct order of steps is _________.
• What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?
• If you neglect _________, then social media websites, including photo-sharing sites, can quickly diminish your reputation.
• When children accompany parents to the salon or spa, the children should _________.
• Watts measure what?
• Which condition would make the use of a spray machine inappropriate for a client?
• How many pictograms are accepted on all SDSs?
• What career would be ideal for someone who wants to be present at the earliest stage of a new product's development?
• Which option correctly identifies the body feature affected by pH?
• What percentage range of body weight is water?
• A neuron is which of the following?
• Hyperhidrosis refers to excessive perspiration caused by which of the following factors?
• All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT _________.
• Always refill a steamer with _________.
• SDSs are designed for use in what context?
• Which of the following would you MOST likely tell your friend if he asked you what the advantages are of operating the booth rental business that you have been operating for more than three years?
• What is the first safety step if a beauty device falls into water?
• What does hyperkeratosis refer to?
• To prevent contamination and protect your hands, you should _________.
• Once you have become a professional in beauty and wellness, you should still never stop learning about your industry because _________.
• Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to contamination?
• How should the fingers be when using the palm to perform a stroking technique?
• _________ for the disposal of many of the chemicals used in salons or spas.
• Which of the following should you consider to be your personal calling card, where you display your talents and work for potential employers to evaluate your professional skills?
• Which item is most commonly used for extractions around the nose area?
• Your appearance and style are crucial to making a good first impression. Because of this, you should avoid:
• Which of the following is the simplest form of chemical matter?
• What are hydroxy acids, humectants, and clarifying ingredients all used to treat?
• A technician who is finished with a service will perform what function last?
• Which of the following is TRUE of electricity and the beauty and wellness industry?
• How should estheticians relate to emerging new technologies?
• Which of the following best defines contraindications in a salon setting?
• In the context of professional communication, which practice supports effective listening?
• Which mask is considered nonsetting?
• Which field has seen significant career growth due to advances in medical technology?
• Which action demonstrates professional engagement during a job interview?
• What is the rule to follow when removing a client's artificial lashes?
• Which skin type is most likely to benefit from moisturizers that help retain moisture?
• What is the first step in performing a professional makeup application?
• As performance review time approaches, you should _________.
• Which hair-removal service is contraindicated for clients using Differin or Renova?
• The very next day after your interview, you should _________.
• When performing extractions around the nose area, most estheticians use ______.
• Electrotherapy is used to treat the skin by which method?
• An astringent is best described as which of the following?
• In planning a skincare regimen, which element should be emphasized most to maintain results?
• Which of the following is essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and replacing cells?
• The middle part of a muscle is known as the ______.
• What is the general rule regarding the tone of concealer?
• What should be used to refill a steamer for proper operation?
• Which statement best describes why discretion matters when handling client information?
• To practice reflective listening, you should _______.
• Which statement about chemical content in beauty products is accurate?
• What is true of actinic keratosis?
• What should clients be instructed to do after detoxifying body treatments?
• Copper is used in electrical wiring and electrical motors because _________.
• Which cleanser type is described as the most popular?
• Which practice supports hygiene and safety when servicing clients in a salon?
• How can transepidermal water loss be prevented?
• In facial treatments, what is the primary function of hot towels besides soothing?
• Which statement about prevention's role in esthetics is most accurate?
• How should equipment be left at the end of the day?
• What accessory should be used with electric mitts and boots to ensure hygiene?
• What is a primary cause of an external effect on the skin?
• What client would benefit the most from tweezing alone?
• A facial massage should begin _________.
• Which practice is most closely associated with increasing the value of a client's service by suggesting related treatments?
• Who is the service record card primarily intended for use?
• A waxing would be likely both successful and beneficial for ______.
• The muscular wall essential to respiration is the _________.
• Which term best describes a condition characterized by excessive sweating?
• Which statement is NOT true about most of the top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry?
• Approximately how long does a basic facial take?
• The two skin types with similar levels of hydration are which pair?
• Beauty and wellness professionals should change gloves when?
• Among the following things that you will deal with as a beauty and wellness professional, which of them is MOST likely to be one of your greatest challenges?
• Tools and implements are an important part of your work as a beauty and wellness professional. You should NEVER which action?
• Beauty and wellness professionals must be prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which of the following types of potentially harmful infectious disease organisms?
• Which labeling requirement is NOT part of federal cosmetics labeling?
• What is the BEST first step to take toward helping your client reflect a personal sense of style?
• The muscular wall that is crucial to the respiratory process is the _________.
• Who will likely have the MOST healthy skin?
• Antibiotics _________.
• If you work at a spa and pay the owner a portion of every client fee for the use of the treatment room and space, you are MOST likely a(n) _________.
• What is true of online sales of professional products?
• An esthetician who incorporates flow in a facial massage is demonstrating _________.
• A client who has a scar under her arm _________.
• Which cranial nerve is the largest?
• The natural barrier of the skin that helps protect against moisture loss and infection is called the
• What are contraindications?
• If you neglect _________, then social media websites, including photo-sharing sites, can quickly diminish your reputation.
• Which statement best describes mnemonics in studying?
• Which term describes the body’s ability to resist pathogens?
• Which practice is essential when choosing a new esthetic device?
• Which protein is primarily associated with skin elasticity and recoil after stretching?
• Tweezing is most appropriate for clients who require which level of hair removal?
• Products sold by estheticians _________.
• When would an enzyme peel NOT be typically used?
• Which term describes the chemical used to dissolve hair at the skin's surface?
• Electric mitts and boots should be used in conjunction with _________.
• Does facial massage have an effect on sebum?
• If, while using the brush machine, you accidentally drop the equipment into a sink full of water, which of the following should you do?
• During a reaction, which step is appropriate to alleviate a facial-related allergic reaction?
• Before applying warm towels to a client's face, where should you first test the water temperature?
• What term describes rapid, widespread online sharing that promotes products?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking?
• Which portion of a business plan describes the administrative structure and daily operations?
• Which factor contributes to changes in a woman's skin over her lifetime?
• If you have opened a salon and want to focus on branding, what will you want to focus on MOST in those efforts?
• The best defense against physical problems of the hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, back, feet, and legs is _________.
• Clients who are overly late for an appointment or habitually late for appointments cause problems because _________.
• The term that describes the processes of taking in nutrients, assimilating, and using them is called what?
• Which statement describes hair growth over scar tissue under the arm?
• Oil-based makeup remover best removes which type of makeup?
• Emollients are comprised of?
• The main purpose of a rotary brush is _________.
• To minimize costly mistakes in social media venues, which action should be avoided?
• In order to meet your clients' needs, you must do all EXCEPT ________.
• Understanding pH is important for the esthetician because _________.
• What kind of color is taupe?
• What is a result of drinking too much alcohol?
• Sebum production begins to slow at approximately which decade of life?
• Which of the following statements about psoriasis is true?
• What will you want to base your business location on?
• You shouldn't neglect physical activity because which statement is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical use of mnemonics?
• An organization's cultural pulse is often derived from that organization's ______.
• The harmful effects of pollution will not be counteracted by _________.
• What is true of the pH of human skin?
• What is the best advice for an esthetician who wants to build trust over the long-term with a new client?
• In adopting new esthetic technologies, professionals should primarily:
• Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has _________.
• Hair is anchored to skin cells by the ________.
• Among the following, which is NOT considered an image enhancer?
• Which statement best aligns with the profile of many successful professionals in beauty and wellness?
• Which procedure involves injecting a solution into a vein to treat varicose veins?
• The massage technique involving an invigorating rubbing that stimulates circulation and glandular activity of the skin is called ______.
• Which statement about fragrance-free products is true?
• What is NOT true of MLD (manual lymph drainage)?
• Which practice demonstrates strong professional ethics in product sales?
• To demonstrate your professional skills to potential employers, what should you prominently display?
• If you have a conflict with a coworker on the job, you should be willing to _________.
• Bacteria are classified into thousands of species that fall into how many primary type(s)?
• Which statement best describes an advantage of operating a booth rental business?
• Waxing can be very effective on _________.
• Which detail on a resume is least relevant for a beauty role?
• Which of the following is the recommended approach for building self-esteem in a new graduate?
• Which of the following is not appropriate for an esthetician when a client has a skin disorder?
• Which substance makes up 50-70 percent of the body's weight and is essential for virtually every function of the cells and body?
• When creating a dramatic smoky eye look, the last step is to
• Melanin production is stimulated by _________.
• Joints come in two types: _________.
• What is the most common syndrome related to hair growth?
• How often should microcurrent treatments occur for visible results?
• What determines prices in salons?
• Another term for the horny layer is the ______.
• How often should microcurrent treatments occur for visible results?
• You will know that someone in your industry has exhibited unethical behavior if they _________.
• What is one of the biggest challenges clients face when buying cosmetics?
• What is marketing?
• Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ radiation.
• Which exercise aids esthetician endurance for long shifts?
• Studying the beauty and wellness industry provides which on-the-job benefit?
• What should you do with electrical equipment at the end of the workday to maintain safety?
• The earliest beauty preparations include which type of formulations that have influenced modern materials?
• In the described spa arrangement, the worker who does not own the business is best described as which of the following?
• What type of tissue stores energy?
• Which system connects the outer parts of the body to the central nervous system?
• During a facial, the client's _________ is not typically exposed.
• In the beauty and wellness industry, as in any industry, life skills are considered to be all EXCEPT which of the following?
• What technique immediately follows effleurage on the forehead in the beginning of a facial massage?
• Which rule should the beauty and wellness professional keep in mind when it comes to his or her professional image?
• What is generally treated with a comb electrode?
• During a facial treatment, the technician's hands should be _________.
• Which of the following is most effective for resume customization?
• What should estheticians always do the first time they meet a client who has an appointment for a facial?
• Pseudofolliculitis resembles folliculitis but lacks what component?
• Which device used to closely examine the skin is commonly referred to as a loupe?
• Which of the following describes the effect of using mnemonics on learning?
• Sun damage is a condition defined by _________.
• Which statement about personality is true?
• Which of the following is TRUE of rules and regulations?
• When preparing for your first interview, you should make sure that you have all of the following materials in place to bring along with you, EXCEPT _________.
• The earliest beauty preparations included which type of formulations that influenced modern materials?
• An example of a moderately low comedogenic cosmetic ingredient is _________.
• Electricity exhibits which effects? (Alternative wording to test comprehension)
• Preparing a facial bar would not typically require the use of _________.
• Which practice best supports ongoing professional development in beauty and wellness?
• Which question is appropriate for an esthetician job interview?
• A lesion is defined as which of the following?
• If you always make it a point to talk about the varied services you offer while giving facials to your clients, with the hopes of getting them to stay a bit longer for the additional service, then which of the following are you practicing?
• Manual lymph drainage's main purpose is to _________.
• Hydrotherapy is a type of treatment that includes which elements?
• Pseudofolliculitis is best described as which condition?
• The skin type that has a small follicle size is which of the following?
• What procedure does not happen during an express facial?
• Which of the following is considered a soft skill?
• Sebum production begins to slow in a person's _________.
• If you are planning to open and operate a new spa, what is your first objective toward achieving that goal?
• Which career would be ideal for someone who wants to influence a product from its earliest development phase?
• Which treatment involves a nonsurgical injection into a vein to treat varicose veins?
• Due to advances in medical technology, there has been much career growth in _________.
• In order to become a good team player, you should AVOID _________.
• A _________ is MOST likely to raise capital by offering shares of stock to stockholders.
• To safely perform a second waxing in the same area, which waxing method should be used?
• Where should undertone on a client's skin be determined?
• In booth rental, what is a key benefit?
• Which statement correctly defines the stratum corneum?
• Which body system provides the clearest structural framework for makeup application?
• Which condition is commonly associated with hair growth irregularities in women?
• Which statement about Alpha keratin is correct?
• When handling disinfectants, NEVER _________.
• Which of the following statements best describes mnemonics in studying?
• Which of the following statements is true about UV radiation and skin health?
• Which business entity is most associated with raising capital by issuing shares?
• Which statement is correct about towel handling before placing in the towel warmer?
• Which of the following MOST helps an organization to identify long-term and short-term goals?
• If you feel you are more than ready for the state board exam on test day, and tell all of your friends that your confidence comes from the fact that you are 'test wise,' what does it mean that you are 'test wise'?
• Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has _________.
• Which action demonstrates professional responsibility regarding illness in the workplace?
• Before and after surgery, swelling may be reduced with _________.
• All professionals should know that to take a sick day when they feel ill is an important responsibility regarding _________.
• Which statement about copper's suitability in wiring is best explained?
• In a typical facial, what step commonly follows applying a mask?
• Which preparation step is commonly performed before applying artificial lashes?
• When using galvanic current during a facial, which reason BEST explains choosing cataphoresis over anaphoresis?
• Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in _________.
• Which of the following is MOST important when reflective listening?
• What does a diopter measure?
• Which lifting position demonstrates proper form for preventing back strain?
• Camouflage makeup is typically applied _________.
• Which protein is primarily responsible for skin's elasticity and its ability to stretch and recoil?