Chapter 19

Chapter 19 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. When preparing for the written exam, ____ is crucial. a. talking to working barbers c. reviewing past quizzes and tests b. setting goals d. practicing haircuts ____ 2. A holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for the written exam is to ____. a. anticipate some anxiety b. cram for the exam the night before to help make the material fresh in your mind c. keep well-organized notes d. review past quizzes and tests ____ 3. What is a test tip to remember on test day? a. Don’t look at the clock or a watch during the exam to avoid any distractions. b. Never ask an examiner to clarify something you do not understand, as this results in points being taken off of your score. c. Answer the most difficult questions first and leave the easiest ones for the end. d. Answer the easiest questions first and save time for the difficult ones at the end. ____ 4. What is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logic? a. Deductive reasoning. c. Logic skills. b. Being test-wise. d. Stem reasoning. ____ 5. When answering a true/false question on a test, the word none is a clue that ____. a. the statement is generally not true c. the question is an error b. the statement is generally true d. the answer is unknown ____ 6. In a multiple choice question, answers that include “all of the above” are ____the correct response . a. never c. often, but not always b. rarely d. always ____ 7. In a ____ question, when two choices are similar, one is probably correct. a. multiplechoice c. matching b. true/false d. essay ____ 8. In addition to testing basic theory concepts, the written exam contains questions about ____. a. recently passed state laws that relate to barbering b. your state’s barber laws and rules c. the model requirements that must be followed in the practical exam d. penalties for not following barber laws ____ 9. Many states require a taper haircut ____. a. during the practical exam b. to be performed on the barber himself c. to be described but not executed d. to be drawn on paper ____ 10. In the practical exam, you typically will have to do all of the following except ____. a. demonstrate competence with tools

b. perform proper draping c. demonstrate safety precautions d. recite state barbering rules ____ 11. Preparing for the practical exam includes ____. a. networking b. knowing infection control and safety procedures c. reviewing old quizzes and tests d. being familiar with accounting procedures ____ 12. Participating in ____ allows you to ask industry professionals for any tips they might have that will assist you in your search for the right barbershop. a. networking opportunities c. hands-on practice b. continuing education d. All answers are correct. ____ 13. Motivation is best described as having the drive necessary to take action to achieve a ____. a. bonus c. skill b. client d. goal ____ 14. Almost half of all barbers and cosmetologists work as ____. a. commission-based employees c. salaried employees b. salary-plus-commission employees d. booth renters ____ 15. A resume is a ____. a. collection of photos and documents that reflect your skills, accomplishments, and abilities in your chosen field b. a letter explaining the qualifications you have for a position c. a detailed list of a person’s education and work experience d. written summary of a person’s education and work experience ____ 16. You can enhance your resume by including____. a. quotations from clients regarding your work b. photos of your work c. the amount you were paid at each of your jobs d. numbers or percentages whenever possible ____ 17. What are the skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position? a. Reasoning skills. c. Applicable skills. b. Transferable skills. d. Practical skills. ____ 18. An employment portfolio might include ____. a. educational information b. past work experience c. before-and-after photographs of your best work d. salary requirements ____ 19. What should you always do after visiting a barbershop and talking with a barbershop representative? a. Follow up with a handwritten note or e-mail thanking them for his time. b. Submit your resume. c. Send your portfolio to the representative. d. Nothing, you said everything you needed to say when you met with them. ____ 20. How many interview outfits should you have?

Chapter 19 Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. ANS: C When preparing for the written exam, a test-wise student should review past quizzes and tests. PTS: 1 REF: p. 709 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 2. ANS: A A holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for the written exam is to anticipate some anxiety. Remember that feeling concerned about the test results may actually help you do better. PTS: 1 REF: p. 709 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 3. ANS: D On test day, answer the easiest questions first in order to save time for the more difficult ones at the end. Quickly scanning all of the questions first may clue you in to what the correct answer is for the more difficult questions. PTS: 1 REF: p. 710 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 4. ANS: A Deductive reasoning is the process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning. It is a technique that students should learn to use for better test results. PTS: 1 REF: p. 710 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 5. ANS: A When answering a true/false question on a test, the word none is a clue that the statement is generally not true. PTS: 1 REF: p. 711 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 6. ANS: C In a multiple choice question, answers that include “all of the above” or similar responses are often, but not always, the correct response. PTS: 1 REF: p. 712 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 7. ANS: A In a multiple choice question, when two choices are close or similar, one of them is probably right. PTS: 1 REF: p. 711 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 8. ANS: B In addition to testing basic theory concepts, the written exam contains questions about your state’s barber laws and rules.

PTS: 1 REF: p. 712 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 9. ANS: A Many states require a taper haircut during the practical exam. PTS: 1 REF: p. 713 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 10. ANS: D Although performance criteria for practical examinations vary from state to state, a fairly standard testing protocol requires candidates to demonstrate competence with tools such as the comb, shears, razor, and clippers; safety precautions; proper draping procedures; and the safe handling of tools. Students are typically not required to recite state barbering rules in the practical exam. PTS: 1 REF: p. 713 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 11. ANS: B Practical exams are a way to evaluate a person’s competency in barbering techniques. A part of this is knowing all of the infection control and safety procedures to follow. PTS: 1 REF: p. 713 | p. 714 OBJ: LO: 19.1 Describe the process of taking and passing your state licensing examination. 12. ANS: A During your training, you may have the opportunity to network with various industry professionals who are invited to the school as guest speakers. Be prepared to ask them questions about what they like most and least in their current positions. PTS: 1 REF: p. 714 OBJ: LO: 19.2 Develop a resume and employment portfolio. 13. ANS: D Motivation means having the drive to take the necessary action to achieve a goal. Although motivation can come from external sources—parental or peer pressure, for instance—the best kind of motivation is internal. PTS: 1 REF: p. 716 OBJ: LO: 19.2 Develop a resume and employment portfolio. 14. ANS: D Almost half of all barbers and cosmetologists work as booth renters. Booth renting is possibly the least expensive way of owning your own business, but this type of business is regulated by complex laws. PTS: 1 REF: p. 716 OBJ: LO: 19.2 Develop a resume and employment portfolio. 15. ANS: D A resume is a written summary of a person’s education and work experience. It tells potential employers at a glance what your achievements and accomplishments are. PTS: 1 REF: p. 716 OBJ: LO: 19.2 Develop a resume and employment portfolio. 16. ANS: D As you list former and current positions on your resume, focus on achievements instead of detailing duties and responsibilities. The best way to show concrete accomplishment is to include numbers or percentages whenever possible. PTS: 1 REF: p. 717 OBJ: LO: 19.2 Develop a resume and employment portfolio. 17. ANS: B Transferable skills are the skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position.

25. ANS: B Avoid seeming disinterested in working and being a team player. You do not want to give off the wrong impression on your first interview, so it best to avoid this question early in the interviewing process. PTS: 1 REF: p. 728 OBJ: LO: 19.3 Know how to explore the job market, research potential employers, and operate within the legal aspects of employment.