Pivot Point Exam Prep Questions
The term that defines the art and science of beauty care is :
A. onychology
B. cosmetology
C. ethical conduct
D. personal hygiene - Answer-B. cosmetology
Which of the following descriptions would NOT play a part in your commitment to success as a
cosmetology professional?
A. insufficient rest
B. attaining a healthy body and mind
C. believing in bringing beauty to the lives of others
D. Achieving the highest standards of professional behavior - Answer-A. insufficient rest
How many hours of sleep do most people need to function properly?
A. 1 to 2 hours
B. 3 to 4 hours
C. 6 to 8 hours
D. 9 to 12 hours - Answer-C. 6 to 8 hours
Fatigue can be prevented through:
A. bad health
B. lack of sleep
,C. poor hygiene
D. rest and relaxation - Answer-D. rest and relaxation
Keeping muscles toned, organs working properly and equipping the body to better cope with a stressful
situation are proven results related to :
A. hygiene
B. exercise
C. ergonomics
D. human relations - Answer-B. exercise
Personal and professional well-being and providing prevention for certain diseases are benefits of :
A. a balanced diet
B. proper oral hygiene
C. good human relations
D. practicing verbal communication - Answer-A. a balanced diet
Almost all foods contain mixtures of energy nutrients, which are all of the following items EXCEPT:
A. fats
B. keratin
C. proteins
D. carbohydrates - Answer-B. keratin
The energy contained in food is measured in:
A. calories
B. degrees
C. fat content
, D. protein content - Answer-A. calories
Health hazards, such as impure air and improper storage or use of food, fall under the category of:
A. oral hygiene
B. public hygiene
C. personal hygiene
D. personal grooming - Answer-B. public hygiene
Positive self-esteem in action can be described as:
A. avoiding eye contact
B. forming short-term friendships
C. telling the truth and keeping commitments
D. having negative beliefs about family/society - Answer-C. telling the truth and keeping commitments
All of the following descriptions identify ways to build trust at work EXCEPT:
A. communicate in open, honest ways
B. seek personal gain above shared gain
C. do the right thing regardless of personal risk
D. show respect for the ideas and beliefs of others - Answer-B. seek personal gain above shared gain
An individual's system of maintaining cleanliness and health is know as:
A. nutrition
B. public hygiene
C. public sanitation
D. personal hygiene - Answer-D. personal hygiene
The term that defines the art and science of beauty care is :
A. onychology
B. cosmetology
C. ethical conduct
D. personal hygiene - Answer-B. cosmetology
Which of the following descriptions would NOT play a part in your commitment to success as a
cosmetology professional?
A. insufficient rest
B. attaining a healthy body and mind
C. believing in bringing beauty to the lives of others
D. Achieving the highest standards of professional behavior - Answer-A. insufficient rest
How many hours of sleep do most people need to function properly?
A. 1 to 2 hours
B. 3 to 4 hours
C. 6 to 8 hours
D. 9 to 12 hours - Answer-C. 6 to 8 hours
Fatigue can be prevented through:
A. bad health
B. lack of sleep
,C. poor hygiene
D. rest and relaxation - Answer-D. rest and relaxation
Keeping muscles toned, organs working properly and equipping the body to better cope with a stressful
situation are proven results related to :
A. hygiene
B. exercise
C. ergonomics
D. human relations - Answer-B. exercise
Personal and professional well-being and providing prevention for certain diseases are benefits of :
A. a balanced diet
B. proper oral hygiene
C. good human relations
D. practicing verbal communication - Answer-A. a balanced diet
Almost all foods contain mixtures of energy nutrients, which are all of the following items EXCEPT:
A. fats
B. keratin
C. proteins
D. carbohydrates - Answer-B. keratin
The energy contained in food is measured in:
A. calories
B. degrees
C. fat content
, D. protein content - Answer-A. calories
Health hazards, such as impure air and improper storage or use of food, fall under the category of:
A. oral hygiene
B. public hygiene
C. personal hygiene
D. personal grooming - Answer-B. public hygiene
Positive self-esteem in action can be described as:
A. avoiding eye contact
B. forming short-term friendships
C. telling the truth and keeping commitments
D. having negative beliefs about family/society - Answer-C. telling the truth and keeping commitments
All of the following descriptions identify ways to build trust at work EXCEPT:
A. communicate in open, honest ways
B. seek personal gain above shared gain
C. do the right thing regardless of personal risk
D. show respect for the ideas and beliefs of others - Answer-B. seek personal gain above shared gain
An individual's system of maintaining cleanliness and health is know as:
A. nutrition
B. public hygiene
C. public sanitation
D. personal hygiene - Answer-D. personal hygiene
