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MILADY CIMA ESTHETICS FINAL EXAM ALL
400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which method of sectioning goes from center forehead to center nape and divides
the head into two sections?
A. pivoting
B. profile
C. radial
D. horseshoe - ANSWER-B. profile
QUESTION: Combing the hair away from its natural falling position to increase the design's
length is known as _____.
A. elevation
B. tensioning
C. graduating
D. overdirection - ANSWER-D. overdirection
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QUESTION: What is the definition of a part?
A. a section determining length
B. a diagonal line creating movement
C. a line separating hair at the scalp
D. an elevation above 0 degrees - ANSWER-C. a line separating hair at the scalp
QUESTION: Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?
A. traveling guideline
B. outer guideline
C. stationary guideline
D. shape guideline - ANSWER-A. traveling guideline
QUESTION: When cutting hair, which factor determines the number and size of subsections?
A. tension
B. density
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C. texture
D. wave - ANSWER-B. density
QUESTION: Why is it important to understand the growth pattern of a client's hair?
A. determines hair type
B. determines where hair will fall when dry
C. determines if hair can be cut wet
D. determines density and texture - ANSWER-B. determines where hair will fall when dry
QUESTION: What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?
A. recommend add-ons
B. cleanse hair and scalp
C. diagnose diseases
D. analyze scalp - ANSWER-B. cleanse hair and scalp
Q;Why is it important to learn haircutting principles and techniques?
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A. They are a prerequisite for working at a salon
B. They are the easiest services to learn
C. They are foundational to all hair designs
D. They are required by federal law - ANSWER-C. They are foundational to all hair designs
QUESTION: The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will
build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and _____.
A. vendors
B. managers
C. clients
D. fellow stylists - ANSWER-C. clients
QUESTION: What kind of haircut lines are created using beveling and stacking techniques?
A. diagonal
B. curved
C. horizontal
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MILADY CIMA ESTHETICS FINAL EXAM ALL
400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which method of sectioning goes from center forehead to center nape and divides
the head into two sections?
A. pivoting
B. profile
C. radial
D. horseshoe - ANSWER-B. profile
QUESTION: Combing the hair away from its natural falling position to increase the design's
length is known as _____.
A. elevation
B. tensioning
C. graduating
D. overdirection - ANSWER-D. overdirection
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QUESTION: What is the definition of a part?
A. a section determining length
B. a diagonal line creating movement
C. a line separating hair at the scalp
D. an elevation above 0 degrees - ANSWER-C. a line separating hair at the scalp
QUESTION: Which guideline is used when creating layers or a graduated haircut?
A. traveling guideline
B. outer guideline
C. stationary guideline
D. shape guideline - ANSWER-A. traveling guideline
QUESTION: When cutting hair, which factor determines the number and size of subsections?
A. tension
B. density
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C. texture
D. wave - ANSWER-B. density
QUESTION: Why is it important to understand the growth pattern of a client's hair?
A. determines hair type
B. determines where hair will fall when dry
C. determines if hair can be cut wet
D. determines density and texture - ANSWER-B. determines where hair will fall when dry
QUESTION: What is the primary purpose of a shampoo service?
A. recommend add-ons
B. cleanse hair and scalp
C. diagnose diseases
D. analyze scalp - ANSWER-B. cleanse hair and scalp
Q;Why is it important to learn haircutting principles and techniques?
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A. They are a prerequisite for working at a salon
B. They are the easiest services to learn
C. They are foundational to all hair designs
D. They are required by federal law - ANSWER-C. They are foundational to all hair designs
QUESTION: The ability to duplicate an existing haircut or create a new haircut from a photo will
build a stronger professional relationship between the stylist and _____.
A. vendors
B. managers
C. clients
D. fellow stylists - ANSWER-C. clients
QUESTION: What kind of haircut lines are created using beveling and stacking techniques?
A. diagonal
B. curved
C. horizontal
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