MILADY CIMA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
1. The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin,
nails, and hair is called:
A) Barbering
B) Cosmetology
C) Esthiology
D) Trichology
2. Archaeological studies reveal that early forms of
haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form
as early as the:
A) Renaissance period
B) Victorian Age
C) Ice Age
D) Industrial Revolution
3. Who is known as the father of modern surgery and
introduced the concept of asepsis?
A) Joseph Lister
B) Marcel Grateau
C) Charles Nessler
D) Arnold F. Willatt
, 4. The term cosmetics is derived from the Greek
word kosmetikos, which means:
A) To adorn
B) Skilled in the use of cosmetics
C) To beautify
D) The art of dress
5. A specialist who primarily cleanses, beautifies, and
massages the hands and feet is a(n):
A) Esthetician
B) Nail Technician
C) Cosmetologist
D) Electrologist
Chapter 2: Life Skills
6. The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just
letting things happen, is known as:
A) Self-actualization
B) Goal setting
C) Time management
D) Ethics
7. Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is
called:
A) Procrastination
B) Perfectionism
, C) Prioritizing
D) Game-playing
8. Which of these is a recommended method for building
self-esteem?
A) Practice good hygiene and grooming
B) Set unattainably high goals
C) Avoid compliments
D) Focus on your weaknesses
9. A motivational tool designed to help you visualize and
achieve your future is a(n):
A) Mission statement
B) Game plan
C) Vision board
D) Ethics statement
10. The moral principles by which we live and work are
known as:
A) Laws
B) Ethics
C) Rules
D) Goals
Chapter 3: Your Professional Image
11. Your posture and the way you walk and move are
part of your:
, A) Physical presentation
B) Professional image
C) Personal hygiene
D) Communication skills
12. Which of the following is NOT considered part of a
professional's physical presentation?
A) Good posture
B) Clean, styled hair
C) Personal problems and opinions
D) Fresh breath
13. Ergonomics is the study of:
A) Infectious diseases
B) Designing a workspace to reduce fatigue and injury
C) Professional ethics
D) Client communication
14. What is the most important aspect of personal
hygiene?
A) Wearing makeup
B) Frequent hand washing
C) Wearing perfume
D) Stylish clothing
15. A positive attitude is characterized by:
A) Enthusiasm and courtesy
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
1. The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin,
nails, and hair is called:
A) Barbering
B) Cosmetology
C) Esthiology
D) Trichology
2. Archaeological studies reveal that early forms of
haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form
as early as the:
A) Renaissance period
B) Victorian Age
C) Ice Age
D) Industrial Revolution
3. Who is known as the father of modern surgery and
introduced the concept of asepsis?
A) Joseph Lister
B) Marcel Grateau
C) Charles Nessler
D) Arnold F. Willatt
, 4. The term cosmetics is derived from the Greek
word kosmetikos, which means:
A) To adorn
B) Skilled in the use of cosmetics
C) To beautify
D) The art of dress
5. A specialist who primarily cleanses, beautifies, and
massages the hands and feet is a(n):
A) Esthetician
B) Nail Technician
C) Cosmetologist
D) Electrologist
Chapter 2: Life Skills
6. The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just
letting things happen, is known as:
A) Self-actualization
B) Goal setting
C) Time management
D) Ethics
7. Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today is
called:
A) Procrastination
B) Perfectionism
, C) Prioritizing
D) Game-playing
8. Which of these is a recommended method for building
self-esteem?
A) Practice good hygiene and grooming
B) Set unattainably high goals
C) Avoid compliments
D) Focus on your weaknesses
9. A motivational tool designed to help you visualize and
achieve your future is a(n):
A) Mission statement
B) Game plan
C) Vision board
D) Ethics statement
10. The moral principles by which we live and work are
known as:
A) Laws
B) Ethics
C) Rules
D) Goals
Chapter 3: Your Professional Image
11. Your posture and the way you walk and move are
part of your:
, A) Physical presentation
B) Professional image
C) Personal hygiene
D) Communication skills
12. Which of the following is NOT considered part of a
professional's physical presentation?
A) Good posture
B) Clean, styled hair
C) Personal problems and opinions
D) Fresh breath
13. Ergonomics is the study of:
A) Infectious diseases
B) Designing a workspace to reduce fatigue and injury
C) Professional ethics
D) Client communication
14. What is the most important aspect of personal
hygiene?
A) Wearing makeup
B) Frequent hand washing
C) Wearing perfume
D) Stylish clothing
15. A positive attitude is characterized by:
A) Enthusiasm and courtesy
