MILADY CIMA FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking? - Answers -
Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem
less professional
When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to _________.
- Answers - The Adam's apple
What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between
the bulb and the papilla? - Answers - Epilation
What is NOT true of MLD (manual lymph drainage)? - Answers - it reduces cellulite
If you are interested in working in a establishment in which full-service treatments such
as full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms are offered, and one in which the
clientele expects and receives complete pampering, you should focus your search on
_________. - Answers - high-end salons or day spas
Esthetician's are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of _______ - Answers -
gloves
What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling? - Answers -
Nano infusion is less invasive.
Over a woman's lifetime, _________. - Answers - hormonal changes will change her
skin in various ways throughout her life
The device also known as a loupe is _________. - Answers - a magnifying lamp
What determines prices in salons? - Answers - Location and clientele
Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed _________. - Answers - according to
manufacturer's instructions
According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________. - Answers - specialized clothing or
equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
A client may not choose to reveal _________ on an intake form. - Answers - age
Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ radiation. - Answers - UVB
,Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has
weight? - Answers - Matter
What is the circulatory system? - Answers - The system that controls the steady
movement of blood through the body
What is the name for tools that perform services? - Answers - Implements
What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with? - Answers - Acne
If you neglect _________, then social media websites, including photo-sharing sites,
can quickly diminish your reputation. - Answers - media etiquette
Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in _________. - Answers - dry skin
Which of the following BEST encapsulates promotional efforts that are paid for and that
are directly intended to increase business? - Answers - advertising
A facial massage should begin _________. - Answers - on the face or décolleté, as it
can start in various places
A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will
_________. - Answers - overheat
Melanin production is stimulated by _________. - Answers - exposure to sunlight
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? -
Answers - The diverse personalities of your clients
Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax? - Answers - 30
minutes
As beauty and wellness professionals interact and communicate with coworkers, they
should NOT _________. - Answers - be willing to share their private life
Which of the following is MOST important when reflective listening? - Answers - Not
interrupting while the client is speaking
What technique immediately follows effleurage on the forehead in the beginning of a
facial massage? - Answers - Friction
What two products are essential for male home care? - Answers - Cleanser and
hydrating lotion
, Any recent graduate about to embark on their career should do which of the following to
help build self-esteem? - Answers - Read positive affirmations
Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _________. - Answers - clients who are
wrinkled
Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to
contamination? - Answers - Testers
_________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for
virtually every function of the cells and body. - Answers - Water
Which of the following BEST represents retailing? - Answers - Recommending a client
purchase for home use the cleanser you are using during a facial
If you are using galvanic current on your client as part of their skin treatments, which of
the following would BEST explain why you would want to choose to use cataphoresis
instead of anaphoresis? - Answers - You are attempting to soothe your client's nerves.
What characterizes the condition known as acne? - Answers - Correct answer: Excess
sebum production
Products sold by estheticians _________. - Answers - Correct answer: are less costly in
the long run than those sold over the counter
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask? - Answers - Sheet mask
The _________portion of your business plan should include a description of how the
business will run administratively. - Answers - Correct answer: organizational plan
A neuron is _________. - Answers - Correct answer: the basic cell of the nervous
system
What are the type of artificial lashes are small clusters of three or four lashes on one
point of attachment? - Answers - Tabs
The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________. - Answers - Correct answer: not made
from aniline derivatives
_________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and
replacing cells. - Answers - Proteins
What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters? - Answers - Correct answer: 50×
magnification
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is NOT an example of appropriate networking? - Answers -
Decline to attend field trips sponsored by your school because they make you seem
less professional
When removing products during a facial, pressure should not be applied to _________.
- Answers - The Adam's apple
What process removes hair from the bottom of the follicle by breaking contact between
the bulb and the papilla? - Answers - Epilation
What is NOT true of MLD (manual lymph drainage)? - Answers - it reduces cellulite
If you are interested in working in a establishment in which full-service treatments such
as full-body wraps and luxurious locker rooms are offered, and one in which the
clientele expects and receives complete pampering, you should focus your search on
_________. - Answers - high-end salons or day spas
Esthetician's are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of _______ - Answers -
gloves
What is a significant difference between nano infusion and microneedling? - Answers -
Nano infusion is less invasive.
Over a woman's lifetime, _________. - Answers - hormonal changes will change her
skin in various ways throughout her life
The device also known as a loupe is _________. - Answers - a magnifying lamp
What determines prices in salons? - Answers - Location and clientele
Wet disinfectants should be filled and changed _________. - Answers - according to
manufacturer's instructions
According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________. - Answers - specialized clothing or
equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
A client may not choose to reveal _________ on an intake form. - Answers - age
Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ radiation. - Answers - UVB
,Which of the following is defined as any substance that occupies space and has
weight? - Answers - Matter
What is the circulatory system? - Answers - The system that controls the steady
movement of blood through the body
What is the name for tools that perform services? - Answers - Implements
What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with? - Answers - Acne
If you neglect _________, then social media websites, including photo-sharing sites,
can quickly diminish your reputation. - Answers - media etiquette
Underactive sebaceous glands typically result in _________. - Answers - dry skin
Which of the following BEST encapsulates promotional efforts that are paid for and that
are directly intended to increase business? - Answers - advertising
A facial massage should begin _________. - Answers - on the face or décolleté, as it
can start in various places
A wire that is not large enough to carry the electrical current passing through it will
_________. - Answers - overheat
Melanin production is stimulated by _________. - Answers - exposure to sunlight
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? -
Answers - The diverse personalities of your clients
Approximately how long will a half leg treatment take with soft wax? - Answers - 30
minutes
As beauty and wellness professionals interact and communicate with coworkers, they
should NOT _________. - Answers - be willing to share their private life
Which of the following is MOST important when reflective listening? - Answers - Not
interrupting while the client is speaking
What technique immediately follows effleurage on the forehead in the beginning of a
facial massage? - Answers - Friction
What two products are essential for male home care? - Answers - Cleanser and
hydrating lotion
, Any recent graduate about to embark on their career should do which of the following to
help build self-esteem? - Answers - Read positive affirmations
Microdermabrasion would be a good choice for _________. - Answers - clients who are
wrinkled
Because of the way it is used, what type of product is most vulnerable to
contamination? - Answers - Testers
_________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for
virtually every function of the cells and body. - Answers - Water
Which of the following BEST represents retailing? - Answers - Recommending a client
purchase for home use the cleanser you are using during a facial
If you are using galvanic current on your client as part of their skin treatments, which of
the following would BEST explain why you would want to choose to use cataphoresis
instead of anaphoresis? - Answers - You are attempting to soothe your client's nerves.
What characterizes the condition known as acne? - Answers - Correct answer: Excess
sebum production
Products sold by estheticians _________. - Answers - Correct answer: are less costly in
the long run than those sold over the counter
Which of the following is considered a nonsetting mask? - Answers - Sheet mask
The _________portion of your business plan should include a description of how the
business will run administratively. - Answers - Correct answer: organizational plan
A neuron is _________. - Answers - Correct answer: the basic cell of the nervous
system
What are the type of artificial lashes are small clusters of three or four lashes on one
point of attachment? - Answers - Tabs
The only safe tints for eyebrows are _________. - Answers - Correct answer: not made
from aniline derivatives
_________ are essential for building muscle and blood tissues and for repairing and
replacing cells. - Answers - Proteins
What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters? - Answers - Correct answer: 50×
magnification
