EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Massage clinic. Answer: Cosmetologists may choose to specialize
and work in a specific type of facility. Which facility would be least
appropriate for a specialist?
◉ Eliminating self-critical thoughts. Answer: _____ unblocks the
creative mind and allows for the exploration of new ideas and
solutions.
◉ Perfectionism. Answer: An unhealthy compulsion to do things
perfectly due to the fear of taking risks and making mistakes.
◉ Getting to class on time. Answer: Which action is the best example
of a short-term goal?
◉ Professional image. Answer: Professional behavior, a positive
attitude, team camaraderie, good communication skills, and proper
ergonomics are factors that assist in creating a _____.
, ◉ Commitment to. Answer: Being well groomed advertises the
beauty professional's _____ the beauty industry.
◉ Reflective listening. Answer: Listening to the client and then
repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling
you.
◉ Generational differences. Answer: Your older clients may not like
gum chewing, slang, or the use of yeah instead of yes. Awareness of
these _____ will help you remain professional with all clientele.
◉ Skin infection. Answer: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) initially appears as a _____.
◉ Communicable. Answer: A disease that is transmitted from one
person to another
◉ Fungi. Answer: Single-cell organisms that grow in irregular
masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce
contagious diseases such as ringworm.
◉ Mildew. Answer: Which fungus affects plants or grows on
inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon?