A Salon Business Quiz Part- II
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Are you looking forward to get into the salon business? This quiz can help. With this quiz, you must know what questions are considered discrimination by a potential employer, how to build up your clientele successfully, manage money in the business, the ideal traffic pattern in the salon, and the different types of business ownerships. This quiz will elevate your salon business savvy. Good luck with the quiz.
- 1.
Which of these descriptions is NOT a guideline to be used when creating a resume?
- A.
List awards and special recognition
- B.
Show prior employment information
- C.
Provide at least eight pages of information
- D.
Write the resume in a brief and concise manner
Correct Answer
C. Provide at least eight pages of informationExplanation
A resume should describe prior employment, special awards, and be written in a short and concise manner.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following interview questions is illegal for an employer to ask for the purpose of discrimination?
- A.
When were you born?
- B.
What is your strongest technical area?
- C.
How would you describe your people skills?
- D.
How would someone describe your personal characteristics?
Correct Answer
A. When were you born?Explanation
The interview question "When were you born?" is not legal for the purpose of discrimination.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The least important factor in deciding whether to accept a position is:
- A.
The location
- B.
The size of the salon
- C.
The salary and benefits
- D.
The success of the salon
Correct Answer
B. The size of the salonExplanation
The least important factor in deciding whether to accept a position is the size of the salon.Rate this question:
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- 4.
One of the most effective techniques in building a clientele is to:
- A.
Run behind to show the salon is busy
- B.
Give out business cards to potential clients
- C.
Point out weaknesses of other stylists to clients
- D.
Promote services that aren't available in the salon
Correct Answer
B. Give out business cards to potential clientsExplanation
One of the most effective techniques in building a clientele is to give out business cards to potential clients.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Making a future appointment with a client while they are still in the salon is an effective tool for building a clientele and is referred to as:
- A.
Rebooking the client
- B.
Pressuring the client
- C.
Retailing to the client
- D.
Networking with the client
Correct Answer
A. Rebooking the clientExplanation
Rebooking a client while they are still in the salon is an effective tool for building success by retaining a client base.Rate this question:
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- 6.
An important aspect to remember when managing money is to:
- A.
Create a budget
- B.
Ignore economic conditions
- C.
Complete a performance review
- D.
Buy equipment by getting loans
Correct Answer
A. Create a budgetExplanation
An important aspect to remember when managing money is to create a budgetRate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following terms refers to all money owed?
- A.
Assets
- B.
Liabilities
- C.
Net worth
- D.
Financial status
Correct Answer
B. LiabilitiesExplanation
All money owed is referred to as liabilitiesRate this question:
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- 8.
Net worth is calculated by subtracting liabilities from which of the following:
- A.
Assets
- B.
Student loans
- C.
Loan balances
- D.
Charge accounts
Correct Answer
A. AssetsExplanation
Net worth is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The type of business ownership in which two or more persons share all costs of opening, operating, and maintaining the business is a:
- A.
Franchise
- B.
Partnership
- C.
Corporation
- D.
Sole proprietorship
Correct Answer
B. PartnershipExplanation
A partnership is a business in which 2 or more persons share all costs of opening, operating, and maintaining the business.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following business types is owned by the shareholders and is formed under legal guidelines?
- A.
Franchise
- B.
Partnership
- C.
Corporation
- D.
Proprietorship
Correct Answer
C. CorporationExplanation
A corporation is owned by the shareholders and is formed under legal guidelines.Rate this question:
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- 11.
All of the following items should be important requirements in the process of salon planning EXCEPT:
- A.
Location
- B.
Market need
- C.
Cost of necessary improvements
- D.
The distance from the Social Security office
Correct Answer
D. The distance from the Social Security officeExplanation
The location, market need, and cost of necessary improvements are important factors in the process of salon planning.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Compliance with all local, state/province and federal rules, regulations, and laws is the responsibility of:
- A.
Stylists
- B.
Salon owner
- C.
Local authorities
- D.
Former building owner
Correct Answer
B. Salon ownerExplanation
Compliance with all local, state/province and federal rules, regulations and laws is the responsibility of the salon owner.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The ideal salon has an efficient traffic pattern providing:
- A.
80 sq. feet per stylist
- B.
A remote reception area
- C.
The most steps for the client and stylist to travel
- D.
The least steps for the client and stylist to travel
Correct Answer
D. The least steps for the client and stylist to travelExplanation
The ideal salon has an efficient traffic pattern providing the least steps for the client and stylist to travel.Rate this question:
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- 14.
To be granted future loans it is important to pay loans on time and avoid:
- A.
Taxes
- B.
Default
- C.
Insurance
- D.
Compensation
Correct Answer
B. DefaultExplanation
To be granted future loans it is important to pay loans on time and avoid default.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which type of insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to an employee's negligence?
- A.
Premise
- B.
Malpractice
- C.
Social Security
- D.
Product liability
Correct Answer
B. MalpracticeExplanation
Malpractice insurance the salon owner from financial loss due to an employee's negligence.Rate this question:
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- 16.
U.S. Social Security and Canadian Pension taxes are planned savings/retirement funds and the money is collected by the:
- A.
City council
- B.
State government
- C.
County government
- D.
U.S. and Canadian governments
Correct Answer
D. U.S. and Canadian governmentsExplanation
U.S. Social Security and Canadian Pension taxes are planned savings/retirement funds and the money is collected by the U.S. and Canadian governments.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of the following items must be reported to the IRS as employee income?
- A.
Tips received by an employee
- B.
Money paid to vendor's for products
- C.
Operating expenses paid by the salon
- D.
Change given to a client following payment
Correct Answer
A. Tips received by an employeeExplanation
Tips received by an employee must be reported to the IRS as employee income.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The tax based on the profits (earnings) of a business is known as:
- A.
Sales tax
- B.
Payroll tax
- C.
Income tax
- D.
Operating tax
Correct Answer
C. Income taxExplanation
The tax based on the profits (earnings) of a business is known as income tax.Rate this question:
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- 19.
All payments received from clients for services performed and home care products purchased is known as:
- A.
Taxes
- B.
Income
- C.
Expenses
- D.
Compensation
Correct Answer
B. IncomeExplanation
All payments received from clients for services performed and home care products purchased is known as income.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Renting or leasing a styling station from a building owner would represent which of the following situations:
- A.
Partnership
- B.
Corporation
- C.
Sole proprietorship
- D.
Independent contractor
Correct Answer
D. Independent contractorExplanation
A stylish renting or leasing a styling station from a building owner is referred to as an independent contractor.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Keep all records of daily sales and services for:
- A.
2 to 4 years
- B.
5 to 7 years
- C.
10 to 12 years
- D.
14 to 16 years
Correct Answer
B. 5 to 7 yearsExplanation
Keep all records of daily sales and services for 5 to 7 years.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What percentage of the total salon expenses generally represents compensation for the salon owner and employees?
- A.
10%
- B.
25%
- C.
50%
- D.
75%
Correct Answer
C. 50%Explanation
50%Rate this question:
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- 23.
A stylish earning additional payment over and above the normal paycheck would be receiving what type of compensation?
- A.
Salary
- B.
Pension
- C.
Commission
- D.
Salary plus commission
Correct Answer
D. Salary plus commissionExplanation
Receiving a steady paycheck and additional payment for additional clientele is referred to as salary plus commission.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What is generally considered the best form of advertising?
- A.
Television
- B.
Billboards
- C.
Pamphlets
- D.
Word of mouth
Correct Answer
D. Word of mouthExplanation
Generally the best form of advertising is word of mouth.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which form of advertising involves sending postcards or flyers to potential customers?
- A.
Direct mail advertising
- B.
TV and radio advertising
- C.
Word of mouth advertising
- D.
Involvement in community affairs
Correct Answer
A. Direct mail advertisingExplanation
Direct mail advertising involves sending postcards or flyers to potential customers.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which of the following is vital in order to allow close management of products purchased for retailing in the salon?
- A.
Receptionist
- B.
Appointment book
- C.
Inventory control system
- D.
Employee compensation
Correct Answer
C. Inventory control systemExplanation
An inventory control system is vital in order to allow close management of products purchased for retailing in the salon.Rate this question:
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- 27.
In many cases, the first person to greet a client is the:
- A.
Stylist
- B.
Owner
- C.
Manager
- D.
Receptionist
Correct Answer
D. ReceptionistExplanation
The receptionist is usually the first person to greet the client.Rate this question:
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- 28.
The stylist's name, scheduled service, client's name, date and client's phone number should all be included in the:
- A.
I-9 form
- B.
Appointment book
- C.
State income tax form
- D.
Federal income tax form
Correct Answer
B. Appointment bookExplanation
The stylist's name, scheduled service, client's name, date and client's phone number should all be included in the appointment book.Rate this question:
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- 29.
The term given for selling products for client home care is:
- A.
Retailing
- B.
Networking
- C.
Scheduling
- D.
Warehousing
Correct Answer
A. RetailingExplanation
The term given for selling products for client home care is retailing.Rate this question:
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- 30.
To become a valuable asset to any salon staff the stylist should do all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
Listen to clients
- B.
Offer sound advice
- C.
Make negative comments
- D.
Communicate professionally
Correct Answer
C. Make negative commentsExplanation
To become a valuable asset to any salon staff the stylist should listen to clients, offer sound advice and communicate professionally.Rate this question:
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