The term 'implements' most closely means:

• A. devices for measuring
• B. tools that perform services
• C. equipment for safety
• D. decorative items

Answer: (B)

Implements are the tools or instruments you use to perform a service. In a beauty or cosmetology context, that means items like brushes, tweezers, spatulas, and cuticle pushers—things that actively enable you to carry out techniques for your client. They’re not measuring devices (which gauge size or quantity), not safety equipment (PPE or protective gear), and not decorative items (meant only for appearance). Because implements refer to the actual tools used to carry out the service, they best describe tools that perform services.