STATE BOARD NAIL TECH EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which color paper is NOT recommended for a professional resume? - ANS Green
Human cells reproduce by a process referred to as - ANS Mitosis
After performing a service on a difficult client Pamela vents her frustrations to other clients
which of the following terms identifies Pamela's display of emotions - ANS Attitude
A good way to develop a steady clientele is to ask clients before they leave the salon to: -
ANS Make another appointment
All of the following elements make up the nails except: - ANS Helium
The best way to protect yourself and your clients against infection is to always - ANS Sanitize
Implements
Orange green and violet are colors known as - ANS Secondary colors
A basic "waterless" manicure is performed during artificial nail preparation meaning that it is
performed - ANS Without soaking the nails
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, The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown nails is
called - ANS Onychocryptosis
Always begin a manicure by working with the clients hand that is - ANS Not the favored one
Accessory bone that forms the knee cap is called: - ANS Patella
Facial expressions, posture and poise are examples of: - ANS Nonverbal communication
Proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co-workers and clients is known as: -
ANS Professional ethics
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the business is called: - ANS Cover
letter
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: - ANS Microbiology
The movements of the body are controlled by the: - ANS Central Nervous System (CNS)
Ice melting into a puddle on the ground is an example of what kind of change? - ANS Physical
How many naturally occurring elements are there in all? - ANS 92
Onychia is an inflammation of the: - ANS Nail matrix
How much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover? - ANS 1/3 to 1/2
A nail technician learns about the client's skin and nail concerns during which phase of the
service? - ANS Ask, analyze & assess
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which color paper is NOT recommended for a professional resume? - ANS Green
Human cells reproduce by a process referred to as - ANS Mitosis
After performing a service on a difficult client Pamela vents her frustrations to other clients
which of the following terms identifies Pamela's display of emotions - ANS Attitude
A good way to develop a steady clientele is to ask clients before they leave the salon to: -
ANS Make another appointment
All of the following elements make up the nails except: - ANS Helium
The best way to protect yourself and your clients against infection is to always - ANS Sanitize
Implements
Orange green and violet are colors known as - ANS Secondary colors
A basic "waterless" manicure is performed during artificial nail preparation meaning that it is
performed - ANS Without soaking the nails
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, The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown nails is
called - ANS Onychocryptosis
Always begin a manicure by working with the clients hand that is - ANS Not the favored one
Accessory bone that forms the knee cap is called: - ANS Patella
Facial expressions, posture and poise are examples of: - ANS Nonverbal communication
Proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co-workers and clients is known as: -
ANS Professional ethics
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the business is called: - ANS Cover
letter
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: - ANS Microbiology
The movements of the body are controlled by the: - ANS Central Nervous System (CNS)
Ice melting into a puddle on the ground is an example of what kind of change? - ANS Physical
How many naturally occurring elements are there in all? - ANS 92
Onychia is an inflammation of the: - ANS Nail matrix
How much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover? - ANS 1/3 to 1/2
A nail technician learns about the client's skin and nail concerns during which phase of the
service? - ANS Ask, analyze & assess
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