TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD TEST
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Cosmetology Act?
A. To regulate salon pricing
B. To protect public health, safety, and welfare
C. To limit the number of manicurists
D. To promote nail art competitions
Answer: B
2. How many hours of education are required to become a licensed manicurist in
Texas?
A. 300 hours
B. 600 hours
C. 1000 hours
D. 1500 hours
Answer: B
3. Which agency oversees manicurist licensing in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Health
B. Texas Board of Cosmetology
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
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,D. Texas State Board of Barbering
Answer: C
4. How often must a manicurist renew their license in Texas?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
Answer: B
5. What is the minimum age to apply for a manicurist license in Texas?
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years
Answer: B
6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for manicurist license renewal in
Texas?
A. Completing continuing education hours
B. Paying renewal fee
C. Passing a practical exam again
D. No outstanding disciplinary actions
Answer: C
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,7. What is the maximum fine TDLR can impose per violation of cosmetology laws?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $5,000
D. $10,000
Answer: C
8. A manicurist license allows you to perform services on which part of the body?
A. Fingernails and toenails only
B. Hands, feet, and lower legs
C. Fingernails, toenails, and cuticles
D. Entire foot including callus removal with a blade
Answer: A
9. Which of the following is an example of an unsafe work practice?
A. Using single-use files on multiple clients without sterilization
B. Washing hands before each client
C. Disinfecting implements after each use
D. Wearing gloves when performing services
Answer: A
10. What is the correct order for cleaning implements?
A. Scrub, rinse, dry, disinfect
B. Disinfect, scrub, rinse, dry
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, C. Scrub, disinfect, rinse, dry
D. Rinse, disinfect, scrub, dry
Answer: C
11. Which level of disinfection kills all microorganisms except bacterial spores?
A. Sanitization
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization
D. Decontamination
Answer: B
12. What is the minimum contact time for hospital-grade disinfectants on
implements?
A. 1 minute
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. Follow manufacturer's instructions
Answer: D
13. How should porous items like nail buffers be handled?
A. Disinfected with bleach
B. Single-use only
C. Sterilized in an autoclave
D. Washed with soap and water
Answer: B
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2026|300 Questions and Correct Answers
(100% Correct Verified Answers)
New Version
1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Cosmetology Act?
A. To regulate salon pricing
B. To protect public health, safety, and welfare
C. To limit the number of manicurists
D. To promote nail art competitions
Answer: B
2. How many hours of education are required to become a licensed manicurist in
Texas?
A. 300 hours
B. 600 hours
C. 1000 hours
D. 1500 hours
Answer: B
3. Which agency oversees manicurist licensing in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Health
B. Texas Board of Cosmetology
C. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
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,D. Texas State Board of Barbering
Answer: C
4. How often must a manicurist renew their license in Texas?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
Answer: B
5. What is the minimum age to apply for a manicurist license in Texas?
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years
Answer: B
6. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for manicurist license renewal in
Texas?
A. Completing continuing education hours
B. Paying renewal fee
C. Passing a practical exam again
D. No outstanding disciplinary actions
Answer: C
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,7. What is the maximum fine TDLR can impose per violation of cosmetology laws?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $5,000
D. $10,000
Answer: C
8. A manicurist license allows you to perform services on which part of the body?
A. Fingernails and toenails only
B. Hands, feet, and lower legs
C. Fingernails, toenails, and cuticles
D. Entire foot including callus removal with a blade
Answer: A
9. Which of the following is an example of an unsafe work practice?
A. Using single-use files on multiple clients without sterilization
B. Washing hands before each client
C. Disinfecting implements after each use
D. Wearing gloves when performing services
Answer: A
10. What is the correct order for cleaning implements?
A. Scrub, rinse, dry, disinfect
B. Disinfect, scrub, rinse, dry
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, C. Scrub, disinfect, rinse, dry
D. Rinse, disinfect, scrub, dry
Answer: C
11. Which level of disinfection kills all microorganisms except bacterial spores?
A. Sanitization
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization
D. Decontamination
Answer: B
12. What is the minimum contact time for hospital-grade disinfectants on
implements?
A. 1 minute
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. Follow manufacturer's instructions
Answer: D
13. How should porous items like nail buffers be handled?
A. Disinfected with bleach
B. Single-use only
C. Sterilized in an autoclave
D. Washed with soap and water
Answer: B
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