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CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATION EXAM |
Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. Pumice stone is used in pedicuring as:
A) an abrasive
B) a bleach
C) a lubricant
D) an astringent
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Pumice stone is a natural abrasive used to
smooth calluses and rough skin on the feet.
2. What is the FIRST step in performing a manicure?
A) Shape the nails
B) Soften the cuticles
C) Clean under free edge
D) Remove old polish
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Old polish must be removed first to
properly assess and prepare the natural nail for the
service.
,3. Where should all manicuring cosmetic supplies be
kept when not being used?
A) On a clean shelf
B) On the manicuring table
C) In a clean manicuring kit
D) In clean, closed containers
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Supplies must be stored in clean, closed
containers to prevent contamination and maintain
sanitation.
4. Which one of the following is a condition in which
the cuticle splits around the nail?
A) Hangnails
B) Pterygium
C) Onychophagy
D) Onychorrhexis
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Hangnails are split cuticles around the
nail, often caused by dryness or improper cuticle
care.
,5. Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail:
A) bed
B) wall
C) plate
D) grooves
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The nail bed contains nerves and blood
vessels that supply the nail plate and provide
sensation.
6. An antiseptic is used in manicuring to:
A) bleach the nails
B) treat minor cuts
C) smooth corrugated nails
D) give the nails a high sheen
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Antiseptics are used to treat minor cuts
and prevent infection.
7. After each use, manicuring implements should be:
A) wiped with a towel
B) wiped with a tissue
, C) cleansed and disinfected
D) placed in dry storage
Correct answer: C
Rationale: All implements must be cleansed and
disinfected after each use to prevent the spread of
infection.
8. For which one of the following are oil manicures
recommended?
A) Leuconychia
B) Split nails
C) Brittle nails
D) Prevention of infection
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Oil manicures are recommended for brittle
nails to restore moisture and flexibility.
9. What is the actively growing part of the nail?
A) Lunula
B) Matrix
C) Mantle
D) Free edge
CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATION EXAM |
Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. Pumice stone is used in pedicuring as:
A) an abrasive
B) a bleach
C) a lubricant
D) an astringent
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Pumice stone is a natural abrasive used to
smooth calluses and rough skin on the feet.
2. What is the FIRST step in performing a manicure?
A) Shape the nails
B) Soften the cuticles
C) Clean under free edge
D) Remove old polish
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Old polish must be removed first to
properly assess and prepare the natural nail for the
service.
,3. Where should all manicuring cosmetic supplies be
kept when not being used?
A) On a clean shelf
B) On the manicuring table
C) In a clean manicuring kit
D) In clean, closed containers
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Supplies must be stored in clean, closed
containers to prevent contamination and maintain
sanitation.
4. Which one of the following is a condition in which
the cuticle splits around the nail?
A) Hangnails
B) Pterygium
C) Onychophagy
D) Onychorrhexis
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Hangnails are split cuticles around the
nail, often caused by dryness or improper cuticle
care.
,5. Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail:
A) bed
B) wall
C) plate
D) grooves
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The nail bed contains nerves and blood
vessels that supply the nail plate and provide
sensation.
6. An antiseptic is used in manicuring to:
A) bleach the nails
B) treat minor cuts
C) smooth corrugated nails
D) give the nails a high sheen
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Antiseptics are used to treat minor cuts
and prevent infection.
7. After each use, manicuring implements should be:
A) wiped with a towel
B) wiped with a tissue
, C) cleansed and disinfected
D) placed in dry storage
Correct answer: C
Rationale: All implements must be cleansed and
disinfected after each use to prevent the spread of
infection.
8. For which one of the following are oil manicures
recommended?
A) Leuconychia
B) Split nails
C) Brittle nails
D) Prevention of infection
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Oil manicures are recommended for brittle
nails to restore moisture and flexibility.
9. What is the actively growing part of the nail?
A) Lunula
B) Matrix
C) Mantle
D) Free edge
