State Board Exam Study
Questions (Nail Technician)
2026 Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure
EXCEPT
A) nail oil
B) primer
C) remover
D) top coat - ANSWER ✔✔B) primer
Which is an example of a parasite
,A) Mildew
B) Scabies
C) Tinea Barbae
D) Tinea Capitis - ANSWER ✔✔B) Scabies
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a
nipper?
A) Cut
B) Rip
C) Tear
D) Trim - ANSWER ✔✔D) Trim
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the
salon?
A) Utility Cart
B) Covered Container
C) Laundry Facility
D) Back Bar - ANSWER ✔✔B) Covered Container
All of the following purposes of having a SDS available apply EXCEPT
,A) The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
B) To have quick access to medical and first aid information
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
D) To keep from being fined - ANSWER ✔✔C) Knowing what
supplies are in stock
Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail
A) Side to center
B)Center to side
C) Back and forth
D) Into the corners - ANSWER ✔✔A) Side to center
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
A) silk
B) linen
C) paper
D) fiberglass - ANSWER ✔✔B) linen
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, Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the
skin
A) Antiseptic
B) Bleach
C) Disinfectant
D) Quat Solution - ANSWER ✔✔A) Antiseptic
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
A) Cone
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Squoval - ANSWER ✔✔A) Cone
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail
services EXCEPT
A) paraffin mitts
B) pedicure slippers
C) plastic spatulas
D) two-way buffers - ANSWER ✔✔A) paraffin mitts
Questions (Nail Technician)
2026 Exam All Answers and
Illustrations Given
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure
EXCEPT
A) nail oil
B) primer
C) remover
D) top coat - ANSWER ✔✔B) primer
Which is an example of a parasite
,A) Mildew
B) Scabies
C) Tinea Barbae
D) Tinea Capitis - ANSWER ✔✔B) Scabies
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a
nipper?
A) Cut
B) Rip
C) Tear
D) Trim - ANSWER ✔✔D) Trim
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the
salon?
A) Utility Cart
B) Covered Container
C) Laundry Facility
D) Back Bar - ANSWER ✔✔B) Covered Container
All of the following purposes of having a SDS available apply EXCEPT
,A) The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
B) To have quick access to medical and first aid information
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
D) To keep from being fined - ANSWER ✔✔C) Knowing what
supplies are in stock
Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail
A) Side to center
B)Center to side
C) Back and forth
D) Into the corners - ANSWER ✔✔A) Side to center
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
A) silk
B) linen
C) paper
D) fiberglass - ANSWER ✔✔B) linen
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the
skin
A) Antiseptic
B) Bleach
C) Disinfectant
D) Quat Solution - ANSWER ✔✔A) Antiseptic
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
A) Cone
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Squoval - ANSWER ✔✔A) Cone
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail
services EXCEPT
A) paraffin mitts
B) pedicure slippers
C) plastic spatulas
D) two-way buffers - ANSWER ✔✔A) paraffin mitts
