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TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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According to TDLR, a mobile establishment must keep
records and appointments and itineraries in their mobile
establishment for what length of time?
❖1 year
Why must a manicurist always check the client's nail prior
to service
❖Confirm the nails are healthy
What is the function of a foot file?
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❖To reduce and smooth calluses
What should be avoided 24 to 48 hours before a
pedicure?
❖Shaving legs
When doing a nail analysis, what should a licensee NOT
do?
❖Diagnose the client
What is the first line of defense against bacteria?
❖Unbroken skin
How do you store disinfected implement
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❖Closed container
Which of the following statement is TRUE about
disinfection?
❖Disinfection may not kill bacterial spore
Primer are used to chemically bond the nail with what
product?
❖Monomer and polymer
According to TDLR, how frequently shall disinfectants
used for implement
❖Daily or more often
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According to TDLR, which manicure and pedicure item can
be disinfected
❖Electric drill bits
What is the purpose of dehydrating the nail prior to
applying enhancement
❖To prevent lifting
Which tool is commonly used for removing calluses from
feet?
❖Foot file
Which product improves adhesion between acrylic
enhancement and the natural nails surface?
❖Primer
TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
|DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
According to TDLR, a mobile establishment must keep
records and appointments and itineraries in their mobile
establishment for what length of time?
❖1 year
Why must a manicurist always check the client's nail prior
to service
❖Confirm the nails are healthy
What is the function of a foot file?
,Page 2 of 79
❖To reduce and smooth calluses
What should be avoided 24 to 48 hours before a
pedicure?
❖Shaving legs
When doing a nail analysis, what should a licensee NOT
do?
❖Diagnose the client
What is the first line of defense against bacteria?
❖Unbroken skin
How do you store disinfected implement
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❖Closed container
Which of the following statement is TRUE about
disinfection?
❖Disinfection may not kill bacterial spore
Primer are used to chemically bond the nail with what
product?
❖Monomer and polymer
According to TDLR, how frequently shall disinfectants
used for implement
❖Daily or more often
, Page 4 of 79
According to TDLR, which manicure and pedicure item can
be disinfected
❖Electric drill bits
What is the purpose of dehydrating the nail prior to
applying enhancement
❖To prevent lifting
Which tool is commonly used for removing calluses from
feet?
❖Foot file
Which product improves adhesion between acrylic
enhancement and the natural nails surface?
❖Primer
