TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE
BOARD TEST 150 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
CORRECT ANSWERSS
Detail Information
Governing Authority Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Statutory Authority Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1603
Exam Provider PSI
Scored Questions 60 items (50 general, 10 state-specific)
Experimental Questions 15 pretest items
Time Limit 90 minutes
Passing Score 75%
Training Hours 600 hours
Minimum Age 17 years old
License Renewal Every 2 years from issue date
Exam Content Outline
Domain % of Exam
Rules, Regulations, and Safety 35%
,Domain % of Exam
Nail Structure and Nail Analysis 17%
Professional Services (Manicure/Pedicure) 33%
Nail Enhancements 15%
SECTION 1: RULES, REGULATIONS, AND SAFETY (Questions
1-50)
Question 1: How many hours of instruction are required for a manicurist specialty
license in Texas?
A) 300 hours
B) 600 hours
C) 750 hours
D) 1,000 hours
Correct answers: B. 600 hours
Rationale: Texas Administrative Code §83.20(b)(5)(B) requires 600 hours of instruction
for a manicurist specialty license . This is separate from the 1,000 hours required for a
full cosmetology operator license .
Question 2: According to TDLR, when does a manicurist license expire after being
issued?
,A) On the first anniversary
B) On the second anniversary
C) On the third anniversary
D) On the fifth anniversary
Correct answers: B. On the second anniversary of the issue date
Rationale: Manicurist licenses are valid for two years from the date of issue .
Question 3: What is the minimum age requirement for a manicurist license in
Texas?
A) 16 years
B) 17 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Correct answers: B. 17 years
Rationale: TDLR requires applicants to be at least 17 years old to apply for a manicurist
license .
Question 4: What is the non-refundable application fee for a manicurist license?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $75
D) $100
, Correct answers: B. $50
Rationale: TDLR charges a non-refundable application fee of $50 when applying for a
manicurist license .
Question 5: According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the
individual license?
A) Social Security number
B) Current photograph
C) Fingerprint card
D) Birth certificate
Correct answers: B. Current photograph
Rationale: TDLR requires a current photograph to be attached to the front of the
individual license for identification purposes .
Question 6: According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology
services with an expired license?
A) Within 30 days of expiration
B) Within 60 days of expiration
C) Only if a renewal application is pending
D) Under no circumstances
Correct answers: D. Under no circumstances
BOARD TEST 150 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
CORRECT ANSWERSS
Detail Information
Governing Authority Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Statutory Authority Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1603
Exam Provider PSI
Scored Questions 60 items (50 general, 10 state-specific)
Experimental Questions 15 pretest items
Time Limit 90 minutes
Passing Score 75%
Training Hours 600 hours
Minimum Age 17 years old
License Renewal Every 2 years from issue date
Exam Content Outline
Domain % of Exam
Rules, Regulations, and Safety 35%
,Domain % of Exam
Nail Structure and Nail Analysis 17%
Professional Services (Manicure/Pedicure) 33%
Nail Enhancements 15%
SECTION 1: RULES, REGULATIONS, AND SAFETY (Questions
1-50)
Question 1: How many hours of instruction are required for a manicurist specialty
license in Texas?
A) 300 hours
B) 600 hours
C) 750 hours
D) 1,000 hours
Correct answers: B. 600 hours
Rationale: Texas Administrative Code §83.20(b)(5)(B) requires 600 hours of instruction
for a manicurist specialty license . This is separate from the 1,000 hours required for a
full cosmetology operator license .
Question 2: According to TDLR, when does a manicurist license expire after being
issued?
,A) On the first anniversary
B) On the second anniversary
C) On the third anniversary
D) On the fifth anniversary
Correct answers: B. On the second anniversary of the issue date
Rationale: Manicurist licenses are valid for two years from the date of issue .
Question 3: What is the minimum age requirement for a manicurist license in
Texas?
A) 16 years
B) 17 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Correct answers: B. 17 years
Rationale: TDLR requires applicants to be at least 17 years old to apply for a manicurist
license .
Question 4: What is the non-refundable application fee for a manicurist license?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $75
D) $100
, Correct answers: B. $50
Rationale: TDLR charges a non-refundable application fee of $50 when applying for a
manicurist license .
Question 5: According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the
individual license?
A) Social Security number
B) Current photograph
C) Fingerprint card
D) Birth certificate
Correct answers: B. Current photograph
Rationale: TDLR requires a current photograph to be attached to the front of the
individual license for identification purposes .
Question 6: According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology
services with an expired license?
A) Within 30 days of expiration
B) Within 60 days of expiration
C) Only if a renewal application is pending
D) Under no circumstances
Correct answers: D. Under no circumstances
