TEXAS MANICURIST STATE BOARD ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027
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1. According to TDLR rules, how often must an individual's license
be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Only when moving to a new salon
Correct Answer: B. Every two years
Rationale: In Texas, manicurist and cosmetology licenses expire
every two years on the anniversary of the date they were originally
issued. Licensees must renew before the expiration date to continue
practicing legally.
,2. Which of the following is an example of a "single-use" item that
must be discarded after every client?
A. Metal cuticle nippers
B. Glass dappen dish
C. Wooden pusher (orange wood stick)
D. Plastic nail brush
Correct Answer: C. Wooden pusher (orange wood stick)
Rationale: Porous items or items that cannot be properly disinfected
according to TDLR guidelines must be thrown away after one use.
Orange wood sticks are porous and can harbor pathogens, making
them single-use items.
3. What is the first step a manicurist should take if a blood spill
occurs during a service?
A. Apply styptic powder immediately
B. Stop the service and put on gloves
C. Clean the wound with a paper towel
D. Call the salon manager
,Correct Answer: B. Stop the service and put on gloves
Rationale: Safety and infection control protocols require stopping the
service and protecting yourself with gloves before addressing a blood
exposure. This prevents the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
4. To be effective in a salon, an EPA-registered disinfectant must be:
A. Used only once a week
B. Mixed with soap for better results
C. Used according to the manufacturer's label directions
D. Diluted with half water
Correct Answer: C. Used according to the manufacturer's label
directions
Rationale: Texas regulations require that all disinfectants used in
cosmetology establishments must be EPA-registered and used strictly
according to the manufacturer's label directions for concentration,
contact time, and application method.
, 5. What is the minimum concentration of sodium hypochlorite
(household bleach) required for an effective disinfectant solution
when properly diluted for salon use?
A. 100 ppm
B. 500 ppm
C. 1000 ppm
D. 5000 ppm
Correct Answer: C. 1000 ppm
Rationale: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
requires that bleach solutions used for disinfection contain at least
1000 parts per million (ppm) of available chlorine to be effective
against bloodborne pathogens. This is achieved by mixing
approximately 1/4 cup of household bleach per gallon of water.
6. Which nail disorder is characterized by white spots or streaks on
the nail plate that are NOT caused by a fungal infection?
A. Onychomycosis
B. Leukonychia
C. Onycholysis
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE ACCURATE
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED SOLUTIONS
AND DETAILED RATIONALES (RELIABLE ANSWERS) CURRENTLY
UPDATED VERSION 2026 EDITION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL
REVISED TEXAS MANICURIST STATE BOARD APPROVED
EXAM | JUST RELEASED | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. According to TDLR rules, how often must an individual's license
be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Only when moving to a new salon
Correct Answer: B. Every two years
Rationale: In Texas, manicurist and cosmetology licenses expire
every two years on the anniversary of the date they were originally
issued. Licensees must renew before the expiration date to continue
practicing legally.
,2. Which of the following is an example of a "single-use" item that
must be discarded after every client?
A. Metal cuticle nippers
B. Glass dappen dish
C. Wooden pusher (orange wood stick)
D. Plastic nail brush
Correct Answer: C. Wooden pusher (orange wood stick)
Rationale: Porous items or items that cannot be properly disinfected
according to TDLR guidelines must be thrown away after one use.
Orange wood sticks are porous and can harbor pathogens, making
them single-use items.
3. What is the first step a manicurist should take if a blood spill
occurs during a service?
A. Apply styptic powder immediately
B. Stop the service and put on gloves
C. Clean the wound with a paper towel
D. Call the salon manager
,Correct Answer: B. Stop the service and put on gloves
Rationale: Safety and infection control protocols require stopping the
service and protecting yourself with gloves before addressing a blood
exposure. This prevents the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
4. To be effective in a salon, an EPA-registered disinfectant must be:
A. Used only once a week
B. Mixed with soap for better results
C. Used according to the manufacturer's label directions
D. Diluted with half water
Correct Answer: C. Used according to the manufacturer's label
directions
Rationale: Texas regulations require that all disinfectants used in
cosmetology establishments must be EPA-registered and used strictly
according to the manufacturer's label directions for concentration,
contact time, and application method.
, 5. What is the minimum concentration of sodium hypochlorite
(household bleach) required for an effective disinfectant solution
when properly diluted for salon use?
A. 100 ppm
B. 500 ppm
C. 1000 ppm
D. 5000 ppm
Correct Answer: C. 1000 ppm
Rationale: The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
requires that bleach solutions used for disinfection contain at least
1000 parts per million (ppm) of available chlorine to be effective
against bloodborne pathogens. This is achieved by mixing
approximately 1/4 cup of household bleach per gallon of water.
6. Which nail disorder is characterized by white spots or streaks on
the nail plate that are NOT caused by a fungal infection?
A. Onychomycosis
B. Leukonychia
C. Onycholysis
