TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
TEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
SECTION 1: TDLR LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
Q1. According to TDLR, licensees must notify the department of a change in
address/location within how many days?
Correct Answer: 30 days
Rationale: TDLR rules require licensees to update their address with the
department within 30 days [citation:1].
Q2. According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued?
Correct Answer: On the second anniversary of the issue date
Rationale: Manicurist and specialty licenses in Texas are valid for two years from
the date of issue [citation:1][citation:4].
Q3. According to TDLR, prior to issuance of a renewed license, what must the
licensee complete?
Correct Answer: Continuing education
Rationale: Completion of required continuing education is mandatory for license
renewal [citation:1].
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, Q4. According to TDLR, what is prohibited from use in nail services and shall
never be sold, used, or applied?
Correct Answer: Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Rationale: MMA is banned by TDLR due to safety concerns and potential for nail
damage [citation:1][citation:7].
Q5. According to TDLR, what must be attached to the front of the individual
license?
Correct Answer: A current photograph
Rationale: A current photograph must be displayed on the front of the individual's
license [citation:1][citation:4].
Q6. According to TDLR, what type of animals are allowed in beauty salons?
Correct Answer: Service animals only
Rationale: TDLR restricts animals in salons to service animals [citation:1].
Q7. According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services
with an expired license?
Correct Answer: Under no circumstances
Rationale: Performing services with an expired license is prohibited
[citation:1][citation:7].
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TEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
SECTION 1: TDLR LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
Q1. According to TDLR, licensees must notify the department of a change in
address/location within how many days?
Correct Answer: 30 days
Rationale: TDLR rules require licensees to update their address with the
department within 30 days [citation:1].
Q2. According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued?
Correct Answer: On the second anniversary of the issue date
Rationale: Manicurist and specialty licenses in Texas are valid for two years from
the date of issue [citation:1][citation:4].
Q3. According to TDLR, prior to issuance of a renewed license, what must the
licensee complete?
Correct Answer: Continuing education
Rationale: Completion of required continuing education is mandatory for license
renewal [citation:1].
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, Q4. According to TDLR, what is prohibited from use in nail services and shall
never be sold, used, or applied?
Correct Answer: Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Rationale: MMA is banned by TDLR due to safety concerns and potential for nail
damage [citation:1][citation:7].
Q5. According to TDLR, what must be attached to the front of the individual
license?
Correct Answer: A current photograph
Rationale: A current photograph must be displayed on the front of the individual's
license [citation:1][citation:4].
Q6. According to TDLR, what type of animals are allowed in beauty salons?
Correct Answer: Service animals only
Rationale: TDLR restricts animals in salons to service animals [citation:1].
Q7. According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services
with an expired license?
Correct Answer: Under no circumstances
Rationale: Performing services with an expired license is prohibited
[citation:1][citation:7].
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