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1 TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD TEST VERSION A
& B ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWE RS ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2024 -2025
VERSION A
A nail is composed primarily of - ANSWER -Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - ANSWER -Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - ANSWER -To guide where to place the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - ANSWER -Per manufacturer's d irection
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - ANSWER -Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - ANSWER -
Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - ANSWER -Safety glasses and gloves
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2 According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - ANSWER -On the second
anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - ANSWER -Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - ANSWER -
Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - ANSWER -Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - ANSWER -
Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - ANSWER -
Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - ANSWER -Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - ANSWER -Hyponychium
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Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWER -Dark brown patches
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
ANSWER -File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited fr om removing calluses
using which of the following? - ANSWER -A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - ANSWER -As a dry storage
container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - ANSWER -
FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
ANSWER -Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancem ents? - ANSWER -Apply Primer
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4 According to TDLR, when must multi -use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - ANSWER -
Prior to each client
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - ANSWER -Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - ANSWER -Record
your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non -porous
surfaces? - ANSWER -Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners and
emptied how often? - ANSWER -Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - ANSWER -Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most
likely happen? - ANSWER -Disin fectant will be contaminated
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1 TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD TEST VERSION A
& B ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWE RS ALREADY
GRADED A+ 2024 -2025
VERSION A
A nail is composed primarily of - ANSWER -Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - ANSWER -Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - ANSWER -To guide where to place the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - ANSWER -Per manufacturer's d irection
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - ANSWER -Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - ANSWER -
Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - ANSWER -Safety glasses and gloves
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2 According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - ANSWER -On the second
anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - ANSWER -Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - ANSWER -
Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - ANSWER -Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - ANSWER -
Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - ANSWER -
Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - ANSWER -Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - ANSWER -Hyponychium
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Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWER -Dark brown patches
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
ANSWER -File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited fr om removing calluses
using which of the following? - ANSWER -A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - ANSWER -As a dry storage
container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - ANSWER -
FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
ANSWER -Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancem ents? - ANSWER -Apply Primer
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4 According to TDLR, when must multi -use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - ANSWER -
Prior to each client
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - ANSWER -Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - ANSWER -Record
your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non -porous
surfaces? - ANSWER -Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners and
emptied how often? - ANSWER -Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - ANSWER -Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most
likely happen? - ANSWER -Disin fectant will be contaminated
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