PSI TEXAS STATE BOARD NAIL
TECH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? - ✔✔effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? -
✔✔trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - ✔✔hot oil
treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - ✔✔buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
✔✔service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? - ✔✔foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? - ✔✔thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - ✔✔Stroking
motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? - ✔✔cone
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, What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? - ✔✔discoloration
vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
✔✔red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? - ✔✔cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? - ✔✔To not use bar
soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? - ✔✔trims length
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? - ✔✔Callus
remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? - ✔✔paraffin
mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? -
✔✔Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? - ✔✔paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - ✔✔20-30
degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - ✔✔Base
coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT -
✔✔abrasive board.
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TECH EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? - ✔✔effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? -
✔✔trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - ✔✔hot oil
treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - ✔✔buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
✔✔service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? - ✔✔foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? - ✔✔thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - ✔✔Stroking
motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? - ✔✔cone
COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? - ✔✔discoloration
vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
✔✔red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? - ✔✔cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? - ✔✔To not use bar
soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? - ✔✔trims length
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? - ✔✔Callus
remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? - ✔✔paraffin
mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? -
✔✔Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? - ✔✔paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - ✔✔20-30
degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - ✔✔Base
coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT -
✔✔abrasive board.
COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
