PSI TEXAS STATE BOARD NAIL TECH EXAM( ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS)||
ALREADY GRADED A+(LATEST UPDATE 2025)
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? -CORRECT ANSWER effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? -
CORRECT ANSWER trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? -CORRECT
ANSWER hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? -CORRECT ANSWER buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? -CORRECT ANSWER foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? -CORRECT ANSWER
thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? -CORRECT
ANSWER Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? -CORRECT ANSWER cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? -CORRECT ANSWER
discoloration vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWER red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? -CORRECT
ANSWER cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? -CORRECT ANSWER
To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? -CORRECT ANSWER
trims length
, Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? -CORRECT
ANSWER Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? -CORRECT
ANSWER paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? -
CORRECT ANSWER Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? -CORRECT ANSWER paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? -CORRECT
ANSWER 20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? -CORRECT
ANSWER Base coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER abrasive board.
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER cuticle
Which is the term for friction in a massage movement? -CORRECT ANSWER Various
strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another.
Which are beneficial when applying toenail polish? -CORRECT ANSWER one coat of
color.
Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet? -CORRECT
ANSWER Reflexology
Which of the following supplies are necessary in a wrap maintenance procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER non-acetone remover
All of the following products are needed in the application of a nail wrap EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER a monomer.
All of the following are characteristics of odorless acrylic products EXCEPT -CORRECT
ANSWER harden quickly
Which are not products used to perform a basic manicure? -CORRECT ANSWER
primer.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS)||
ALREADY GRADED A+(LATEST UPDATE 2025)
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? -CORRECT ANSWER effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? -
CORRECT ANSWER trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? -CORRECT
ANSWER hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? -CORRECT ANSWER buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? -CORRECT ANSWER foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? -CORRECT ANSWER
thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? -CORRECT
ANSWER Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? -CORRECT ANSWER cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? -CORRECT ANSWER
discoloration vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWER red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? -CORRECT
ANSWER cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? -CORRECT ANSWER
To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? -CORRECT ANSWER
trims length
, Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? -CORRECT
ANSWER Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? -CORRECT
ANSWER paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? -
CORRECT ANSWER Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? -CORRECT ANSWER paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? -CORRECT
ANSWER 20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? -CORRECT
ANSWER Base coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER abrasive board.
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER cuticle
Which is the term for friction in a massage movement? -CORRECT ANSWER Various
strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another.
Which are beneficial when applying toenail polish? -CORRECT ANSWER one coat of
color.
Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet? -CORRECT
ANSWER Reflexology
Which of the following supplies are necessary in a wrap maintenance procedure? -
CORRECT ANSWER non-acetone remover
All of the following products are needed in the application of a nail wrap EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER a monomer.
All of the following are characteristics of odorless acrylic products EXCEPT -CORRECT
ANSWER harden quickly
Which are not products used to perform a basic manicure? -CORRECT ANSWER
primer.
