TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALE|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
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in case of a small cut, one of the following qualifications is not necessary to be a successful
manicurist?
a) ability to identify nail disorders
b) through knowledge of hand and arm
c) ability to treat common nail diseases
d) understanding structures of the hand and arm - CORRECT ANSWER c) ability to treat
common nail diseases
scrubbing the nail plate and washing hands removes:
a) fingal spore and bacteria
b) contaminant
c) oil surface on nail
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d) all of the above
how many percentage of manicurist affected by skin disorder on their hands: - CORRECT
ANSWER 40%
the charcoal filter in a vented manicuring table must be changed every: - CORRECT ANSWER
20 hours
You hold the artificial tip in place until it dries for: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 10 seconds
public hygiene also known as sanitation and personal hygiene deals with the preservation of the
well being of the - CORRECT ANSWER individual
it it important to wash your hands often during flu season because good hygiene add to -
CORRECT ANSWER natural immunity
Nail shapes should conform to the client's fingertips and make shape of the free edge with: -
CORRECT ANSWER emery board
Pteygium may be helped by hot oil manicure as it is: - CORRECT ANSWER an obstinate
growth growth of cuticle at the base of the nail
Abnormal whiteness patches that is sometime found on patrons hand and arm is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER leucoderma
,Which type of disinfectant is best used for cleaning tables and countertops? - CORRECT
ANSWER quats
Which of the following statements is true about bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria can
be found in the air
which of the following information about chemicals do material safety data sheets provide?
a) purchase prices
b) expiration dates
c) active ingredients
d) utilities in hair care settings - CORRECT ANSWER c) active ingredients
Salon disinfectants are characterized as all of the following EXCEPT:
a) virucidal
b) fungicidal
c) bacterial
d) pesticidal - CORRECT ANSWER d) pesticidal
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) may suspend a license if: -
CORRECT ANSWER a threat to public safety exists
a Cosmetlogy salon MUST have: - CORRECT ANSWER 70% alcohol available to each
workstation
which of the following types of bacteria is harmless? - CORRECT ANSWER non-pathogenic
materials that come into contact with blood should be - CORRECT ANSWER discarded
which of the following procedures MOST effectively increases blood circulation?
a) spraying
b) brushing
c) vacuuming
d) steaming - CORRECT ANSWER c) vacuuming
which of the following levels of decontamination is characterized by destroying all living
organisms on a surface using dry heat or steam? - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization
what must a licensee do to renew his license? - CORRECT ANSWER Submit a license renewal
form
Before a cosmetology licensee begins work on a client, he MUST - CORRECT ANSWER wash
his hands with soap and water
a licensee is NOT permitted to perform cosmetology services on a client if the licensee knows
the: - CORRECT ANSWER licensee has an infectious disease
,when performing disincrustation, the positive electrode should be placed - CORRECT
ANSWER in the clients hand
Linens should be disinfected with - CORRECT ANSWER bleach
what is the length of time instruments should be soaked in quats solution? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10-15 minutes
a container that holds a liquid hospital-grade disinfectant is known as - CORRECT ANSWER a
wet sanitizer
Disinfection differs from sterilization because ONLY sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER kills
bacteria spores
common case of infection bacteria are called - CORRECT ANSWER pathogenic
Most clients are relaxed by: - CORRECT ANSWER Effleurage
circular movements in the palm is a massage technique known as - CORRECT ANSWER
effleurage
light-cured gels harden when they are exposed to - CORRECT ANSWER Ultraviolet or halogen
what is the following movement referred as effleurage? - CORRECT ANSWER using one hand
to move to entire foot in circular
A Client an athlete foot, one should - CORRECT ANSWER Not treat service
Final step of applying nail tip - CORRECT ANSWER Shaping new nail
Before acrylic procedure, technician should ask Client to - CORRECT ANSWER wash hands
what is sweat gland? - CORRECT ANSWER Feet Sweating, hand sweating
which substance can be used as a salon disinfectant? - CORRECT ANSWER household bleach
implements use during a manicure can be disinfected 2 sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER metal
pusher
what is a vesicle? - CORRECT ANSWER a blister
all of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - CORRECT ANSWER
talking to clients about services needed
, which of the following statement is TRUE about disinfection? - CORRECT ANSWER
disinfection may not kill bacteria spores
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - CORRECT ANSWER dissolve the tips
a paper wrap can be used to - CORRECT ANSWER Mend small tears in nail
prior to performing client services, workstations MUST be cleaned with - CORRECT ANSWER
an EPA registered disinfectant
disinfectants that are able to kill hepatitis viruses and tuberculosis bacteria are called -
CORRECT ANSWER hospital grade
bacteria reproduce by diving how many cells? - CORRECT ANSWER two
the nail brush should be used in conjunction with - CORRECT ANSWER soap and warm water
if a dirty nail is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will MOST likely
happen? - CORRECT ANSWER liquid in the sanitizer will be contaminated
after each use, the filter and jets of a tool bath must be - CORRECT ANSWER disinfected
Nail service should be avoided for all of the following characteristics of the skin or nail,
EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER discoloration
while receiving service, have minor bleeding, what can be used? - CORRECT ANSWER lump
alum
the point at which the nail plate meets the nail tip before the tip is glued to the nail is known as
the - CORRECT ANSWER postion stop
when the bacteria reach maturity, they divide by - CORRECT ANSWER two
creating a chemical reaction in order to harden gel on nails is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER curing
What differs between disinfection solution and sterilization? - CORRECT ANSWER
sterilization kills all bacteria and spore
disinfection provides the level of protection required by the salon to kill most organisms and
with one and DOES NOT kill bacterial spores
does not kills spores - CORRECT ANSWER pathogenic
powder alum is used to - CORRECT ANSWER Stop minor bleeding
CORRECT ANSWERS| ACCURATE REAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
RATIONALE|ALREADY A GRADED|GUARANTEED
PASS|LATEST UPDATE 2025.
in case of a small cut, one of the following qualifications is not necessary to be a successful
manicurist?
a) ability to identify nail disorders
b) through knowledge of hand and arm
c) ability to treat common nail diseases
d) understanding structures of the hand and arm - CORRECT ANSWER c) ability to treat
common nail diseases
scrubbing the nail plate and washing hands removes:
a) fingal spore and bacteria
b) contaminant
c) oil surface on nail
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d) all of the above
how many percentage of manicurist affected by skin disorder on their hands: - CORRECT
ANSWER 40%
the charcoal filter in a vented manicuring table must be changed every: - CORRECT ANSWER
20 hours
You hold the artificial tip in place until it dries for: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 to 10 seconds
public hygiene also known as sanitation and personal hygiene deals with the preservation of the
well being of the - CORRECT ANSWER individual
it it important to wash your hands often during flu season because good hygiene add to -
CORRECT ANSWER natural immunity
Nail shapes should conform to the client's fingertips and make shape of the free edge with: -
CORRECT ANSWER emery board
Pteygium may be helped by hot oil manicure as it is: - CORRECT ANSWER an obstinate
growth growth of cuticle at the base of the nail
Abnormal whiteness patches that is sometime found on patrons hand and arm is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER leucoderma
,Which type of disinfectant is best used for cleaning tables and countertops? - CORRECT
ANSWER quats
Which of the following statements is true about bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER bacteria can
be found in the air
which of the following information about chemicals do material safety data sheets provide?
a) purchase prices
b) expiration dates
c) active ingredients
d) utilities in hair care settings - CORRECT ANSWER c) active ingredients
Salon disinfectants are characterized as all of the following EXCEPT:
a) virucidal
b) fungicidal
c) bacterial
d) pesticidal - CORRECT ANSWER d) pesticidal
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) may suspend a license if: -
CORRECT ANSWER a threat to public safety exists
a Cosmetlogy salon MUST have: - CORRECT ANSWER 70% alcohol available to each
workstation
which of the following types of bacteria is harmless? - CORRECT ANSWER non-pathogenic
materials that come into contact with blood should be - CORRECT ANSWER discarded
which of the following procedures MOST effectively increases blood circulation?
a) spraying
b) brushing
c) vacuuming
d) steaming - CORRECT ANSWER c) vacuuming
which of the following levels of decontamination is characterized by destroying all living
organisms on a surface using dry heat or steam? - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization
what must a licensee do to renew his license? - CORRECT ANSWER Submit a license renewal
form
Before a cosmetology licensee begins work on a client, he MUST - CORRECT ANSWER wash
his hands with soap and water
a licensee is NOT permitted to perform cosmetology services on a client if the licensee knows
the: - CORRECT ANSWER licensee has an infectious disease
,when performing disincrustation, the positive electrode should be placed - CORRECT
ANSWER in the clients hand
Linens should be disinfected with - CORRECT ANSWER bleach
what is the length of time instruments should be soaked in quats solution? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10-15 minutes
a container that holds a liquid hospital-grade disinfectant is known as - CORRECT ANSWER a
wet sanitizer
Disinfection differs from sterilization because ONLY sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER kills
bacteria spores
common case of infection bacteria are called - CORRECT ANSWER pathogenic
Most clients are relaxed by: - CORRECT ANSWER Effleurage
circular movements in the palm is a massage technique known as - CORRECT ANSWER
effleurage
light-cured gels harden when they are exposed to - CORRECT ANSWER Ultraviolet or halogen
what is the following movement referred as effleurage? - CORRECT ANSWER using one hand
to move to entire foot in circular
A Client an athlete foot, one should - CORRECT ANSWER Not treat service
Final step of applying nail tip - CORRECT ANSWER Shaping new nail
Before acrylic procedure, technician should ask Client to - CORRECT ANSWER wash hands
what is sweat gland? - CORRECT ANSWER Feet Sweating, hand sweating
which substance can be used as a salon disinfectant? - CORRECT ANSWER household bleach
implements use during a manicure can be disinfected 2 sanitize - CORRECT ANSWER metal
pusher
what is a vesicle? - CORRECT ANSWER a blister
all of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - CORRECT ANSWER
talking to clients about services needed
, which of the following statement is TRUE about disinfection? - CORRECT ANSWER
disinfection may not kill bacteria spores
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - CORRECT ANSWER dissolve the tips
a paper wrap can be used to - CORRECT ANSWER Mend small tears in nail
prior to performing client services, workstations MUST be cleaned with - CORRECT ANSWER
an EPA registered disinfectant
disinfectants that are able to kill hepatitis viruses and tuberculosis bacteria are called -
CORRECT ANSWER hospital grade
bacteria reproduce by diving how many cells? - CORRECT ANSWER two
the nail brush should be used in conjunction with - CORRECT ANSWER soap and warm water
if a dirty nail is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will MOST likely
happen? - CORRECT ANSWER liquid in the sanitizer will be contaminated
after each use, the filter and jets of a tool bath must be - CORRECT ANSWER disinfected
Nail service should be avoided for all of the following characteristics of the skin or nail,
EXCEPT? - CORRECT ANSWER discoloration
while receiving service, have minor bleeding, what can be used? - CORRECT ANSWER lump
alum
the point at which the nail plate meets the nail tip before the tip is glued to the nail is known as
the - CORRECT ANSWER postion stop
when the bacteria reach maturity, they divide by - CORRECT ANSWER two
creating a chemical reaction in order to harden gel on nails is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER curing
What differs between disinfection solution and sterilization? - CORRECT ANSWER
sterilization kills all bacteria and spore
disinfection provides the level of protection required by the salon to kill most organisms and
with one and DOES NOT kill bacterial spores
does not kills spores - CORRECT ANSWER pathogenic
powder alum is used to - CORRECT ANSWER Stop minor bleeding
