TEXAS COSMETOLOGY STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM| ACTUAL
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. to dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, you should ANS >>
wipe it out with a paper towel, seal it in a plastic bag, and dispose of it in a metal
trash can
2. the chemical reaction that creates polymers is ANS >> polymerization
3. the slits or furrows on each side of the nail are ANS >> nail grooves
4. in appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and ANS >>
transluscent
5. a metal pusher should be held like a pencil and held at a angle from the
nail plate ANS >> 20-30 degree
6. a monomer is one unit called a ANS >> molecule
7. To shape the monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement's free
edge, you should ANS >> press and smooth the product with the belly of your sable
brush
8. to keep the toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following
should be used? ANS >> toe separators
9. the area of the nail that has all of its strength ANS >> apex
10. most commonly used brush for monomer liquid or polymer powder is ANS
>> oval #8
11. when applying an acid-based nail primer, you should ANS >> use a light
dotting action to apply the primer to the nails
12. after an enhancement service, you should wipe the dampen dish with ANS
>> ace- tone
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, 13. which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail
polish application? ANS >> nail dehydrator
14. If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called
a bead. ANS >> dry
15. the cuticle is incredibly sticky and is from the nail plate ANS >> difficult to
remove
16. what is the purpose of massage in manicuring? ANS >> relax the client
17. Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating? ANS >> clear satin
18. you should NOT use a medium-grit abrasive to ANS >> create a high
shine on a natural nail when no polish will be worn
19. If you use too much powder when creating a bead, the ANS >> ANS >> nail
enhancement may become discolored
20. the rate of nail growth increases dramatically ANS >> during the last
trimester of pregnancy
21. if a client has an ingrown nail, you should ANS >> refer the client to a podiatri
22. Applying nail enhancement product over wet nail primer can cause ANS >>
prod- uct discoloration
23. A mix that has one-and-one-half times more liquid than powder is a
bead. ANS >> medium
24. Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers,
and narrow nail beds? ANS >> pointed
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, 25. at the end of a foot massage, you should ANS >> press your hands on the
client's feet and then feather off once
26. Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within before
a pedicure. ANS >> 48 hours
27. you can tell that a monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement
is ready to be filled and shaped when you tap on the brush and hear a ANS >>
hollow and clicking sound
28. a fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does
NOT ANS >> offer portability
29. a portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the ANS >> nail bed
30. nail extension underside should ANS >> be smooth
31. when repairing a crack in monomer liquid and polymer powder enhance-
ments, you should remove the existing polish, push back the eponychium,
remove cuticle tissue, gently file the nail, and then ANS >> file a v-shape into the
crack
32. which of the following is an example of equipment? ANS >> manicure table
33. the most commonly used versions of monomer liquid in the beauty indus-
try are odorless and ANS >> ethyl methacrylate
34. a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction is ANS >> nail ras
35. the nail is considered part of the ANS >> integumentary system
36. when disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how
long should you leave the immersed in disinfectant solution? ANS >> 10
minutes
37. tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place
is a ANS >> ligament
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QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. to dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, you should ANS >>
wipe it out with a paper towel, seal it in a plastic bag, and dispose of it in a metal
trash can
2. the chemical reaction that creates polymers is ANS >> polymerization
3. the slits or furrows on each side of the nail are ANS >> nail grooves
4. in appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and ANS >>
transluscent
5. a metal pusher should be held like a pencil and held at a angle from the
nail plate ANS >> 20-30 degree
6. a monomer is one unit called a ANS >> molecule
7. To shape the monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement's free
edge, you should ANS >> press and smooth the product with the belly of your sable
brush
8. to keep the toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following
should be used? ANS >> toe separators
9. the area of the nail that has all of its strength ANS >> apex
10. most commonly used brush for monomer liquid or polymer powder is ANS
>> oval #8
11. when applying an acid-based nail primer, you should ANS >> use a light
dotting action to apply the primer to the nails
12. after an enhancement service, you should wipe the dampen dish with ANS
>> ace- tone
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, 13. which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail
polish application? ANS >> nail dehydrator
14. If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called
a bead. ANS >> dry
15. the cuticle is incredibly sticky and is from the nail plate ANS >> difficult to
remove
16. what is the purpose of massage in manicuring? ANS >> relax the client
17. Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating? ANS >> clear satin
18. you should NOT use a medium-grit abrasive to ANS >> create a high
shine on a natural nail when no polish will be worn
19. If you use too much powder when creating a bead, the ANS >> ANS >> nail
enhancement may become discolored
20. the rate of nail growth increases dramatically ANS >> during the last
trimester of pregnancy
21. if a client has an ingrown nail, you should ANS >> refer the client to a podiatri
22. Applying nail enhancement product over wet nail primer can cause ANS >>
prod- uct discoloration
23. A mix that has one-and-one-half times more liquid than powder is a
bead. ANS >> medium
24. Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers,
and narrow nail beds? ANS >> pointed
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, 25. at the end of a foot massage, you should ANS >> press your hands on the
client's feet and then feather off once
26. Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within before
a pedicure. ANS >> 48 hours
27. you can tell that a monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement
is ready to be filled and shaped when you tap on the brush and hear a ANS >>
hollow and clicking sound
28. a fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does
NOT ANS >> offer portability
29. a portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the ANS >> nail bed
30. nail extension underside should ANS >> be smooth
31. when repairing a crack in monomer liquid and polymer powder enhance-
ments, you should remove the existing polish, push back the eponychium,
remove cuticle tissue, gently file the nail, and then ANS >> file a v-shape into the
crack
32. which of the following is an example of equipment? ANS >> manicure table
33. the most commonly used versions of monomer liquid in the beauty indus-
try are odorless and ANS >> ethyl methacrylate
34. a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction is ANS >> nail ras
35. the nail is considered part of the ANS >> integumentary system
36. when disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how
long should you leave the immersed in disinfectant solution? ANS >> 10
minutes
37. tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds organs in place
is a ANS >> ligament
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