NAIL TECHNICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT
A) nail oil
B) primer
C) remover
D) top coat - Answer -B) primer
Which is an example of a parasite
A) Mildew
B) Scabies
C) Tinea Barbae
D) Tinea Capitis - Answer -B) Scabies
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?
A) Cut
B) Rip
C) Tear
D) Trim - Answer -D) Trim
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
A) Utility Cart
B) Covered Container
C) Laundry Facility
D) Back Bar - Answer -B) Covered Container
All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage
EXCEPT
A) continual contact
B) nails touch clients skin
C) slow repetitive movements
D) use sufficient amounts of cream - Answer -B) nails touch clients skin
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail plate
A) acetone
B) astringent
C) base coat
D) isopropyl alcohol - Answer -C) base coat
What is the actively growing part of the nail
A) matrix
B) free edge
C) lunula
,D) mantle - Answer -A) matrix
Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the nail plate
A) the tip will crack or split
B) less filing will be required
C) no glue will be present on edges
D) there will be quicker adhesion time - Answer -A) the tip will crack or split
Which of the following nail disease is characterized by inflammation of the matrix and
shedding of the nail plate
A) Onychia
B) Onycholysis
C) Onychomycosis
D) Onychocryptosis - Answer -A) Onychia
All of the following are characteristics of odorless acrylic products EXCEPT
A) slight smell
B) harden quickly
C) top tacky layer
D) dryer mix ratio used - Answer -B) harden quickly
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel
A) black and white
B) green and brown
C) red and yellow
D) violet and purple - Answer -C) red and yellow
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use
A) ozone steamer
B) UV light
C) autoclave
D) quaternary ammonium - Answer -C) autoclave
Which of the following techniques will reduce tip blending time
A) Apply a narrower tip
B) Bevel well area
C) Hold file at an angle
D) Use a coarse grit file - Answer -B) Bevel well area
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate
A) to remove color from the skin
B) to clean manicure and pedicure files
C) to clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
D) to remove internal parasites - Answer -C) to clean blood and bodily fluids off
surfaces
, All of the following purposes of having a SDS available apply EXCEPT
A) The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
B) To have quick access to medical and first aid information
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
D) To keep from being fined - Answer -C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail
A) Side to center
B)Center to side
C) Back and forth
D) Into the corners - Answer -A) Side to center
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
A) silk
B) linen
C) paper
D) fiberglass - Answer -B) linen
Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin
A) Antiseptic
B) Bleach
C) Disinfectant
D) Quat Solution - Answer -A) Antiseptic
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
A) Cone
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Squoval - Answer -A) Cone
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT
A) paraffin mitts
B) pedicure slippers
C) plastic spatulas
D) two-way buffers - Answer -A) paraffin mitts
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of fabric wraps EXCEPT
A) gently buff with 240 grit buffer
B) re-hydrate nail after removal
C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
D) slide off softened material with wooden pusher - Answer -C) soak in non-acetone
polish remover
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores
QUESTIONS
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT
A) nail oil
B) primer
C) remover
D) top coat - Answer -B) primer
Which is an example of a parasite
A) Mildew
B) Scabies
C) Tinea Barbae
D) Tinea Capitis - Answer -B) Scabies
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?
A) Cut
B) Rip
C) Tear
D) Trim - Answer -D) Trim
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
A) Utility Cart
B) Covered Container
C) Laundry Facility
D) Back Bar - Answer -B) Covered Container
All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage
EXCEPT
A) continual contact
B) nails touch clients skin
C) slow repetitive movements
D) use sufficient amounts of cream - Answer -B) nails touch clients skin
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail plate
A) acetone
B) astringent
C) base coat
D) isopropyl alcohol - Answer -C) base coat
What is the actively growing part of the nail
A) matrix
B) free edge
C) lunula
,D) mantle - Answer -A) matrix
Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the nail plate
A) the tip will crack or split
B) less filing will be required
C) no glue will be present on edges
D) there will be quicker adhesion time - Answer -A) the tip will crack or split
Which of the following nail disease is characterized by inflammation of the matrix and
shedding of the nail plate
A) Onychia
B) Onycholysis
C) Onychomycosis
D) Onychocryptosis - Answer -A) Onychia
All of the following are characteristics of odorless acrylic products EXCEPT
A) slight smell
B) harden quickly
C) top tacky layer
D) dryer mix ratio used - Answer -B) harden quickly
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel
A) black and white
B) green and brown
C) red and yellow
D) violet and purple - Answer -C) red and yellow
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use
A) ozone steamer
B) UV light
C) autoclave
D) quaternary ammonium - Answer -C) autoclave
Which of the following techniques will reduce tip blending time
A) Apply a narrower tip
B) Bevel well area
C) Hold file at an angle
D) Use a coarse grit file - Answer -B) Bevel well area
For which purpose would the use of hospital grade disinfectants be appropriate
A) to remove color from the skin
B) to clean manicure and pedicure files
C) to clean blood and bodily fluids off surfaces
D) to remove internal parasites - Answer -C) to clean blood and bodily fluids off
surfaces
, All of the following purposes of having a SDS available apply EXCEPT
A) The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
B) To have quick access to medical and first aid information
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
D) To keep from being fined - Answer -C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail
A) Side to center
B)Center to side
C) Back and forth
D) Into the corners - Answer -A) Side to center
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
A) silk
B) linen
C) paper
D) fiberglass - Answer -B) linen
Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin
A) Antiseptic
B) Bleach
C) Disinfectant
D) Quat Solution - Answer -A) Antiseptic
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
A) Cone
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Squoval - Answer -A) Cone
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT
A) paraffin mitts
B) pedicure slippers
C) plastic spatulas
D) two-way buffers - Answer -A) paraffin mitts
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of fabric wraps EXCEPT
A) gently buff with 240 grit buffer
B) re-hydrate nail after removal
C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
D) slide off softened material with wooden pusher - Answer -C) soak in non-acetone
polish remover
Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores
