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Texas Manicurist Written State Board Test |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED|
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT |
100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
(answer)File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
using which of the following? - (answer)A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - (answer)As a dry storage
container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? -
(answer)FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
(answer)Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancements? - (answer)Apply Primer
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According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? -
(answer)Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - (answer)Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - (answer)Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - (answer)To guide where to place the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - (answer)Per manufacturer's direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - (answer)Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
(answer)Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - (answer)Safety glasses and gloves
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According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - (answer)On the second
anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - (answer)Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? -
(answer)Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - (answer)Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? -
(answer)Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - (answer)Skin
iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - (answer)Vigorous
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Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - (answer)Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - (answer)Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - (answer)Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - (answer)Record your
observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces? - (answer)Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners
and emptied how often? - (answer)Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - (answer)Under no circumstances
Texas Manicurist Written State Board Test |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED|
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT |
100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements? -
(answer)File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
using which of the following? - (answer)A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - (answer)As a dry storage
container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? -
(answer)FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
(answer)Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
powder enhancements? - (answer)Apply Primer
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According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? -
(answer)Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - (answer)Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
client's arm? - (answer)Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - (answer)To guide where to place the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - (answer)Per manufacturer's direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - (answer)Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
(answer)Antiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - (answer)Safety glasses and gloves
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According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - (answer)On the second
anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - (answer)Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? -
(answer)Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
placed? - (answer)Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? -
(answer)Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - (answer)Skin
iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - (answer)Vigorous
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Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
bed? - (answer)Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - (answer)Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
immune system? - (answer)Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - (answer)Record your
observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
surfaces? - (answer)Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners
and emptied how often? - (answer)Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
license? - (answer)Under no circumstances
