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State Board Nail Tech Exam Prep Questions
and Correct Answers
Which color paper is NOT recommended for a professional
resume? Ans: Green
Human cells reproduce by a process referred to as Ans: Mitosis
After performing a service on a difficult client Pamela vents her
frustrations to other clients which of the following terms identifies
Pamela's display of emotions Ans: Attitude
A good way to develop a steady clientele is to ask clients before
they leave the salon to: Ans: Make another appointment
All of the following elements make up the nails except: Ans:
Helium
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The best way to protect yourself and your clients against infection
is to always Ans: Sanitize Implements
Orange green and violet are colors known as Ans: Secondary
colors
A basic "waterless" manicure is performed during artificial nail
preparation meaning that it is performed Ans: Without soaking the
nails
The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail
grooves causing ingrown nails is called Ans: Onychocryptosis
Always begin a manicure by working with the clients hand that is
Ans: Not the favored one
Accessory bone that forms the knee cap is called: Ans: Patella
Facial expressions, posture and poise are examples of: Ans:
Nonverbal communication
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Proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co-workers
and clients is known as: Ans: Professional ethics
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the
business is called: Ans: Cover letter
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: Ans:
Microbiology
The movements of the body are controlled by the: Ans: Central
Nervous System (CNS)
Ice melting into a puddle on the ground is an example of what
kind of change? Ans: Physical
How many naturally occurring elements are there in all? Ans: 92
Onychia is an inflammation of the: Ans: Nail matrix
How much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover? Ans: 1/3 to 1/2
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State Board Nail Tech Exam Prep Questions
and Correct Answers
Which color paper is NOT recommended for a professional
resume? Ans: Green
Human cells reproduce by a process referred to as Ans: Mitosis
After performing a service on a difficult client Pamela vents her
frustrations to other clients which of the following terms identifies
Pamela's display of emotions Ans: Attitude
A good way to develop a steady clientele is to ask clients before
they leave the salon to: Ans: Make another appointment
All of the following elements make up the nails except: Ans:
Helium
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The best way to protect yourself and your clients against infection
is to always Ans: Sanitize Implements
Orange green and violet are colors known as Ans: Secondary
colors
A basic "waterless" manicure is performed during artificial nail
preparation meaning that it is performed Ans: Without soaking the
nails
The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail
grooves causing ingrown nails is called Ans: Onychocryptosis
Always begin a manicure by working with the clients hand that is
Ans: Not the favored one
Accessory bone that forms the knee cap is called: Ans: Patella
Facial expressions, posture and poise are examples of: Ans:
Nonverbal communication
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Proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co-workers
and clients is known as: Ans: Professional ethics
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the
business is called: Ans: Cover letter
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: Ans:
Microbiology
The movements of the body are controlled by the: Ans: Central
Nervous System (CNS)
Ice melting into a puddle on the ground is an example of what
kind of change? Ans: Physical
How many naturally occurring elements are there in all? Ans: 92
Onychia is an inflammation of the: Ans: Nail matrix
How much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover? Ans: 1/3 to 1/2
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