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Texas PSI Manicurist Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following supplies is not used in applying nail wrap?
A. Nail adhesive
B. Scissors
C. Fabric
D. Hand lotion - ANSWER-Hand lotion
QUESTION: If you want to massage the muscle that straighten the wrist and makes the finger
straight line you should massage the - ANSWER-Extensor
QUESTION: Because of the potential for bleeding to occur, one should always have - ANSWER-
Rubber gloves
QUESTION: Prior to applying acrlyic nail, how should primer is applied? - ANSWER-place a small
dot of primer in the center of the nail with a brush
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QUESTION: The procedure that includes re positioning of the white free edge of a nail is called -
ANSWER-Backfill
QUESTION: Prior to servicing a client, one should wash it's own hand with - ANSWER-Liquid
soap
QUESTION: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) explains - ANSWER-How to protect yourself
QUESTION: The function of the foot file is to - ANSWER-Smooth calluses
QUESTION: UV gels may be removed by - ANSWER-Buffering the nail
QUESTION: What are the most commonly used salon disinfectants - ANSWER-Quarts
QUESTION: If clients have an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a product, it's called -
ANSWER-Irritant contact dermatitis
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QUESTION: The nail bush should be used in conjunction with - ANSWER-Soap and water
QUESTION: Which implement is used to add shine to the nail? - ANSWER-Chamois buffer
QUESTION: To remove acrylic nails, one should soak them in - ANSWER-Acetone
QUESTION: What should be recommended to prevent split nails? - ANSWER-Applying artificial
nail
QUESTION: The process of decontamination includes - ANSWER-Removing both visible and
invisible contaminants from tools and surfaces
QUESTION: What is the order of the coats that should be applied to the client's nails during a
manicure? - ANSWER-Base coat + Color + Color + Top coat
QUESTION: What is the appropriate maintenance for fabric wraps? - ANSWER-Apply glue fills
every 2 weeks and fabric fills every 4 weeks
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QUESTION: To decide which nail shape is most appropriate for a client, one should ask the
client about her - ANSWER-Work
QUESTION: A signed document stating that a client agrees to a specific treatment and accepts
all possible risks involved is - ANSWER-A client consultation form
Q; The pigment that determines skin color - ANSWER-Melanin
QUESTION: Prior to performing on acrylic nail services, it is most important for a manicurist to
ask a client to - ANSWER-Wash their hands
QUESTION: Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is - ANSWER-Thicker
QUESTION: A licensee must notify the TDLR of their change in address within how many days of
the change? - ANSWER-30 days
QUESTION: Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture, a disinfecting solution must be
changed - ANSWER-After each client
Texas PSI Manicurist Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: Which of the following supplies is not used in applying nail wrap?
A. Nail adhesive
B. Scissors
C. Fabric
D. Hand lotion - ANSWER-Hand lotion
QUESTION: If you want to massage the muscle that straighten the wrist and makes the finger
straight line you should massage the - ANSWER-Extensor
QUESTION: Because of the potential for bleeding to occur, one should always have - ANSWER-
Rubber gloves
QUESTION: Prior to applying acrlyic nail, how should primer is applied? - ANSWER-place a small
dot of primer in the center of the nail with a brush
,Page 2 of 46
QUESTION: The procedure that includes re positioning of the white free edge of a nail is called -
ANSWER-Backfill
QUESTION: Prior to servicing a client, one should wash it's own hand with - ANSWER-Liquid
soap
QUESTION: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) explains - ANSWER-How to protect yourself
QUESTION: The function of the foot file is to - ANSWER-Smooth calluses
QUESTION: UV gels may be removed by - ANSWER-Buffering the nail
QUESTION: What are the most commonly used salon disinfectants - ANSWER-Quarts
QUESTION: If clients have an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a product, it's called -
ANSWER-Irritant contact dermatitis
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QUESTION: The nail bush should be used in conjunction with - ANSWER-Soap and water
QUESTION: Which implement is used to add shine to the nail? - ANSWER-Chamois buffer
QUESTION: To remove acrylic nails, one should soak them in - ANSWER-Acetone
QUESTION: What should be recommended to prevent split nails? - ANSWER-Applying artificial
nail
QUESTION: The process of decontamination includes - ANSWER-Removing both visible and
invisible contaminants from tools and surfaces
QUESTION: What is the order of the coats that should be applied to the client's nails during a
manicure? - ANSWER-Base coat + Color + Color + Top coat
QUESTION: What is the appropriate maintenance for fabric wraps? - ANSWER-Apply glue fills
every 2 weeks and fabric fills every 4 weeks
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QUESTION: To decide which nail shape is most appropriate for a client, one should ask the
client about her - ANSWER-Work
QUESTION: A signed document stating that a client agrees to a specific treatment and accepts
all possible risks involved is - ANSWER-A client consultation form
Q; The pigment that determines skin color - ANSWER-Melanin
QUESTION: Prior to performing on acrylic nail services, it is most important for a manicurist to
ask a client to - ANSWER-Wash their hands
QUESTION: Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is - ANSWER-Thicker
QUESTION: A licensee must notify the TDLR of their change in address within how many days of
the change? - ANSWER-30 days
QUESTION: Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture, a disinfecting solution must be
changed - ANSWER-After each client
