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Comprehensive Texas Manicurist Written Examination study resource covering essential nail technology concepts, sanitation and infection control, nail anatomy, manicuring procedures, nail disorders, implements and equipment, chemical safety, client protection, professional practices, and Texas licensing requirements. Designed to reinforce key concepts, support structured review, and help aspiring manicurists prepare effectively for the written licensing examination.

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Texas Manicurist Written Exam


How much is the written test? - ANS $50

How much is the practical test? - ANS $72

Improperly sanitized pedicure basins may cause: - ANS tinea pedis

Which one of the following should be the last step in fiberglass application? - ANS Buffing

What is the appearance of a contaminated primer? - ANS cloudy

Careless filing and beviling of the fingernails may cause nails to: - ANS split

Which medical problem would prevent a massage from being performed during a manicure? -
ANS A heart condition

What is the purpose of a paper wrap? - ANS Quick repairs on natural nails

When cleaning the nail during a manicure, brush strokes should be directed: - ANS
downward

Some no-light gels may be cured by: - ANS Spraying with an activator

Nail forms should be used when applying - ANS Acrylic nails

What is the study of healthy skin and skin disorders called? - ANS Dermatology

What stops the growth of microorganisms on non-living surfaces? - ANS Disinfectants

When applying polish, which of the following can be used to correct a smudge before applying
more polish: - ANS Polish Remover

Alcohol, quads, and phenols are known as: - ANS Chemical Agents

What is the function of adductor muscles? - ANS

What can be used by the nail technician to strengthen weak natural nails? - ANS Fabric
Wrap




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, What is another name for monomer used in the application of acrylic nails? - ANS Liquid

Effleurage during a pedicure is: - ANS

What type of polish remover should be used if the client is wearing nail wraps? - ANS
Non-acetone remover

When applying acrylic over bitten nails, which of the following should not be done? - ANS
Apply primer to exposed skin.

If a client has swelling of the nail, which of the following conditions is present? - ANS

In which one of the following conditions do bacteria grow and multiply best? - ANS warm
and light

Which one of the following results in poor adhesion of polish? - ANS Oil traces on the nail
plate

Which one of the following is not a function of a muscle? - ANS Shape

Where should disinfected manicure implements be stored? - ANS in a wet sanitizer

The vascular system is also known as the: - ANS circulatory system

When polymer is mixed with monomer and shaped, the result is: - ANS acrylic nail

How should the technician reduce furrows in the nail plate? - ANS

When applying acrylic nails, what will help the acrylic adhere to the natural nail? - ANS
primer

What is the main purpose of a soap bath? - ANS Softens the cuticles

Where is the hyponychium found? - ANS Under the free edge

Which of the following is used to remove nail stains? - ANS hydrogen peroxide

To eliminate trapping air bubbles in the adhesive, the adhesive should be applied to the? - ANS
well of the tip

What is the technical term for the nail? - ANS Onyx

What must the manicurist not do when massaging arthritic hands? - ANS vigorous massage
of joints




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