NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What should be done BEFORE a clean towel is placed on the manicure
table? - ANSWERS-Spray table with disinfectant
What product is designed to minimize the chipping or cracking of nail
polish? - ANSWERS-top coat
What forms when the skin thickens and hardens? - ANSWERS-callus
all disinfectants MUST be approved for use by each state as well as by
the - ANSWERS-Environmental Protection Agency
What can cause a toenail to grow into the sides of toe's flesh? -
ANSWERS-Improper filing technique
Lifting the nail buffer from the nail after each stroke prevents -
ANSWERS-A warm or burning sensation
Massage should be AVOIDED when a client has - ANSWERS-High
blood pressure
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, NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What should be done first, before beginning a pedicure procedure? -
ANSWERS-Wash your hands
Which of the following is monomer? - ANSWERS-liquid acrylic
What product can be used to remove cuticle oil from the nail before a
polish application? - ANSWERS-a piece of cotton saturated with alcohol
or polish remover
What product causes the artificial tip to stick to the natural nail? -
ANSWERS-adhesive
What might occur if extreme pressure is used when pushing back the
cuticle? - ANSWERS-Injury to the matrix tissue
An infection would be indicated by the presence of which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Pus
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, NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What should be done to sculptured nails after they have been filed and
buffed? - ANSWERS-Clean and dry the nails
To sanitize means to - ANSWERS-clean
What is the MAIN purpose of the soap bath that is used during a
manicure? - ANSWERS-soften the cuticles
The largest single expense for a salon is USUALLY - ANSWERS-
advertising
Which of the following describes how the forms are placed during a nail
procedure? - ANSWERS-Roll the form into an arch to fit under the free
edge of the nail
When should the nails be shaped during a plain manicure? -
ANSWERS-Before soaking the fingers
How should the client's toenails be shaped when using an emery board?
- ANSWERS-Straight across and rounded slightly at the corners
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What should be done BEFORE a clean towel is placed on the manicure
table? - ANSWERS-Spray table with disinfectant
What product is designed to minimize the chipping or cracking of nail
polish? - ANSWERS-top coat
What forms when the skin thickens and hardens? - ANSWERS-callus
all disinfectants MUST be approved for use by each state as well as by
the - ANSWERS-Environmental Protection Agency
What can cause a toenail to grow into the sides of toe's flesh? -
ANSWERS-Improper filing technique
Lifting the nail buffer from the nail after each stroke prevents -
ANSWERS-A warm or burning sensation
Massage should be AVOIDED when a client has - ANSWERS-High
blood pressure
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, NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What should be done first, before beginning a pedicure procedure? -
ANSWERS-Wash your hands
Which of the following is monomer? - ANSWERS-liquid acrylic
What product can be used to remove cuticle oil from the nail before a
polish application? - ANSWERS-a piece of cotton saturated with alcohol
or polish remover
What product causes the artificial tip to stick to the natural nail? -
ANSWERS-adhesive
What might occur if extreme pressure is used when pushing back the
cuticle? - ANSWERS-Injury to the matrix tissue
An infection would be indicated by the presence of which of the
following? - ANSWERS-Pus
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, NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What should be done to sculptured nails after they have been filed and
buffed? - ANSWERS-Clean and dry the nails
To sanitize means to - ANSWERS-clean
What is the MAIN purpose of the soap bath that is used during a
manicure? - ANSWERS-soften the cuticles
The largest single expense for a salon is USUALLY - ANSWERS-
advertising
Which of the following describes how the forms are placed during a nail
procedure? - ANSWERS-Roll the form into an arch to fit under the free
edge of the nail
When should the nails be shaped during a plain manicure? -
ANSWERS-Before soaking the fingers
How should the client's toenails be shaped when using an emery board?
- ANSWERS-Straight across and rounded slightly at the corners
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