Indiana PSI Nail Practice Test (106 Questions) With
all Correct Verified Answers
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest?
A. Silk
B. Linen
C. Paper
D. Fiberglass – CORRECT ANSWER: B
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail service EXCEPT:
A. Abrasive Board
B. Pedicure Chair
C. Service Cushion
D. Trash Container - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleansing a footbath tub?
A. Drain and rinse with clean water
B. Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris
C. Disinfect the surface with a EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
D. Clean the surface of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and drain -
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Which treatment will minimize ridge on the toenail?
A. Buffing
B. Bleaching
C. Exfoliation
D. Massage cream - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following is BEST to consult when in doubt about how to use a product?
A. Manufacturer's instructions
B. MSDS
C. The CDC website
D. A colleague in your shop - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which is the BEST way to apply cuticle remover to the nail plate?
A. Add to fingerbowl
B. Use cotton-tipped swab
C. Saturate cotton ball
D. Squeeze from container - CORRECT ANSWER: B
Which of the following techniques will reduce the blending time?
A. Apply a narrower tip
B. Bevel well area
C. Hold file at an angle
D. Use a coarse grit file - CORRECT ANSWER: B
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products?
A. Work in a back room
B. Work next to a window
C. Work as quickly as possible
D. Work at a ventilated work table - CORRECT ANSWER: D
, Which of the following is an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements?
A. Bonding gel
B. Isopropyl alcohol
C. Oligomer
D. UV light - CORRECT ANSWER: D
Which is the proper way to wash hands?
A. Run water until hot over hands
B. Rince, lather, dry
C. Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rince, Dry
D. Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rince, dry - CORRECT ANSWER: C
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed?
A. Pay for service
B. Schedule next appointment
C. Complete a consultation card
D. Fill out an emergency contact card - CORRECT ANSWER: C
All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT:
A. Open pored
B. Eases Ecama
C. Traps moisture in skin
D. Increasess blood circulation - CORRECT ANSWER: B
All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT:
A. Accelerator
B. Dappen dish
C. Nail primer
D. Polymer powder - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
A. Application with gel adhesive
B. Applying a slightly larger tip
C. Trimming with a fingernail clipper
D. Using products that do not have a well - CORRECT ANSWER: C
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious material on
items?
A. Cleaning then sterilizing
B. Putting antiseptics on your skin or washing with soap and water
C. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing then with a brush
D. Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate EPA- registered disinfectant - CORRECT
ANSWER: A
Which is the most common cause of joint pain among salon service providers?
A. Immobility
B. Dehydration
C. Inflammation
D. Lack of calcium - CORRECT ANSWER: C
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT:
A. Paraffin mitts
B. Pedi Slippers
C. Plastice Spatulas
D. Two-way buffers - CORRECT ANSWER: A
all Correct Verified Answers
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest?
A. Silk
B. Linen
C. Paper
D. Fiberglass – CORRECT ANSWER: B
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail service EXCEPT:
A. Abrasive Board
B. Pedicure Chair
C. Service Cushion
D. Trash Container - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleansing a footbath tub?
A. Drain and rinse with clean water
B. Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris
C. Disinfect the surface with a EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
D. Clean the surface of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and drain -
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Which treatment will minimize ridge on the toenail?
A. Buffing
B. Bleaching
C. Exfoliation
D. Massage cream - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following is BEST to consult when in doubt about how to use a product?
A. Manufacturer's instructions
B. MSDS
C. The CDC website
D. A colleague in your shop - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which is the BEST way to apply cuticle remover to the nail plate?
A. Add to fingerbowl
B. Use cotton-tipped swab
C. Saturate cotton ball
D. Squeeze from container - CORRECT ANSWER: B
Which of the following techniques will reduce the blending time?
A. Apply a narrower tip
B. Bevel well area
C. Hold file at an angle
D. Use a coarse grit file - CORRECT ANSWER: B
Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products?
A. Work in a back room
B. Work next to a window
C. Work as quickly as possible
D. Work at a ventilated work table - CORRECT ANSWER: D
, Which of the following is an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements?
A. Bonding gel
B. Isopropyl alcohol
C. Oligomer
D. UV light - CORRECT ANSWER: D
Which is the proper way to wash hands?
A. Run water until hot over hands
B. Rince, lather, dry
C. Wet, Lather, Scrub, Rince, Dry
D. Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rince, dry - CORRECT ANSWER: C
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed?
A. Pay for service
B. Schedule next appointment
C. Complete a consultation card
D. Fill out an emergency contact card - CORRECT ANSWER: C
All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT:
A. Open pored
B. Eases Ecama
C. Traps moisture in skin
D. Increasess blood circulation - CORRECT ANSWER: B
All of the following are needed for an acrylic application service EXCEPT:
A. Accelerator
B. Dappen dish
C. Nail primer
D. Polymer powder - CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack?
A. Application with gel adhesive
B. Applying a slightly larger tip
C. Trimming with a fingernail clipper
D. Using products that do not have a well - CORRECT ANSWER: C
Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious material on
items?
A. Cleaning then sterilizing
B. Putting antiseptics on your skin or washing with soap and water
C. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing then with a brush
D. Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate EPA- registered disinfectant - CORRECT
ANSWER: A
Which is the most common cause of joint pain among salon service providers?
A. Immobility
B. Dehydration
C. Inflammation
D. Lack of calcium - CORRECT ANSWER: C
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT:
A. Paraffin mitts
B. Pedi Slippers
C. Plastice Spatulas
D. Two-way buffers - CORRECT ANSWER: A
