Texas Manicurist Written State Board Test
2023/2024 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements? Correct Answer File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
calluses using which of the following? Correct Answer A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? Correct Answer
As a dry storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe?
Correct Answer FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion?
Correct Answer Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and
polymer powder enhancements? Correct Answer Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected?
Correct Answer Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of Correct Answer Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is
visible on a client's arm? Correct Answer Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? Correct Answer To guide where to place
the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? Correct Answer Per
manufacturer's direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with Correct Answer Nail
fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? Correct
Answer Antiseptic
,What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? Correct Answer Safety glasses and
gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? Correct Answer On
the second anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? Correct Answer Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license?
Correct Answer Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer
be placed? Correct Answer Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? Correct
Answer Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products?
Correct Answer Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? Correct Answer
Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the
nail bed? Correct Answer Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by Correct Answer Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a
lowered immune system? Correct Answer Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? Correct
Answer Record your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-
porous surfaces? Correct Answer Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic
liners and emptied how often? Correct Answer Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an
expired license? Correct Answer Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will
most likely happen? Correct Answer Disinfectant will be contaminated
, According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in
liquid shall be wiped clean and Correct Answer Disinfected
What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? Correct
Answer Refer the client to a physician
According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? Correct
Answer Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Safety data sheets explain which of the following? Correct Answer How to protect
yourself when using the product
What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage? Correct
Answer Medical condition
Which type of tip does NOT require blending? Correct Answer Well-less
How should monomer liquid be disposed Correct Answer Absorbed with a paper towel
and placed in a sealed plastic bag
When should a manicure service NOT be performed? Correct Answer Inflammation
around the nail
What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when applying too much
pressure? Correct Answer Pusher
According to TLDR, a licensee shall retain a copy of the continuing education course
completion certificate for how many years? Correct Answer 2
What are warts caused by? Correct Answer A virus
According to TDLR, a licensee may perform a service, within the scope of the license, at
a location other than a licensed facility for a client who Correct Answer Will receive the
services at the special event
Which of the following is a contagious disease? Correct Answer Scabies
According to TDLR, when must an individual obtain a new salon or shop license?
Correct Answer There is a change in ownership
What is necessary to use when preparing the feet for a pedicure service? Correct
Answer Foot bath
Complete the pedicure foot massage by Correct Answer Feathering off the foot
2023/2024 Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements? Correct Answer File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
calluses using which of the following? Correct Answer A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? Correct Answer
As a dry storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe?
Correct Answer FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion?
Correct Answer Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and
polymer powder enhancements? Correct Answer Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected?
Correct Answer Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of Correct Answer Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is
visible on a client's arm? Correct Answer Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? Correct Answer To guide where to place
the nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? Correct Answer Per
manufacturer's direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with Correct Answer Nail
fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? Correct
Answer Antiseptic
,What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? Correct Answer Safety glasses and
gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? Correct Answer On
the second anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? Correct Answer Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license?
Correct Answer Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer
be placed? Correct Answer Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? Correct
Answer Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products?
Correct Answer Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? Correct Answer
Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the
nail bed? Correct Answer Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by Correct Answer Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a
lowered immune system? Correct Answer Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? Correct
Answer Record your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-
porous surfaces? Correct Answer Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic
liners and emptied how often? Correct Answer Daily
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an
expired license? Correct Answer Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will
most likely happen? Correct Answer Disinfectant will be contaminated
, According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in
liquid shall be wiped clean and Correct Answer Disinfected
What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? Correct
Answer Refer the client to a physician
According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? Correct
Answer Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Safety data sheets explain which of the following? Correct Answer How to protect
yourself when using the product
What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage? Correct
Answer Medical condition
Which type of tip does NOT require blending? Correct Answer Well-less
How should monomer liquid be disposed Correct Answer Absorbed with a paper towel
and placed in a sealed plastic bag
When should a manicure service NOT be performed? Correct Answer Inflammation
around the nail
What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when applying too much
pressure? Correct Answer Pusher
According to TLDR, a licensee shall retain a copy of the continuing education course
completion certificate for how many years? Correct Answer 2
What are warts caused by? Correct Answer A virus
According to TDLR, a licensee may perform a service, within the scope of the license, at
a location other than a licensed facility for a client who Correct Answer Will receive the
services at the special event
Which of the following is a contagious disease? Correct Answer Scabies
According to TDLR, when must an individual obtain a new salon or shop license?
Correct Answer There is a change in ownership
What is necessary to use when preparing the feet for a pedicure service? Correct
Answer Foot bath
Complete the pedicure foot massage by Correct Answer Feathering off the foot
