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Indiana PSI Nail Practice Test Questions
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Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest?
A. Silk
B. Linen
C. Paper
D. Fiberglass
✓ 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
✓ 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
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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
✓ B
Which treatment will minimize ridge on the toenail?
A. Buffing
B. Bleaching
C. Exfoliation
D. Massage cream
✓ 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
✓ A
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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
✓ 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
✓ 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
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✓ 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
✓ 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
✓ C
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed?
A. Pay for service
B. Schedule next appointment
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Indiana PSI Nail Practice Test Questions
and Answers | Latest Update
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest?
A. Silk
B. Linen
C. Paper
D. Fiberglass
✓ 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
✓ 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
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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
✓ B
Which treatment will minimize ridge on the toenail?
A. Buffing
B. Bleaching
C. Exfoliation
D. Massage cream
✓ 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
✓ A
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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
✓ 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
✓ 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
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✓ 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
✓ 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
✓ C
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed?
A. Pay for service
B. Schedule next appointment
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