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What are the safe practices of using the electric file on the nail surface? ✔✔ Sit up straight at
your table
Hold your handpiece like a pencil
Place your forearms on the table
Use a firm steady grip
Use the pinky finger as the fulcrum finger
Indents in the nail plate caused by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as? ✔✔ Ring
of Fire
Will an electric file cause more dust? ✔✔ Yes, because the nail dust would be finer
The apex of the nail ✔✔ The stress area, where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and
becomes the free edge, needs extra product and strength to support the artificial extension.
This becomes the highest point in the nail known as the apex/arch of the nail
An electric file uses what type of motor? ✔✔ Micro motor
Where is the nail's stress area located? ✔✔ Apex
What does a nail technician need to be mindful of when performing repetitive work motions?
✔✔ Proper ergonomics - making the clients towards you than you working around the client.
What is the standard shank size of the nail bits? ✔✔
, How do you clean and sterilize a nail bit? ✔✔ Remove dirty bits from handpiece
Replace dirty bit with a blank
Wash and disinfect each bit used
Describe the flash curing process in a gel nail system. ✔✔ Gel is partly cured by putting it under
a UV or LED light for 5 to 10 seconds.
Flash curing for 10 secs to help set the nail so it doesn't drip into the side walls or underneath
the nail.
Describe the term torque during the electronic filing process ✔✔ Torque is the power of the
machine.
An electric file nail bit can corrode but how? ✔✔ Indents into the nail bit or grit can be dull and
require more pressure to file the nail down.
Leaving the bit in the CS20 for too long can wear it down faster.
Why is the release and secure position on the electric file handpiece important? ✔✔ It releases
the bit and locks the bit in place.
What step is performed after removing the top coat inhibition layer? ✔✔ Client needs to wash
hands then you can apply oil and massage lotion.
Which term refers to the amount of UV light produced by a UV lamp? ✔✔ Intensity
Why does the electric file have two direction options? ✔✔ For right/left hand people
For working at different angles
corrEct GradEd a+
What are the safe practices of using the electric file on the nail surface? ✔✔ Sit up straight at
your table
Hold your handpiece like a pencil
Place your forearms on the table
Use a firm steady grip
Use the pinky finger as the fulcrum finger
Indents in the nail plate caused by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as? ✔✔ Ring
of Fire
Will an electric file cause more dust? ✔✔ Yes, because the nail dust would be finer
The apex of the nail ✔✔ The stress area, where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and
becomes the free edge, needs extra product and strength to support the artificial extension.
This becomes the highest point in the nail known as the apex/arch of the nail
An electric file uses what type of motor? ✔✔ Micro motor
Where is the nail's stress area located? ✔✔ Apex
What does a nail technician need to be mindful of when performing repetitive work motions?
✔✔ Proper ergonomics - making the clients towards you than you working around the client.
What is the standard shank size of the nail bits? ✔✔
, How do you clean and sterilize a nail bit? ✔✔ Remove dirty bits from handpiece
Replace dirty bit with a blank
Wash and disinfect each bit used
Describe the flash curing process in a gel nail system. ✔✔ Gel is partly cured by putting it under
a UV or LED light for 5 to 10 seconds.
Flash curing for 10 secs to help set the nail so it doesn't drip into the side walls or underneath
the nail.
Describe the term torque during the electronic filing process ✔✔ Torque is the power of the
machine.
An electric file nail bit can corrode but how? ✔✔ Indents into the nail bit or grit can be dull and
require more pressure to file the nail down.
Leaving the bit in the CS20 for too long can wear it down faster.
Why is the release and secure position on the electric file handpiece important? ✔✔ It releases
the bit and locks the bit in place.
What step is performed after removing the top coat inhibition layer? ✔✔ Client needs to wash
hands then you can apply oil and massage lotion.
Which term refers to the amount of UV light produced by a UV lamp? ✔✔ Intensity
Why does the electric file have two direction options? ✔✔ For right/left hand people
For working at different angles
