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NAIL TECHNICIAN FINAL TEST |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
VERFIED SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is a disorder in which the sides of nails grow sharply downward? -
(answer)Ingrown nails
Which of the following is a disorder in which the cuticle grows forward onto the nail plate? -
(answer)Pterygium
Explanation: Pterygium is an abnormal nail condition where the skin grows and stretches over
the nail plate. It is not actually the cuticle that is affected, but an adverse skin reaction from a
serious injury. It can be treated with creams but should otherwise be left alone
According to the information provided in the course, which of the following is an appropriate
way to form a ball of acrylic on a brush? - (answer)Wet a brush in acrylic liquid and then rotate
the brush in acrylic powder
Explanation: Wet a brush in acrylic liquid and then rotate the brush in acrylic powder. This will
form a ball of acrylic on the tip of the brush
According to the manicure procedures described in the course, which of the following is an
appropriate way too retrieve polish with a nail polish with a nail so that it is prepared for
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application? - (answer)Sticking the brush into the nail polish and then brushing one side of the
brush against the polish bottle so that the other side has just enough to cover a nail
Explanation: After the base coat feels smooth rather than sticky, retrieve polish with a nail polish
brush so that it is prepared for application. This is done by sticking the brush into the nail polish
and then brushing one side of the brush against the polish bottle so that the other side has just
enough to cover a nail
According to the manicure procedure described in the course, the likelihood of a nail chipping
can be reduced by: - (answer)Filing should be done at an angle so that the underside of the free
edge is filed away more so than the top
Explanation: Filing should be done at an angle so that the underside of the free edge is filed away
more so than the top - this reduces the likelihood of chipping
Which of the following is a disorder in which the nails grow concave rather than convex? -
(answer)Koilonychia
Explanation: Koilonychia (spoon nails) is characterized by nails that flare at the edges or pit in
the middle. The nails are concave rather than somewhat convex, and typically thin and soft.
According to the information provided in the course if one waits too long to perform a nail fill
service. - (answer)The acrylic nail may lift, allowing moisture underneath
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Explanation: In the case of acrylic nails, a nail fill service should be performed to fill this gap
and reshape the nail. If one waits too long to perform this service the acrylic nail may lift. This
will allow moisture underneath, and the nail will have to be removed
Applying this type of artificial nail typically involves spreading product onto nails and then
letting it dry naturally, though there are other methods of application: - (answer)Acrylic nails
Which of the following is a disorder in which nails grow into the nail groove, possibly causing
infection? - (answer)Ingrown nail
Explanation: Ingrown nails, known as onychocryptosis, are nails that have been improperly cared
for to the point that the nail grows into the groove. Ingrown nails tend to be aggravated by too
much pressure placed on the skin tissue surrounding the nail. If there is any redness, swelling,
pain, or other indicators of an infection, do not perform services and recommend that the client
see a physician
Which of the following is not a sign that a nail is healthy? - (answer)A somewhat translucent nail
body
This is the main portion of the nail - (answer)Nail plate
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Explanation: Nail plate: the main portion of the nail, the part between the nail root and the free
edge
The outermost layer of the epidermis is the: - (answer)Stratum Corneum
Explanation: The epidermis is composed of five sublayers called strata, and each stratum plays
an important role: The outermost layer is the stratum corneum (Latin for "horny layer"), and the
layer of skin where a cosmetologist will apply products
Applying this type of artificial nail involves spreading product onto nails and then activating it,
either with an activating product, water, or special halogen or UV light: - (answer)Gels
Explanation: Gels are similar to some types of acrylic nails in that they are spread onto nails;
however, unlike acrylic nails they must be activated, either with an activating product or water in
the case of no-light gels and a special halogen or UV light in the case of UV and LED gels
This is the skin on either side of the upper portion of the nail. - (answer)Nail wall
Explanation: Nail wall: the skin on either side of the upper portion of the nail
How much additional fabric is applied at the nail wrap two-week service point? - (answer)None
NAIL TECHNICIAN FINAL TEST |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
VERFIED SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following is a disorder in which the sides of nails grow sharply downward? -
(answer)Ingrown nails
Which of the following is a disorder in which the cuticle grows forward onto the nail plate? -
(answer)Pterygium
Explanation: Pterygium is an abnormal nail condition where the skin grows and stretches over
the nail plate. It is not actually the cuticle that is affected, but an adverse skin reaction from a
serious injury. It can be treated with creams but should otherwise be left alone
According to the information provided in the course, which of the following is an appropriate
way to form a ball of acrylic on a brush? - (answer)Wet a brush in acrylic liquid and then rotate
the brush in acrylic powder
Explanation: Wet a brush in acrylic liquid and then rotate the brush in acrylic powder. This will
form a ball of acrylic on the tip of the brush
According to the manicure procedures described in the course, which of the following is an
appropriate way too retrieve polish with a nail polish with a nail so that it is prepared for
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application? - (answer)Sticking the brush into the nail polish and then brushing one side of the
brush against the polish bottle so that the other side has just enough to cover a nail
Explanation: After the base coat feels smooth rather than sticky, retrieve polish with a nail polish
brush so that it is prepared for application. This is done by sticking the brush into the nail polish
and then brushing one side of the brush against the polish bottle so that the other side has just
enough to cover a nail
According to the manicure procedure described in the course, the likelihood of a nail chipping
can be reduced by: - (answer)Filing should be done at an angle so that the underside of the free
edge is filed away more so than the top
Explanation: Filing should be done at an angle so that the underside of the free edge is filed away
more so than the top - this reduces the likelihood of chipping
Which of the following is a disorder in which the nails grow concave rather than convex? -
(answer)Koilonychia
Explanation: Koilonychia (spoon nails) is characterized by nails that flare at the edges or pit in
the middle. The nails are concave rather than somewhat convex, and typically thin and soft.
According to the information provided in the course if one waits too long to perform a nail fill
service. - (answer)The acrylic nail may lift, allowing moisture underneath
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Explanation: In the case of acrylic nails, a nail fill service should be performed to fill this gap
and reshape the nail. If one waits too long to perform this service the acrylic nail may lift. This
will allow moisture underneath, and the nail will have to be removed
Applying this type of artificial nail typically involves spreading product onto nails and then
letting it dry naturally, though there are other methods of application: - (answer)Acrylic nails
Which of the following is a disorder in which nails grow into the nail groove, possibly causing
infection? - (answer)Ingrown nail
Explanation: Ingrown nails, known as onychocryptosis, are nails that have been improperly cared
for to the point that the nail grows into the groove. Ingrown nails tend to be aggravated by too
much pressure placed on the skin tissue surrounding the nail. If there is any redness, swelling,
pain, or other indicators of an infection, do not perform services and recommend that the client
see a physician
Which of the following is not a sign that a nail is healthy? - (answer)A somewhat translucent nail
body
This is the main portion of the nail - (answer)Nail plate
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Explanation: Nail plate: the main portion of the nail, the part between the nail root and the free
edge
The outermost layer of the epidermis is the: - (answer)Stratum Corneum
Explanation: The epidermis is composed of five sublayers called strata, and each stratum plays
an important role: The outermost layer is the stratum corneum (Latin for "horny layer"), and the
layer of skin where a cosmetologist will apply products
Applying this type of artificial nail involves spreading product onto nails and then activating it,
either with an activating product, water, or special halogen or UV light: - (answer)Gels
Explanation: Gels are similar to some types of acrylic nails in that they are spread onto nails;
however, unlike acrylic nails they must be activated, either with an activating product or water in
the case of no-light gels and a special halogen or UV light in the case of UV and LED gels
This is the skin on either side of the upper portion of the nail. - (answer)Nail wall
Explanation: Nail wall: the skin on either side of the upper portion of the nail
How much additional fabric is applied at the nail wrap two-week service point? - (answer)None
