Nail Technician 2020 Practice Exam
Questions and Answers
When conditions are unfavorable for reproduction, bacteria will go dormant after forming
a tough covering called a:
a. shell
b. mitosis
c. spore
d. flagella - Answer- spore
The movements of the body are controlled by the:
a. efferent nerves
b. peripheral system
c. blood
d. central nervous system - Answer- central nervous system
Hypoallergenic products are used for the client's:
a. pharmacist
b. skin cancer
c. safety
d. acne - Answer- safety
Soft or fragile nails should be filed using a/an:
a. emery board
b. metal nail file
c. chamois buffer
d. nail brush - Answer- emery board
Soaking in water hardens:
a. acrylic balls
b. rhinestone application
c. no-light gels
d. acrylic residue - Answer- no-light gels
In acrylic applications, the edge is formed with the:
,a. first acrylic ball
b. third acrylic ball
c. nail file
d. second acrylic ball - Answer- first acrylic ball
A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
a. Dry cuticles
b. Gel nails
c. Paper wraps
d. Arthritis - Answer- Dry Cuticles
The proper way to mix polish is to:
a. mix with top coat
b. Shake vigorously.
c. Tap bottle on table
d. Roll bottle between palms - Answer- Roll bottle between palms
Skin's outer layer is called the:
a. Dermis
b. Epidermis
c. Subcutaneous tissue
d. Stratum corneum - Answer- Epidermis
The main part of the nail that is attached to the skin at the tip of the finger is the:
a. Nail root
b. Nail bed
c. Nail body
d. Nail fold - Answer- Nail body
Plastic gloves and safety glasses should always be worn when working with:
a. Primers
b. Gel nails
c. Air brushes
d. Acrylic powders - Answer- Primers
Sebum is secreted by:
a. Seals
b. Oil glands
, c. Arteries
d. Infected skin - Answer- Oil glands
A catalyst is an ingredient which causes a process to:
a. Explode
b. Slow down
c. Speed up
d Ramin static - Answer- Speed up
An accounting service is often used to help salons keep:
a. Making a profit
b. Accurate financial records
c. Making loan payments
d. Tax losses large - Answer- Accurate financial records
To add shine to the nail, use a chamois buffer with pumice power or:
a. Water
b. Cuticle oil
c. Dry polish
d. Cuticle remover - Answer- Dry polish
Chemical storage should be in cool areas and away from:
a. Appliance/furnace with pilot light
b. Hair colors
c. Perm solutions
d. Garbage cans - Answer- Hair colors
When applying acrylic over nail tips, you do not need to use a/an:
a. Acrylic powder
b. Sable brush
c. Acrylic liquid
d. Nail form - Answer- Nail form
A liquid that kills or retards bacterial growth is a/an:
a. Soap
b. Solution
c. Antiseptic
d. Agent - Answer- Antiseptic
Peak and slow months can be determined by reviewing your:
Questions and Answers
When conditions are unfavorable for reproduction, bacteria will go dormant after forming
a tough covering called a:
a. shell
b. mitosis
c. spore
d. flagella - Answer- spore
The movements of the body are controlled by the:
a. efferent nerves
b. peripheral system
c. blood
d. central nervous system - Answer- central nervous system
Hypoallergenic products are used for the client's:
a. pharmacist
b. skin cancer
c. safety
d. acne - Answer- safety
Soft or fragile nails should be filed using a/an:
a. emery board
b. metal nail file
c. chamois buffer
d. nail brush - Answer- emery board
Soaking in water hardens:
a. acrylic balls
b. rhinestone application
c. no-light gels
d. acrylic residue - Answer- no-light gels
In acrylic applications, the edge is formed with the:
,a. first acrylic ball
b. third acrylic ball
c. nail file
d. second acrylic ball - Answer- first acrylic ball
A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
a. Dry cuticles
b. Gel nails
c. Paper wraps
d. Arthritis - Answer- Dry Cuticles
The proper way to mix polish is to:
a. mix with top coat
b. Shake vigorously.
c. Tap bottle on table
d. Roll bottle between palms - Answer- Roll bottle between palms
Skin's outer layer is called the:
a. Dermis
b. Epidermis
c. Subcutaneous tissue
d. Stratum corneum - Answer- Epidermis
The main part of the nail that is attached to the skin at the tip of the finger is the:
a. Nail root
b. Nail bed
c. Nail body
d. Nail fold - Answer- Nail body
Plastic gloves and safety glasses should always be worn when working with:
a. Primers
b. Gel nails
c. Air brushes
d. Acrylic powders - Answer- Primers
Sebum is secreted by:
a. Seals
b. Oil glands
, c. Arteries
d. Infected skin - Answer- Oil glands
A catalyst is an ingredient which causes a process to:
a. Explode
b. Slow down
c. Speed up
d Ramin static - Answer- Speed up
An accounting service is often used to help salons keep:
a. Making a profit
b. Accurate financial records
c. Making loan payments
d. Tax losses large - Answer- Accurate financial records
To add shine to the nail, use a chamois buffer with pumice power or:
a. Water
b. Cuticle oil
c. Dry polish
d. Cuticle remover - Answer- Dry polish
Chemical storage should be in cool areas and away from:
a. Appliance/furnace with pilot light
b. Hair colors
c. Perm solutions
d. Garbage cans - Answer- Hair colors
When applying acrylic over nail tips, you do not need to use a/an:
a. Acrylic powder
b. Sable brush
c. Acrylic liquid
d. Nail form - Answer- Nail form
A liquid that kills or retards bacterial growth is a/an:
a. Soap
b. Solution
c. Antiseptic
d. Agent - Answer- Antiseptic
Peak and slow months can be determined by reviewing your:
