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Nail Tech State Board Questions and Correct
Answers
Which of the following is not a recommended way to minimize
exposure to EMA vapors? Ans: Eating and drinking at the manicure
table
The three parts of a muscle are the Ans: Origin, belly, insertion
RDA stands for Ans: Recommended Dietary Allowance
A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it?
Ans: creates a crisp, perfectly straight line
The science that studies the relationship between people and their
work environment is called Ans: Ergonomics
If you are exposed to a clients blood during a service, the first
thing you should do is Ans: Stop the service and wash your hands
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Which of the following statements describes an example of
polymerization in relation to nail products Ans: Hardening or
curing process of artificial nail products
An accelerator is applied over the resin on a nail wrap to help with
which of the following Ans: Speed up the curing process
Lack of sleep can result in all of the following, except Ans: better
job performance
Which of the following is not a basic nail shape? Ans: triangular
During the completion phase scheduling the clients next
appointment right after their service is a practice known as Ans:
Prebooking
During which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and
grow rapidly Ans: Active stage
Which of the following descriptions does not identify a function of
the skeletal system? Ans: eliminates waste
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Which of the following substances is not a main ingredient and
nail polish? Ans: fabric
When should the pedicure slippers be placed on clients feet? Ans:
before polishing the toenails
Which supply item can be used to clean up excess polish from the
sidewalls and cuticle area Ans: Orangewood stick
Which of the following statements is true about a nail rasp? Ans:
Disinfected after every service
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the Ans:
spinal cord
Which of the following sections does not belong on a typical client
consultation form Ans: credit history
The main purpose of proper artificial nail preparation is to Ans:
Protect the nail from damage or infection
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A form of matter that has definite weight volume and shape is
known as a Ans: solid
All of the following our ways to greet a client, professionally and
respectfully except Ans: Avoid direct eye contact
This type of glue is used when applying nail tips to the natural
nails Ans: Nail adhesive
What should you do if you observe cracks in the nail during the
analysis phase of artificial nail maintenance Ans: File away
product in that area
Which of the following is not a secondary color? Ans: blue
A product used to remove oil and other products from the nail
before applying polish is called a Ans: Nail preparation solution
A compressor moisture trap and hose are all parts of the type of
nail equipment called Ans: airbrush
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Nail Tech State Board Questions and Correct
Answers
Which of the following is not a recommended way to minimize
exposure to EMA vapors? Ans: Eating and drinking at the manicure
table
The three parts of a muscle are the Ans: Origin, belly, insertion
RDA stands for Ans: Recommended Dietary Allowance
A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it?
Ans: creates a crisp, perfectly straight line
The science that studies the relationship between people and their
work environment is called Ans: Ergonomics
If you are exposed to a clients blood during a service, the first
thing you should do is Ans: Stop the service and wash your hands
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Which of the following statements describes an example of
polymerization in relation to nail products Ans: Hardening or
curing process of artificial nail products
An accelerator is applied over the resin on a nail wrap to help with
which of the following Ans: Speed up the curing process
Lack of sleep can result in all of the following, except Ans: better
job performance
Which of the following is not a basic nail shape? Ans: triangular
During the completion phase scheduling the clients next
appointment right after their service is a practice known as Ans:
Prebooking
During which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and
grow rapidly Ans: Active stage
Which of the following descriptions does not identify a function of
the skeletal system? Ans: eliminates waste
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Which of the following substances is not a main ingredient and
nail polish? Ans: fabric
When should the pedicure slippers be placed on clients feet? Ans:
before polishing the toenails
Which supply item can be used to clean up excess polish from the
sidewalls and cuticle area Ans: Orangewood stick
Which of the following statements is true about a nail rasp? Ans:
Disinfected after every service
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the Ans:
spinal cord
Which of the following sections does not belong on a typical client
consultation form Ans: credit history
The main purpose of proper artificial nail preparation is to Ans:
Protect the nail from damage or infection
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A form of matter that has definite weight volume and shape is
known as a Ans: solid
All of the following our ways to greet a client, professionally and
respectfully except Ans: Avoid direct eye contact
This type of glue is used when applying nail tips to the natural
nails Ans: Nail adhesive
What should you do if you observe cracks in the nail during the
analysis phase of artificial nail maintenance Ans: File away
product in that area
Which of the following is not a secondary color? Ans: blue
A product used to remove oil and other products from the nail
before applying polish is called a Ans: Nail preparation solution
A compressor moisture trap and hose are all parts of the type of
nail equipment called Ans: airbrush
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