NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
red, itching, peeling patches of skin on the bottom of the feet and between the
toes is - ANSWERS,tinea manus
,what safety measure can be taken when working with nail chemicals? -
ANSWERS,where a dust mask and safety glasses
which of the following should be used to disinfect an implement that has contact
with blood? - ANSWERS,An EPA registered/hospital disinfectant
EPA - ANSWERS,Environment Protection Agency
Which of the following can cause damage to the nail bed during a manicure? -
ANSWERS,Excess pressure at the base of the nail
The practitioner should buff lightly over the nail plate before performing a fill in on
sculpture nail to - ANSWERS,Allow the primer to adhere to the nail
Where is the first ball of acrylic placed to form an artificial nail? - ANSWERS,In the
middle of the nail
A thick adhesive product that adheres wrap fabric to the nails is - ANSWERS,resin
what step is performed after each layer of gel is applied during a gel nail service?
- ANSWERS,nails are placed under a UV light
Which of the following is used to soften the skin around the nails - ANSWERS,oil
When the practitioner is using an electric file, it is important to always keep the
bit - ANSWERS,flat to the nail
the five most common nail shapes are round, square, oval, pointed, and -
ANSWERS,squound
An allergic reaction from touching certain substances that causes red, itchy
eruptions is known as - ANSWERS,Eczema
Which of the following conditions prohibits a manicurist from giving a client foot
massages during pedicure? - ANSWERS,high blood pressure
, What condition should artificial nail be in before the practitioner removes the
form? - ANSWERS,dry
All of the following are considered to be ethical standards when a practitioner
interacts with a client EXCEPT - ANSWERS,discussing problem occurring in
neighboring salons
Which of the following describes splits in the cuticle surrounding the nail? -
ANSWERS,hangnails
what is the purpose of nail wrapping? - ANSWERS,strengthens soft and fragile
nails
What can be used in shorten nails in order to save the time that would be spent
filling? - ANSWERS,Nail clipper
How many minutes should feet be soaked in the foot bath? - ANSWERS,25-30
minutes
A fingernail that is yellow-green or black in color indicated the presence of -
ANSWERS,Fungus
What may result from vigorous shaking of a bottle of polish before it is applied? -
ANSWERS,Bubbles can form and produce a rough appearance
When would a visual analysis of the hands and nails be performed during an
artificial application procedure? - ANSWERS,after removing polish
Onychophagy is a nervous habit which can result in - ANSWERS,bitten nails
What should the practitioner do in the pre-service before starting a pedicure -
ANSWERS,use sanitizing hand wash
How often must disinfectant solutions be changed? - ANSWERS,once daily, unless
otherwise directed by the manufacturer
Service records should include all of the following EXCEPT the - ANSWERS,time
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
red, itching, peeling patches of skin on the bottom of the feet and between the
toes is - ANSWERS,tinea manus
,what safety measure can be taken when working with nail chemicals? -
ANSWERS,where a dust mask and safety glasses
which of the following should be used to disinfect an implement that has contact
with blood? - ANSWERS,An EPA registered/hospital disinfectant
EPA - ANSWERS,Environment Protection Agency
Which of the following can cause damage to the nail bed during a manicure? -
ANSWERS,Excess pressure at the base of the nail
The practitioner should buff lightly over the nail plate before performing a fill in on
sculpture nail to - ANSWERS,Allow the primer to adhere to the nail
Where is the first ball of acrylic placed to form an artificial nail? - ANSWERS,In the
middle of the nail
A thick adhesive product that adheres wrap fabric to the nails is - ANSWERS,resin
what step is performed after each layer of gel is applied during a gel nail service?
- ANSWERS,nails are placed under a UV light
Which of the following is used to soften the skin around the nails - ANSWERS,oil
When the practitioner is using an electric file, it is important to always keep the
bit - ANSWERS,flat to the nail
the five most common nail shapes are round, square, oval, pointed, and -
ANSWERS,squound
An allergic reaction from touching certain substances that causes red, itchy
eruptions is known as - ANSWERS,Eczema
Which of the following conditions prohibits a manicurist from giving a client foot
massages during pedicure? - ANSWERS,high blood pressure
, What condition should artificial nail be in before the practitioner removes the
form? - ANSWERS,dry
All of the following are considered to be ethical standards when a practitioner
interacts with a client EXCEPT - ANSWERS,discussing problem occurring in
neighboring salons
Which of the following describes splits in the cuticle surrounding the nail? -
ANSWERS,hangnails
what is the purpose of nail wrapping? - ANSWERS,strengthens soft and fragile
nails
What can be used in shorten nails in order to save the time that would be spent
filling? - ANSWERS,Nail clipper
How many minutes should feet be soaked in the foot bath? - ANSWERS,25-30
minutes
A fingernail that is yellow-green or black in color indicated the presence of -
ANSWERS,Fungus
What may result from vigorous shaking of a bottle of polish before it is applied? -
ANSWERS,Bubbles can form and produce a rough appearance
When would a visual analysis of the hands and nails be performed during an
artificial application procedure? - ANSWERS,after removing polish
Onychophagy is a nervous habit which can result in - ANSWERS,bitten nails
What should the practitioner do in the pre-service before starting a pedicure -
ANSWERS,use sanitizing hand wash
How often must disinfectant solutions be changed? - ANSWERS,once daily, unless
otherwise directed by the manufacturer
Service records should include all of the following EXCEPT the - ANSWERS,time
