Texas PSI Manicurist Exam (2 VERSIONS) ALL 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Texas PSI Manicurist Exam (2 VERSIONS) ALL 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Texas PSI Manicurist Exam


1. Which pigment determines skin color?


A. Keratin

B. Hemoglobin

C. Melanin

D. Sebum


✅ Correct Answer: C. Melanin




2. Prior to performing acrylic nail services, what is MOST important for a manicurist to ask the

client to do?


A. Remove jewelry

B. Wash their hands

C. Apply lotion

D. File nails


✅ Correct Answer: B. Wash their hands



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3. Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is:


A. Lighter

B. Oil-based

C. Thicker

D. Water-based


✅ Correct Answer: C. Thicker




4. A licensee must notify the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) of a

change of address within how many days?


A. 10 days

B. 15 days

C. 30 days

D. 60 days


✅ Correct Answer: C. 30 days




5. Unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer, how often must a disinfecting solution be

changed?


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A. Daily

B. Weekly

C. After each client

D. When visibly dirty


✅ Correct Answer: C. After each client




6. The ability of the body to destroy bacteria and resist infection is known as:


A. Sanitation

B. Disinfection

C. Immunity

D. Sterilization


✅ Correct Answer: C. Immunity




7. After each use, the filter and jet areas of a foot bath must be:


A. Rinsed

B. Sanitized

C. Disinfected

D. Replaced



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✅ Correct Answer: C. Disinfected




8. Which illness is caused by a virus?


A. Athlete’s foot

B. Ringworm

C. Common cold

D. Bacterial infection


✅ Correct Answer: C. Common cold




9. If you want to massage the muscles that straighten the wrist and fingers, you should

massage the:


A. Flexors

B. Extensors

C. Deltoids

D. Biceps


✅ Correct Answer: B. Extensors




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