STATE BOARD READY: NAIL TECH
EXAM 2026 PREP THAT GETS YOU
LICENSED & CONFIDENT
Always begin a manicure by working with the clients hand that
is - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Not the favored one
Accessory bone that forms the knee cap is called: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Patella
Facial expressions, posture and poise are examples of: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal communication
Proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co-workers
and clients is known as: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Professional ethics
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the
business is called: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Cover letter
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Microbiology
The movements of the body are controlled by the: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Central Nervous System (CNS)
,Ice melting into a puddle on the ground is an example of what
kind of change? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Physical
How many naturally occurring elements are there in all? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-92
Onychia is an inflammation of the: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Nail
matrix
How much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-1/3 to 1/2
A nail technician learns about the client's skin and nail
concerns during which phase of the service? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Ask, analyze & assess
All of following are benefits of the massage EXCEPT: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Decrease circulation of the blood supply of the
skin
The recommended maintenance schedule for all acrylic nails is
every: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 weeks
Pure pigmented colors that cannot be obtained from mixing any
other colors together are: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Primary colors
All of the following are listed on a client consultation form
EXCEPT: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Reference
, A rental agreement is also known as a(n): - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Lease
Remembering a client's specific physical needs, previous
services, and request is an important aspect of: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Customer service
Natural immunity is obtained by keeping the body: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Healthy
Groups of cells of the same kind make up: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Tissues
All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of
paronychia EXCEPT: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Fungus
Of the following senses, which is considered the most personal?
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-Touch
Nail products are also referred to as: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-nail
cosmetics
And emery board is an example of an item that is: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Disposable
All of the following terms describe the major artificial nail
system EXCEPT: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-French
EXAM 2026 PREP THAT GETS YOU
LICENSED & CONFIDENT
Always begin a manicure by working with the clients hand that
is - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Not the favored one
Accessory bone that forms the knee cap is called: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Patella
Facial expressions, posture and poise are examples of: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal communication
Proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co-workers
and clients is known as: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Professional ethics
A brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the
business is called: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Cover letter
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called: -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Microbiology
The movements of the body are controlled by the: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Central Nervous System (CNS)
,Ice melting into a puddle on the ground is an example of what
kind of change? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Physical
How many naturally occurring elements are there in all? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-92
Onychia is an inflammation of the: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Nail
matrix
How much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-1/3 to 1/2
A nail technician learns about the client's skin and nail
concerns during which phase of the service? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Ask, analyze & assess
All of following are benefits of the massage EXCEPT: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Decrease circulation of the blood supply of the
skin
The recommended maintenance schedule for all acrylic nails is
every: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-2-3 weeks
Pure pigmented colors that cannot be obtained from mixing any
other colors together are: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Primary colors
All of the following are listed on a client consultation form
EXCEPT: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Reference
, A rental agreement is also known as a(n): - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Lease
Remembering a client's specific physical needs, previous
services, and request is an important aspect of: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Customer service
Natural immunity is obtained by keeping the body: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Healthy
Groups of cells of the same kind make up: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Tissues
All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of
paronychia EXCEPT: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Fungus
Of the following senses, which is considered the most personal?
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-Touch
Nail products are also referred to as: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-nail
cosmetics
And emery board is an example of an item that is: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Disposable
All of the following terms describe the major artificial nail
system EXCEPT: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-French
