MANICURIST WRITTEN EXAM 2026:
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO ACING THE
STATE LICENSING TEST
A blister containing water fluid is called - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Bulla
Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for several hours are:
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-Wheals
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point of
contact is called the: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Well
What is the technical term for any nail disease? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Onychosis
Sanintizer used on the skin is called - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Antiseptic
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for
the body is called - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermis
All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are
inspected at least once every - THE CORRECT ANSWER-24 months/2
years
,Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood
providing nutrients to the rest of the body? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Circulatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the
procedure when performing a plain manicure? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Softening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry
except - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Talking to clients about services
needed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained
entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Immunity
Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Ultraviolet light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a
pencil is - THE CORRECT ANSWER-An orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Disinfection may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a
damaged nail is called: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A nail wrap
, Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Common cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Dissolve the tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
From each corner of the nail to the center
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Percussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Stop bleeding
A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What
should be done? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Use buffer to remove the
gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Soap and warm water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail
plate will look - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Black
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Oily
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO ACING THE
STATE LICENSING TEST
A blister containing water fluid is called - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Bulla
Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for several hours are:
- THE CORRECT ANSWER-Wheals
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point of
contact is called the: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Well
What is the technical term for any nail disease? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Onychosis
Sanintizer used on the skin is called - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Antiseptic
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for
the body is called - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Epidermis
All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are
inspected at least once every - THE CORRECT ANSWER-24 months/2
years
,Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood
providing nutrients to the rest of the body? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Circulatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the
procedure when performing a plain manicure? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Softening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry
except - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Talking to clients about services
needed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained
entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Immunity
Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Ultraviolet light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a
pencil is - THE CORRECT ANSWER-An orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Disinfection may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a
damaged nail is called: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-A nail wrap
, Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Common cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Dissolve the tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
From each corner of the nail to the center
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Percussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
Stop bleeding
A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What
should be done? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Use buffer to remove the
gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-Soap and warm water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail
plate will look - THE CORRECT ANSWER-Black
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-Oily
