MANICURIST WRITTEN EXAM 2026
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE Q&A GRADED
A+
◉ what implement adds shine and smoothes wavy ridges on the
natural nail during a manicure?
a. course file
b. metal file
c. nail brush
d. nail buffer. Answer: d. nail buffer
◉ which of the following implements are disposable after using on a
client?
a. metal pusher
b. nippers
c. abrasive file
d. clippers. Answer: c. abrasive file
◉ monomer liquids, UV gels, and adhesives will form
a. fumes
b. gases
c. dust
,d. vapors. Answer: d. vapors
◉ the process of creating a beautiful sculpted nails is the
combination of monomer liquid and
a. polymerization
b. fiberglass
c. viscosity
d. polymer powder. Answer: d. polymer
◉ which of the following muscles moves the foot up and extends the
toes?
a. extensor digitorum
b. tibialis anterior
c. peroneus lingus
d. soleus. Answer: a. extensor digitorum
◉ what determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the
natural nail?
a. nail bed
b. hyponychium
c. eponychium
d. matrix. Answer: d. matrix
,◉ after the pedicure is completed, the practitioner's hand washing
should last a minimum of how many seconds?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30. Answer: c. 15
◉ which of the following natural nail filing techniques may cause
ingrown nails?
a. back and forth
b. into the corners
c. zigzag motion
d. after the soaking in the finger bowl. Answer: b. into the corners
◉ specialized ligaments of the nail serve what function?
a. forms protective barrier to prevent bacteria from entering nail bed
b. attaches nail bed to the bone
c. attaches nail plate to the nail bed
d. form tracks on either side of the nail for the nail to move as it
grows. Answer: b. attaches nail bed to the bone
, ◉ which of the following products is applied just before colored nail
polish?
a. sealer
b. nail dehydrator
c. base coat
d. nail oil. Answer: c. base coat
◉ which of the following may be used to dissolve soft tissue
adhering directly to the nail plate?
a. acetone
b. nail bleach
c. cuticle remover
d. nail conditioner. Answer: c. cuticle remover
◉ lifting problems with enhancements are usually caused by
a. not roughing up the nails enough
b. improper preparation; clean and dry
c. not conditioning nail plate with oil
d. removing cuticle. Answer: b. improper preparation; clean and dry
◉ which of the following types of lights are used in the curing of
artificial nail products?
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE Q&A GRADED
A+
◉ what implement adds shine and smoothes wavy ridges on the
natural nail during a manicure?
a. course file
b. metal file
c. nail brush
d. nail buffer. Answer: d. nail buffer
◉ which of the following implements are disposable after using on a
client?
a. metal pusher
b. nippers
c. abrasive file
d. clippers. Answer: c. abrasive file
◉ monomer liquids, UV gels, and adhesives will form
a. fumes
b. gases
c. dust
,d. vapors. Answer: d. vapors
◉ the process of creating a beautiful sculpted nails is the
combination of monomer liquid and
a. polymerization
b. fiberglass
c. viscosity
d. polymer powder. Answer: d. polymer
◉ which of the following muscles moves the foot up and extends the
toes?
a. extensor digitorum
b. tibialis anterior
c. peroneus lingus
d. soleus. Answer: a. extensor digitorum
◉ what determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the
natural nail?
a. nail bed
b. hyponychium
c. eponychium
d. matrix. Answer: d. matrix
,◉ after the pedicure is completed, the practitioner's hand washing
should last a minimum of how many seconds?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30. Answer: c. 15
◉ which of the following natural nail filing techniques may cause
ingrown nails?
a. back and forth
b. into the corners
c. zigzag motion
d. after the soaking in the finger bowl. Answer: b. into the corners
◉ specialized ligaments of the nail serve what function?
a. forms protective barrier to prevent bacteria from entering nail bed
b. attaches nail bed to the bone
c. attaches nail plate to the nail bed
d. form tracks on either side of the nail for the nail to move as it
grows. Answer: b. attaches nail bed to the bone
, ◉ which of the following products is applied just before colored nail
polish?
a. sealer
b. nail dehydrator
c. base coat
d. nail oil. Answer: c. base coat
◉ which of the following may be used to dissolve soft tissue
adhering directly to the nail plate?
a. acetone
b. nail bleach
c. cuticle remover
d. nail conditioner. Answer: c. cuticle remover
◉ lifting problems with enhancements are usually caused by
a. not roughing up the nails enough
b. improper preparation; clean and dry
c. not conditioning nail plate with oil
d. removing cuticle. Answer: b. improper preparation; clean and dry
◉ which of the following types of lights are used in the curing of
artificial nail products?
