GUAM MANICURIST LICESNING EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Q&A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of sanitation in nail services?
A. Improve nail appearance
B. Remove all bacteria and pathogens
C. Strengthen nails
D. Add shine
Rationale: Sanitation prevents infection by removing harmful
microorganisms.
Correct answer: B
2. Which tool is used to shape nails?
A. Buffer
B. Nail file
C. Cuticle pusher
D. Drill
Rationale: Nail files are used to shape and smooth nail edges.
Correct answer: B
3. What is the technical term for nail growth area?
,A. Lunula
B. Matrix
C. Cuticle
D. Bed
Rationale: The matrix produces new nail cells.
Correct answer: B
4. What should be done before starting a manicure?
A. Apply polish
B. Sanitize hands and tools
C. Cut nails immediately
D. Buff nails only
Rationale: Proper sanitation ensures client safety.
Correct answer: B
5. What is the function of cuticle oil?
A. Dry nails
B. Moisturize and protect cuticle
C. Harden nails
D. Remove polish
Rationale: It keeps cuticles soft and prevents cracking.
Correct answer: B
,6. What causes fungal nail infections?
A. Virus
B. Bacteria
C. Fungus
D. Heat
Rationale: Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments.
Correct answer: C
7. What is proper handwashing time?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
Rationale: 20 seconds ensures effective cleaning.
Correct answer: C
8. What is the nail plate?
A. Skin under nail
B. Hard visible nail body
C. Cuticle area
D. Bone structure
Rationale: The nail plate is the visible hard part.
Correct answer: B
, 9. What is disinfectant used for?
A. Kill all microbes on tools
B. Make nails shiny
C. Soften skin
D. Dry polish
Rationale: Disinfection reduces harmful organisms.
Correct answer: A
10. Which is NOT a manicure tool?
A. Nail brush
B. Emery board
C. Scissors
D. Stethoscope
Rationale: Stethoscope is medical equipment.
Correct answer: D
11. What is a contraindication in nail care?
A. Nail polish color
B. Condition preventing service
C. Nail shape
D. Nail length
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Q&A 2026 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of sanitation in nail services?
A. Improve nail appearance
B. Remove all bacteria and pathogens
C. Strengthen nails
D. Add shine
Rationale: Sanitation prevents infection by removing harmful
microorganisms.
Correct answer: B
2. Which tool is used to shape nails?
A. Buffer
B. Nail file
C. Cuticle pusher
D. Drill
Rationale: Nail files are used to shape and smooth nail edges.
Correct answer: B
3. What is the technical term for nail growth area?
,A. Lunula
B. Matrix
C. Cuticle
D. Bed
Rationale: The matrix produces new nail cells.
Correct answer: B
4. What should be done before starting a manicure?
A. Apply polish
B. Sanitize hands and tools
C. Cut nails immediately
D. Buff nails only
Rationale: Proper sanitation ensures client safety.
Correct answer: B
5. What is the function of cuticle oil?
A. Dry nails
B. Moisturize and protect cuticle
C. Harden nails
D. Remove polish
Rationale: It keeps cuticles soft and prevents cracking.
Correct answer: B
,6. What causes fungal nail infections?
A. Virus
B. Bacteria
C. Fungus
D. Heat
Rationale: Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments.
Correct answer: C
7. What is proper handwashing time?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
Rationale: 20 seconds ensures effective cleaning.
Correct answer: C
8. What is the nail plate?
A. Skin under nail
B. Hard visible nail body
C. Cuticle area
D. Bone structure
Rationale: The nail plate is the visible hard part.
Correct answer: B
, 9. What is disinfectant used for?
A. Kill all microbes on tools
B. Make nails shiny
C. Soften skin
D. Dry polish
Rationale: Disinfection reduces harmful organisms.
Correct answer: A
10. Which is NOT a manicure tool?
A. Nail brush
B. Emery board
C. Scissors
D. Stethoscope
Rationale: Stethoscope is medical equipment.
Correct answer: D
11. What is a contraindication in nail care?
A. Nail polish color
B. Condition preventing service
C. Nail shape
D. Nail length
