TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
TEST 2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION STUDY
GUIDE AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is
prohibited from removing calluses using which of the following?
Answer: A credo blade
◉ According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be
used?
Answer: As a dry storage container for clean implements
◉ According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as
poisonous or unsafe?
Answer: FDA
◉ Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all
traces of oil and lotion?
Answer: Polish Remover
◉ What step should be completed immediately before applying
monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancements?
,Answer: Apply Primer
◉ According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned
and disinfected?
Answer: Prior to each client
◉ A nail is composed primarily of
Answer: Keratin
◉ What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole,
containing many colors is visible on a client's arm?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician
◉ What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop?
Answer: To guide where to place the nail tip
◉ How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp?
Answer: Per manufacturer's direction
◉ A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with
Answer: Nail fungus
,◉ What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood
exposure incident?
Answer: Antiseptic
◉ What should be worn when mixing disinfectants?
Answer: Safety glasses and gloves
◉ According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued?
Answer: On the second anniversary of the issue date
◉ Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts?
Answer: Antiseptic
◉ According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the
individual license?
Answer: Current photograph
◉ In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of
monomer and polymer be placed?
Answer: Free edge
◉ What should be done with toe separators after completing the
pedicure service?
, Answer: Discard
◉ What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact
with gel products?
Answer: Skin iritation
◉ What massage technique should be avoided on clients with
arthritis?
Answer: Vigorous
◉ Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents
bacteria from infecting the nail bed?
Answer: Hyponychium
◉ Malignant melanoma is often characterized by
Answer: Dark brown patches
◉ When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on
someone with a lowered immune system?
Answer: Nipping their cuticles
◉ when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the
licensee to do?
TEST 2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION STUDY
GUIDE AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is
prohibited from removing calluses using which of the following?
Answer: A credo blade
◉ According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be
used?
Answer: As a dry storage container for clean implements
◉ According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as
poisonous or unsafe?
Answer: FDA
◉ Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all
traces of oil and lotion?
Answer: Polish Remover
◉ What step should be completed immediately before applying
monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancements?
,Answer: Apply Primer
◉ According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned
and disinfected?
Answer: Prior to each client
◉ A nail is composed primarily of
Answer: Keratin
◉ What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole,
containing many colors is visible on a client's arm?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician
◉ What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop?
Answer: To guide where to place the nail tip
◉ How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp?
Answer: Per manufacturer's direction
◉ A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with
Answer: Nail fungus
,◉ What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood
exposure incident?
Answer: Antiseptic
◉ What should be worn when mixing disinfectants?
Answer: Safety glasses and gloves
◉ According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued?
Answer: On the second anniversary of the issue date
◉ Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts?
Answer: Antiseptic
◉ According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the
individual license?
Answer: Current photograph
◉ In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of
monomer and polymer be placed?
Answer: Free edge
◉ What should be done with toe separators after completing the
pedicure service?
, Answer: Discard
◉ What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact
with gel products?
Answer: Skin iritation
◉ What massage technique should be avoided on clients with
arthritis?
Answer: Vigorous
◉ Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents
bacteria from infecting the nail bed?
Answer: Hyponychium
◉ Malignant melanoma is often characterized by
Answer: Dark brown patches
◉ When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on
someone with a lowered immune system?
Answer: Nipping their cuticles
◉ when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the
licensee to do?
