TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
TEST 2026 COMPREHENSIVE THEORY REVIEW
AND PRACTICE TEST SET
◉ 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?
Answer: Record your observation
◉ According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect
implements and non-porous surfaces?
Answer: Chlorine bleach
◉ According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by
washing or using plastic liners and emptied how often?
Answer: Daily
◉ According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology
services with an expired license?
,Answer: Under no circumstances
◉ If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which
of the following will most likely happen?
Answer: Disinfectant will be contaminated
◉ According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that
cannot be immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and
Answer: Disinfected
◉ What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail
disease?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician
◉ According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail
salon?
Answer: Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
◉ Safety data sheets explain which of the following?
Answer: How to protect yourself when using the product
◉ What is important to know about your client prior to performing
a massage?
,Answer: Medical condition
◉ Which type of tip does NOT require blending?
Answer: Well-less
◉ How should monomer liquid be disposed
Answer: Absorbed with a paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic
bag
◉ When should a manicure service NOT be performed?
Answer: Inflammation around the nail
◉ What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when
applying too much pressure?
Answer: Pusher
◉ According to TLDR, a licensee shall retain a copy of the continuing
education course completion certificate for how many years?
Answer: 2
◉ What are warts caused by?
Answer: A virus
, ◉ According to TDLR, a licensee may perform a service, within the
scope of the license, at a location other than a licensed facility for a
client who
Answer: Will receive the services at the special event
◉ Which of the following is a contagious disease?
Answer: Scabies
◉ According to TDLR, when must an individual obtain a new salon
or shop license?
Answer: There is a change in ownership
◉ What is necessary to use when preparing the feet for a pedicure
service?
Answer: Foot bath
◉ Complete the pedicure foot massage by
Answer: Feathering off the foot
◉ The most effective brush for use with acrylics is made of which
type of hair?
Answer: Sable
TEST 2026 COMPREHENSIVE THEORY REVIEW
AND PRACTICE TEST SET
◉ 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?
Answer: Record your observation
◉ According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect
implements and non-porous surfaces?
Answer: Chlorine bleach
◉ According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by
washing or using plastic liners and emptied how often?
Answer: Daily
◉ According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology
services with an expired license?
,Answer: Under no circumstances
◉ If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which
of the following will most likely happen?
Answer: Disinfectant will be contaminated
◉ According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that
cannot be immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and
Answer: Disinfected
◉ What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail
disease?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician
◉ According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail
salon?
Answer: Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
◉ Safety data sheets explain which of the following?
Answer: How to protect yourself when using the product
◉ What is important to know about your client prior to performing
a massage?
,Answer: Medical condition
◉ Which type of tip does NOT require blending?
Answer: Well-less
◉ How should monomer liquid be disposed
Answer: Absorbed with a paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic
bag
◉ When should a manicure service NOT be performed?
Answer: Inflammation around the nail
◉ What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when
applying too much pressure?
Answer: Pusher
◉ According to TLDR, a licensee shall retain a copy of the continuing
education course completion certificate for how many years?
Answer: 2
◉ What are warts caused by?
Answer: A virus
, ◉ According to TDLR, a licensee may perform a service, within the
scope of the license, at a location other than a licensed facility for a
client who
Answer: Will receive the services at the special event
◉ Which of the following is a contagious disease?
Answer: Scabies
◉ According to TDLR, when must an individual obtain a new salon
or shop license?
Answer: There is a change in ownership
◉ What is necessary to use when preparing the feet for a pedicure
service?
Answer: Foot bath
◉ Complete the pedicure foot massage by
Answer: Feathering off the foot
◉ The most effective brush for use with acrylics is made of which
type of hair?
Answer: Sable
