NIC NAIL TECHNOLOGY THEORY
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS. JUST RELEASED.
1. Which part of the nail anatomy contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish the
nail?
A. Nail plate
B. Matrix
C. Nail bed
D. Free edge
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The matrix is the area where the nail plate cells are formed; it
contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish the nail.
2. What is the technical term for the nail’s natural shedding or falling off from the nail bed?
A. Onychomadesis
B. Onychocryptosis
C. Onycholysis
D. Paronychia
,Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Onychomadesis is the separation and falling off of a nail plate
from the nail bed, usually caused by localized infection or systemic illness.
3. Which of the following is a chemical that should NOT be used in nail salons due to its high
risk of allergy and damage to the natural nail?
A. Ethyl Methacrylate
B. Methyl Methacrylate
C. Cyanoacrylate
D. Oligomer
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) is a substance that is banned in
many states for nail enhancements because it does not adhere well to the nail plate without
heavy shredding and is extremely difficult to remove.
4. The presence of pus is a sign of what type of infection?
A. Bacterial
B. Viral
C. Fungal
D. Parasitic
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: Pus is a fluid created by infection. It contains white blood cells,
bacteria, and dead cells, and its presence is a sign of a bacterial infection.
5. What is the function of the hyponychium?
A. To protect the matrix from infection
B. To produce the nail plate
C. To seal the free edge of the nail to the skin
D. To provide a surface for polish application
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The hyponychium is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies
between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate, acting as a protective
barrier.
6. Which specialized ligament attaches the nail bed and matrix bed to the underlying bone?
A. Hyponychium
B. Eponychium
C. Proper ligament
D. Perionychium
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones
or hold an organ in place; specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to the bone.
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS. JUST RELEASED.
1. Which part of the nail anatomy contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish the
nail?
A. Nail plate
B. Matrix
C. Nail bed
D. Free edge
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The matrix is the area where the nail plate cells are formed; it
contains nerves, lymph, and blood vessels to nourish the nail.
2. What is the technical term for the nail’s natural shedding or falling off from the nail bed?
A. Onychomadesis
B. Onychocryptosis
C. Onycholysis
D. Paronychia
,Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Onychomadesis is the separation and falling off of a nail plate
from the nail bed, usually caused by localized infection or systemic illness.
3. Which of the following is a chemical that should NOT be used in nail salons due to its high
risk of allergy and damage to the natural nail?
A. Ethyl Methacrylate
B. Methyl Methacrylate
C. Cyanoacrylate
D. Oligomer
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) is a substance that is banned in
many states for nail enhancements because it does not adhere well to the nail plate without
heavy shredding and is extremely difficult to remove.
4. The presence of pus is a sign of what type of infection?
A. Bacterial
B. Viral
C. Fungal
D. Parasitic
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: Pus is a fluid created by infection. It contains white blood cells,
bacteria, and dead cells, and its presence is a sign of a bacterial infection.
5. What is the function of the hyponychium?
A. To protect the matrix from infection
B. To produce the nail plate
C. To seal the free edge of the nail to the skin
D. To provide a surface for polish application
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The hyponychium is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies
between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate, acting as a protective
barrier.
6. Which specialized ligament attaches the nail bed and matrix bed to the underlying bone?
A. Hyponychium
B. Eponychium
C. Proper ligament
D. Perionychium
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones
or hold an organ in place; specialized ligaments attach the nail bed and matrix to the bone.
