NAIL WRITTEN EXAM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? - Answer -effleurge
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure? - Answer -Callus remover
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - Answer -Buffing
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - Answer -
20-30 degree angle
All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage
EXCEPT - Answer -nails touch clients skin
All of the following are beneficial when applying toenail EXCEPT - Answer -one coat of
color
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT - Answer
-abrasive board
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
Answer -Service time
Which is the best filling technique to use on a natural fingernail? - Answer -Side to
center
Which is the term for friction in a massage movement? - Answer -Various strokes that
manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another
All of the following result from completely removing the former toenail polish EXCEPT -
Answer -Discoloration vanishes
All of the following are examples of an add-on service to a basic pedicure EXCEPT -
Answer -Foot soak
Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well? - Answer -Remove
all traces of lotion or oil
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? - Answer
-smooth and gentle
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - Answer -Stroking
motion
, All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT - Answer -eases
eczema.
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT - Answer -cone
All of the following can be used to clean the toenail plate EXCEPT - Answer -paraffin
Which if the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - Answer -hot oil
treatment
All of the following are benefits of buffing the fingernail EXCEPT - Answer -strengthens
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT -
Answer –cuticle
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT -
Answer -paraffin mitts
Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on feet? - Answer -Reflexology
All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure EXCEPT a - Answer -nail
rasp
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT - Answer -
primer
All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread of infection EXCEPT -
Answer -use bar soaps
All of the following items should be recorded on a client consultation card EXCEPT -
Answer -Appointment times
Which ingredient should never be added to water basin during a pedicure service? -
Answer -disinfectant
All of the following procedures are done when polishing the fingernails EXCEPT -
Answer -thick coats applied
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
Answer -red and yellow
Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service? - Answer -Wash
with soap and water
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end
with? - Answer -effleurge
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure? - Answer -Callus remover
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - Answer -Buffing
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - Answer -
20-30 degree angle
All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage
EXCEPT - Answer -nails touch clients skin
All of the following are beneficial when applying toenail EXCEPT - Answer -one coat of
color
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT - Answer
-abrasive board
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
Answer -Service time
Which is the best filling technique to use on a natural fingernail? - Answer -Side to
center
Which is the term for friction in a massage movement? - Answer -Various strokes that
manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another
All of the following result from completely removing the former toenail polish EXCEPT -
Answer -Discoloration vanishes
All of the following are examples of an add-on service to a basic pedicure EXCEPT -
Answer -Foot soak
Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well? - Answer -Remove
all traces of lotion or oil
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? - Answer
-smooth and gentle
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - Answer -Stroking
motion
, All of the following are benefits of a paraffin wax treatment EXCEPT - Answer -eases
eczema.
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT - Answer -cone
All of the following can be used to clean the toenail plate EXCEPT - Answer -paraffin
Which if the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - Answer -hot oil
treatment
All of the following are benefits of buffing the fingernail EXCEPT - Answer -strengthens
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT -
Answer –cuticle
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT -
Answer -paraffin mitts
Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on feet? - Answer -Reflexology
All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure EXCEPT a - Answer -nail
rasp
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT - Answer -
primer
All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread of infection EXCEPT -
Answer -use bar soaps
All of the following items should be recorded on a client consultation card EXCEPT -
Answer -Appointment times
Which ingredient should never be added to water basin during a pedicure service? -
Answer -disinfectant
All of the following procedures are done when polishing the fingernails EXCEPT -
Answer -thick coats applied
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
Answer -red and yellow
Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service? - Answer -Wash
with soap and water
