Nail Technician State Board Exam (Latest 2025/2026 Update) Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A.

Nail Technician State Board Exam
(Latest 2025/2026 Update)
Questions with Verified Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A.

All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
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A) Cone
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B) Pointed
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C) Round
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D) Squoval
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All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in
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nail services EXCEPT
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A) paraffin mitts
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B) pedicure slippers
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C) plastic spatulas
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D) two-way buffers
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All of the following are steps involved in the removal of fabric
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wraps EXCEPT I,-

,A) gently buff with 240 grit buffer
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B) re-hydrate nail after removal
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C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
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D) slide off softened material with wooden pusher
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non-acetone polish remover I,- I,-




Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize
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equipment and deactivate bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores
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A) Autoclave
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B) Steamer
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C) Barbicide
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D) Cleanse
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All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion
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during a foot massage EXCEPT
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A) continual contact
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B) nails touch clients skin
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C) slow repetitive movements
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D) use sufficient amounts of cream
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Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the
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nail plateI,-

,A) acetone
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B) astringent
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C) base coat
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D) isopropyl alcohol
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What is the actively growing part of the nail
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A) matrix
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B) free edge
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C) lunula
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D) mantle
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Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the
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nail plate
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A) the tip will crack or split
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B) less filing will be required
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C) no glue will be present on edges
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D) there will be quicker adhesion time
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split


Which of the following nail disease is characterized by
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inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail plate I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-




A) Onychia
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, B) Onycholysis
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C) Onychomycosis
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D) Onychocryptosis
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All of the following are products used to perform a basic
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manicure EXCEPT I,-




A) nail oil
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B) primer
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C) remover
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D) top coat
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Which is an example of a parasite
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A) Mildew
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B) Scabies
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C) Tinea Barbae
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D) Tinea Capitis
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Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail
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with a nipper?
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A) Cut
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B) Rip
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