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TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
TEST ACTUAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
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Texas Manicurist Written State Board Test, covering sanitation, safety, nail
anatomy, procedures, chemicals, and state regulations. Each question has four
choices and the answer provided.
1. What is the most important reason to disinfect tools in a salon?
A. To maintain tool appearance
B. To prevent the spread of infection
C. To make nails shine
D. To avoid nail chipping
- ANSWER: B. To prevent the spread of infection
2. Which agency regulates the safety of cosmetics in the United States?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
- ANSWER: B. FDA
3. What is the proper way to remove nail polish without damaging the natural
nail?
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A. Soak in acetone for 30 minutes
B. Use a cotton ball with polish remover and gently wipe
C. Peel it off
D. Scrape with a metal tool
- ANSWER: B. Use a cotton ball with polish remover and gently wipe
4. What is the main function of the nail cuticle?
A. Add color to the nail
B. Protect the nail matrix from bacteria
C. Increase nail growth speed
D. Make nails flexible
- ANSWER: B. Protect the nail matrix from bacteria
5. Which of the following is a communicable nail or skin disease?
A. Tinea pedis
B. Psoriasis
C. Eczema
D. Onychogryphosis
- ANSWER: A. Tinea pedis
6. How should a manicurist handle a minor cut during a service?
A. Ignore it
B. Stop the service and clean with soap and water, then apply antiseptic
C. Cover it with nail polish
D. Continue without treatment
- ANSWER: B. Stop the service and clean with soap and water, then apply
antiseptic
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7. Which implements can be disinfected using an EPA-registered disinfectant?
A. Metal and nonporous tools
B. Wooden sticks
C. Cotton balls
D. Paper towels
- ANSWER: A. Metal and nonporous tools
8. What is the recommended method for sanitizing hands before a manicure?
A. Rinse with water only
B. Use soap and warm water for 20 seconds
C. Wipe with a dry cloth
D. Use hand sanitizer only
- ANSWER: B. Use soap and warm water for 20 seconds
9. Which nail condition is caused by fungus?
A. Onychomycosis
B. Leukonychia
C. Onychorrhexis
D. Hangnail
- ANSWER: A. Onychomycosis
10. What type of nail file should be used on artificial nails?
A. Coarse grit
B. Fine grit
C. Metal file only
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D. Wooden stick
- ANSWER: B. Fine grit
11. How often should a manicurist change their disposable gloves?
A. Once a day
B. After each client
C. Once a week
D. Only if they tear
- ANSWER: B. After each client
12. What is the first step in a proper manicure?
A. Apply polish
B. Sanitize hands and nails
C. Massage hands
D. File the nails
- ANSWER: B. Sanitize hands and nails
13. Which of the following is considered a chemical disinfectant?
A. Barbicide
B. Soap
C. Water
D. Alcohol-free lotion
- ANSWER: A. Barbicide
14. What is the purpose of using a base coat before nail polish?
TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE BOARD
TEST ACTUAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS &
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS | COMPLETELY
UPDATED 2025–2026 EDITION A+
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
Texas Manicurist Written State Board Test, covering sanitation, safety, nail
anatomy, procedures, chemicals, and state regulations. Each question has four
choices and the answer provided.
1. What is the most important reason to disinfect tools in a salon?
A. To maintain tool appearance
B. To prevent the spread of infection
C. To make nails shine
D. To avoid nail chipping
- ANSWER: B. To prevent the spread of infection
2. Which agency regulates the safety of cosmetics in the United States?
A. OSHA
B. FDA
C. EPA
D. CDC
- ANSWER: B. FDA
3. What is the proper way to remove nail polish without damaging the natural
nail?
,2|Page
A. Soak in acetone for 30 minutes
B. Use a cotton ball with polish remover and gently wipe
C. Peel it off
D. Scrape with a metal tool
- ANSWER: B. Use a cotton ball with polish remover and gently wipe
4. What is the main function of the nail cuticle?
A. Add color to the nail
B. Protect the nail matrix from bacteria
C. Increase nail growth speed
D. Make nails flexible
- ANSWER: B. Protect the nail matrix from bacteria
5. Which of the following is a communicable nail or skin disease?
A. Tinea pedis
B. Psoriasis
C. Eczema
D. Onychogryphosis
- ANSWER: A. Tinea pedis
6. How should a manicurist handle a minor cut during a service?
A. Ignore it
B. Stop the service and clean with soap and water, then apply antiseptic
C. Cover it with nail polish
D. Continue without treatment
- ANSWER: B. Stop the service and clean with soap and water, then apply
antiseptic
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7. Which implements can be disinfected using an EPA-registered disinfectant?
A. Metal and nonporous tools
B. Wooden sticks
C. Cotton balls
D. Paper towels
- ANSWER: A. Metal and nonporous tools
8. What is the recommended method for sanitizing hands before a manicure?
A. Rinse with water only
B. Use soap and warm water for 20 seconds
C. Wipe with a dry cloth
D. Use hand sanitizer only
- ANSWER: B. Use soap and warm water for 20 seconds
9. Which nail condition is caused by fungus?
A. Onychomycosis
B. Leukonychia
C. Onychorrhexis
D. Hangnail
- ANSWER: A. Onychomycosis
10. What type of nail file should be used on artificial nails?
A. Coarse grit
B. Fine grit
C. Metal file only
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D. Wooden stick
- ANSWER: B. Fine grit
11. How often should a manicurist change their disposable gloves?
A. Once a day
B. After each client
C. Once a week
D. Only if they tear
- ANSWER: B. After each client
12. What is the first step in a proper manicure?
A. Apply polish
B. Sanitize hands and nails
C. Massage hands
D. File the nails
- ANSWER: B. Sanitize hands and nails
13. Which of the following is considered a chemical disinfectant?
A. Barbicide
B. Soap
C. Water
D. Alcohol-free lotion
- ANSWER: A. Barbicide
14. What is the purpose of using a base coat before nail polish?
