NAIL TECHNICIAN PRACTICE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE FULL Q AND A 2026
● All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure
EXCEPT a Answer: Nail rasp
● All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a
foot massage EXCEPT Answer: Nails touch clients skin
● All of the following can be used to clean the toenail plate EXCEPT
Answer: Paraffin
● All of the following are examples of an add-on service to a basic
pedicure EXCEPT Answer: Foot soak
● All of the following are beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the
toenail EXCEPT Answer: Trims length
● Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail?
Answer: Side to center
,● Which of the following massage movement is a rapid tapping or
striking motion of the hands against the skin? Answer: Tapotement
● Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails?
Answer: Hot oil treatment
● Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well?
Answer: Remove all traces of lotion or oil
● Which ingredient should never be added to the water basin during a
pedicure service? Answer: Disinfectant
● Which is a definition of a synergistic product line? Answer:
Compatible products
● Which of the following massage ovens should EVERY massage begin
and end with? Answer: Effleurage
● Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with
a nipper? Answer: Trim
● Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? Answer: Buffing
,● Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet?
Answer: Reflexology
● All of the following procedures are done when polishing the
fingernails EXCEPT Answer: Thick coats applied
● Which items used to remove service debris from the nail surface
during a manicure? Answer: Nail brush
● All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread of
infection EXCEPT Answer: Wear gloves
● All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT Answer:
Cone
● Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on
the color wheel? Answer: Red and yellow
● All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of
softeners EXCEPT Answer: Cuticle
● 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 benefits of a paraffin was treatment EXCEPT
Answer: Eases eczema
● Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for
the next visit? Answer: Service time
● Which precaution MUST be taken when applying exfoliating foot
scrubs? Answer: Put on gloves
● All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services
EXCEPT Answer: Abrasive board
● All of the following are effective prior to caring for a new nail client
EXCEPT Answer: Evaluating income level
● All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail
services EXCEPT Answer: Paraffin mitts
● Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail
service? Answer: Wash with soap and water
● All of the following result from completely removing the former
toenail polish EXCEPT Answer: Discoloration vanishes
GUIDE FULL Q AND A 2026
● All of the following implements are used for a basic manicure
EXCEPT a Answer: Nail rasp
● All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a
foot massage EXCEPT Answer: Nails touch clients skin
● All of the following can be used to clean the toenail plate EXCEPT
Answer: Paraffin
● All of the following are examples of an add-on service to a basic
pedicure EXCEPT Answer: Foot soak
● All of the following are beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the
toenail EXCEPT Answer: Trims length
● Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail?
Answer: Side to center
,● Which of the following massage movement is a rapid tapping or
striking motion of the hands against the skin? Answer: Tapotement
● Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails?
Answer: Hot oil treatment
● Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well?
Answer: Remove all traces of lotion or oil
● Which ingredient should never be added to the water basin during a
pedicure service? Answer: Disinfectant
● Which is a definition of a synergistic product line? Answer:
Compatible products
● Which of the following massage ovens should EVERY massage begin
and end with? Answer: Effleurage
● Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with
a nipper? Answer: Trim
● Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? Answer: Buffing
,● Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet?
Answer: Reflexology
● All of the following procedures are done when polishing the
fingernails EXCEPT Answer: Thick coats applied
● Which items used to remove service debris from the nail surface
during a manicure? Answer: Nail brush
● All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread of
infection EXCEPT Answer: Wear gloves
● All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT Answer:
Cone
● Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on
the color wheel? Answer: Red and yellow
● All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of
softeners EXCEPT Answer: Cuticle
● 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 benefits of a paraffin was treatment EXCEPT
Answer: Eases eczema
● Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for
the next visit? Answer: Service time
● Which precaution MUST be taken when applying exfoliating foot
scrubs? Answer: Put on gloves
● All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services
EXCEPT Answer: Abrasive board
● All of the following are effective prior to caring for a new nail client
EXCEPT Answer: Evaluating income level
● All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail
services EXCEPT Answer: Paraffin mitts
● Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail
service? Answer: Wash with soap and water
● All of the following result from completely removing the former
toenail polish EXCEPT Answer: Discoloration vanishes
