2026 State Board Nail Technician Exam –Complete
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A primer applied to the natural nail in order for the acrylic product to:
a. Dry properly
b. polish easily
c. Adhere
d. Prevent fungus
Adhere
Natural nails can be lengthened by adding:
a. Artificial tips
b. silk wraps
c. paper wraps
d. nail art
artificial tips
If a chemical agent gets on your clothing, immediately:
a. dab with water
b. blot with towel
c. use spot remover
d remove garment
remove garment
To remove gel nails, soak in acetone or:
a. alcohol
b. dishwashing liquid
c. gel remover
pg. 1
,d. warm water
gel remover
A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
a. Dry cuticles
b. Gel nails
c. Paper wraps
d. Arthritis
Dry Cuticles
The proper way to mix polish is to:
a. mix with top coat
b. Shake vigorously.
c. Tap bottle on table
d. Roll bottle between palms
Roll bottle between palms
Skin's outer layer is called the:
a. Dermis
b. Epidermis
c. Subcutaneous tissue
d. Stratum corneum
Epidermis
The main part of the nail that is attached to the skin at the tip of the
finger is the:
a. Nail root
b. Nail bed
c. Nail body
pg. 2
,d. Nail fold
Nail body
Plastic gloves and safety glasses should always be worn when
working with:
a. Primers
b. Gel nails
c. Air brushes
d. Acrylic powders
Primers
Sebum is secreted by:
a. Seals
b. Oil glands
c. Arteries
d. Infected skin
Oil glands
A catalyst is an ingredient which causes a process to:
a. Explode
b. Slow down
c. Speed up
d Ramin static
Speed up
An accounting service is often used to help salons keep:
a. Making a profit
b. Accurate financial records
c. Making loan payments
pg. 3
, d. Tax losses large
Accurate financial records
To add shine to the nail, use a chamois buffer with pumice power or:
a. Water
b. Cuticle oil
c. Dry polish
d. Cuticle remover
Dry polish
Chemical storage should be in cool areas and away from:
a. Appliance/furnace with pilot light
b. Hair colors
c. Perm solutions
d. Garbage cans
Hair colors
A liquid that kills or retards bacterial growth is a/an:
a. Soap
b. Solution
c. Antiseptic
d. Agent
Antiseptic
Peak and slow months can be determined by reviewing your:
a. Monthly records
b. Tax withholding
c. Customer list
d. Supply inventory
pg. 4
Questions with Correct Detailed Answers| Already Graded
A+|Latest 2026 Version!!!
A primer applied to the natural nail in order for the acrylic product to:
a. Dry properly
b. polish easily
c. Adhere
d. Prevent fungus
Adhere
Natural nails can be lengthened by adding:
a. Artificial tips
b. silk wraps
c. paper wraps
d. nail art
artificial tips
If a chemical agent gets on your clothing, immediately:
a. dab with water
b. blot with towel
c. use spot remover
d remove garment
remove garment
To remove gel nails, soak in acetone or:
a. alcohol
b. dishwashing liquid
c. gel remover
pg. 1
,d. warm water
gel remover
A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
a. Dry cuticles
b. Gel nails
c. Paper wraps
d. Arthritis
Dry Cuticles
The proper way to mix polish is to:
a. mix with top coat
b. Shake vigorously.
c. Tap bottle on table
d. Roll bottle between palms
Roll bottle between palms
Skin's outer layer is called the:
a. Dermis
b. Epidermis
c. Subcutaneous tissue
d. Stratum corneum
Epidermis
The main part of the nail that is attached to the skin at the tip of the
finger is the:
a. Nail root
b. Nail bed
c. Nail body
pg. 2
,d. Nail fold
Nail body
Plastic gloves and safety glasses should always be worn when
working with:
a. Primers
b. Gel nails
c. Air brushes
d. Acrylic powders
Primers
Sebum is secreted by:
a. Seals
b. Oil glands
c. Arteries
d. Infected skin
Oil glands
A catalyst is an ingredient which causes a process to:
a. Explode
b. Slow down
c. Speed up
d Ramin static
Speed up
An accounting service is often used to help salons keep:
a. Making a profit
b. Accurate financial records
c. Making loan payments
pg. 3
, d. Tax losses large
Accurate financial records
To add shine to the nail, use a chamois buffer with pumice power or:
a. Water
b. Cuticle oil
c. Dry polish
d. Cuticle remover
Dry polish
Chemical storage should be in cool areas and away from:
a. Appliance/furnace with pilot light
b. Hair colors
c. Perm solutions
d. Garbage cans
Hair colors
A liquid that kills or retards bacterial growth is a/an:
a. Soap
b. Solution
c. Antiseptic
d. Agent
Antiseptic
Peak and slow months can be determined by reviewing your:
a. Monthly records
b. Tax withholding
c. Customer list
d. Supply inventory
pg. 4
