State Board Nail Technician Exam – (Latest 2026 Update)
|Complete Questions with Correct Detailed Answers|
Already Graded A+
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
Monthly records
Fabric wraps are not a good service choice for a client whose hands
are frequently:
a. In gloves.
b. Held
c. Photographed.
d. In water
In water
An acquired superficial, round and thickened patch of epidermis due
to pressure or friction on the hands or feet is called:
a. Cocci
b. Eczema
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,c. Ketatoma
d. Flagella
Ketatoma
Seven years is the amount of time you should keep business records
which were used to:
a. Pay off loans
b. complete tax returns
c. Pay employees
d. Order supplies
Complete tax returns
Most clients are relaxed by:
a. Effleurage
b. Clear polish applications
c. Thumb compression
d. Metatarsal Scissors
Effleurage
Dry cuticles can cause:
a. Nail biting
b. Buffing problems
c. Hangnails
d. Wraps to lift
Hangnails
A long acrylic nail may be the best choice for a woman who is a:
a. Guitar player
b. Pianist
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,c. Gardener
d. Cosmetic salesperson
Cosmetic salesperson
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
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, 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
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|Complete Questions with Correct Detailed Answers|
Already Graded A+
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
Monthly records
Fabric wraps are not a good service choice for a client whose hands
are frequently:
a. In gloves.
b. Held
c. Photographed.
d. In water
In water
An acquired superficial, round and thickened patch of epidermis due
to pressure or friction on the hands or feet is called:
a. Cocci
b. Eczema
pg. 1
,c. Ketatoma
d. Flagella
Ketatoma
Seven years is the amount of time you should keep business records
which were used to:
a. Pay off loans
b. complete tax returns
c. Pay employees
d. Order supplies
Complete tax returns
Most clients are relaxed by:
a. Effleurage
b. Clear polish applications
c. Thumb compression
d. Metatarsal Scissors
Effleurage
Dry cuticles can cause:
a. Nail biting
b. Buffing problems
c. Hangnails
d. Wraps to lift
Hangnails
A long acrylic nail may be the best choice for a woman who is a:
a. Guitar player
b. Pianist
pg. 2
,c. Gardener
d. Cosmetic salesperson
Cosmetic salesperson
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. 3
, 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
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