Nail Technician Exam – Cosmetology and Nail Technology Theory &
Practical Review
what action should be taken if an emery board is dropped on the floor? - correct answer ✔✔it
should be discarded
which of the following is formed when liquids evaporate into the air? - correct answer
✔✔vapors
which of the following is recommended to remove sculptured nails? - correct answer ✔✔soak
the nails in the approved solvent
shaping the nails during a plain manicure should be done - correct answer ✔✔before soaking
the fingers
Where should implements be stored after they are disinfected? - correct answer ✔✔in a clean,
closed container
a practitioner who uses effleurage manipulation in a massage treatment is applying - correct
answer ✔✔Continuous Stroking
which of the following would indicate that a disinfectant is effective against certain organism -
correct answer ✔✔MSDS product sheets
MSDS - correct answer ✔✔Material Safety Data Sheet
What technique can the practitioner use to aid in the removal of old polish? - correct answer
✔✔Press cotton moistened with remover on the nail until the polish begins to soften
,What is each individual system for maintaining cleanliness and health? - correct answer
✔✔Personal hygiene
the PRIMARY function of an MSDS is to provide the pracitioner with - correct answer
✔✔Knowledge of first aid procedures
When making a pedicure appointment, what should clients be told NOT to do the day of the
service - correct answer ✔✔shave their legs
What term describes injury and bleeding in the nail bed? - correct answer ✔✔Bruised nail
Sterilization destroys - correct answer ✔✔both harmful and beneficial bacterial
What is the Main purpose of a manicure? - correct answer ✔✔Improve the appearance of the
hands and nails
The infection control procedures used to protect the client and the practitioner are referred to
as - correct answer ✔✔A germ free environment
When performing a visual analysis of the hands, what BEST indicates that an infection is
present? - correct answer ✔✔swelling around the cuticle area
Which of the following should be considered BEFORE a client's nails are shaped? - correct
answer ✔✔length and shape of the hands and fingers
What is used to bond a nail tip to the natural nail? - correct answer ✔✔adhesive
, What is a highly infectious disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus? - correct answer
✔✔AIDS
All of the following supplies are used in a nail wrap service EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔acetone
all of the following procedures are included in a plain manicure EXCEPT - correct answer
✔✔roughening the nail with an emery board
Nail polish is applied in a manicuring procedure from the - correct answer ✔✔cuticle area,
down to the free edge, right side, left side
how should cleaning under the free edge be done? - correct answer ✔✔use a cotton tipped
orange woodstick that has been dipped in soapy water
Rough edges or cuticle particles are removed during a basic manicure by - correct answer
✔✔beveling each nail with the fine side of an emery board
when do no-light gels harden - correct answer ✔✔when immersing in cold water for 5 minutes
all the following are needed for a tip application EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔primer
A person who is able to fight off infection is said to be - correct answer ✔✔immune
Which of the following describes the proper procedure to file nails? - correct answer ✔✔file
from the right side to the corner left side corner.
which foot massage movement helps to improve circulation most? - correct answer
✔✔Effleurage
Practical Review
what action should be taken if an emery board is dropped on the floor? - correct answer ✔✔it
should be discarded
which of the following is formed when liquids evaporate into the air? - correct answer
✔✔vapors
which of the following is recommended to remove sculptured nails? - correct answer ✔✔soak
the nails in the approved solvent
shaping the nails during a plain manicure should be done - correct answer ✔✔before soaking
the fingers
Where should implements be stored after they are disinfected? - correct answer ✔✔in a clean,
closed container
a practitioner who uses effleurage manipulation in a massage treatment is applying - correct
answer ✔✔Continuous Stroking
which of the following would indicate that a disinfectant is effective against certain organism -
correct answer ✔✔MSDS product sheets
MSDS - correct answer ✔✔Material Safety Data Sheet
What technique can the practitioner use to aid in the removal of old polish? - correct answer
✔✔Press cotton moistened with remover on the nail until the polish begins to soften
,What is each individual system for maintaining cleanliness and health? - correct answer
✔✔Personal hygiene
the PRIMARY function of an MSDS is to provide the pracitioner with - correct answer
✔✔Knowledge of first aid procedures
When making a pedicure appointment, what should clients be told NOT to do the day of the
service - correct answer ✔✔shave their legs
What term describes injury and bleeding in the nail bed? - correct answer ✔✔Bruised nail
Sterilization destroys - correct answer ✔✔both harmful and beneficial bacterial
What is the Main purpose of a manicure? - correct answer ✔✔Improve the appearance of the
hands and nails
The infection control procedures used to protect the client and the practitioner are referred to
as - correct answer ✔✔A germ free environment
When performing a visual analysis of the hands, what BEST indicates that an infection is
present? - correct answer ✔✔swelling around the cuticle area
Which of the following should be considered BEFORE a client's nails are shaped? - correct
answer ✔✔length and shape of the hands and fingers
What is used to bond a nail tip to the natural nail? - correct answer ✔✔adhesive
, What is a highly infectious disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus? - correct answer
✔✔AIDS
All of the following supplies are used in a nail wrap service EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔acetone
all of the following procedures are included in a plain manicure EXCEPT - correct answer
✔✔roughening the nail with an emery board
Nail polish is applied in a manicuring procedure from the - correct answer ✔✔cuticle area,
down to the free edge, right side, left side
how should cleaning under the free edge be done? - correct answer ✔✔use a cotton tipped
orange woodstick that has been dipped in soapy water
Rough edges or cuticle particles are removed during a basic manicure by - correct answer
✔✔beveling each nail with the fine side of an emery board
when do no-light gels harden - correct answer ✔✔when immersing in cold water for 5 minutes
all the following are needed for a tip application EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔primer
A person who is able to fight off infection is said to be - correct answer ✔✔immune
Which of the following describes the proper procedure to file nails? - correct answer ✔✔file
from the right side to the corner left side corner.
which foot massage movement helps to improve circulation most? - correct answer
✔✔Effleurage
