NAIL TECH STATE BOARDS ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Which of the following is not a recommended way to minimize exposure to EMA
vapors? - ANSWER: Eating and drinking at the manicure table
The three parts of a muscle are the - ANSWER: Origin, belly, insertion
RDA stands for - ANSWER: Recommended Dietary Allowance
A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it? - ANSWER: creates a
crisp, perfectly straight line
The science that studies the relationship between people and their work
environment is called - ANSWER: Ergonomics
If you are exposed to a clients blood during a service, the first thing you should do is
- ANSWER: Stop the service and wash your hands
Which of the following statements describes an example of polymerization in
relation to nail products - ANSWER: Hardening or curing process of artificial nail
products
An accelerator is applied over the resin on a nail wrap to help with which of the
following - ANSWER: Speed up the curing process
Lack of sleep can result in all of the following, except - ANSWER: better job
performance
Which of the following is not a basic nail shape? - ANSWER: triangular
During the completion phase scheduling the clients next appointment right after
their service is a practice known as - ANSWER: Prebooking
During which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly -
ANSWER: Active stage
Which of the following descriptions does not identify a function of the skeletal
system? - ANSWER: eliminates waste
Which of the following substances is not a main ingredient and nail polish? -
ANSWER: fabric
When should the pedicure slippers be placed on clients feet? - ANSWER: before
polishing the toenails
,Which supply item can be used to clean up excess polish from the sidewalls and
cuticle area - ANSWER: Orangewood stick
Which of the following statements is true about a nail rasp? - ANSWER: Disinfected
after every service
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the - ANSWER: spinal cord
Which of the following sections does not belong on a typical client consultation form
- ANSWER: credit history
The main purpose of proper artificial nail preparation is to - ANSWER: Protect the
nail from damage or infection
A form of matter that has definite weight volume and shape is known as a -
ANSWER: solid
All of the following our ways to greet a client, professionally and respectfully except -
ANSWER: Avoid direct eye contact
This type of glue is used when applying nail tips to the natural nails - ANSWER: Nail
adhesive
What should you do if you observe cracks in the nail during the analysis phase of
artificial nail maintenance - ANSWER: File away product in that area
Which of the following is not a secondary color? - ANSWER: blue
A product used to remove oil and other products from the nail before applying polish
is called a - ANSWER: Nail preparation solution
A compressor moisture trap and hose are all parts of the type of nail equipment
called - ANSWER: airbrush
When applying nail tips adhesive is applied to the tip well and also the - ANSWER:
Free edge of the natural nail
During which phase should a new client fill out a client consultation form - ANSWER:
Ask, Analyze, Assess
The triangular shaped muscle covers the shoulder and lifts the arm - ANSWER:
Deltoid
Which type of airbrush releases the paint in the air at the same time - ANSWER:
single action
, All of the following are the safe methods for heating and nail product remover
except - ANSWER: heating the solvent in a microwave or on a stove
During the professional evaluation, which of the following conditions should a nail
technician take note of - ANSWER: split nails
Another name for ingrown nails is - ANSWER: onychocryptosis
Which of the following areas is not used as a guidance sizing a nail tip to the natural
nail - ANSWER: Cuticle area
Nail tips are commonly applied to create - ANSWER: base for overlays
Soliciting feedback from your client is done during which phase of service? -
ANSWER: completion
Which of the following nail systems requires sticky residue to be wiped from the
nails before balancing - ANSWER: Gel nails
What skin function has to do with the elimination of toxins and waste material such
as carbon dioxide - ANSWER: excretion
When identifying how fine or course the grit is on a nail file remember that a very
high grid number will indicate - ANSWER: A fine less abrasive file
The massage movement that consists of light or heavy kneading and rolling of the
muscles is called: - ANSWER: Petrissage
Which of the following terms does not identify a type of nerve tissue? - ANSWER:
axon
Which nerves provide the sense of smell sight, touch hearing and taste - ANSWER:
sensory nerves
During which phase of serviced is the cost of the service usually discussed - ANSWER:
Agreement
They highly flammable liquid solvent that is typically used to remove nail polish on
the fingernails is called - ANSWER: Acetone
Four week acrylic nail maintenance supplies only to which type of artificial nail
service? - ANSWER: Pink and white acrylic nails
An example of a papule is a - ANSWER: pimple
A sub microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living
hosts is called a - ANSWER: virus
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Which of the following is not a recommended way to minimize exposure to EMA
vapors? - ANSWER: Eating and drinking at the manicure table
The three parts of a muscle are the - ANSWER: Origin, belly, insertion
RDA stands for - ANSWER: Recommended Dietary Allowance
A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it? - ANSWER: creates a
crisp, perfectly straight line
The science that studies the relationship between people and their work
environment is called - ANSWER: Ergonomics
If you are exposed to a clients blood during a service, the first thing you should do is
- ANSWER: Stop the service and wash your hands
Which of the following statements describes an example of polymerization in
relation to nail products - ANSWER: Hardening or curing process of artificial nail
products
An accelerator is applied over the resin on a nail wrap to help with which of the
following - ANSWER: Speed up the curing process
Lack of sleep can result in all of the following, except - ANSWER: better job
performance
Which of the following is not a basic nail shape? - ANSWER: triangular
During the completion phase scheduling the clients next appointment right after
their service is a practice known as - ANSWER: Prebooking
During which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly -
ANSWER: Active stage
Which of the following descriptions does not identify a function of the skeletal
system? - ANSWER: eliminates waste
Which of the following substances is not a main ingredient and nail polish? -
ANSWER: fabric
When should the pedicure slippers be placed on clients feet? - ANSWER: before
polishing the toenails
,Which supply item can be used to clean up excess polish from the sidewalls and
cuticle area - ANSWER: Orangewood stick
Which of the following statements is true about a nail rasp? - ANSWER: Disinfected
after every service
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and the - ANSWER: spinal cord
Which of the following sections does not belong on a typical client consultation form
- ANSWER: credit history
The main purpose of proper artificial nail preparation is to - ANSWER: Protect the
nail from damage or infection
A form of matter that has definite weight volume and shape is known as a -
ANSWER: solid
All of the following our ways to greet a client, professionally and respectfully except -
ANSWER: Avoid direct eye contact
This type of glue is used when applying nail tips to the natural nails - ANSWER: Nail
adhesive
What should you do if you observe cracks in the nail during the analysis phase of
artificial nail maintenance - ANSWER: File away product in that area
Which of the following is not a secondary color? - ANSWER: blue
A product used to remove oil and other products from the nail before applying polish
is called a - ANSWER: Nail preparation solution
A compressor moisture trap and hose are all parts of the type of nail equipment
called - ANSWER: airbrush
When applying nail tips adhesive is applied to the tip well and also the - ANSWER:
Free edge of the natural nail
During which phase should a new client fill out a client consultation form - ANSWER:
Ask, Analyze, Assess
The triangular shaped muscle covers the shoulder and lifts the arm - ANSWER:
Deltoid
Which type of airbrush releases the paint in the air at the same time - ANSWER:
single action
, All of the following are the safe methods for heating and nail product remover
except - ANSWER: heating the solvent in a microwave or on a stove
During the professional evaluation, which of the following conditions should a nail
technician take note of - ANSWER: split nails
Another name for ingrown nails is - ANSWER: onychocryptosis
Which of the following areas is not used as a guidance sizing a nail tip to the natural
nail - ANSWER: Cuticle area
Nail tips are commonly applied to create - ANSWER: base for overlays
Soliciting feedback from your client is done during which phase of service? -
ANSWER: completion
Which of the following nail systems requires sticky residue to be wiped from the
nails before balancing - ANSWER: Gel nails
What skin function has to do with the elimination of toxins and waste material such
as carbon dioxide - ANSWER: excretion
When identifying how fine or course the grit is on a nail file remember that a very
high grid number will indicate - ANSWER: A fine less abrasive file
The massage movement that consists of light or heavy kneading and rolling of the
muscles is called: - ANSWER: Petrissage
Which of the following terms does not identify a type of nerve tissue? - ANSWER:
axon
Which nerves provide the sense of smell sight, touch hearing and taste - ANSWER:
sensory nerves
During which phase of serviced is the cost of the service usually discussed - ANSWER:
Agreement
They highly flammable liquid solvent that is typically used to remove nail polish on
the fingernails is called - ANSWER: Acetone
Four week acrylic nail maintenance supplies only to which type of artificial nail
service? - ANSWER: Pink and white acrylic nails
An example of a papule is a - ANSWER: pimple
A sub microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living
hosts is called a - ANSWER: virus
