HOSMERIT
TEXAS MANICURE LICENSE EXAM
2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
White spots on the nails are known as - ANSWERLeukonychia
Tuberculosis can be transmitted through - ANSWERCoughing
What is an efficacy claim? - ANSWERA list of specific germs on a product label, which
has been proven to kill
Which of the following bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes, cause
abscess, pustules, and boils? - ANSWERStaphylococci/staphylococcus
Lifting, stretching, or squeezing movement - ANSWERPetrissage
A light or deep stroking or gliding movement - ANSWEREffleurage
When finishing a pedicure massage, one should - ANSWERLight feather strokes
The correct way to file a nail is - ANSWERCorner to center
What should you do after you shape the nail? - ANSWERSoak nails
A blister containing water fluid is called - ANSWERBulla
Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for several hours are: - ANSWERWheals
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point of contact is called the: -
ANSWERWell
What is the technical term for any nail disease? - ANSWEROnychosis
Sanintizer used on the skin is called - ANSWERAntiseptic
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body is called -
ANSWEREpidermis
,All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected at least once every
- ANSWER24 months/2 years
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing nutrients to the
rest of the body? - ANSWERCirculatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when performing a
plain manicure? - ANSWERSoftening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - ANSWERTalking
to clients about services needed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance and to resist
infection in general is referred to as: - ANSWERImmunity
Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - ANSWERUltraviolet light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is - ANSWERAn
orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? - ANSWERDisinfection
may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is called: -
ANSWERA nail wrap
Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - ANSWERCommon cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - ANSWERDissolve the tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - ANSWERFrom each corner of the nail to the
center
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - ANSWERPercussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - ANSWERStop bleeding
A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What should be done? -
ANSWERUse buffer to remove the gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - ANSWERSoap and warm water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail plate will look -
ANSWERBlack
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - ANSWEROily
, Massaging in the wrong direction can result in: - ANSWERSagging of the skin
When applying tips which material is used for added strength? - ANSWERAcrylic
Plant-like parasites, which can be spread from one person to another, are called: -
ANSWERFungi
Regular maintenance helps prevent acrylic nails from: - ANSWERLifting
Primer allows a nail surface to bond with: - ANSWERAcrylic material
A paper wrap can be used to - ANSWERMend small tears in nail
Accidentally applying adhesive to the cuticle could cause the: - ANSWERWrap to
separate from the nail plate
A client comes in with badly bitten nails. What should you recommend? - ANSWERAdd
artificial tips
To repair a cracked nail with a fabric wrap, one should cut a repair patch that covers: -
ANSWERThe entire crack in the nail
Prior to performing client services, workstations MUST be cleaned with: - ANSWERAn
EPA registered disinfectant
The Material Safety Data Sheet includes information about products, such as the: -
ANSWERProduct ingredients and possible hazards
Which implement is used to add shine to the nail: - ANSWERChamois Buffer
What is the correct order of the first four steps of the pre-services sanitation procedure
for a manicure? - ANSWER1) Wash implements
2) Rinse and dry implements
3) immerse implements in disinfection
4) wash hands
Disinfectants that are able to kill hepatitis viruses and tuberculosis bacteria are called: -
ANSWERHospital grade
Cosmetology services include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERWart removal
In performing light-cured gel application, which of the following steps should be
performed first? - ANSWERClean nails
A problem associated with using wraps is that: - ANSWERThey are opaque
TEXAS MANICURE LICENSE EXAM
2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
White spots on the nails are known as - ANSWERLeukonychia
Tuberculosis can be transmitted through - ANSWERCoughing
What is an efficacy claim? - ANSWERA list of specific germs on a product label, which
has been proven to kill
Which of the following bacteria that grows in clusters like a bunch of grapes, cause
abscess, pustules, and boils? - ANSWERStaphylococci/staphylococcus
Lifting, stretching, or squeezing movement - ANSWERPetrissage
A light or deep stroking or gliding movement - ANSWEREffleurage
When finishing a pedicure massage, one should - ANSWERLight feather strokes
The correct way to file a nail is - ANSWERCorner to center
What should you do after you shape the nail? - ANSWERSoak nails
A blister containing water fluid is called - ANSWERBulla
Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for several hours are: - ANSWERWheals
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point of contact is called the: -
ANSWERWell
What is the technical term for any nail disease? - ANSWEROnychosis
Sanintizer used on the skin is called - ANSWERAntiseptic
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body is called -
ANSWEREpidermis
,All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected at least once every
- ANSWER24 months/2 years
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing nutrients to the
rest of the body? - ANSWERCirculatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when performing a
plain manicure? - ANSWERSoftening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - ANSWERTalking
to clients about services needed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance and to resist
infection in general is referred to as: - ANSWERImmunity
Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - ANSWERUltraviolet light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is - ANSWERAn
orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? - ANSWERDisinfection
may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is called: -
ANSWERA nail wrap
Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - ANSWERCommon cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - ANSWERDissolve the tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - ANSWERFrom each corner of the nail to the
center
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - ANSWERPercussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - ANSWERStop bleeding
A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What should be done? -
ANSWERUse buffer to remove the gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - ANSWERSoap and warm water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail plate will look -
ANSWERBlack
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - ANSWEROily
, Massaging in the wrong direction can result in: - ANSWERSagging of the skin
When applying tips which material is used for added strength? - ANSWERAcrylic
Plant-like parasites, which can be spread from one person to another, are called: -
ANSWERFungi
Regular maintenance helps prevent acrylic nails from: - ANSWERLifting
Primer allows a nail surface to bond with: - ANSWERAcrylic material
A paper wrap can be used to - ANSWERMend small tears in nail
Accidentally applying adhesive to the cuticle could cause the: - ANSWERWrap to
separate from the nail plate
A client comes in with badly bitten nails. What should you recommend? - ANSWERAdd
artificial tips
To repair a cracked nail with a fabric wrap, one should cut a repair patch that covers: -
ANSWERThe entire crack in the nail
Prior to performing client services, workstations MUST be cleaned with: - ANSWERAn
EPA registered disinfectant
The Material Safety Data Sheet includes information about products, such as the: -
ANSWERProduct ingredients and possible hazards
Which implement is used to add shine to the nail: - ANSWERChamois Buffer
What is the correct order of the first four steps of the pre-services sanitation procedure
for a manicure? - ANSWER1) Wash implements
2) Rinse and dry implements
3) immerse implements in disinfection
4) wash hands
Disinfectants that are able to kill hepatitis viruses and tuberculosis bacteria are called: -
ANSWERHospital grade
Cosmetology services include all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERWart removal
In performing light-cured gel application, which of the following steps should be
performed first? - ANSWERClean nails
A problem associated with using wraps is that: - ANSWERThey are opaque
