Texas Manicurist Written State Board
Test 2023
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements? - Answer - File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
calluses using which of the following? - Answer - A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - Answer - As a
dry storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? -
Answer - FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion?
- Answer - Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and
polymer powder enhancements? - Answer - Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? -
Answer - Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - Answer - Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is
visible on a client's arm? - Answer - Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - Answer - To guide where to place the
nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - Answer - Per manufacturer's
direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - Answer - Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
Answer - Antiseptic
,What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - Answer - Safety glasses and gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - Answer - On the
second anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - Answer - Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? -
Answer - Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer
be placed? - Answer - Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? -
Answer - Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? -
Answer - Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - Answer -
Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the
nail bed? - Answer - Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - Answer - Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a
lowered immune system? - Answer - Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - Answer -
Record your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-
porous surfaces? - Answer - Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic
liners and emptied how often? - Answer - Daily
, According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an
expired license? - Answer - Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will
most likely happen? - Answer - Disinfectant will be contaminated
According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in
liquid shall be wiped clean and - Answer - Disinfected
What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? - Answer -
Refer the client to a physician
According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? - Answer -
Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Safety data sheets explain which of the following? - Answer - How to protect yourself
when using the product
What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage? - Answer -
Medical condition
Which type of tip does NOT require blending? - Answer - Well-less
How should monomer liquid be disposed - Answer - Absorbed with a paper towel and
placed in a sealed plastic bag
When should a manicure service NOT be performed? - Answer - Inflammation around
the nail
What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when applying too much
pressure? - Answer - Pusher
According to TLDR, a licensee shall retain a copy of the continuing education course
completion certificate for how many years? - Answer - 2
What are warts caused by? - Answer - A virus
According to TDLR, a licensee may perform a service, within the scope of the license, at
a location other than a licensed facility for a client who - Answer - Will receive the
services at the special event
Test 2023
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements? - Answer - File the nail and apply a new layer of product
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
calluses using which of the following? - Answer - A credo blade
According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - Answer - As a
dry storage container for clean implements
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? -
Answer - FDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion?
- Answer - Polish Remover
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and
polymer powder enhancements? - Answer - Apply Primer
According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? -
Answer - Prior to each client
A nail is composed primarily of - Answer - Keratin
What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is
visible on a client's arm? - Answer - Refer the client to a physician
What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - Answer - To guide where to place the
nail tip
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - Answer - Per manufacturer's
direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - Answer - Nail fungus
What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
Answer - Antiseptic
,What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - Answer - Safety glasses and gloves
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - Answer - On the
second anniversary of the issue date
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - Answer - Antiseptic
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? -
Answer - Current photograph
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer
be placed? - Answer - Free edge
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? -
Answer - Discard
What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? -
Answer - Skin iritation
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - Answer -
Vigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the
nail bed? - Answer - Hyponychium
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - Answer - Dark brown patches
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a
lowered immune system? - Answer - Nipping their cuticles
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - Answer -
Record your observation
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-
porous surfaces? - Answer - Chlorine bleach
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic
liners and emptied how often? - Answer - Daily
, According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an
expired license? - Answer - Under no circumstances
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will
most likely happen? - Answer - Disinfectant will be contaminated
According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in
liquid shall be wiped clean and - Answer - Disinfected
What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? - Answer -
Refer the client to a physician
According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? - Answer -
Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
Safety data sheets explain which of the following? - Answer - How to protect yourself
when using the product
What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage? - Answer -
Medical condition
Which type of tip does NOT require blending? - Answer - Well-less
How should monomer liquid be disposed - Answer - Absorbed with a paper towel and
placed in a sealed plastic bag
When should a manicure service NOT be performed? - Answer - Inflammation around
the nail
What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when applying too much
pressure? - Answer - Pusher
According to TLDR, a licensee shall retain a copy of the continuing education course
completion certificate for how many years? - Answer - 2
What are warts caused by? - Answer - A virus
According to TDLR, a licensee may perform a service, within the scope of the license, at
a location other than a licensed facility for a client who - Answer - Will receive the
services at the special event
