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MANICURIST WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body is
called - ANS ✓Epidermis
All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected at least
once every - ANS ✓24 months/2 years
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing
nutrients to the rest of the body? - ANS ✓Circulatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when
performing a plain manicure? - ANS ✓Softening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - ANS
✓Talking 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: - ANS ✓Immunity
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Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - ANS ✓Ultraviolet
light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is - ANS
✓An orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? - ANS
✓Disinfection may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is
called: - ANS ✓A nail wrap
Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - ANS ✓Common cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - ANS ✓Dissolve the
tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - ANS ✓From each corner of the nail
to the centre
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - ANS ✓Percussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - ANS ✓Stop bleeding
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A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What should be
done? - ANS ✓Use buffer to remove the gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - ANS ✓Soap and warm
water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail plate will look
- ANS ✓Black
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - ANS ✓Oily
Massaging in the wrong direction can result in: - ANS ✓Sagging of the skin
When applying tips which material is used for added strength? - ANS
✓Acrylic
Plant-like parasites, which can be spread from one person to another, are
called: - ANS ✓Fungi
Regular maintenance helps prevent acrylic nails from: - ANS ✓Lifting
Primer allows a nail surface to bond with: - ANS ✓Acrylic material
A paper wrap can be used to - ANS ✓Mend small tears in nail
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MANICURIST WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025)
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body is
called - ANS ✓Epidermis
All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected at least
once every - ANS ✓24 months/2 years
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing
nutrients to the rest of the body? - ANS ✓Circulatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when
performing a plain manicure? - ANS ✓Softening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except - ANS
✓Talking 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: - ANS ✓Immunity
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Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: - ANS ✓Ultraviolet
light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is - ANS
✓An orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? - ANS
✓Disinfection may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is
called: - ANS ✓A nail wrap
Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? - ANS ✓Common cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will - ANS ✓Dissolve the
tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: - ANS ✓From each corner of the nail
to the centre
To complete a foot massage, one should use: - ANS ✓Percussion movement
In manicuring, styptic powder is used to - ANS ✓Stop bleeding
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A client with UV gel nails wants to have them removed. What should be
done? - ANS ✓Use buffer to remove the gel down to the nail plate
The nail brush should be used in conjunction with: - ANS ✓Soap and warm
water
At its MOST advanced stages, a bacterial infection in the nail plate will look
- ANS ✓Black
Skin that has an over abundance of sebum is classified as: - ANS ✓Oily
Massaging in the wrong direction can result in: - ANS ✓Sagging of the skin
When applying tips which material is used for added strength? - ANS
✓Acrylic
Plant-like parasites, which can be spread from one person to another, are
called: - ANS ✓Fungi
Regular maintenance helps prevent acrylic nails from: - ANS ✓Lifting
Primer allows a nail surface to bond with: - ANS ✓Acrylic material
A paper wrap can be used to - ANS ✓Mend small tears in nail
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