State Board Exam 133 Study Questions (Nail
Technician) with Multiple choice Answers
Latest 2025
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT
A) nail oil
B) primer
C) remover
D) top coat
B) primer
Which is an example of a parasite
A) Mildew
B) Scabies
C) Tinea Barbae
D) Tinea Capitis
B) Scabies
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?
A) Cut
B) Rip
C) Tear
D) Trim
D) Trim
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
,A) Utility Cart
B) Covered Container
C) Laundry Facility
D) Back Bar
B) Covered Container
All of the following purposes of having a SDS available apply EXCEPT
A) The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
B) To have quick access to medical and first aid information
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
D) To keep from being fined
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail
A) Side to center
B)Center to side
C) Back and forth
D) Into the corners
A) Side to center
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
A) silk
B) linen
C) paper
D) fiberglass
B) linen
,Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin
A) Antiseptic
B) Bleach
C) Disinfectant
D) Quat Solution
A) Antiseptic
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
A) Cone
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Squoval
A) Cone
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT
A) paraffin mitts
B) pedicure slippers
C) plastic spatulas
D) two-way buffers
A) paraffin mitts
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of fabric wraps EXCEPT
A) gently buff with 240 grit buffer
B) re-hydrate nail after removal
C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
D) slide off softened material with wooden pusher
C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
, Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria,
viruses, fungi, and spores
A) Autoclave
B) Steamer
C) Barbicide
D) Cleanse
A) Autoclave
All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage EXCEPT
A) continual contact
B) nails touch clients skin
C) slow repetitive movements
D) use sufficient amounts of cream
B) nails touch clients skin
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail plate
A) acetone
B) astringent
C) base coat
D) isopropyl alcohol
C) base coat
What is the actively growing part of the nail
A) matrix
B) free edge
C) lunula
Technician) with Multiple choice Answers
Latest 2025
All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT
A) nail oil
B) primer
C) remover
D) top coat
B) primer
Which is an example of a parasite
A) Mildew
B) Scabies
C) Tinea Barbae
D) Tinea Capitis
B) Scabies
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?
A) Cut
B) Rip
C) Tear
D) Trim
D) Trim
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon?
,A) Utility Cart
B) Covered Container
C) Laundry Facility
D) Back Bar
B) Covered Container
All of the following purposes of having a SDS available apply EXCEPT
A) The knowledge of safety in handling supplies
B) To have quick access to medical and first aid information
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
D) To keep from being fined
C) Knowing what supplies are in stock
Which is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail
A) Side to center
B)Center to side
C) Back and forth
D) Into the corners
A) Side to center
Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric?
A) silk
B) linen
C) paper
D) fiberglass
B) linen
,Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin
A) Antiseptic
B) Bleach
C) Disinfectant
D) Quat Solution
A) Antiseptic
All of the following are types of basic nail shapes EXCEPT
A) Cone
B) Pointed
C) Round
D) Squoval
A) Cone
All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT
A) paraffin mitts
B) pedicure slippers
C) plastic spatulas
D) two-way buffers
A) paraffin mitts
All of the following are steps involved in the removal of fabric wraps EXCEPT
A) gently buff with 240 grit buffer
B) re-hydrate nail after removal
C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
D) slide off softened material with wooden pusher
C) soak in non-acetone polish remover
, Which of the following is a device that uses steam to sterilize equipment and deactivate bacteria,
viruses, fungi, and spores
A) Autoclave
B) Steamer
C) Barbicide
D) Cleanse
A) Autoclave
All of the following are demonstrated when applying lotion during a foot massage EXCEPT
A) continual contact
B) nails touch clients skin
C) slow repetitive movements
D) use sufficient amounts of cream
B) nails touch clients skin
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail plate
A) acetone
B) astringent
C) base coat
D) isopropyl alcohol
C) base coat
What is the actively growing part of the nail
A) matrix
B) free edge
C) lunula
