Ch 9 - Nail Tips and Forms Exam
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Tran is starting his coursework to become a nail technician. He is having some trouble with the
section on nail extensions using tips and forms. You are in his study group and feel confident
about most of the material in this section, so you are happy to help him. His first question is
"How are extensions different from enhancements?" How do you answer the question? -
ANS-Enhancements add strength and/or beauty to the nails; extensions add length.
Tran has applied a set of nail tips on the dowels that he uses for practice. You are looking at his
finished product and tell him it's a good first try, but there's something that isn't quite right. What
is the most likely problem? - ANS-The C-curve of the nail is flattened and thick.
It is finally time to practice application! Tran is excited and tells you that he can't wait to start
shaping nails. He tells you that his favorite nail shape is long and extremely tapered with a
squared off edge. What tip shape is he describing? - ANS-Ballerina
Tran is eager to start practicing application of nail tips and is ready to jump right in. You tell him
that before tip application, he must prepare the nail for extensions. Which is NOT a step in nail
prep for nail extensions? - ANS-Applying basecoat
As Tran is preparing to practice tip application, he asks you how to determine the right size tip
for each finger. What should you tell him? - ANS-The tip should cover the nail plate from
sidewall to sidewall exactly.
nail enhancement - ANS-any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty
nail extension - ANS-extends the length of the natural nail
dry manicure - ANS-used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail plate
without soaking in water
nail cleanser - ANS-nail prep product used to remove surface debris, moisture and tiny
amounts of oil on the natural nail plate
isobutyl alcohol - ANS-common ingredient in nail cleanser
, nail dehydrator - ANS-nail prep product that temporarily stops the nail from producing moisture
and natural oil
butyl acetate - ANS-common ingredient in nail dehydrator
nail tips - ANS-a pre-molded nail made from ABS plastic
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) - ANS-a tough plastic used to make pre-molded nail tips
overlay - ANS-a layer of nail enhancement product over the entire surface of the nail to provide
strength, structure, and support
well - ANS-a shallow depression in a nail tip that serves as the point of contact with the nail
plate
nail adhesive - ANS-a thin resin applied into the well area of the tip and used to adhere the tip
to the natural nail
position stop - ANS-the point where the free edge of the natural nail meets or stops inside the
well
full-well tip - ANS-a tip that covers the entire apex area and usually covers more than half of the
nail plate
partial-well tip - ANS-a tip that is usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural
nail
well-less tip - ANS-a tip that has no well at all and therefore no position stop
full-coverage tips - ANS-a tip that covers the entire nail, up to the cuticle
French tips - ANS-tips that are cut like a smile line at the contact point
tip cutters - ANS-specifically designed to not put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut
nail forms - ANS-a form that is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a
guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip, adding length
disposable nail forms - ANS-often made of paper or mylar and are coated with adhesive backs
mylar - ANS-a strong, thin polyester film used to make nail forms
reusable nail forms - ANS-a form made of pre-shaped plastic or aluminum that can be cleaned
and disinfected between clients
Questions with correct Answers
2025/2026 A+ Graded 100% Verified
Tran is starting his coursework to become a nail technician. He is having some trouble with the
section on nail extensions using tips and forms. You are in his study group and feel confident
about most of the material in this section, so you are happy to help him. His first question is
"How are extensions different from enhancements?" How do you answer the question? -
ANS-Enhancements add strength and/or beauty to the nails; extensions add length.
Tran has applied a set of nail tips on the dowels that he uses for practice. You are looking at his
finished product and tell him it's a good first try, but there's something that isn't quite right. What
is the most likely problem? - ANS-The C-curve of the nail is flattened and thick.
It is finally time to practice application! Tran is excited and tells you that he can't wait to start
shaping nails. He tells you that his favorite nail shape is long and extremely tapered with a
squared off edge. What tip shape is he describing? - ANS-Ballerina
Tran is eager to start practicing application of nail tips and is ready to jump right in. You tell him
that before tip application, he must prepare the nail for extensions. Which is NOT a step in nail
prep for nail extensions? - ANS-Applying basecoat
As Tran is preparing to practice tip application, he asks you how to determine the right size tip
for each finger. What should you tell him? - ANS-The tip should cover the nail plate from
sidewall to sidewall exactly.
nail enhancement - ANS-any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty
nail extension - ANS-extends the length of the natural nail
dry manicure - ANS-used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail plate
without soaking in water
nail cleanser - ANS-nail prep product used to remove surface debris, moisture and tiny
amounts of oil on the natural nail plate
isobutyl alcohol - ANS-common ingredient in nail cleanser
, nail dehydrator - ANS-nail prep product that temporarily stops the nail from producing moisture
and natural oil
butyl acetate - ANS-common ingredient in nail dehydrator
nail tips - ANS-a pre-molded nail made from ABS plastic
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) - ANS-a tough plastic used to make pre-molded nail tips
overlay - ANS-a layer of nail enhancement product over the entire surface of the nail to provide
strength, structure, and support
well - ANS-a shallow depression in a nail tip that serves as the point of contact with the nail
plate
nail adhesive - ANS-a thin resin applied into the well area of the tip and used to adhere the tip
to the natural nail
position stop - ANS-the point where the free edge of the natural nail meets or stops inside the
well
full-well tip - ANS-a tip that covers the entire apex area and usually covers more than half of the
nail plate
partial-well tip - ANS-a tip that is usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural
nail
well-less tip - ANS-a tip that has no well at all and therefore no position stop
full-coverage tips - ANS-a tip that covers the entire nail, up to the cuticle
French tips - ANS-tips that are cut like a smile line at the contact point
tip cutters - ANS-specifically designed to not put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut
nail forms - ANS-a form that is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a
guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip, adding length
disposable nail forms - ANS-often made of paper or mylar and are coated with adhesive backs
mylar - ANS-a strong, thin polyester film used to make nail forms
reusable nail forms - ANS-a form made of pre-shaped plastic or aluminum that can be cleaned
and disinfected between clients
