TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN EXAM
2024 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS| GUARANTEED PASS
abrasive files are used to remove and shape which of the
following?
a. lunula
b. nail bed
c. cuticle
d. free edge Correct Answer d. free edge
what implement adds shine and smoothes wavy ridges on the
natural nail during a manicure?
a. course file
b. metal file
c. nail brush
d. nail buffer Correct Answer d. nail buffer
which of the following implements are disposable after using on
a client?
a. metal pusher
b. nippers
c. abrasive file
d. clippers Correct Answer c. abrasive file
monomer liquids, UV gels, and adhesives will form
a. fumes
b. gases
c. dust
d. vapors Correct Answer d. vapors
the process of creating a beautiful sculpted nails is the
combination of monomer liquid and
a. polymerization
,b. fiberglass
c. viscosity
d. polymer powder Correct Answer d. polymer
which of the following muscles moves the foot up and extends
the toes?
a. extensor digitorum
b. tibialis anterior
c. peroneus lingus
d. soleus Correct Answer a. extensor digitorum
what determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the
natural nail?
a. nail bed
b. hyponychium
c. eponychium
d. matrix Correct Answer d. matrix
after the pedicure is completed, the practitioner's hand washing
should last a minimum of how many seconds?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30 Correct Answer c. 15
which of the following natural nail filing techniques may cause
ingrown nails?
a. back and forth
b. into the corners
c. zigzag motion
d. after the soaking in the finger bowl Correct Answer b. into the
corners
specialized ligaments of the nail serve what function?
a. forms protective barrier to prevent bacteria from entering nail
bed
b. attaches nail bed to the bone
, c. attaches nail plate to the nail bed
d. form tracks on either side of the nail for the nail to move as it
grows Correct Answer b. attaches nail bed to the bone
which of the following products is applied just before colored
nail polish?
a. sealer
b. nail dehydrator
c. base coat
d. nail oil Correct Answer c. base coat
which of the following may be used to dissolve soft tissue
adhering directly to the nail plate?
a. acetone
b. nail bleach
c. cuticle remover
d. nail conditioner Correct Answer c. cuticle remover
lifting problems with enhancements are usually caused by
a. not roughing up the nails enough
b. improper preparation; clean and dry
c. not conditioning nail plate with oil
d. removing cuticle Correct Answer b. improper preparation;
clean and dry
which of the following types of lights are used in the curing of
artificial nail products?
a. fluorescent
b. incandescent
c. LED
d. ultraviolet Correct Answer d. ultraviolet
which layer of the skin is treated by salon products?
a. stratum germinativum
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum lucidum
d. stratum mucosum Correct Answer b. stratum corneum
2024 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS| GUARANTEED PASS
abrasive files are used to remove and shape which of the
following?
a. lunula
b. nail bed
c. cuticle
d. free edge Correct Answer d. free edge
what implement adds shine and smoothes wavy ridges on the
natural nail during a manicure?
a. course file
b. metal file
c. nail brush
d. nail buffer Correct Answer d. nail buffer
which of the following implements are disposable after using on
a client?
a. metal pusher
b. nippers
c. abrasive file
d. clippers Correct Answer c. abrasive file
monomer liquids, UV gels, and adhesives will form
a. fumes
b. gases
c. dust
d. vapors Correct Answer d. vapors
the process of creating a beautiful sculpted nails is the
combination of monomer liquid and
a. polymerization
,b. fiberglass
c. viscosity
d. polymer powder Correct Answer d. polymer
which of the following muscles moves the foot up and extends
the toes?
a. extensor digitorum
b. tibialis anterior
c. peroneus lingus
d. soleus Correct Answer a. extensor digitorum
what determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the
natural nail?
a. nail bed
b. hyponychium
c. eponychium
d. matrix Correct Answer d. matrix
after the pedicure is completed, the practitioner's hand washing
should last a minimum of how many seconds?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30 Correct Answer c. 15
which of the following natural nail filing techniques may cause
ingrown nails?
a. back and forth
b. into the corners
c. zigzag motion
d. after the soaking in the finger bowl Correct Answer b. into the
corners
specialized ligaments of the nail serve what function?
a. forms protective barrier to prevent bacteria from entering nail
bed
b. attaches nail bed to the bone
, c. attaches nail plate to the nail bed
d. form tracks on either side of the nail for the nail to move as it
grows Correct Answer b. attaches nail bed to the bone
which of the following products is applied just before colored
nail polish?
a. sealer
b. nail dehydrator
c. base coat
d. nail oil Correct Answer c. base coat
which of the following may be used to dissolve soft tissue
adhering directly to the nail plate?
a. acetone
b. nail bleach
c. cuticle remover
d. nail conditioner Correct Answer c. cuticle remover
lifting problems with enhancements are usually caused by
a. not roughing up the nails enough
b. improper preparation; clean and dry
c. not conditioning nail plate with oil
d. removing cuticle Correct Answer b. improper preparation;
clean and dry
which of the following types of lights are used in the curing of
artificial nail products?
a. fluorescent
b. incandescent
c. LED
d. ultraviolet Correct Answer d. ultraviolet
which layer of the skin is treated by salon products?
a. stratum germinativum
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum lucidum
d. stratum mucosum Correct Answer b. stratum corneum
