Nail Technician Practice Test 2020

A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with: a. Dry cuticles b. Gel nails c. Paper wraps d. Arthritis

The proper way to mix polish is to: a. mix with top coat b. Shake vigorously. c. Tap bottle on table d. Roll bottle between palms

Skin's outer layer is called the: a. Dermis b. Epidermis c. Subcutaneous tissue d. Stratum corneum

The main part of the nail that is attached to the skin at the tip of the finger is the: a. Nail root b. Nail bed c. Nail body d. Nail fold

Plastic gloves and safety glasses should always be worn when working with: a. Primers b. Gel nails c. Air brushes d. Acrylic powders

Sebum is secreted by: a. Seals b. Oil glands c. Arteries d. Infected skin

A catalyst is an ingredient which causes a process to: a. Explode b. Slow down c. Speed up d Ramin static

An accounting service is often used to help salons keep: a. Making a profit b. Accurate financial records c. Making loan payments d. Tax losses large

To add shine to the nail, use a chamois buffer with pumice power or: a. Water b. Cuticle oil c. Dry polish d. Cuticle remover

Chemical storage should be in cool areas and away from: a. Appliance/furnace with pilot light b. Hair colors c. Perm solutions d. Garbage cans

When applying acrylic over nail tips, you do not need to use a/an: a. Acrylic powder b. Sable brush c. Acrylic liquid d. Nail form

A liquid that kills or retards bacterial growth is a/an: a. Soap b. Solution c. Antiseptic d. Agent

Peak and slow months can be determined by reviewing your: a. Monthly records b. Tax withholding c. Customer list d. Supply inventory

Fabric wraps are not a good service choice for a client whose hands are frequently: a. In gloves. b. Held c. Photographed. d. In water

An acquired superficial, round and thickened patch of epidermis due to pressure or friction on the hands or feet is called: a. Cocci b. Eczema c. Ketatoma d. Flagella

Seven years is the amount of time you should keep business records which were used to: a. Pay off loans b. complete tax returns c. Pay employees d. Order supplies

Most clients are relaxed by: a. Effleurage b. Clear polish applications c. Thumb compression d. Metatarsal Scissors

Dry cuticles can cause: a. Nail biting b. Buffing problems c. Hangnails d. Wraps to lift

A long acrylic nail may be the best choice for a woman who is a: a. Guitar player b. Pianist c. Gardener d. Cosmetic salesperson

A primer applied to the natural nail in order for the acrylic product to: a. Dry properly b. polish easily c. Adhere d. Prevent fungus

Natural nails can be lengthened by adding: a. Artificial tips b. silk wraps c. paper wraps d. nail art

If a chemical agent gets on your clothing, immediately: a. dab with water b. blot with towel c. use spot remover d remove garment

To remove gel nails, soak in acetone or: a. alcohol b. dishwashing liquid c. gel remover d. warm water

the "true skin: is the deep layer of skin which is called: a. cuticle b. cutis c. epidermis d. clavicle

A client may want to match nails with clothing for a/an: a. special occasion b. few days c. few weeks d. entire year

a technician who is a good salesperson and a skilled professional will also be: a. artistic b. good receptionist c. good manager d. very successful

Expenses are defined as to money you: a. earn b. save c. spend d. donate

If the nail or skin to be worked on is inflamed, broken swollen or infected, the client must: a. be sanitized with alcohol b. be referred to a physician c. need a manicure d. scrub with soup

To give sparkle to a nail art design, use: a gems b metallic polish c. sequins d. fine buffer block

the client who wants length without weight should receive: a. paper wraps b. gel nails c. linen wraps d. silk wraps

Most pedicure service are performed by starting with: a. right foot, little toe b. right foot, middle toe c. left foot, little toe d. left foot, big toe

to make them feel welcome, new clients should: a. greeted by name b. given salon tour c. escorted to station d. all the above

Formalin contains formaldehyde which causes the following EXCEPT: a. muscle pain b. lung irritation c. rash d. skin irritation

the appearance of a properly applied second coat of gel looks like: a. gelation b. primer c. glossy top coat d. cuticle oil

color and gloss is added to the nail through the application of: a. colored polish b. silk wrap c. buffing compound d. mending liquid

Nails which are thin, white and curved over the free edge are called: a. furrowed b. normal c. eggshell d. dry

This layer of the epidermis has cells that look like granules: a. stratum corneum b. stratum mucosum c. stratum lucidum d. stratum granulosum

The tacky feel of the surface of odorless acrylic nail indicates the nail are: a. old b. separating from nail plate c. dry d needing a fill

Clear, white and pink are color of: a. acrylic powder b. sable brushes c. toe separators d. paper towels

it is dangerous to judge if a chemical is safe by its: a. label b. odor c. ingredients d. MSDS

Prevent chemical accidents by never using a product if the container is not: a. sealed b. sanitized c. full d. labeled

a common condition in which the cuticle around the nail splits is known as: a. Hangnails b. skin overgrowth c. nail crack d. callus

On an annual basic, the nail care industry annually does this much business: a. $3 billion b. $5 million c. $2 billion d. $10 million

to draw with an airbrush, you need to use a/an: a. orangewood stick b. design tool c. sponge d. nail pen

a client with athlete's foot may not receive: a. a pedicure b. foot massage c. colored polish d. pedicure slippers

Your personal problems should always be: a. shared with coworkers b. shared with clients c. left at home d. told to the boss

An example of an employee benefit would be any of the following EXCEPT: a. medical insurance b. life insurance. c. paid parking space d. earn minimun wage

the number of known elements is: a. 96 b. 106 c. 101 d. 108

Eyes can be damaged by improperly shielded: a. ultraviolet lamps b. fingerbowls c. polish d. autoclaves

foot files are used to remove: a. warts b. hangnails c. callus growths d fungus

Client service records are usually kept on: a. Pink paper b. blue paper c. triplicate forms d. index cards

to prevent contamination of the disinfectant, disinfection containers should be kept: a. warm b. covered c. cold d. in cupboards

the most common nail shape for male clients is: a. square b. oval c. round d. pointed

cuticle pushers are also known as: a. nippers b. oils c. emery boards d. steel pushers

Unsanitary implements can cause these nail disorders: a. onychomycosis b. mold c. onychia and paronychia d. nevus

the verve which supplies impulses to the top of the foot is the: a. dorsal b. digital c. saphenous d. ulnar

linen wraps are the: a. hardes to do b. easiest to rip or tear c. most popular wrap d. hardest to maintian

to protect hands and nails when doing housework, clients should wear: a. silicone lotion b. rubber gloves c. clear polish d. dust mask

bacilli and spirilla propel themselves with hairlike projections known as: a. flagella b. propellants c. mitosis d. cocci

the technical name for callus is: a. freckle b. stratum lucidum c. keratoma d. mole

after removing an artificial nail, any remaining glue residue is removed by using a/an: a. emery board b. oily remover c. steel pusher d. fine buffer block

Mending liquid is a heavy adhesive used to apply: a. silk wraps b. paper wraps c. linen wraps c. nail gems

the best way to protect yourself and your clients against infection is to always: a. ask if they have an infection b. wear masks c. sanitize implements properly d. sit at arm's length

the hardening process in acrylic nails is known as: a. catalyst b. polymerization c. curing d. monomer

Learning about other services offered at the salon, such as hair and skin care, and then telling your clients about them, is called salon: a. perfomance b. showoff c. networking d. promotion

tanning is caused by exposing skin to the sun's: a. ultraviolet rays b. keratoma c. vitamin d d carotene

always refuse service and refer a client to a physician if they have a skin or nail: a. hangnail b. inflammation c. bruise d. callus

the opaqueness of linen wraps requires that they be covered with: a. glitter b. mending tissue c. clear polish d. colored polish

liquid nail wrap is used to: a. speed silk wrap procedure b. preserve nail art c. strengthen natural nail d. cover fungi

in order to have a good working relationship with coworkers, you should a. respect their opinions b. use deodorant c. buy their lunch d. point out mistakes

Insomnia, watery eyes and sluggishness are symptoms of chemical: a. overexposure b. inhalation c. burn d. poisioning

A repair patch is a piece of fabric cut to: a. nail's shape b. look like a daisy c. completely cover crack or break d. 1/2 inch by 1/2 ich

Non-acetone remover is used to remove polish from: a. hangnails b. artificial tips c. toenails d. accidental spills on clothing

when conditions are unfavorable for reproduction, bacteria will go dormant after forming a tough covering called a: a. shell b. mitosis c. spore d. flagella

the movements of the body are controlled by the: a. efferent nerves b. peripheral system c. blood d. central nervous system

hypoallergenic products are used for the client's: a. pharmacist b. skin cancer c. safety d. acne

Soft or fragile nails should be filed using a/an: a. emery board b. metal nail file c. chamois buffer d. nail brush

soaking in water hardens: a. acrylic balls b. rhinestone application c. no-light gels d. acrylic residue

in acrylic applications, the edge is formed with the: a. first acrylic ball b. third acrylic ball c. nail file d. second acrylic ball

the french manicure look can be created though the: a. one-color acrylic method b. proper diet c. proper buffing techniques d. two-color acrylic method

if the nail tip covers the nail plate from sidewall to sidewall, it is: a. too wide b. properly sized c. too long d. too narrow

An emery board is an example of an item that is: a. wet sanitized b. heat sanitized c. disposable d. purchased individually

the muscles which can cause goose bumps are called the: a. arrector pili b. papillae c. goosli muscles d lesion

Massage, nerve impulses and light rays are some of the ways to stimulate: a. phalanges b. muscles c. sanitation d. eyes

Your sense of right and wrong when you interact with clients, employer and coworkers is called: a. honesty b. professional ethics c. moral values d. moodiness

The recommended maintenance schedule for.al acrylic nails is every: a. month b. two to three weeks c. day d. six months

Sculptured nails are also known as: a. acrylic nails b. manicured nails c. nail wraps d. extra long nails

the condition in which the nail loosens from the nail bed is: a. paronychia b. oncophagy c. onychia d. onycholysis

natural immunity is obtained by keeping the body: a. warm b. healthy c. underweight d. overweight

the manicure table should have a bulb of this wattage in the lamp: a. 60 b. 100 c. 40 d. 150

a client consultation is the conversation you have with the client before: a. starting the service b. they make appointment c. they pay d. they buy retail products

This medical specialty focuses on skin problems: a. cardiology b. dermatology c. esthetics d. podiatry

This activity is dangerous around nail chemicals a. gossiping b. chewing gum c. talking loudly d. smoking

bacteria can be found nearly every where; there are this many known types: a. 15,000 b. 5,000 c. 10,000 d. 1,500

all living things are made up of this basic unit, called the: a. cell b. protein c. nucleus d. beta blocker

By understanding body structure, you will be more proficient when doing: a. fiber wraps b. basic manicures c. pedicures d. hand & arm massage

state regulators expect a salon environment to be: a. sterile b. infectious c. decorative d. sanitary

a condition in which white spots appear on the nails is called: a. leukonychia b. atrophy c. nevus d. super atrophy

Liquid acrylic is a type of: a. polymer b. monomer c. catalyst d. curing

ultraviolet radiation is harmful to: a. bones b. nail polish c. eyes d. acrylic tips

Gel nails stay the same color until: a. removed b. water cured c. buffed d. filed

Skin that is red and sore is called: a. healthy b. infected c. inflamed d. circulated

Always begin a manicure by working with the client's hand that is: a. not the favored one b. favored one c. in worse shape d. closest

Until you become accustomed to applying sculptured nails, support your work in progress by using two: a. brushes b. nail forms c. coats of top coat d. acrylic colors

to avoid smearing polish, especially in a pedicure application, the top coat should be followed by: a. nail strengthener b. a second top coat c. hot blowing air d. instant nail dry

the excess skin beneath a toenail's free may be softened by using: a. alchohol b. silicone lotion c. cuticle solvent d. polish remover

the long, slender bones of the foot are called: a. metatarsals b. cartilage c. ligaments d. phalnges

Tuberculocidal disinfectants required to clean: a. toilet seats b. visible blood spills c. bathroom floor d. cuticle nippers

the client's circulation is stimulated by: a. massage b. tip application c. buffing d. filing

questions about a client's job are part of the: a. health information b. service record c. friendship process d. client profile

the epidermis contains no: a. cells b. blood vessels c. nerves d. keratin

Crack repair of an acrylic nail is performed using: a. silk wrap b. mending tissue c. acrylic d. clear polish

Only half of the nail plate should be covered by a/an: a. glitter polish application b. artificial nail tip c. french manicure polish d. buffer bock

circular movements in the palm is a massage technique known as: a. effleurage b. tapping c. friction massage d. joint relaxer movements

The service of trimming, shaping and polishing toenails, as well as performing foot massage, is called: a. podiatry b. manicuring c. pedicuring d. filing

this substance can be found in the stratum germinative layer of the epidermis: a. elasticity b. mold c. herpers simplex d. melanin

An advantage of quats as a sanitation agent is their: a. stability b. weak solution c. odor d. bacteria

the half-moon shape at the base of the nail is called the: a. mantle b. matrix c. lunula d. groove

By spraying the client's nails with water, you can reduce the heat generated during: a. buffing b. acrylic removal c. polishing d. filing

Rotation of elbow is a type of: a. chiropractic manipulation b. friction massage movement c. effleurage d. relaxer movement

a temporary artificial nail service is a: a. mending job b. demonstration service c. tip with no overlay d. tip applied with water glue

an air brush can be used with colored polish in art to create: a. shades and textures b. quick designs c. translucent applications d. gel nails base

The slits or tracks in the nail bed at the sides of the nail on which the nail growth are called: a. slims b. rails c. grooves d. furrows

An easy way for a nail technician to earn additional income is through: a. retail sales b. double-booking clients c. cleaning houses d. changing profession

metatarsal scissors is a massage movement which promotes: a. blood flow to neck b. blood flow to legs c. cutting ability d. flexibilty

the fingerbowl used during a manicure contains water and: a. alchohol b. antibacterial soap c. fungicide d. fumigants

to speed the filling of long nails, first shorten them with a: a. nail buffer b. metal nail file c. fingernail clipper d. emery board

income is the: a. money you make b. incoming client c. money you spend d. taxes due

Honesty is the policy when dealing with a client's: a. polish b. objections c. nail file d. pedicure

the clicking sound made by gently tapping the brush handle on an applied acrylic nail indicates the nails are: a. dry b. cracking c. new d. needing replacing

the production of nail cells occurs in the nail: a. root b. bed c. matrix d. cuticle

No backup when you are gone is a disadvantage of working in: a. nails-only salon b. full-service salon c. your own salon d. selected areas

Gel nails are applied by brushing the gel onto the: a. lunula b. cuticle c. entire nail d. primer

acrylic nails must be removed by soaking fingertips in: a. acetone b. baby oil c. cuticle remover d. alchohol

the practice of offering only selected clients reduced prices should be: a. done discreetly b. a weekly ritual c. encouraged d avoided

a light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed is call a/an: a. scar b. scratch c. abrasion d. callus

a written description of services and prices is called the: a. job description b. promotions ad c. service list d. contract

Clear cells are found in the skin layer called: a. stratum corneum b. Stratum lucidum c. melanin d. stratum mucosum

another name for hives is: a hornets b. melanoma c. keratoma d. wheals

net income is the money you make less all your: a. expenses b. groceries c. clothes d. income

onyx is the technical term for: a. hair b. skin c. nails d. eyes

the muscle which turns the hand outward so the palm faces upward is called the: a. terminator b. supinator c. pronator d. fibula

because of the chemical hazards, a child present at your work station should be properly: a. supervised b. fed c. rested d. clothes

the large, thick triangular muscle that covers the shoulder and lifts and turns the arm is called the: a. armature b. turner c. chloasma d. deltoid

a good way to develop a steady clientele is to ask clients, before they leave the salon, to: a. buy retail b. make another appointment c. wash hands d. select polish

Short and natural-looking is the best nail choice for a person who is a: a. computer operator b. telephone receptionist c. pianist d. stockbroker

consumable supplies are the supplies used to: a. provide services b. give as samples c. stock retail kits d. eat lunch

Odorless acrylics are self-leveling, which means they require less: a. product b. brushing c. shaping d. buffing

the polish top coat should be tacky when these are applied: a. tips b. paper wraps c. gel nails d. gems

a second coat of products is often unnecessary when applying: a. colored lacquer b. no-light gels c. light-cured gels d. acrylic nails