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1
Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients you may find in a nail hardener?
Methylene glycol
Formaldehyde
Nylon
Collagen
2
What would you recommend to a client who is dealing with weak nails and could use the benefits of collagen on the nails?
Top coat
Gel polish
Nail hardener
Base coat
3
Which of the following is the step of the consultation after the client has filled out the consultation form?
Discuss the preferred nail shape
Discuss preferred length of nails
Check nails and skin
Discuss the service
4
Senior citizens should bring in a physician's permission slip prior to having or using this treatment.
Foot mitts
Massage
Paraffin treatment
Heated mitts
5
At what point would you AVOID performing a paraffin wax treatment if you are concerned about holding moisture?
After a manicure
Before a manicure
During a manicure
As a stand-alone service; not with a manicure
6
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to apply thin coats of polish?
Maximum smoothness
Maximum strength
Minimum drying time
Shiny look
7
When you decide to choose an abrasive for the nails of a client with special needs, which would you choose?
Fine grit
Coarse grit
Medium grit
Buffer
8
What do you call manicures that eliminate soaking the nails in water?
Waterless manicure
Clean manicure
Scrub manicure
Organic manicure
9
Designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften/moisturize
Nail lotions
Nail hardeners
Nail creams
Nail oils
10
Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization?
Wood
Stainless steel
Nickel-plated metal
Plastic
11
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment if the client is strictly seeking pain relief for arthritis?
During a manicure
Before a manicure
After a manicure
As a stand-alone service; not with a manicure
12
Which of the following is the first step in the nail polish application process?
Polish color
Base coat
Fast-drying top coat
Top coat
13
You should take clients' physical and mental disabilities into consideration when performing all of the following EXCEPT
Nail polishing
Cuticle removal
Massages
Paraffin services
14
When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would be second?
Consultation
Service
Preservice
Postservice
15
Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally NOT on natural nails?
Fine-grit abrasives
Abrasives should not be used on natural nails
Lower-grit abrasives
Medium-grit abrasives
16
Lightening age spot treatments might be found in which treatment?
Natural resources manicure
Anti-aging manicure
Scrub manicure
Spot-be-gone manicure
17
At what point would you ask clients about their health?
While the nails are soaking
During the consultation
At the time the appointment is made
During the nail filing
18
What color is men's basic color for manicures?
Red
French
Clear
Black
19
When providing a manicure service to a client who experiences involuntary movements:
Support the palm
Support the entire forearm from the elbow to the palm
Support the elbow
Let the arm move freely
20
Exfoliating callused skin would be included in what type of manicure?
Spot-be-gone manicure
Scrub manicure
Anti-aging manicure
Natural resources manicure
21
Which of the following is NOT necessary to have in your polish collection?
Colors to complement a client's skin tone
Colors to complement a client's natural skin color
Colors for a French manicure
Iridescent and frosted polish
22
Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service?
Nail brush
Metal pusher
Tweezers
Wooden pusher
23
Which of the following is NOT one of the considerations you need to keep in mind when deciding on a nail shape?
Marital status
Length of fingers
Hobbies
Shape of eponychium area
24
What is one reason a nail tech would need to spend more time on a man's nails than a woman's?
Men tend to have more ridges in their nails, with more uneven free edges
Men tend to go longer between services and need more work
Men tend to ask for longer massages
Men are more particular about the shape and smoothness of their nails
25
What service could you recommend next to a male client who received a manicure?
French manicure
Massage
Pedicure
New nail shape or polish color
26
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. The use of AHAs would correspond with what?
Scrub manicure
Anti-aging manicure
Spot-be-gone manicure
Natural resources manicure
27
Which is NOT one of the added ingredients that acetone-based and non-acetone-based removers have to prevent drying?
Vitamin E
Aloe
Oils
Liquefied cocoa butter
28
Which of the following is NOT considered a special treatment as an add-on service?
Heated mitts
Paraffin treatment
Foot mitts
Ventilation system
29
Many salons/spas have services based on ___, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.
Smells
Food
Themes
Holidays
30
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes for nail technicians to have an understanding of manicuring?
To stay on top of trends
To help clients who cannot do their own nails
To provide clients with pampering
To provide clients with emotional support
31
Which of the following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails?
Fine-grit abrasives
Lower-grit abrasives
Abrasives should not be used to shape nails
Medium-grit abrasives
32
Which of the following helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area?
Autoclave
Supply tray
Covered trash containers
Ventilation system
33
Which of the following tools is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate?
Nail brush
Metal pusher
Tweezers
Wooden pusher
34
When performing manicure services on special population clients, what should you AVOID?
Massages
Paraffin treatments
Sharp tools
Files
35
Which of the following pieces of equipment is usually 36" to 48" in length and 16" to 21" in width?
Finger bowl
Supply tray
Manicure table
Chair
36
Which of the following would be a feature of BOTH a basic manicure and a spa manicure?
Rose oils
Exfoliation
Advanced skincare
Massage
37
Which of the following should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining, ease of cleaning?
Manicure table
Supply tray
Chair
Finger bowl
38
For which of the following clients would you AVOID vigorous or strong massage techniques?
Clients with diabetes
Clients with arthritis
Clients with circulatory conditions
Clients with high blood pressure
39
AVOID this treatment on clients who have cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.
Paraffin treatment
Foot mitts
Massage
Heated mitts
40
What type of nail would you recommend to a client who has NOT had a manicure and would like to be conservative in shape?
Round nail
Pointed nail
Squoval nail
Oval nail
41
If a client comes in with very long nails, what should your first step be in performing a manicure?
File the nails
Buff the nails
Cut nails with nail clippers or nippers
Soak the nails
42
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment in order to soften callused skin?
After a manicure
As a stand-alone service; not with a manicure
During a manicure
Before a manicure
43
Which of the following is NOT one of the options men usually prefer for their nails?
Clear gloss
French manicure
Buffed nails
Enhancements
44
What is a consequence of performing services outside the scope of practice in your state?
You may lose your license
You will damage your reputation
You may be fined
You will be asked to leave the salon or spa
45
When there is a new client, the nail tech should take the opportunity to get to know them. Which step is this?
Consultation
Preservice
Postservice
Service
46
Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches?
Fine-grit abrasives
Medium-grit abrasives
Lower-grit abrasives
Abrasives should not be used on buffed nails
47
Which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20- to 30-degree angle from the nail plate?
Nail clippers
Nail nippers
Metal pusher
Tweezers
48
Which nail shape do men usually prefer?
Round
Squoval
Pointed
Oval
49
During an appointment, your client remarks that the tops of her nails hurt after buffing. What may have happened?
You soaked the client's nails too long
You probably clipped the client's nails too low on the side
You buffed for too long
You used an abrasive too fine in grit
50
Which nail type would you recommend to a client who would like a tapered, long nail?
Round nail
Pointed nail
Squoval nail
Oval nail
51
What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails?
Pedicuring
Manicuring
Cosmetology
Dermatology
52
When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?
Apply only the top coat to the eponychium
Do not apply polish close to the eponychium
Polish over the eponychium
53
Which of the following is used to apply nail oils?
Nail nipper
Synthetic hair brushes
Wooden pusher
Disposable application brushes
54
Which step could determine whether a first-time client returns to you?
The polishing
The consultation
The nail shaping
The pampering
55
All manicures can be performed using the ___ manicure technique.
Dry
Wet
Basic
Complex
56
Designed to loosen/dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so that the tissue can be thoroughly removed from nail plate
Cuticle removers
Nail lotions
Non-acetone polish removers
Acetone polish removers
57
If you move to another state, where should you check to learn what the laws and regulations are in the new state?
The salon owner
Your coworkers
Local state board
Your license
58
What might you name a manicure that uses all natural products?
Waterless manicure
Organic manicure
Chemical-free manicure
Natural resources manicure
59
When you decide to shorten the length of the nail of a client with special needs, what do you decide to do?
Look underneath the nails before clipping
File instead of clipping
Clip nails straight across
Soak the client's nails to soften the nail first
60
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment?
Plastic-backed pads
Lower-grit abrasives
Gloves
Dust mask
61
Which of the following could you recommend to male clients who do not want a polished look?
Buffed nails
French manicure
Clear gloss
Enhancements
62
You may want to cool down the heat for this treatment for clients who are sensitive to heat
Nail dryer
Massage
Paraffin treatment
Nail soak
63
What is the biggest consequence that could happen if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?
You will be professionally liable
You will be liable, personally and professionally
You will be protected by the salon's insurance
You will be personally liable
64
Which piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores on implements and tools?
Sterilizer
UV lights
LED lights
Autoclave
65
What would be your FIRST step in properly keeping your hands clean?
Wash your hands with soap
Put on gloves
Use hand sanitizer
Wash your tools
66
The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state is called what?
Scope of practice
Service set
Stamp of approval
Tech services
67
Why is it important to know the scope of work on your license?
It applies to a select set of states
It is the same in every state and country
It is the same in every state but varies in other countries
It may be different than the state you live in
68
What is often the MOST memorable part of the manicure?
Finished product
Color selection
Massage
Nail shaping
69
Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic?
Autoclave
Finger bowl
Supply tray
Nail polish dryer
70
Which should be used from each side of a client's nail to prevent stress damage to the sides of the nail plate?
Nail nippers
Metal pusher
Tweezers
Nail clippers
71
Which of the following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application?
Plastic-backed pads
Cotton rounds
Gauze squares
Cotton balls
72
What would you do if a client asked for chemical-free products?
Recommend the client to a salon/spa that specializes in natural products
Recommend the client to a nail tech who specializes in natural products
Use the product you were planning on using
Have chemical-free products on hand to use
73
In which application of paraffin treatment would you use commercial gloves?
Spray
One-time-use gloves
Painted on
Cheesecloth
74
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin?
Nail clippers
Nail nippers
Metal pusher
Tweezers
75
What is designed to speed the evaporation of solvents, allowing them to harden more quickly?
LED light
Hair dryer
UV light
Nail polish dryer
76
How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?
Use the same gloves for each service as long as it's for the same client
There is no need to wear gloves for each service
Use the same gloves for each service as long as you wash the gloves between
Use different gloves for each service
77
What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring?
40- to 60-watt bulb
18- to 27-watt bulb
9- to 18-watt bulb
27- to 40-watt bulb
78
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate?
Metal pusher
Nail nippers
Nail clippers
Tweezers
79
Placing a client's hand on a white towel under true light helps the client choose a color because...
It helps show which color will complement the client's skin tone
It helps show how dark or light the client's natural nails already are
It helps determine which colors will look nice outside
It helps determine which colors will look good under harsh lights
80
What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?
Shaking movements
Tapping motions
Talking
Squeezing
81
How long should you hold cotton saturated with polish remover on the nail?
1.5-2 minutes
30 seconds
1 minute
10 seconds
82
Which tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails?
Plastic-backed pads
Buffer
Wooden pusher
Medium-grit abrasives
83
When applying lotion to your client's hands and arms at the end of a service, where do you begin?
Apply lotion wherever the client requests
Just below the armpit and toward the hands
Just below the elbow and toward the hands
Just below the wrist and toward the hands
84
What is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body called?
Manicuring
Pedicuring
Waxing
Massage
85
Julie accidentally touches her client's hand with a wooden spatula with product on it. What should she do?
Wash the spatula
Don't put that spatula into another product, but don't worry about using it
Throw out the spatula
Give the client the spatula to take home
86
Since a man's manicure isn't always as long as a woman's, what service can you extend?
Massage
Shaping the nail
Free filing tool
French manicure
87
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment if the goal is to put it over a mask?
Before a manicure
During a manicure
As a stand-alone service; not with a manicure
After a manicure
88
What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible?
Use a nail polish dryer to make sure nails are completely dry and set
Apply a hand cream
Apply a fast-drying top coat
Use a nail hardener
89
What typically separates a man's manicure from a woman's?
The use of a colored polish or buffered nails
The length of the nail
The shaping of the nail
Massage
90
When considering the three-part nail procedure, which step would include disinfecting your tools?
Service
Consultation
Preservice
Postservice
91
What is the average length for a manicure table?
50-65"
36-48"
24-36"
40-55"
92
___ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in subdermal moisture
Nail creams
Nail lotions
Nail hardeners
Nail oils
93
Which of the following materials is best for a multiuse tool?
Plastic
Wood
Stainless steel
Nickel-plated metal
94
How many coats of polish color are standard for coverage?
Four
One
Three
Two
95
What treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture?
Massage
Foot mitts
Heated mitts
Paraffin treatment
96
Which of the following can NOT tell you the list of services you are legally allowed to perform in your state?
SOP
Online
Instructor
Manager
97
How many coats do you need for the MOST successful nail polish application?
Four
Five
Three
Six
98
In which application of paraffin treatment would you use a disposable brush?
Cheesecloth
One-time-use gloves
Spray
Painted on
99
Professional nail technicians practice the ___-stroke method.
Four
Six
Five
Three