When applying fabric wraps, how far should you keep fabric from the sidewall and eponychium?
1/8-inch
1/4-inch
1/12-inch
1/16-inch
2
A _____ mask is an oil-absorbing mask that is often recommended for oily and combination skin.
gel
clay-based
cream
alginate
3
The adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use an incandescent or fluorescent bulb of how many watts?
75 to 100
60 to 75
40 to 60
100 to 120
4
Powder mineral makeup is usually applied with a:
Kabuki brush
lip brush
lash comb
lip brush
5
Which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses?
pedicure paddle
exfoliating scrub
callus softener
blade
6
As a general rule, how often should normal skin be massaged?
weekly
twice a week
no more than once a month
every two weeks
7
Which of the following is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin so
exfoliating scrub
callus softener
mask
foot soak
8
Acne bacteria are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:
sebum
oxygen
pustules
carbon dioxide
9
Proper facial and scalp massage does NOT result in:
stimulation of nerves
stimulation of muscle fibers
increased circulation
softer and more pliable skin
10
Which of the following is a form of mechanical exfoliator that involves shooting aluminum oxide crystals at the skin?
microdermabrasion
light therapy
high-frequency current
microcurrent
11
A metal pusher should be held like a pencil with the flat end held at a _____ angle from the nail plate.
45- to 60-degree
20- to 30-degree
90- to 120-degree
75- to 90-degree
12
When monomer liquid is picked up by a brush and mixed with polymer powder, the bead that forms on the end of the brush:
will have a milky white appearance
will remain soft until it touches the nail plate
should be given a few moments to cure before application to the nail
quickly begins to harden
13
If you have to remove your hands from the client's face while performing facial manipulations, you should:
remove them quickly and immediately
squeeze the skin gently three times and then remove them
tap the skin three times and then remove them
feather them off gently
14
When disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should you leave them immersed in disinfect
15 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
15
Nail polish drying accelerators are NOT typically applied with a:
brush
dropper
spray bottle
cotton swab
16
The fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service is to:
use a synergistic product line
select a series of products from different lines
combine your own products with existing products
develop your own organic products
17
Which color primer should be used to reduce a sallow skin appearance?
peach
green
lavender
orange
18
The process of softening and removing hardened sebum stuck in the follicles is called:
exfoliation
wringing
desincrustation
iontophoresis
19
When using monomer liquid and polymer powder, you should:
dip the brush in the liquid and then in the powder
dip the brush in the powder and then in the liquid
use separate brushes for the liquid and the powder
mix the liquid and powder together in a dish before applying them to the nail
20
You should NOT use a medium-grit abrasive to:
smooth the surface of the nail before buffing
refine the overall surface shape of a nail enhancement
create a high shine on a natural nail when no polish will be worn
perform the initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail
21
Which type of wrap is made from a closely woven heavy material?
paper
fiberglass
linen
silk
22
The _____ face has a narrow forehead and the greatest width across the cheekbones.
round
diamond-shaped
triangular
square
23
Which type of machine uses a glass electrode filled with a gas, such as neon?
LED
galvanic current
high-frequency
microcurrent
24
What type of bead should be used with odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
dry
wet
small
medium
25
The most commonly used brush for monomer liquid or polymer powder is a _____ brush.
#12 square
#12 oval
#8 square
#8 oval
26
The _____ is where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge.
smile line
stress area
apex
sidewall
27
Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ before a pedicure.
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
36 hours
28
A monomer is one unit called a(n):
atom
polymer
molecule
cell
29
When using galvanic current, the electrode that is applied directly to the client's skin is the _____ electrode.
primary
active
integumentary
auxiliary
30
Cleansing milks are:
non-foaming
exfoliating
removed with a dry cloth
recommended for oily skin
31
After monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements have been removed, the nail plates commonly appear to be:
thinner
lighter in color
thicker
darker in color
32
A(n) _____ is an obvious line where foundation starts or stops.
application
contour
ferrule
demarcation
33
After buffing the nail plate to remove shine, you should remove the nail dust with:
a clean dry nail brush
nail dehydrator
cuticle oil
warm water
34
Skin that is yellowish, with an orange peel texture, is:
dry
oily
normal
acne
35
A(n) _____ mask is melted to a little more than body temperature before application.
gel
modelage
paraffin wax
alginate
36
Which type of nail art involves swirling two or more colors together on the nail?
French manicure
color fading
color blocking
marbelizing
37
Hacking is a chopping movement performed with the:
palms
fingertips
edges of the hands
knuckles
38
A fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT:
frequently include a warming feature
offer portability
often come with a built-in massage feature
provide both hot and cold water
39
Which type of blush is NOT layered over and blended into the foundation?
liquid blush
gel blush
powder blush
cream blush
40
When using electric foot mitts:
the mask is applied after the mitts are removed
no mask should be used
the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts
the mask is applied while the feet are in the mitts
41
With a spa pedicure, massage is performed on the:
foot and ankle
foot and full leg
foot and lower leg
foot
42
After a polish application, what should you offer to clients who have not worn open-toe shoes to help them avoid smudgin
toe separators
pedicure slippers
foot soak
43
Methacrylic or cellulose-type film formers are typically the main ingredients of:
nail bleach
base coat
nail hardener
top coat
44
Toners are:
primarily recommended for dry skin
used to rebalance the skin's pH
a type of cleanser
usually alcohol-free
45
How long should you leave callus softener on the callused area of a client's skin?
15 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
46
Which type of massage involves light, stroking movement applied with the fingers or palms in a slow, rhythmic manner?
pétrissage
effleurage
rolling
hacking
47
When is the massage performed in a traditional manicure?
during the polish application
between the basic manicure procedures and the polish application
before the basic manicure procedures
after the polish application
48
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) products:
are recommended by the FDA
adhere well to the nail plate
are extremely difficult to remove
create flexible nail enhancements
49
Nail hardeners should be used on _____ nail plates.
brittle
all
thin
rigid
50
By the time you leave school, it should take you no longer than _____ minutes at the most to complete a basic manicure p
10
60
45
25
51
The hot stones used in pedicures are typically:
granite
pumice
quartz
basalt
52
A client with olive skin has which tone and color?
dark, warm
light, warm
medium, cool
dark, cool
53
A(n) _____ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges.
pointed
squoval
oval
square
54
Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?
pétrissage
effleurage
vibration
tapotement
55
When applying powder cheek color, you should have the client:
turn in the direction of the cheek to which you are applying color
turn in the direction opposite of the cheek to which you are applying color
smile
maintain an emotionless expression
56
Stress strips are typically applied during the:
two-week maintenance session
initial nail wrap application and both maintenance sessions
initial nail wrap application
four-week maintenance session
57
When performing the consultation, you should NOT:
record your observations
review the client's intake form carefully
diagnose the client with a nail disease or disorder
discuss the client's preferred nail shape, color, and length
58
Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons?
summer and fall
winter and spring
fall and winter
spring and summer
59
During the skin analysis procedure, cleansing milk is applied to the face using:
upward and swift movements
upward circular movements
upward rolling movements
downward stroking movements
60
A _____ is used to thin enhancement product to prepare the enhancement for a refill or rebalance.
medium-grit abrasive
coarse-grit abrasive
fine-grit abrasive
shiner
61
A(n) _____ brush is a narrow, firm makeup brush with a flat edge.
concealer
eyeliner
angle
powder
62
Paraffin wax does NOT:
aid the penetration of lotions and oilsLibreOffice
trap moisture in the skin
increase blood circulation Google Docs
seal the pores
63
For the soothing and relaxing effects, every massage should begin and end with:
pétrissage
effleurage
tapotement
kneading
64
When applying an acid-free primer:
you should use a dry brush
you should completely cover the nail plate with primer
the primer will dry to a chalky white
you should never dip the brush into the container a second time
65
After an enhancement service, you should wipe the dappen dish clean with:
warm soapy water
hot running water
hydrogen peroxide
acetone
66
The _____ is the portion of the muscle at the fixed attachment (to an immovable section of the skeleton).
origin
insertion
joint
belly
67
What should you apply if you want to absorb excess oil and minimize the shine on oily skin?
face powder
concealer
eyebrow powder
eye shadow
68
Terry cloth mitts are routinely used over:
a foot soak
paraffin
callus remover
cuticle remover
69
Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT:
skin treatments
massage
hair treatments
specialty techniques
70
Alipidic skin is skin that:
has numerous visible pores
is oily
has an abundance of lipids
does not produce enough sebum
71
When applying a fabric wrap, what should you use to press fabric onto the nail plate?
your bare fingers
flexible plastic sheet
tweezers
cotton swab
72
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the:
size ratio
ideal mix
mix ratio
bead ratio
73
A sun protection factor (SPF) of _____ or higher is considered to be adequate strength for daily use.
8
50
30
15
74
Applying nail enhancement product over wet nail primer can cause:
product discoloration
skin irritation
thickening of the nail plate
brittle nails
75
A neutral skin tone contains:
primarily warm tones with some cool tones
equal amounts of warm and cool tones
neither warm nor cool tones
primarily cool tones with some warm tones
76
The client's arm cushion must be:
no longer than 6 inches long
replaced after each client
cleaned with a sanitizing spray
covered with a fresh, clean towel for each client
77
A _____ is a tool with a wide, flat base that is used to remove makeup from containers.
spatula
disposable lip brush
mascara wand
cotton swab
78
The use of isotretinoin, an oral cystic acne medication, causes what side effect?
lightening of the skin
thinning of the skin
hardening of the skin
peeling of the skin
79
When using odorless monomer liquid, you should use a(n) _____ brush.
flat
large
round
oval
80
If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called a _____ bead.
dry
small
medium
wet
81
Acetone is:
dark in color
miscible with water
non-flammable
used as a top coat
82
The trash container should:
always be left uncovered to prevent vapor buildup
have a self-closing lid
be emptied after each client
be placed in a central location in the salon
83
The direction of massage movements should always be:
from the insertion of the muscle toward its origin
from the top of the body to the bottom
from the origin of the muscle toward its insertion
from the origin of the muscle toward its insertion from the origin of the muscle toward its insertion from the insertion of the muscle toward its origin from the top of the body to the bottom
84
Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds?
squoval
square
oval
pointed
85
Foaming cleansers are wash-off products that foam easily due to presence of:
alcohol
perfumes
surfactants
alkaloids
86
If a client with acne-prone skin is under medical care, the role of the cosmetologist is to:
refuse to provide any type of facial service
provide any facial service the client requests
limit his or her services to cleansing and extractions
work under the advisement of the client's physician
87
Colors that range from yellow to red-orange are considered to be:
secondary colors
warm colors
primary colors
cool colors
88
Wrinkles around the eyes and jawline or sagging skin is the result of the loss of the skin’s:
follicles
elasticity
melanin
sebum
89
Which of the following is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?
paraffin
acetone
essential oil
dimethyl urea hardener
90
What is the accepted time between pedicure appointments?
4 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
6 weeks
91
Silk wraps are:
the heaviest type of wrap
the strongest type of wrap
thick and bulky
smooth in appearance on the nail
92
Nail tips are not long-wearing and can break without the reinforcement of a(n):
stress strip
overlay
activator
position stop
93
When working with eye shadow, a _____ color is generally a medium shade that is close to the client's skin tone.
base
highlight
contour
blended
94
Poly means:
powder
powder
many
half
95
After an enhancement service, monomer liquid in the dappen dish should be:
stored in a glass bowl
discarded
covered and saved for the next client
returned to the original container
96
Acid-free and nonacid nail primers have largely replaced primers that use:
benzoyl peroxide
boric acid
ethyl acid
methacrylic acid
97
For older clients with uneven, textured skin, you should use _____ colors.
frosted
muted
glittery
shimmery
98
Nail enhancements created by combining a monomer liquid and a polymer powder are commonly called:
nail tips
gel nails
sculptured nails
nail wraps
99
Pus, the fluid inside a pustule, is largely made up of:
red blood cells
sebum
dead white blood cells
living bacteria
100
Nail enhancements created by combining a monomer liquid and a polymer powder are commonly called:
