Manicurist Written Exam 2023 /110 Questions And
Answers (A+)
Quiz :abrasive files are used to remove and shape which of the following?
a. lunula
b. nail bed
c. cuticle
d. free edge - Answer :d. free edge
Quiz :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 - Answer :d. nail buffer
Quiz :which of the following implements are disposable after using on a client?
a. metal pusher
b. nippers
c. abrasive file
d. clippers - Answer :c. abrasive file
Quiz :monomer liquids, UV gels, and adhesives will form
a. fumes
b. gases
c. dust
d. vapors - Answer :d. vapors
Quiz :the process of creating a beautiful sculpted nails is the combination of
monomer liquid and
a. polymerization
b. fiberglass
c. viscosity
d. polymer powder - Answer :d. polymer
Quiz :which of the following muscles moves the foot up and extends the toes?
a. extensor digitorum
b. tibialis anterior
c. peroneus lingus
d. soleus - Answer :a. extensor digitorum
, Quiz :what determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the natural nail?
a. nail bed
b. hyponychium
c. eponychium
d. matrix - Answer :d. matrix
Quiz :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 - Answer :c. 15
Quiz :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 - Answer :b. into the corners
Quiz :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 -
Answer :b. attaches nail bed to the bone
Quiz :which of the following products is applied just before colored nail
polish?
a. sealer
b. nail dehydrator
c. base coat
d. nail oil - Answer :c. base coat
Quiz :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 - Answer :c. cuticle remover
Quiz :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 - Answer :b. improper preparation; clean and dry
Quiz :which of the following types of lights are used in the curing of artificial
nail products?
a. fluorescent
b. incandescent
c. LED
d. ultraviolet - Answer :d. ultraviolet
Quiz :which layer of the skin is treated by salon products?
a. stratum germinativum
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum lucidum
d. stratum mucosum - Answer :b. stratum corneum
Quiz :since massages increase circulation, which medical condition will need a
physician's approval before a massage service can be provided ?
a. nail disorder
b. onychophagy
c. high blood pressure
d. onychorrhexis - Answer :c. high blood pressure
Quiz :a clients has chronic cold hands with dry skin, which of the following is
recommended for this condition
a. aromatherapy
b. paraffin wax
c. exfoliation
d. mask - Answer :b. paraffin wax
Quiz :which of the following is true regarding multi-use and single-use items?
a. multi-use items may be reused for different clients without cleaning
b. single-use items may be reused for the same client when stored in an
individual client packet
c. single used items are porous and must be disposed after each use
Answers (A+)
Quiz :abrasive files are used to remove and shape which of the following?
a. lunula
b. nail bed
c. cuticle
d. free edge - Answer :d. free edge
Quiz :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 - Answer :d. nail buffer
Quiz :which of the following implements are disposable after using on a client?
a. metal pusher
b. nippers
c. abrasive file
d. clippers - Answer :c. abrasive file
Quiz :monomer liquids, UV gels, and adhesives will form
a. fumes
b. gases
c. dust
d. vapors - Answer :d. vapors
Quiz :the process of creating a beautiful sculpted nails is the combination of
monomer liquid and
a. polymerization
b. fiberglass
c. viscosity
d. polymer powder - Answer :d. polymer
Quiz :which of the following muscles moves the foot up and extends the toes?
a. extensor digitorum
b. tibialis anterior
c. peroneus lingus
d. soleus - Answer :a. extensor digitorum
, Quiz :what determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the natural nail?
a. nail bed
b. hyponychium
c. eponychium
d. matrix - Answer :d. matrix
Quiz :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 - Answer :c. 15
Quiz :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 - Answer :b. into the corners
Quiz :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 -
Answer :b. attaches nail bed to the bone
Quiz :which of the following products is applied just before colored nail
polish?
a. sealer
b. nail dehydrator
c. base coat
d. nail oil - Answer :c. base coat
Quiz :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 - Answer :c. cuticle remover
Quiz :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 - Answer :b. improper preparation; clean and dry
Quiz :which of the following types of lights are used in the curing of artificial
nail products?
a. fluorescent
b. incandescent
c. LED
d. ultraviolet - Answer :d. ultraviolet
Quiz :which layer of the skin is treated by salon products?
a. stratum germinativum
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum lucidum
d. stratum mucosum - Answer :b. stratum corneum
Quiz :since massages increase circulation, which medical condition will need a
physician's approval before a massage service can be provided ?
a. nail disorder
b. onychophagy
c. high blood pressure
d. onychorrhexis - Answer :c. high blood pressure
Quiz :a clients has chronic cold hands with dry skin, which of the following is
recommended for this condition
a. aromatherapy
b. paraffin wax
c. exfoliation
d. mask - Answer :b. paraffin wax
Quiz :which of the following is true regarding multi-use and single-use items?
a. multi-use items may be reused for different clients without cleaning
b. single-use items may be reused for the same client when stored in an
individual client packet
c. single used items are porous and must be disposed after each use
