Chapter 18: UV And LED Gels

Question 1

The term _________ refers to the type of starting material that’s used to create the most common UV gel resins

A.) acrylic
B.) methacrylate
C.) urethane
D.) resin

Answer 1

C.) Urethane

Question 2

UV gel resins react when exposed to the gels recommended UV light because of a chemical called a _________

A.) photocatalyst
B.) photoinitiator
C.) photopolymizer
D.) photo-oligomer

Answer 2

B.) photoinitiator

Question 3

Which type of UV gel is used to enhance the thickness of other gels while providing a smoother surface than some other UV bonding gels?

A.) self-leveling UV gel
B.) pigmented UV gel
C.) UV gel polish
D.) UV bonding gel

Answer 3

A.) self-leveling UV gel

Question 4

It is recommended that you select a _______ abrasive for smoothing when performing UV gel services

A.) coarse
B.) extra coarse
C.) medium
D.) fine

Answer 4

D.) fine

Question 5

If your client returns to the salon with her enhancements broken it’s recommended that you try _______

A.) a UV gel with fiberglass
B.) a self-leveling UV gel
C.) a thicker UV gel
D.) a thinner UV gel

Answer 5

A.) a UV gel with fiberglass

Question 6

Which of the following is considered one of several standard UV bulbs?

A.) 60-watt
B.) 3-watt
C.) 9-watt
D.) 12-watt

Answer 6

C.) 9-watt

Question 7

If you do not have the UV gels manufacturers recommended cleanser you should use _______ isopropanol or better

A.) 80%
B.) 99%
C.) 75%
D.) 89%

Answer 7

B.) 99%

Question 8

Gels commonly have ______ than monomer polymer enhancements

A.) fewer colors
B.) more odors
C.) less odors
D.) less colors

Answer 8

C.) less odors

Question 9

Gel polishes contain ______, cure under LED or UV light, and wear longer than traditional nail polish

A.) less or no solvent
B.) less viscosity
C.) more solvent
D.) more viscosity

Answer 9

A.) less or no solvent

Question 10

Using the wrong LED light source on gel polish could drastically affect the _______

A.) curing of the polish
B.) softening of the polish
C.) spreading of the polish
D.) durability of the polish

Answer 10

A.) curing of the polish

Question 11

When performing a one-color UV gel application on tips, use a _______ cleanser to remove oils from the fingernail prior to applying the tips.

A.) solvent based
B.) solute
C.) acetone
D.) prime rib-based

Answer 11

A.) solvent based

Question 12

When performing a one-color UV gel application it’s recommended that the brush be _______ when applying the bonding or priming material

A.) dry
B.) wet
C.) very wet
D.) slightly damp

Answer 12

D.) slightly damp

Question 13

When applying UV gel, gently brush UV or LED gel onto the finger nail surface, including the free edge, leaving a _______ inch gap around the cuticle and sidewall area of the finger nail.

A.) 1/16
B.) 3/16
C.) 1/8
D.) 1/4

Answer 13

B.) 3/16

Question 14

Introducing air into the UV gel will reduce the strength of the cured gel and may lead to ______

A.) lifting and splitting
B.) splitting and cracking
C.) bubbles and cracking
D.) lifting and falling off

Answer 14

C.) bubbles and cracking

Question 15

The nail plate will soften up upon exposure to acetone sand the scraping action could cause damage and alter the _________ of the finger nail.

A.) length
B.) strength
C.) shape
D.) color

Answer 15

D.) color

Question 16

When performing a one-color UV gel application, after the first layer of the gel has cured, its recommended that you apply a small amount of _______

A.) self-leveling UV gel
B.) UV building gel
C.) UV bonding gel
D.) UV gloss gel

Answer 16

A.) self-leveling UV gel

Question 17

After filing a cured UV gel enhancement, its recommended that you use a _____ to remove any dust and filings from the nail

A.) disinfected sable brush
B.) disinfected nylon brush
C.) damp paper towel
D.) damp linen towel

Answer 17

B.) disinfected nylon brush

Question 18

If the curve tip doesn’t match the curve of the nail and the tipis spread ________, then the tips could crack lengthwise down the center.

A.) too wide
B.) a little wide
C.) too thin
D.) fully flat

Answer 18

C.) too thin

Question 19

Compared to less opaque pigmented gels, more opaque pigmented gels typically have _______

A.) have the same viscosity
B.) have little viscosity
C.) are thicker in viscosity
D.) are thinner in viscosity

Answer 19

D.) are thinner in viscosity

Question 20

When performing a two-color UV gel application, what is the next recommended step after removing the inhibition layer from the second layer of the UV gel?

A.) clean the fingernail
B.) check the fingernail contours
C.) apply nail oil
D.) apply gloss UV gel

Answer 20

C.) apply nail oil

Question 21

When performing UV gel application over forms, you will need UV gel, primer, brush, lamp, lint-free cleansing wipes, and ________.

A.) nippers
B.) metal files
C.) cleansing solution
D.) inhibitor

Answer 21

C.) cleansing solution

Question 22

When performing a UV gel maintenance service, after cleaning and dehydrating the fingernail, the next step is to ________.

A.) lightly buff the natural nail regrowth
B.) remove the dust from the nail surface
C.) lightly brush the gel on the nail
D.) cure the first UV gel

Answer 22

A.) lightly buff the natural nail regrowth

Question 23

When performing a UV gel polish over a monomer and polymer enhancement, its recommended that you use _______ when applying the first coat of gel polish

A.) very little pressure
B.) ample pressure
C.) a dotting technique
D.) a circular technique

Answer 23

B.) ample pressure