Test Questions

Question 1

The practice of aromatherapy involves the use of:

Answer 1

essential oils

Question 2

Medium-grit abrasives (150 to 180 grit) are used to:

Answer 2

smooth and refine surfaces

Question 3

Which type of nail art involves swirling two or more colors together on the nail?

Answer 3

marbelizing

Question 4

Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 4

hair treatments

Question 5

Which tool is used to quickly and efficiently shorten the free edge?

Answer 5

nail clippers

Question 6

Nail hardeners should be used on _____ nail plates.

Answer 6

thin

Question 7

Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful shine on nails?

Answer 7

three-way buffer

Question 8

The base coat is typically:

Answer 8

colorless

Question 9

Nail polish drying accelerators are NOT typically applied with a:

Answer 9

cotton swab

Question 10

When hand washing is performed properly, soap removes _____ of pathogenic microbes from the hands.

Answer 10

over 90%

Question 11

Acetone is:

Answer 11

miscible with water

Question 12

Methacrylic or cellulose-type film formers are typically the main ingredients of:

Answer 12

top coat

Question 13

Polish is usually applied with:

Answer 13

one base coat, two polish coats, and one top coat

Question 14

A metal pusher should be held like a pencil with the flat end held at a _____ angle from the nail plate.

Answer 14

20- to 30-degree

Question 15

A metal pusher is used to:

Answer 15

scrape cuticle tissue from the nail plate

Question 16

A(n) _____ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges

Answer 16

square

Question 17

Which of the following is designed to absorb into the nail plate?

Answer 17

nail oil

Question 18

Which type of abrasive is used for buffing nails?

Answer 18

fine-grit

Question 19

When performing the consultation, you should NOT:

Answer 19

diagnose the client with a nail disease or disorder

Question 20

A nail nipper is used to:

Answer 20

trim away dead skin around the nails

Question 21

Which type of brush does NOT have to be either cleaned and disinfected or disposed of after each use?

Answer 21

nail polish brush

Question 22

Which type of gloves are recommended by OSHA for use in the salon?

Answer 22

nitrile

Question 23

Which of the following is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?

Answer 23

paraffin

Question 24

A paraffin bath is designed to melt solid paraffin wax and maintain it at a temperature between _____ degrees.

Answer 24

125 and 130

Question 25

The adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use an incandescent or fluorescent bulb of how many watts?

Answer 25

40 to 60

Question 26

Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material?

Answer 26

steel

Question 27

When disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should you leave them immersed in disinfectant solution?

Answer 27

10 minutes

Question 28

When is the massage performed in a traditional manicure?

Answer 28

between the basic manicure procedures and the polish application

Question 29

A pledget is a:

Answer 29

gauze square

Question 30

When shaping natural nails during a manicure procedure, the nails should be filed:

Answer 30

from the side to the center of the free edge

Question 31

Which type of massage involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?

Answer 31

pétrissage

Question 32

Discolorations of the nail plate or under the free edge of a nail can be removed using:

Answer 32

nail bleach

Question 33

You should NOT remove implements from a disinfectant container with:

Answer 33

your bare hands

Question 34

The trash container should:

Answer 34

have a self-closing lid

Question 35

The client’s arm cushion must be:

Answer 35

covered with a fresh, clean towel for each client

Question 36

When using polish remover, you should saturate a cotton ball, gauze pad, or cotton pad, and hold it on the nail for a count of:

Answer 36

10

Question 37

Paraffin wax does NOT:

Answer 37

seal the pores

Question 38

Gel polish can last as long as _____ days.

Answer 38

21

Question 39

Most men prefer which nail shape?

Answer 39

round

Question 40

Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds?

Answer 40

pointed

Question 41

What is the purpose of massage in manicuring?

Answer 41

to relax the client

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of equipment?

Answer 42

manicure table

Question 43

Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons?

Answer 43

fall and winter

Question 44

Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating?

Answer 44

clear satin

Question 45

What should you use to remove nail products from their containers?

Answer 45

a spatula

Question 46

By the time you leave school, it should take you no longer than _____ minutes at the most to complete a basic manicure procedure.

Answer 46

45

Question 47

When performing a hand and arm massage, you should:

Answer 47

relax your posture

Question 48

What is the list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state called?

Answer 48

scope of practice

Question 49

Which type of massage involves a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

Answer 49

effleurage

Question 50

When should you wash your hands?

Answer 50

before and after each client