A. The art of cutting toenails B. The art of caring for and beautifying the hands and fingernails C. The art of polishing toenails D. The art of cleaning equipment Answer: B. The art of caring for and beautifying the hands and fingernails
2. Why is it important to know your state’s Scope of Practice (SOP)?
A. It teaches massage techniques B. It shows how to clean the salon C. It lists services legally allowed to perform D. It teaches polish application Answer: C. It lists services legally allowed to perform
3. Performing services outside of your SOP may result in:
A. Extra payment B. Loss of license and liability C. Client satisfaction D. Free advertising Answer: B. Loss of license and liability
4. Which of the following is NOT part of the four categories of nail technology tools?
A. Equipment B. Implements C. Materials D. Hair brushes Answer: D. Hair brushes
5. What is the purpose of an autoclave in the salon?
A. To dry nail polish B. To sterilize with steam and pressure C. To store implements D. To heat paraffin Answer: B. To sterilize with steam and pressure
6. Which should NOT be used to disinfect or sterilize implements?
A. Autoclave B. EPA-registered disinfectant C. UV sterilizer box D. Immersion in quats Answer: C. UV sterilizer box
7. The manicure table is designed to:
A. Hold food and drinks B. Store cleaned/disinfected implements and professional products C. Store trash only D. Cure polish Answer: B. Store cleaned/disinfected implements and professional products
8. Why should fluorescent or LED bulbs be used instead of hot lamps?
A. They last longer B. They don’t heat products C. They look better D. They dry polish Answer: B. They don’t heat products
9. Which chair qualities are most important for salon use?
A. Ergonomic, comfortable, durable, easy to clean B. Decorative only C. Small and cheap D. Heavy and hard Answer: A. Ergonomic, comfortable, durable, easy to clean
10. A disinfection container must be:
A. Small and shallow B. Large enough for full immersion of implements C. Only used weekly D. Filled with water only Answer: B. Large enough for full immersion of implements
11. Which implements are considered multi-use?
A. Nippers, metal pushers, clippers, tweezers B. Wooden pushers C. Buffers D. Sanding bands Answer: A. Nippers, metal pushers, clippers, tweezers
12. Which implements are single-use (disposable)?
A. Metal nippers B. Tweezers C. Wooden pushers, files, buffers D. Stainless steel pushers Answer: C. Wooden pushers, files, buffers
13. Which implement should never be used to cut or tear live tissue?
A. Nippers B. Nail clippers C. Tweezers D. Buffer Answer: A. Nippers
14. PPE according to OSHA may include:
A. Gloves and dust masks (N95) B. Aprons only C. Sunglasses D. Jackets Answer: A. Gloves and dust masks (N95)
15. Which grit abrasive is considered fine and used for smoothing?
A. 100 or less B. 150–180 C. 240+ D. 60 Answer: C. 240+
16. Acetone must be stored in:
A. Plastic bottles B. Fire department–approved metal containers C. Trash bins D. Client’s purse Answer: B. Fire department–approved metal containers
17. Cuticle removers should:
A. Be applied directly to living skin B. Only loosen and dissolve dead tissue C. Be used as lotion D. Replace base coat Answer: B. Only loosen and dissolve dead tissue
18. Which polish product creates adhesion and prevents staining?
A. Top coat B. Base coat C. Nail hardener D. Gel polish Answer: B. Base coat
19. Which polish product prevents chipping and adds shine/matte finish?
A. Base coat B. Top coat C. Hardener D. Oil Answer: B. Top coat
20. Which nail shape is considered the strongest?
A. Oval B. Square C. Pointed (stiletto) D. Round Answer: B. Square
21. Which nail shape is most common for men?
A. Stiletto B. Squoval C. Round or square, short D. Pointed Answer: C. Round or square, short
22. Massage during a manicure provides:
A. Circulation, relaxation, pain relief B. Nail growth only C. Faster polish drying D. Chemical protection Answer: A. Circulation, relaxation, pain relief
23. Effleurage massage movement is:
A. Gliding strokes B. Kneading tissue C. Tapping D. Trembling vibration Answer: A. Gliding strokes
24. Tapotement massage movement is: A. Kneading B. Gliding C. Tapping or striking motion D. Rubbing tissue layers Answer: C. Tapping or striking motion
25. Why should you avoid talking to clients during massage?
A. It’s impolite B. Talking ruins relaxation benefits C. It slows down polish drying D. It increases nail growth Answer: B. Talking ruins relaxation benefits
