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📝 State Board Practice Exam # 2 – (75 Questions. Answer Key Below)

1. What is the soft, pliable tissue at the base of the fingernails and toes?
A) Matrix
B) Eponychium
C) Lunula
D) Hyponychium

2. Which soft tissue connects the free edge to the normal skin?
A) Eponychium
B) Matrix
C) Hyponychium
D) Nail bed

3. What is the purpose of UV Bonding Gel?
A) To harden nails
B) To add shine
C) To bond gel polish to natural nails
D) To remove oil from nail plate

4. What is the purpose of Nail Primer?
A) Prevent lifting and improve adhesion
B) Add shine
C) Strengthen weak nails
D) Remove ridges

5. The name of practices and procedures to prevent the spread of infection is:
A) Nail prep
B) Sterilization
C) Sanitation
D) Infection Control

6. Excessive use of cuticle remover can cause:
A) Eponychium dryness & hangnails
B) Lunula damage
C) Nail discoloration
D) Calluses

7. What does acetone do to nail tips?
A) Stains them
B) Softens slightly
C) Dissolves/melts the tip
D) Hardens them

8. How should nail tips be cut to avoid weakening or splitting?
A) With nail clippers
B) With tip scissors
C) With razor blades
D) With files

9. What should be applied to weak nails to strengthen them?
A) Top coat
B) Nail strengthener
C) Lotion
D) Cuticle oil

10. How should monomer be disposed of?
A) Pour down the sink
B) Flush in toilet
C) Paper towel & plastic bag
D) Spray into air

11. The process for drying UV gel is called:
A) Buffing
B) Filing
C) Curing
D) Wrapping

12. What is the main purpose of a nail wrap?
A) To decorate nails
B) To strengthen weak points of the nail
C) To moisturize the cuticle
D) To extend nails permanently

13. If a nail bit is not parallel to the nail plate, it can:
A) Add shine
B) Cause damage
C) Increase adhesion
D) Remove polish

14. Best way to sanitize a foot spa is:
A) Spray water only
B) Soap and warm water, then disinfectant
C) Wipe with towel
D) Air dry

15. What does buffing a natural nail do?
A) Adds length
B) Removes moisture and oil
C) Whitens nail plate
D) Strengthens nail

16. A healthy nail should look:
A) Yellowish
B) Slightly pink
C) Blue
D) Brown

17. To ensure e-file safety, you should:
A) Work very fast
B) Make sure the bit is not wobbly
C) Press down firmly
D) File back and forth

18. Which federal agency ensures workplace safety?
A) FDA
B) CDC
C) OSHA
D) EPA

19. The visible part of the matrix is called:
A) Nail bed
B) Lunula
C) Free edge
D) Hyponychium

20. First step in a pedicure is to:
A) File nails
B) Soak the feet in warm water
C) Massage feet
D) Apply polish

21. Why should feet be soaked 5–10 minutes?
A) To clean polish
B) To soften skin and nails
C) To dry the feet
D) To disinfect

22. First step in a water manicure is:
A) Shape the nails
B) Remove polish
C) Apply lotion
D) Massage hands

23. How long should implements stay in disinfectant?
A) 1 minute
B) 3 minutes
C) At least 10 minutes
D) Overnight

24. Filing nails in a sawing motion can cause:
A) Smooth surface
B) Nail tearing/damage
C) Stronger nails
D) Whiter tips

25. Why use cuticle cream or oil?
A) Add shine
B) Prevent skin dryness
C) Remove ridges
D) Strengthen nail plate

26. Excessive cuticle remover, aggressive filing, and hereditary factors can cause:
A) Hangnails
B) Brittle nails
C) Calluses
D) White spots

27. How should primer be applied?
A) Brush in heavy strokes
B) Flood the entire nail
C) Using a light dotting/dabbing action
D) Rub with cotton pad

28. What does a base coat do for nail polish?
A) Adds shine
B) Strengthens cuticle
C) Helps polish adhere & prevents staining
D) Dries faster

29. How should toenails be cut?
A) Rounded corners
B) Straight across
C) V-shape
D) At an angle

30. Under which conditions should massage be avoided?
A) Open sores, wounds, eczema, psoriasis
B) Healthy skin
C) Smooth nails
D) Dry hands

31. If a client has arthritis, massage should avoid being:
A) Gentle
B) Aggressive
C) Relaxing
D) Circular

32. Excessively firm pressure during massage should be:
A) Encouraged
B) Avoided
C) Normal
D) Required

33. How should single-use implements be handled?
A) Disinfected and reused
B) Stored in a container
C) Disposed of after use
D) Sanitized and shared

34. How should clean implements be stored?
A) In an open container
B) In a client’s drawer
C) In a closed, clean container
D) On the station counter

35. If a client reports an allergy to a product, what should you do?
A) Ignore it
B) Note it in their health consultation form
C) Tell them to continue
D) Use it anyway

36. To avoid issues during service, what should you do first?
A) Skip consultation
B) Perform a client consultation intake form
C) Ask after service
D) Wait until a problem occurs

37. What is the best product to use on skin for disinfection?
A) Bleach
B) Antiseptic
C) Disinfectant
D) Alcohol wipes only

38. If you cut a client during service, what is the first thing you do?
A) Continue service
B) Apply polish
C) Stop the service immediately
D) Hide the injury

39. What is the best way to ventilate a salon?
A) Air fresheners
B) Ventilate to the outside
C) Open drawers
D) Use candles

40. Proper treatment for a hangnail is:
A) Nail glue
B) Hot oil treatment
C) Clipping
D) Ignoring it

41. Nails that are thin, white, and flexible are called:
A) Eggshell nails
B) Onychorrhexis
C) Onychophagy
D) Leukonychia

42. Which implements can be disinfected?
A) Nail clipper, pusher, nipper
B) Wooden stick
C) Cotton balls
D) Emery board

43. What happens if you put a dirty tool into disinfectant?
A) Cleans faster
B) Contaminates the solution
C) Strengthens solution
D) No effect

44. How often should disinfectant or bleach be changed?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Daily
D) Yearly

45. How should a nail tech clean hands before servicing clients?
A) Hand sanitizer only
B) Liquid soap and water
C) Perfumed wipes
D) Dry cloth

46. How should nail tips be removed?
A) Buff off
B) Cut and pull
C) Soak and slide off
D) Break off

47. You should not provide service if a client has:
A) Dry skin
B) Nail fungus
C) Brittle nails
D) Hangnails

48. The final stage of bacterial infection may appear what color?
A) Red, blue, yellow, or black
B) Pink
C) Clear
D) White

49. In a manicure, what comes after shaping the nails?
A) Soaking the nails
B) Polishing
C) Massaging
D) Filing again

50. Before disinfecting, a surface should be:
A) Dry
B) Cleaned
C) Oiled
D) Buffed

51. At its most advanced stage, bacterial infection color is usually:
A) Black
B) Pink
C) White
D) Clear

52. Which of the following does NOT affect safety of licensee and client?
A) Following infection control
B) Proper consultation
C) Proper lighting
D) Nail polish color choice

53. What is the purpose of the “position stop” in nail tip application?
A) For adhesion
B) To properly position the nail tip on nail plate
C) For decoration
D) To prevent color fading

54. What causes skin irritation and corrosion of metal/plastics?
A) Oils
B) Acetone and harsh chemicals
C) Lotion
D) Buffing

55. What should you do if a client has leukonychia (white spots)?
A) Refuse service
B) Note it and continue safely
C) Perform massage
D) Apply stronger primer

56. Lifting the buffer after each stroke prevents:
A) Shine
B) Heat and nail damage
C) Smooth surface
D) Nail growth

57. Antiseptics are mostly used on:
A) Skin
B) Tools
C) Implements
D) Surfaces

58. Which manicure helps brittle nails?
A) Hot oil manicure
B) Gel manicure
C) Acrylic overlay
D) Wrap manicure

59. How often should disinfectant solution be changed in a salon?
A) Weekly
B) After every client or when contaminated
C) Monthly
D) Twice a week

60. How should natural nails be filed?
A) Side to side
B) Corner to center
C) Back and forth
D) From cuticle to free edge

61. How long should disinfected implements be immersed?
A) 3 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) 10 minutes
D) 30 minutes

62. Massage should be avoided if client has:
A) Psoriasis
B) Arthritis, diabetes, or high blood pressure
C) Hangnails
D) White spots

63. Which nail disorder is characterized by thin flexible white nails?
A) Psoriasis
B) Eggshell nails
C) Onychorrhexis
D) Onychophagy

64. Recommended procedure for hangnails is:
A) Buffing
B) Hot oil manicure
C) Filing
D) Cutting deeply

65. If a client has fungal infection, the color may be:
A) Blue, red, black, yellow
B) Pink
C) White
D) Clear

66. What protects workers in salons?
A) Clients
B) OSHA regulations
C) Nail primer
D) Base coat

67. After a client removes their hand from the manicure bowl, what is the next step?
A) Dry the hands
B) Apply lotion
C) Massage
D) Polish nails

68. What should a client use to wash hands before service?
A) Soap and water
B) Sanitizer only
C) Cotton wipe
D) Alcohol

69. How should one-use implements be handled?
A) Disinfect and reuse
B) Throw them away after use
C) Store for later
D) Spray with water

70. When should disinfectant be changed?
A) Every 2 weeks
B) When contaminated or daily
C) Every month
D) When it smells

71. What happens if you put a dirty nail clipper into disinfectant?
A) Cleans instantly
B) Contaminates entire solution
C) Strengthens solution
D) No effect

72. How often should implements be disinfected?
A) Weekly
B) After every client
C) Monthly
D) Daily only

73. How can airborne bacteria be reduced in the salon?
A) Cross-contamination
B) Proper ventilation and cleaning
C) Using nail glue
D) Hand lotion

74. What should be used when you cut a client?
A) Nail glue
B) Styptic liquid
C) Lotion
D) Acetone

75. Why should clients soak feet before a pedicure?
A) To dry them
B) To soften the skin and nails
C) To disinfect polish
D) To color the skin