pg. 1 State Board Written-Manicurist Final Exam Review 2025/2026 Complete 250 Actual Exam Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
What is the correct order of the first four steps of the pre-services sanitation procedure for a manicure? - Correct Answer - 1) Wash implements 2) Rinse and dry implements 3) immerse implements in disinfection 4) wash hands
Disinfectants that are able to kill hepatitis viruses and tuberculosis bacteria
are called: - Correct Answer - Hospital grade
In performing light-cured gel application, which of the following steps should be performed first? - Correct Answer - Clean nails
A problem associated with using wraps is that: - Correct Answer - They are
opaque
The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails would be: -
Correct Answer - Base coat, enamel, top coat
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger: -
Correct Answer - Ulna
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This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb: -
Correct Answer - Radius
When removing polish from artificial nail, use: - Correct Answer - Acetone
When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use: - Correct Answer
- Acetone
Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if
the client: - Correct Answer - is diabetic
What is the best manner in which to treat agnails: - Correct Answer - Hot oil
manicures
When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept? - Correct Answer - On a clean towel
When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a - Correct Answer - Closed container
These warts, caused by the HPV Virus, are flat, hard, thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle. - Correct Answer - Plantar warts
Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells? - Correct Answer
- Two
The procedure that includes re-positioning the white free edge of a nail is called - Correct Answer - Back fill 2 / 4
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If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will MOST likely happen? - Correct Answer - Liquid in the sanintizer will rapidly become cloudy
What is a squoval finger nail? - Correct Answer - Square nail with the ends rounded
What should be used in the finger bowl to help eliminate germs on a client's fingers? - Correct Answer - Antibacterial soap
In order to obtain a manicurist license, one MUST: - Correct Answer -
Complete the 600 hours of training at a licensed school and pass the exam
Friction massage produces: - Correct Answer - Increased circulation
How often do implements need to be disinfected? - Correct Answer - Between each client
A signed document stating that a client agrees to a specific treatment and accepts all possible risks involved is - Correct Answer - An informed consent or release form
A nail is composed PRIMARILY of: - Correct Answer - Keratin
Prior to applying nail tips, a manicurist should FIRST: - Correct Answer -
Buff the nail tip
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The function of the foot file is to: - Correct Answer - Smooth calluses
To remove acrylic nails one should soak them in: - Correct Answer -
Acetone
Which of the following is the BEST way to limit inhalation of chemicals? - Correct Answer - Tightly seal all products after use
Prior to servicing a client, one should was one's own hands with - Correct Answer - A liquid soap
Which of the following describes the type and order of the coats that should be applied to a client's nail during a manicure? - Correct Answer - Base coat, color, color, top coat
Which of the following describes the PROPER steps for applying a fabric wrap? - Correct Answer - 1) apply adhesive 2) apply fabric 3) apply fabric adhesive 4) apply adhesive dryer 5) trim fabric
The most effective brush for use with acrylics is make of: - Correct Answer -
Sable hair
Because of the potential for bleeding, one should ALWAYS have: - Correct
Answer - Rubber gloves
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