Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Your instructor is teaching about electric files. A student, Belle, asks if
it's necessary to use electric files and if she could stick with traditional filing. How might
your instructor respond?
a. | Electric filing is only necessary for those who do not like traditional
filing. | b. | Electric filing should only be done by those who cannot get consistent results with
traditional filing. | c. | Electric files are a necessary tool when
offering nail enhancements and pedicures in the salon. | d. | Electric filing requires additional insurance
so should only be done by those who are willing to get it. |
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What is the range of RPMs for electric files?
a. | 1,000–5,000 RPMs | b. | 2,500–20,000 RPMs | c. | 5,000–35,000
RPMs | d. | 10,000–40,000 RPMs |
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Which part of the machine conducts the electricity from the wall plug to the
machine?
a. | Handpiece | b. | Motor | c. | Box | d. | Transformer |
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Hobby tools should NOT be used on which of the following?
a. | Glass | b. | Metal | c. | Wood | d. | Nails |
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_______________ is understood as the power of a machine or its ability to keep
turning when you are applying pressure during filing.
a. | Torque | b. | RPM | c. | Tolerance | d. | Flute |
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What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?
a. | The pedal works like the engine in a car. | b. | The pedal works like
the accelerator in a car. | c. | The pedal works like the dashboard in a
car. | d. | The pedal works like the wipers in a car. |
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Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive electric file. What should you
do?
a. | If you cannot afford a high-quality machine, borrow one until you can purchase your
own. | b. | Buy whatever machine you can afford; they all basically work the
same. | c. | Purchase a less expensive machine, and invest in a higher-quality machine
later. | d. | Do not waste your money until you are able to buy a high-quality
machine. |
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Steph is complaining about dust getting inside her file. What should you tell
her?
a. | Tell her to look into a closed-casings handpiece. | b. | Tell her to look
into an open-casings handpiece. | c. | Tell her to look into her
warranty. | d. | Tell her to get a machine with higher RPMs. |
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Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits?
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Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners?
a. | Silicone | b. | Diamond | c. | Swiss
carbide | d. | Carbide |
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Which type of bit chips the surface of product when filing and can be used in a
back-and-forth motion?
a. | Silicone | b. | Diamond | c. | Swiss
carbide | d. | Carbide |
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Which type of bit was designed to use sideways to carve a “V” into
the smile line area?
a. | Tapered barrel | b. | Prepper | c. | French
fill | d. | Pedicure |
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Which type of bit is designed with a flat top and is used to shape the top
surface of the nail enhancement on small nails at a flat angle?
a. | Tapered barrel | b. | Prepper | c. | French
fill | d. | Pedicure |
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What is the suggested speed for cuticle work?
a. | No filing | b. | Slow | c. | Medium | d. | Fast |
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What is the suggested speed for maintenance?
a. | No filing | b. | Slow | c. | Medium | d. | Fast |
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To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _______ grit.
a. | hard | b. | medium | c. | medium or
fine | d. | fine |
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What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel
or acrylic product?
a. | Low | b. | Low to medium | c. | Medium | d. | Medium to high |
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Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by ______.
a. | 25–50% | b. | 50–75% | c. | 70–80% | d. | 80–90% |
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What is the first step of electric filing for pedicures?
a. | Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions. | b. | Dry the
feet. | c. | Use a medium-grit bit, and run over callused areas. | d. | Clean and disinfect
bits. |
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____________ can occur when the bit is too close to the skin, you are using an
improper angle of the bit, or the bit is too large.
a. | Microshattering | b. | Grabbing | c. | Heat
buildup | d. | Rings of fire |
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________________ can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric
file.
a. | Microshattering | b. | Grabbing | c. | Heat
buildup | d. | Rings of fire |
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Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?
a. | Graduate grits from coarsest to finest. | b. | Graduate grits from
finest to coarsest. | c. | Use buffing cream prior to using a hand
file. | d. | Use a hard sanding sleeve. |
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Turn the client's hand to ________ along the sides of the product.
a. | clean | b. | buff | c. | polish | d. | file |
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AVOID applying pressure down when ________; compensate for pressure with
speed.
a. | cleaning | b. | buffing | c. | polishing | d. | filing |
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Lift the ______ frequently when filing to AVOID causing heat.
a. | flute | b. | bit | c. | handpiece | d. | file |
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