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SATURDAY NAILS CH. 12+13

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following EXCEPT what?
a.
Many clients request gel services.
b.
Soak-off gel polish services are one of the most requested services.
c.
Using a light-cured gel means you don't need to know too much of the chemistry of gel products.
d.
Clients often become loyal to a business when they receive an excellent service.
 

 2. 
Gels are NOT as hard as _______ enhancements.
a.
liquid
b.
powder
c.
liquid and powder
d.
any other
 

 3. 
A(n) ________________ is also known as a pre-polymer and is a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate that is between a liquid and a solid.
a.
catalyst
b.
polymer
c.
oligomer
d.
monomer
 

 4. 
__________ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.
a.
An exothermic reaction
b.
Viscosity
c.
Polymerization
d.
Overlaying
 

 5. 
_____________ is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material.
a.
An exothermic reaction
b.
Viscosity
c.
Polymerization
d.
Overlaying
 

 6. 
_____________ occurs as each bond of the polymer is created: The more bonds that are formed when the gel cures, the more heat that is generated.
a.
An exothermic reaction
b.
Viscosity
c.
Polymerization
d.
Overlaying
 

 7. 
In order to cure gels, a curing lamp must emit _____ light at the proper intensity to provide sufficient energy.
a.
blue
b.
violet
c.
pink
d.
red
 

 8. 
What is the cure time for an LED lamp?
a.
5–10 seconds
b.
5–30 seconds
c.
5–45 seconds
d.
5–60 seconds
 

 9. 
Curing lamp LED bulbs have wavelengths of _______________.
a.
150–250 nm
b.
256–365 nm
c.
365–405 nm
d.
405–515 nm
 

 10. 
What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?
a.
Nanometer
b.
Kilometer
c.
Micrometer
d.
Decimeter
 

 11. 
______________ gels are thick-viscosity gels that allow the nail technician to build an arch or extension.
a.
Polymer
b.
Building
c.
Soak-off
d.
Finishing
 

 12. 
______________ gels are sometimes referred to as acrygel.
a.
Polymer
b.
Building
c.
Soak-off
d.
Finishing
 

 13. 
______________ gels create a high shine and can be used with other extension services, such as liquid and powder or dip nails.
a.
Polymer
b.
Building
c.
Soak-off
d.
Finishing
 

 14. 
______________ gels are an alternative to traditional nail lacquers; they are available in frosted hues and creams.
a.
Polymer
b.
Building
c.
Soak-off
d.
Finishing
 

 15. 
Soft gels are also known as ________________ gels.
a.
polymer
b.
building
c.
soak-off
d.
finishing
 

 16. 
________________ gels may or may not have an inhibition layer.
a.
Polymer
b.
Building
c.
Soak-off
d.
Finishing
 

 17. 
Alicia is gathering the supplies that she will need for a gel application. Which product should she get to extend the length of the natural nail?
a.
Nail tips
b.
Building gel
c.
Bonding gel
d.
Finishing gel
 

 18. 
Elliott is gathering the supplies that he will need for a gel application. Which product should he be sure to get in order to improve the adhesion of gels?
a.
Nail tips
b.
Building gel
c.
Gel primer
d.
Finishing gel
 

 19. 
Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT what?
a.
Small
b.
Flat
c.
Square shape
d.
Nylon
 

 20. 
Which of the following should a nail technician use to give a high-gloss shine when gel polish will not be used?
a.
Bonding gel
b.
Nail cleanser
c.
Finishing gel
d.
Building gel
 

 21. 
Which of the following should a nail technician use to contour and shape the nail?
a.
Medium-grit
b.
Coarse-grit
c.
Fine-grit
d.
Buffer
 

 22. 
Which of the following should a nail technician use before applying primer or removing surface moisture?
a.
Bonding gel
b.
Nail cleanser
c.
Finishing gel
d.
Building gel
 

 23. 
Which of the following should a nail technician use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?
a.
Bonding gel
b.
Nail cleanser
c.
Finishing gel
d.
Building gel
 

 24. 
Which is TRUE about gels?
a.
Gels are thick whether they are cold or warm.
b.
Gels are thin whether they are cold or warm.
c.
Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm.
d.
Gels are thicker when warm and runnier when cold.
 

 25. 
How often should gel enhancements be removed?
a.
1–2 weeks
b.
2–3 weeks
c.
30–45 days
d.
2–3 months
 

 26. 
When applying beads of gel, start at the ________.
a.
nail plate
b.
cuticle
c.
free edge
d.
onyx
 

 27. 
When applying a bead of gel, float it TOWARD the ___________. This is NOT the first area to float the gel on.
a.
nail plate
b.
cuticle
c.
free edge
d.
onyx
 

 28. 
What will occur if you contact the skin with beads of gel?
a.
Lifting
b.
Free-edge chipping
c.
Free-edge product separation
d.
Poor adhesion
 

 29. 
How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?
a.
Make sure the client's nails are perfectly clean.
b.
Avoid using the curing light for too long.
c.
Do a test to see if the client is allergic to gels.
d.
Apply a thin layer of gel.
 

 30. 
You can ________ product on if you have tiny low spots that need to be filled.
a.
fill
b.
string
c.
patch
d.
dip
 

 31. 
Where should gel products be stored when NOT in use?
a.
On your work table
b.
On your cart
c.
In your pocket
d.
In a cabinet
 

 32. 
What will happen if gel is left open near a window or lamp?
a.
It will thin out.
b.
It will cure.
c.
The color will fade.
d.
It will lose its ability to cure.
 

 33. 
What can you do if gel cures on your brush?
a.
Soak it in acetone.
b.
Use it for gels from that point forward.
c.
Nothing, as it will be ruined and cannot be repaired.
d.
Clean it in warm, soapy water.
 

 34. 
What should a nail tech do if the client does NOT want her gel enhancement anymore?
a.
Repair it.
b.
Fill it.
c.
Rebalance it.
d.
Remove it.
 

 35. 
What would you recommend to a client who likes to change her polish often?
a.
Traditional polish
b.
Gel manicure
c.
Half-moon manicure
d.
Juliette wrap
 

 36. 
What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of traditional manicures?
a.
Traditional polish
b.
Gel manicure
c.
Half-moon manicure
d.
Juliette wrap
 

 37. 
What would you recommend to a client who likes the look of traditional nails but often damages her nails immediately after service?
a.
Traditional polish
b.
Gel manicure
c.
Half-moon manicure
d.
Juliette wrap
 

 38. 
Which of the following would you recommend to a client who wants a special color to match her prom dress?
a.
Traditional polish
b.
Gel manicure
c.
Half-moon manicure
d.
Juliette wrap
 

 39. 
What usually occurs when clients and nail techs are choosing the service that will be performed?
a.
Nail techs usually do whatever clients want, even if they don't agree.
b.
Clients usually do whatever the nail techs want, even if they don't agree.
c.
Clients usually listen to what nail techs recommend.
d.
Nail techs don't usually give their opinion on what the client should get.
 

 40. 
When a client complains about polish getting damaged quickly, which service should you recommend:
a.
traditional polish.
b.
gel manicure.
c.
chip-resistant polish.
d.
wrap.
 

 41. 
When a client complains about polish lifting, what should a nail tech recommend?
a.
Traditional polish
b.
Gel manicure
c.
Chip-resistant polish
d.
Wrap
 

 42. 
A client would need a strong product, such as a liquid or powder, when the extension is:
a.
shorter than the nail bed.
b.
longer than the nail bed.
c.
thin natural nail.
d.
short free edge.
 

 43. 
What service has become the main focus for increasing revenue and expanding the service menu in salons and spas?
a.
Nail art
b.
French manicures
c.
Pedicures
d.
Gel nails
 

 44. 
Which of the following should nail technicians keep in mind about their clients?
a.
They are likely to follow you when you move to another spa or salon.
b.
They are more likely to ask for additional services when they are already in the chair.
c.
They will try something a little bolder on their toes than on their hands.
d.
They are willing to pay extra for a quality product.
 

 45. 
What colors are pure-pigment colors that CANNOT be obtained from mixing other colors together?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary
d.
Complementary
 

 46. 
What colors are located directly opposite each other on the color wheel?
a.
Primary
b.
Secondary
c.
Tertiary
d.
Complementary
 

 47. 
______________ is a term to describe when one color fades into the other.
a.
Color blocking
b.
Color graduation
c.
Marbleizing
d.
French manicure
 

 48. 
______________ is a term to describe a swirled effect that is created by combining two or more colors while they are wet and mixing them with a stylus.
a.
Color blocking
b.
Color fading
c.
Marbleizing
d.
French manicure
 

 49. 
One of the MOST popular nail art procedures is _______________.
a.
color blocking
b.
color fading
c.
marbleizing
d.
French manicure
 

 50. 
Macy wants to purchase her first nail brush. Which one should she choose, as the MOST common and versatile?
a.
Liner brush
b.
Spotter brush
c.
Flat brush
d.
Round brush
 

 51. 
Kyle wants to purchase a brush that would work for blending and shading. Which one should he purchase?
a.
Liner brush
b.
Spotter brush
c.
Flat brush
d.
Round brush
 

 52. 
When applying this nail enhancement, the polish must first dry for at least three minutes; you need a very dry bead of monomer liquid and polymer powder to have crisp, clear lines.
a.
Gel polish
b.
3-D
c.
Inlaid designs
d.
Color blocking
 

 53. 
When applying this nail enhancement, the nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product.
a.
Gel polish
b.
3-D
c.
Inlaid designs
d.
Color blocking
 

 54. 
What is it called when you partly cure gel by putting it under UV or LED light for 5 to 10 seconds?
a.
Quick cure
b.
Flash cure
c.
Speed cure
d.
Fast cure
 

 55. 
Art inside the nail is called what?
a.
Gel polish
b.
3-D
c.
Inlaid designs
d.
Color blocking
 

 56. 
What is the easiest and fastest nail art medium?
a.
Embellishments
b.
Stamped art
c.
Ombre
d.
Stenciled art
 

 57. 
You can use embellishments on top of the nail to create what type of nail effect?
a.
3-D
b.
Ombre
c.
Inlaid designs
d.
Color blocking
 

 58. 
When airbrushing, most nail professionals work at a pressure of what?
a.
10–15 pounds psi
b.
15–20 pounds psi
c.
25–35 pounds psi
d.
35–45 pounds psi
 

 59. 
The _______________ of the airbrush machine is where the paint is fed and released.
a.
compressor
b.
color cup
c.
air hose
d.
handle
 

 60. 
A _____________ is a precut sheet of clear, thin plastic with a sticky backing that is cut by a machine into various shapes or designs.
a.
heel
b.
stamp
c.
stencil
d.
stylus
 

 61. 
A ___________ is used to transfer an image from a plate to a nail.
a.
heel
b.
stamp
c.
stencil
d.
stylus
 

 62. 
A fun-to-create technique, the __________ effect, occurs when you create a gel polished design on top of a finished nail, sprinkle dip powder on the design, and cure it in an LED or UV lamp.
a.
3-D
b.
ombre
c.
lace
d.
velvet
 

 63. 
For this type of kit, you will need to think of everything, including lamps, bulbs, and extension cords. This kit might be a small backpack or a large wheeled suitcase, depending on the situation. Which type is it?
a.
Competition
b.
Enhancement
c.
Briefing
d.
Service
 



 
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