Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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___________ is the study of the structures of the human body and the substances
these structures are made of. It is the science of the interconnected detail of organisms or of their
parts.
a. | Histology | b. | Anatomy | c. | Physiology | d. | Integumentary |
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__________ is the study of the functions and activities performed by the
body’s structures.
a. | Histology | b. | Anatomy | c. | Physiology | d. | Integumentary |
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_______________ is the phase of metabolism in which larger, more complex
molecules are broken down within the cells to create smaller, simpler molecules.
a. | Metabolism | b. | Catabolism | c. | Microorganism | d. | Anabolism |
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Blood is composed of several things. Which of the following contributes to the
blood-clotting process?
a. | White blood cells | b. | Plasma | c. | Red blood
cells | d. | Platelets |
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Which system should you be well aware of in order to protect your clients from
exposure to infection and disease in your spa?
a. | Lymphatic | b. | Endocrine | c. | Muscular | d. | Digestive |
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The ______________ is the largest organ of the body.
a. | heart | b. | brain | c. | skin | d. | lungs |
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Into which system would you categorize the hair and nails?
a. | Lymphatic | b. | Integumentary | c. | Excretory | d. | Reproductive |
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Monica is talking to a client about the importance of a skin care regimen.
Currently, the female client washes her makeup off with water only. What reason should Monica give
her client about the way to have good skin health and hygiene?
a. | Monica should tell her that good skin health and hygiene lead to a clear, glowing,
and even complexion. | b. | Monica should tell her that good skin health
and hygiene remove toxins that can enter the body through the skin. | c. | Monica should tell
her that good skin health and hygiene lead to increased collagen. | d. | Monica should tell
her that good skin health and hygiene now mean that she will not have to do any sort of expensive or
invasive treatments when she's older. |
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What is the medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin,
including its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatment?
a. | Immunology | b. | Dermatology | c. | Endocrinology | d. | Nephrology |
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If a person cannot sweat, that person has a problem with what?
a. | Absorption | b. | Secretion | c. | Excretion | d. | Sensation |
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A person who has an issue with blood clotting may have trouble with what
vitamin?
a. | Vitamin A | b. | Vitamin C | c. | Vitamin
D | d. | Vitamin K |
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Which vitamin helps support the overall health of the skin?
a. | Vitamin A | b. | Vitamin C | c. | Vitamin
D | d. | Vitamin K |
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What factor is responsible for 15 percent of how skin ages?
a. | Sun exposure | b. | Eating habits | c. | Environment | d. | Heredity |
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_________________ is also known as athlete's foot.
a. | Herpes simplex | b. | Verruca | c. | Tinea
manus | d. | Tinea pedis |
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Where is a nail technician NOT likely to experience skin allergies?
a. | Between the thumb and pointer finger | b. | On the palm | c. | On the
face | d. | Top of the nail bed |
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The natural nail unit is which part of the nail?
a. | The tip to the first knuckle | b. | The tip to the second
knuckle | c. | The whole finger | d. | The nail itself |
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How would you compare the relationship between the matrix and the plate?
a. | The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determine the thickness, width, and
curvature of the plate. | b. | The length, width, and curvature of the plate
determine the thickness, width, and curvature of the matrix. | c. | The texture of the
matrix determines the texture of the plate. | d. | The length of the matrix determines the length
of the plate. |
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How would you compare fingernail and toenail growth and the matrix?
a. | As toenails get longer, the matrix gets longer and then thicker. | b. | As fingernails get
longer, the matrix gets longer and then thicker. | c. | Fingernails are thicker than toenails because
the fingernail matrix is longer. | d. | Toenails are thicker than fingernails because
the toenail matrix is longer. |
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How long does it take for fingernail plates to be fully replaced?
a. | 4 to 6 months | b. | 6 to 9 months | c. | 9 to 12
months | d. | 12 to 18 months |
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Which of the following diseases is associated with fungal infections of the
feet, or athlete's foot?
a. | Onycholysis | b. | Paronychia | c. | Tinea
pedis | d. | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
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What would you say to someone who says that because something is NOT
specifically prohibited, it is allowed?
a. | You can only perform what is listed specifically on your license. | b. | You can perform
anything that is not specifically prohibited on your license. | c. | You can perform
anything that is listed on your license or a podiatrist’s license. | d. | You can only perform
what is listed on your license and what is accepted by your salon or
spa. |
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Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
a. | sterilization | b. | disinfection | c. | sanitization | d. | cleaning |
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Rules and regulations are ______.
a. | also referred to as statutes | b. | just the same as laws | c. | less specific than
laws | d. | more specific than laws |
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When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it
______.
a. | prevents the spread of disease | b. | spreads disease | c. | prevents
illness | d. | causes illness |
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Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and
indirect transmission?
a. | Both diseases spread by direct and indirect transmission can live for long periods of
time away from a host. | b. | Neither diseases spread by direct nor indirect
transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host. | c. | Diseases spread by
direct transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by
indirect transmission cannot. | d. | Diseases spread by indirect transmission can
live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission
cannot. |
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The presence of pus is a sign of ______.
a. | bacterial infection | b. | inflammation | c. | nonpathogenic
organisms | d. | contagious disease |
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If you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemicals at the workplace, you
have contracted a(n) ______.
a. | parasitic disease | b. | occupational disease | c. | pathogenic
disease | d. | diagnosed disease |
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What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or
body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, called?
a. | mycobacteria | b. | systemic infections | c. | bloodborne
pathogens | d. | bloodborne viruses |
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When handling disinfectants, NEVER ______.
a. | add them to water to dilute them | b. | place them in unmarked
containers | c. | mix them together, even with manufacturer’s recommendations | d. | use them on
nonporous surfaces |
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With proper precautions in place, it is safe to perform a skin service on a
client who comes in with a(n) ______.
a. | cold | b. | open wound | c. | rash | d. | abrasion |
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Which of the following is NOT true of exits in salons, spas, and
barbershops?
a. | They should be well marked. | b. | They should be
identifiable. | c. | They should be known to all employees. | d. | They should be randomly located at the
owner's discretion. |
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Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon,
spa, or barbershop?
a. | The children should be allowed to play freely on the station beside their
parent's station. | b. | The children should not be allowed inside of
the waiting or service areas. | c. | The children should be asked to wait in the car
while their parent's service is performed. | d. | The children should not be left unattended at
any time. |
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Nancy just got off the phone with her manager. She told him she would be unable
to come in to work for the next three days because her doctor told her she could easily pass her
disease on to her coworkers and clients. Nancy's disease is ______.
a. | occupational | b. | toxic | c. | noncommunicable | d. | contagious |
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Omar has asked his client to please sit and wait while he tends to one of his
tools. He didn't want to alarm the client, but he noticed that there was a small amount of blood
on the tool from a cut on his finger. Which of the following is TRUE of Omar's implement?
a. | It is contaminated. | b. | It is diagnosed. | c. | It is
parasitic. | d. | It is contagious. |
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Colleen has been a devoted beauty professional for more than 15 years. In that
time, she has been employed at the same establishment. Over time, Colleen has developed a serious
skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleen's skin
condition is a(n) ______ disease.
a. | parasitic | b. | occupational | c. | pathogenic | d. | communicable |
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Brenda works long hours, and because she comes into close contact with so many
clients, she is careful to keep her hands clean throughout the day. As her schedule is always quite
full, this often means using hand sanitizer instead of soap and water. Which of the following is an
issue Brenda is MOST LIKELY to face as a result of this?
a. | shortness of breath | b. | sore, red, and watery eyes | c. | hands that are dry
to the point of cracking | d. | lapses in short- and long-term memory and
recognition |
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Because Neil, a manager, posts disinfectant tips and safety posters and makes
sure all of his employees are familiar with all of the important disinfectant tips, he knows that he
will NEVER see one of them ______.
a. | wearing gloves when using disinfectants | b. | adding disinfectant
to water when diluting it | c. | placing a disinfectant into an unmarked
container | d. | keeping an item submerged in a disinfectant for more than two
minutes |
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Abigail has been instructed by her manager to use the PPEs he has purchased and
stored in the backroom whenever possible and appropriate. As a new beauty pro, Abigail is not sure
what a PPE is. When she walks into the backroom, which of the following should she have in order to
show her manager she is following his instructions?
a. | a bottle of disinfectant | b. | a pair of non-latex gloves | c. | a sharps
container | d. | hand sanitizer |
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Daniel is talking with his coworker Horatio about his busy morning. He tells
Horatio it was especially hectic because three of his appointments were with high-risk clients, for
which extra care must be taken. Which of the following, if true, would mean that Daniel is INCORRECT
in his belief that his clients were high risk?
a. | They were all diabetic. | b. | They were all pregnant. | c. | They all had
children with them. | d. | They were all on immune-suppressing
medications. |
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It is the end of the workday, and Juanita is about to begin disinfecting all of
the implements she has used throughout the day. Just before she submerges the implements in a
disinfectant, however, her boss, Julia, runs over to stop her. “Juanita,” Julia says,
“you cannot disinfect those implements.” Assuming Julia is RIGHT, which of the following
would explain her outburst?
a. | Juanita is not licensed to disinfect her implements. | b. | Juanita's
implements are fairly new, so they need no disinfecting. | c. | Juanita had not
cleaned any of the implements she was about to disinfect. | d. | Juanita's
implements have been used on several clients during the day who were suffering from
colds. |
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____________ usually result(s) from burning substances, such as candles,
incense, cigarettes, and gasoline in a car engine.
a. | Vapors | b. | Gas | c. | Fumes | d. | Smoke |
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Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
a. | Acid-based | b. | Nonacid | c. | Acid-free | d. | Full-acid |
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A(n) ____________ is also known as a base coat.
a. | primer | b. | adhesion | c. | adhesive | d. | acetone |
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What can nail technicians use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the
nail plate?
a. | Filing | b. | Adhesives | c. | Primer | d. | Dehydrator |
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Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with
nail enhancements?
a. | Use a heavy-grit abrasive. | b. | Use a medium-/fine-grit
abrasive. | c. | Use downward pressure when filing. | d. | "Rough up" a client's nails to
help nail enhancements stick. |
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Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is NOT one of
them?
a. | Lifting | b. | Free-edge chipping | c. | Free-edge product
separation | d. | Poor adhesion |
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Which of the following is a good practice when soaking a client's nails in
acetone?
a. | Place a terry cloth over the container. | b. | Bring a fan next to
the client. | c. | Give the client a dust mask. | d. | Prepare for the next step of the client's
service. |
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What can nail techs use to filter out MOST of the dust from their breathing
air?
a. | Fans | b. | Dust masks | c. | Open
windows | d. | Proper ventilation |
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What is the average length for a manicure table?
a. | 24–36" | b. | 36–48" | c. | 40–55" | d. | 50–65" |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the added ingredients that acetone-based
and non-acetone-based removers have to prevent drying of the nail plate and surrounding skin?
a. | Aloe | b. | Vitamin E | c. | Liquefied cocoa
butter | d. | Oils |
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_______________ are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail
plate so that the tissue can be more easily and thoroughly removed from the nail plate.
a. | Cuticle removers | b. | Acetone polish removers | c. | Non-acetone polish
removers | d. | Nail lotions |
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When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would include
disinfecting your tools?
a. | Consultation | b. | Preservice | c. | Service | d. | Postservice |
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When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?
a. | Polish over the eponychium. | b. | Do not apply polish close to the
eponychium. | c. | Apply only the top coat to the eponychium. | d. | Do not polish the
eponychium unless the client is coming in for another appointment in a week or
two. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the options men usually prefer for their
nails?
a. | Buffed nails | b. | Clear gloss | c. | Enhancements | d. | French manicure |
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What is often the MOST memorable part of the manicure?
a. | Nail shaping | b. | Color selection | c. | Massage | d. | Finished
product |
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What is the kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue
called?
a. | Effleurage | b. | Pétrissage | c. | Tapotement | d. | Vibration |
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Which of the following would be a feature of BOTH a basic manicure and a spa
manicure?
a. | Exfoliation | b. | Rose oils | c. | Massage | d. | Advanced
skincare |
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Imagine that you are giving a manicure to a woman with special needs. When you
decide to choose an abrasive for the nails, which would you choose?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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_______________are/is a metal file used in a specific fashion.
a. | Toenail clippers | b. | Toenail nippers | c. | A
curette | d. | A nail rasp |
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60.
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Which of the following allows for slip during a massage service?
a. | Foot soak | b. | Mask | c. | Foot
lotion | d. | Exfoliating scrub |
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Which of the following sets the stage for the rest of the pedicure?
a. | Foot soak | b. | Mask | c. | Foot
lotion | d. | Exfoliating scrub |
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Some callus softeners are _______________ and potentially hazardous.
a. | acidic | b. | alkaline | c. | pH
neutral | d. | chemicals |
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63.
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What is the fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure
service?
a. | Using whatever the salon owner recommends | b. | Getting
recommendations from other nail techs and mixing and matching their favorites | c. | Asking clients what
they already like | d. | Using product
lines |
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How long does a spa pedicure take?
a. | 15–30 minutes | b. | 30–45 minutes | c. | 45 minutes–1
hour | d. | 1–1.5 hours |
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How could a salon or spa get clients to come for services for a year?
a. | Require that clients pay for all yearly services up front. | b. | Sell clients 12
services at a discount. | c. | Offer high-interest
financing. | d. | Sell clients couples packages so they need to come with a
friend. |
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The MOST enjoyable _____________ is rhythmic.
a. | pedicure | b. | microtrauma | c. | massage | d. | reflexology |
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When giving a pedicure to this client with special considerations, be sure to
check for signs of infections between the toes.
a. | Involuntary movement | b. | Limited mobility | c. | Painful
joints | d. | Altered vision |
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There are several reasons a small nick could be a problem for a client with
health considerations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. | Some clients have thinner skin. | b. | Some clients have difficulty
clotting. | c. | Some clients have arthritis. | d. | Some clients have lowered immune
systems. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of using an electric
file?
a. | Saves time | b. | Allows you to shape the nail more
consistently | c. | Allows you to perform more precise maintenance | d. | Creates more
difficulty in refining your work |
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70.
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Which of the following is true about torque, power, and speed?
a. | High torque = more power = lower speed | b. | High torque = less power = higher
speed | c. | Lower torque = more power = higher speed | d. | Lower torque = less
power = lower speed |
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71.
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When considering a comfortable handpiece, which of the following should you
consider?
a. | Weight | b. | Size | c. | Shape | d. | Weight, size, and
shape |
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72.
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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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73.
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Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to
enhance filing?
a. | Silicone | b. | Diamond | c. | Swiss
carbide | d. | Carbide |
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74.
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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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____________ 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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______________ is/are caused by holding barrel bits at the wrong angle and
pressing down on the front or top edge of the bit during maintenance services.
a. | Microshattering | b. | Grabbing | c. | Heat
buildup | d. | Rings of fire |
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77.
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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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78.
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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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79.
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What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail
technician?
a. | Create realistic-looking French manicures | b. | Create longer,
stronger nails | c. | Create nail looks that last for multiple weeks | d. | Create clean,
healthy-looking nails |
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80.
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In both a dry manicure and a basic manicure, there are several steps that are
the same. Which of the following is not one of those?
a. | The nail needs to be shaped. | b. | The nail needs to be
soaked. | c. | The eponychium must be pushed back. | d. | The cuticle must be removed from the nail
plate. |
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81.
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When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.
a. | nail plate | b. | proximal nail fold | c. | ventral
floor | d. | lateral folds |
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82.
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Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
a. | Partial well | b. | Full coverage | c. | Full
well | d. | French tip |
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83.
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What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being
cut?
a. | Resin | b. | Enhancement snips | c. | Adhesive | d. | Tip cutter |
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84.
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How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?
a. | Make the nail enhancement pliable. | b. | Make sure the nail enhancement is
short. | c. | Round the nail enhancement. | d. | Make the nail enhancement
thin. |
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85.
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Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements
are even?
a. | Index | b. | Middle | c. | Ring | d. | Pinkie |
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86.
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What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the
hand?
a. | Undersides | b. | Apex arch | c. | Stress
area | d. | C-curve |
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87.
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Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase its
strength and durability is referred to as a ___________.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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88.
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How often should you come in for wrap maintenance?
a. | One week | b. | Two weeks | c. | Three
weeks | d. | Four weeks |
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89.
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What do you need to apply after the applications of dip color on the nail to
help the layers dry?
a. | Activator | b. | Cyanoacrylate | c. | Silk
wrap | d. | Stress strip |
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90.
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How many applications of top resin should you put on the nail?
a. | One | b. | One to two | c. | Two | d. | Two to three |
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91.
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Creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This is also known as
what?
a. | Polymerization | b. | Monomerization | c. | Initiator | d. | Catalyst |
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92.
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Which type of file would you use for removing scratches in the surface of the
nail?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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93.
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A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways. Which of the following would
you NOT classify as one of them?
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94.
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What should you do when a client wants a nail enhancement removed?
a. | File down the nail enhancement. | b. | Soak the nails in acetone. | c. | Lift off the
enhancement. | d. | Let the nails grow out. |
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95.
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When a nail enhancement lifts, cracks, or breaks, what may happen to the natural
nail?
a. | An infection can occur. | b. | The nail plate will be
paper-thin. | c. | The nail will develop a stress area. | d. | The nail will become
flexible. |
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96.
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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 |
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97.
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______________ 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 |
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98.
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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 |
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99.
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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 |
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100.
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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. |
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