Cosmetology Test Nail Care and Procedures 3

Question 1

Which monomer and polymer combination is used to create traditional acrylic nail enhancements?

Accepted Answer

Ethyl methacrylate liquid and acrylic powder

Answer

Acetone and polymer beads

Answer

UV gel and photoinitiator

Answer

Cyanoacrylate and silk wrap

Question 2

The eponychium refers to which part of the nail unit?

Accepted Answer

The living skin at the base of the nail plate

Answer

The free edge of the nail

Answer

The nail bed beneath the plate

Answer

The hyponychium under the free edge

Question 3

When applying nail tips, what percentage of the nail plate should the tip well cover?

Accepted Answer

One-third or less of the nail plate

Answer

Half of the nail plate

Answer

Two-thirds of the nail plate

Answer

The entire nail plate

Question 4

Which nail shape is considered the strongest for natural nails due to its rounded edges?

Accepted Answer

Oval

Answer

Stiletto

Answer

Square

Answer

Coffin

Question 5

What is the purpose of applying nail primer before acrylic application?

Accepted Answer

To improve adhesion between the nail plate and acrylic

Answer

To add color to the nail bed

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To sanitize the nail surface

Answer

To moisturize the cuticle area

Question 6

Which condition involves an abnormal thickening and yellowing of the nail plate?

Accepted Answer

Onychauxis

Answer

Onychophagy

Answer

Onychorrhexis

Answer

Melanonychia

Question 7

A pedicure service should always begin with:

Accepted Answer

Sanitizing the client's feet and the cosmetologist's hands

Answer

Applying cuticle remover

Answer

Trimming the toenails

Answer

Soaking feet in the foot bath