Cosmetology Test Nail Care and Services 4

Question 1

What nail condition appears as white spots or streaks on the nail plate and is usually caused by minor trauma to the nail matrix?

Accepted Answer

Leukonychia

Answer

Onychauxis

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Melanonychia

Answer

Beau's lines

Question 2

When applying a base coat, how many strokes are typically used for each nail?

Accepted Answer

Two strokes on the sides followed by one down the center

Answer

One stroke down the center only

Answer

Three strokes side by side from left to right

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Four overlapping strokes

Question 3

Which ingredient in nail hardeners cross-links the keratin proteins in the nail plate to strengthen it?

Accepted Answer

Formaldehyde

Answer

Calcium

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Biotin

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Vitamin E

Question 4

What is the purpose of a nail primer in acrylic nail application?

Accepted Answer

To improve adhesion between the natural nail and acrylic product

Answer

To add shine to the finished nail

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To prevent lifting at the free edge

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To fill in surface ridges before product application

Question 5

A client wants a pedicure but has a small open blister on their heel. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the service and refer the client to a physician

Answer

Proceed with the pedicure but avoid the area

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Cover the blister with a bandage and proceed

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Apply antiseptic and continue the service

Question 6

What is 'backfilling' in the context of nail enhancements?

Accepted Answer

Removing the pink acrylic from the nail bed area and replacing it during a fill

Answer

Applying product into the gap at the cuticle area during a fill

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Filling the underside of the free edge with clear acrylic

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Adding extra product to the stress area

Question 7

Which layer of the nail plate is responsible for the nail's natural shine?

Accepted Answer

The dorsal (top) layer

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The ventral (bottom) layer

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The intermediate (middle) layer

Answer

The nail bed layer