Nevada State Board Nail Technician Theory Practice Exam

Which type of electric file has a small hand piece that is attached to a small box that holds the motor?

Pistol grip Table file Pen file Cordless file

Correct Answer:

Table file

Explanation:

Understanding how electric files are set up helps identify the right type. The description—a small handpiece that is attached to a small box housing the motor—fits a table-top electric file. In this design, the motor isn’t in the handpiece; it sits in a separate control box on the table and the handpiece connects to it with a cord. This arrangement is what most exam questions point to when describing a table-top unit. Cordless files use an internal battery in the handpiece, so there isn’t a motor box on the table. Pistol grip and pen file refer to the shape of the handpiece, not the motor housing, which is why the distinctive table-top motor box is the giveaway here.

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