TEXAS STATE MANICURIST WRITTEN
PRACTICE
Question 1: According to TDLR regulations, what is the minimum number of
instructional hours required to qualify for a Manicurist license in Texas?
Choices:
1) 300 hours 2) 450 hours 3) 600 hours 4) 750 hours
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: To obtain a Manicurist license in Texas, an applicant must complete a Manicurist course consisting of 600 hours of instruction at a TDLR-licensed beauty school.Question 2: Which of the following is the most e�ective method for preventing the spread of infection in a nail salon?
Choices:
1) Using a new nail �le for each client 2) Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after each client 3) Spraying implements with disinfectant only when visibly soiled 4) Storing clean and dirty implements together
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: Thorough handwashing with soap and water is a fundamental and highly e�ective method for preventing the spread of disease and infection in a salon setting.Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a nail primer in arti�cial nail application?
Choices:
1) To add shine to the �nished nail 2) To improve adhesion between the arti�cial nail product and the natural nail plate 3) To moisturize the nail and cuticle 4) To remove existing polish
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: Nail primer is used to improve the adhesion between an acrylic enhancement or other arti�cial nail product and the natural nail surface.Question 4: Which part of the nail unit is responsible for producing the nail plate?
Choices:
1) Lunula 2) Eponychium 3) Matrix 4) Perionychium
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: The matrix is the specialized tissue at the base of the nail bed that produces the nail plate.
Question 5: When performing a pedicure, what should a manicurist do if a client has an open sore or wound on their foot?
Choices:
1) Proceed with the pedicure, being careful to avoid the area 2) Apply a bandage over the wound and continue the service 3) Decline the service and advise the client to seek medical attention 4) Sanitize the wound with an antiseptic and then continue
Correct Answer: Option 3
Explanation: For client safety and to prevent the spread of infection, services should be declined if a client has an open sore or wound, and they should be advised to seek medical attention.Question 6: What is the correct procedure for disinfecting non-porous implements after use?
Choices:
1) Rinse with water, then place in a UV sanitizer 2) Wash with soap and water, rinse, dry, then immerse in an EPA-registered disinfectant 3) Wipe with an alcohol wipe and store in a clean drawer 4) Soak in hot water for 5 minutes
Correct Answer: Option 2
Explanation: The proper procedure for disinfecting non-porous implements involves cleaning them with soap and water, rinsing, drying, and then immersing them in an EPA-registered disinfectant for the manufacturer's recommended contact time.