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Nails Ch. 8 & 9 Flashcards

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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 work

A

D) Create more difficulty in refining work

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What is the range of RPMs for electric file?
A) 1,000 - 5,000 RPMs
B) 2,500 - 20,000 RPMs
C) 5,000 - 35,000 RPMs
D) 10,000 - 40,000 RPMs

A

C) 5,000 - 35,000 RPMs

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Which of the following is NOT a place listed where electric training can be found?
A) Publicly held classes
B) Workshops
C) Trade shows
D) Industry Manufactures

A

A) Publicly held classes

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What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?
A) The pedal works like the engine in a car
B) The pedal works like the accelerator in a car
C) The pedal works like the dashboard in a car
D) The pedal woks like the wipers in a car

A

B) The pedal works like the accelerator in a car

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Hobby tools should NOT be used on which of the following?
A) Glass
B) Metal
C) Wood
D) Nails

A

D) Nails

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What is the suggested speed for maintenance?
A) No filing
B) Slow
C) Medium
D) Fast

A

C) Medium

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What is the first step of electric filing for a pedicure?
A) Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions
B) Dry the feet
C) Use a medium grit and run over call used areas
D) Clean and disinfect bits

A

A) Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions

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Lift the _____ frequently when filing to AVOID causing heat.
A) Flute
B) Bit
C) Handpiece
D) File

A

B) Bit

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What is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?
A) Clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions
B) Dry the feet
C) Use a medium grit grit and run over callused ares
D) Clean and disinfect bits

A

D) Clean and disinfect bits

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What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?
A) Nail enhancement
B) Nail tip
C) Nail form
D) Nail extension

A

D) Nail extension

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For which of the following nail types would you allow the form to come to a point at the end, with only a pinhole circle at the opening?
A) Round
B) Oval
C) Squoval
D) Square

A

B) Oval

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Almond nails are similar to what other nail shape?
A) Squoval
B) Round
C) Oval
D) Ballerina

A

C) Oval

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Pedicure bits come in varying types and materials. Which is NOT one of them?
A) Diamond
B) Sapphire
C) Ruby
D) Emerald

A

D) Emerald

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Which part of the machine conducts the electricity from the wall plug to the machine?
A) Handpiece
B) Motor
C) Box
D) Transformer

A

D) Transformer

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Which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count?
A) Disposable
B) Reusable
C) Natural
D) Recycled

A

A) Disposable

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The highest point in the nail is known as the what?
A) Undersides
B) Apex arch
C) Stress area
D) C-curve

A

B) Apex arch

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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 nails enhancement is short
C) Round the nail enhancement
D) Make the nail enhancement thin

A

D) Make the nail enhancement thin

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Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive electric file. What should you do?
A) If you cannot afford a high-quality machine, borrow one until you can purchase your own
B) Buy whatever you can afford; they all basically work the same
C) Purchase a less expensive machine, and invent in a higher quality machine later
D) Do not waste your money until you are able to buy a high quality machine

A

C) Purchase a less expensive machine, and invent in a higher quality machine later

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Which type of but was designed to use sidewalls to carve a “v” into the smile line area?
A) Tapered barrel
B) Prepper
C) French fill
D) Pedicure

A

C) French Fill

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To remove hard gels, you can use a diamond bit with a _____ grit.
A) Hard
B) Medium
C) Medium-fine
D) Fine

A

B) Medium

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Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by ______.
A) 25-50%
B) 50-75%
C) 70-80%
D) 80-90%

A

C) 70-80%

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Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?
A) Graduate grit’s 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

A

A) Graduate grits from coarsest to finest

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How many basic types of forms are there?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four

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B) Two

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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

A

D) Lateral Folds

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For which of the following nail types would you allow the form sides to come straight out from the natural nail grooves and open to a large circle? A) Round B) Oval C) Almond D) Ballerina
A) Round
26
Turn the clients hands to ______ along the sides of the products. A) Clean B) Buff C) Polish D) File
D) File
27
How many ways are there to create a nail extension? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four
B) Two
28
Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the ______. A) Flute B) Bit C) Handpiece D) File
B) Bit
29
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail? A) Forms B) Nail adhesive C) Overlay D) Nail tips
C) Overlay
30
Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle? A) Partial B) Full coverage C) Full well D) French tip
B) Full coverage
31
When should you shape the nail tip? A) Before you blend down the contact area B) After you blend down the contact area C) Either before or after you blend down the contact area D) Blending down the contact area is the very last step
A) Before you blend down the contact area
32
To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _____ grit. A) Hard B) Medium C) Medium to fine D) Fine
C) Medium to fine
33
What is the MOST popular service you will do as a nail tech? 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
B) Create longer, stronger nails
34
Which type of nail has an edge that usually mimics the cuticle line and may be slightly tapered in on the sides? A) Squoval B) Round C) Oval D) Ballerina
B) Round
35
The _______ should be even and match in length from nail to nail on all fingers. A) Undersides B) Apex arch C) Stress Area D) C-curve
A) Undersides
36
Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even? A) Index B) Middle C) Ring D) Pinkie
D) Pinkie
37
What is the suggested speed for surface work? A) No filing B) Slow C) Medium D) Fast
D) Fast
38
Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits? A) Chuck B) Pin C) Key D) Screw
D) Screw
39
______ is/are made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). A) Form B) Nail adhesive C) Overlay D) Nail tips
D) Nail tips
40
Which of the following is an advantage of nail form? A) They are strong B) They are easy to keep in place C) They are natural looking D) They are long lasting
C) They are natural looking
41
Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a ______. A) Well B) Dip C) Crack D) Divot
A) Well
42
What term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water? A) Wet B) Dry C) Basic D) Complex
B) Dry
43
Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides? A) They can be thick B) They can be rough C) They can curve up D) They can dip
D) They can dip
44
Which nail type resembles a long skinny carrot? A) Ballerina B) Stiletto C) Oval D) Squoval
B) Stiletto
45
What is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa? A) 25 B) 35 C) 45 D) 55
B) 35
46
What shape is the apex? A) Round B) Square C) Squoval D) Oval
D) Oval
47
What should you be looking for in your machine when you use MOSTLY enhancement products such has liquid and powder systems or UV/LED hard gels products? A) More powerful machine, with higher RPMs B) More powerful machine, with lower RPMs C) Less powerful machine, with higher RPMs D) The power of the machine doesn’t matter as long as the RPMs are high
A) More powerful machine, with higher RPMs
48
_____ can be causes by aggressive filing with or without an electric file. A) Microshattering B) Grabbing C) Hat buildup D) Rings of fire
A) Microshattering
49
AVOID applying pressure down when ______; compensate for pressure with speed. A) Cleaning B) Buffing C) Polishing D) Filing
D) Filing
50
______ 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 service. A) Microshattering B) Grabbing C) Heat buildup D) Rings of fire
D) Rings of fire
51
_______ is/are placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancement products beyond the fingertip to ass additional length. A) Form B) Nail adhesive overlay C) Overlay D) Nail tips
A) Form
52
In both a dry manicure and 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
B) The nail needs to be soaked
53
Identify the type of nail form that can be made of aluminum. A) Disposable B) Reusable C) Mylar D) Recycled
B) Reusable
54
Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape? A) Squoval B) Round C) Oval D) Ballerina
D) Ballerina
55
What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut? A) Resin B) Enhancement C) Adhesive D) Tip cutter
D) Tip cutter
56
Which type of nail form is usually sold in a 10 piece container? A) Disposable B) Reusable C) Natural D) Recycled
B) Reusable
57
What type of nail shape is similar to square nails but has a soft, round shape with rounded corners? A) Squoval B) Round C) Oval D) Ballerina
A) Squoval
58
When considering a comfortable Handpiece, which of the following should you consider? A) Weight B) Size C) Shape D) Weight, Size, and Shape
D) Weight, Size and Shape
59
Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to enhance filing? A) Silicone B) Diamond C) Swiss Carbide D) Carbide
D) Carbide
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Which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser, with grits ranging from coarse to fine? A) SIlicone B) Diamond C) Swiss Carbide D) carbide
A) Silicone

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