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1. Which of the following conditions is a bacterial infection?
A.
A Onychomadesis
B.
B Onycholysis
C.
C Paronychia
D.
D Pterygium
2. 
2. What is the definition of onycholysis?
A.
A Nail separation from the nail bed
B.
B Split or brittle nails
C.
C Inflammation of the nail
D.
D Dry, brittle nails
3. 
3. What type of disorder is tinea unguium?
A.
A Bacterial
B.
B Viral
C.
C Congenital
D.
D Fungal
4. 
4. Why does onychomycosis contraindicate the service?
A.
A Because it is a fungal infection
B.
B Because it is a viral infection
C.
C Because it is a bacterial infection
D.
D Because it is a parasitic infection
5. 
5. Which of the following conditions may restrict the use of nail enhancement products?
A.
A Minor nail separation
B.
B Severe nail separation
C.
C Minor bacterial infection
D.
D Severe bacterial infection
6. 
6. When may onychorrhexis restrict a nail enhancement service?
A.
A When it is contagious
B.
B If the client suffers from the condition on a regular basis
C.
C If the client has the condition on two or more nails
D.
D When a split in the nail is below the free edge
7. 
7. What is a small tear or split in the cuticle known as?
A.
A Blue nail
B.
B Felon
C.
C Hang nail
D.
D Whitlow
8. 
8. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to nail separation?
A.
A Nail separation does not restrict the service as extra length will protect the nail as it grows out
B.
B Nail separation restricts the service as extra length will increase the problem
C.
C Nail separation does not restrict the service as it is not contagious
D.
D Nail separation restricts the service because it is contagious
9. 
9. What can be the cause of cracking or shattering of the resin?
A.
A The resin has been cured too slowly
B.
B The resin has been applied too thinly
C.
C The resin has been cured too quickly
D.
D The resin has been applied too thickly
10. 
10. What is meant by an exothermic reaction?
A.
A A chemical reaction that causes product to harden
B.
B A chemical reaction that needs heat to occur
C.
C A chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat
D.
D A chemical reaction that occurs without a catalyst
11. 
11. What initial response should the nail technician take if a client started to react to a nail product?
A.
A Wash hands using an antibacterial soap
B.
B Remove the nail product immediately
C.
C Replace with another nail product
D.
D Apply some antihistamine lotion on the affected area
12. 
12. Which of the following terms means a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat?
A.
A Exothermic
B.
B Endothermic
C.
C Ectothermic
D.
D Epithermic
13. 
13. What may be the cause of discolouration between the nail plate and the overlay?
A.
A Over buffing of the nail plate during tip blending
B.
B Improper preparation of the natural nail plate
C.
C Excess glue used to attach the tip is not removed
D.
D Natural nail is dehydrated prior to service
14. 
14. Which product used in a wrap system containes Cyanocrylate?
A.
A Primer
B.
B Sealer
C.
C Resin
D.
D Activator
15. 
15. What is the name of the chemical reaction that takes place during curing of the resin?
A.
A Initiation
B.
B Monomerisation
C.
C Polymerisation
D.
D Activation
16. 
16. Which of the following indicate the first signs that the nail technician or client are becoming sensitive to a product or substance?
A.
A Blisters forming around the side walls of the nail plate
B.
B Burning sensation to the nail plate as the products cures
C.
C Sneezing, watery eyes and breathing difficulties
D.
D Localised skin or cuticles becoming sensitive to pressure or itches
17. 
17. Which of the following is the best way to avoid over exposure by excessive inhalation?
A.
A Position a fan on the desk
B.
B Use a desk with a charcoal filter
C.
C Place the desk directly under an extraction hood
D.
D Place the desk next to an extraction unit between table top and floor level
18. 
18. Which of the following is a benefit of wrap enhancement systems?
A.
A Wraps are often considered the strongest system
B.
B Wraps are versatile for repairs or overlay of the natural nail
C.
C Wraps easily correct difficult nail shapes
D.
D Wraps are often considered the easiest system to learn
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19. Wraps are usually made out of which of the following materials?
A.
A Paper
B.
B Cotton
C.
C Linen
D.
D Fibreglass
20. 
20. If enhancements have not been applied correctly and begin to lift, which of the following contra-actions is potentially the most harmful to the client?
A.
A The overlay may be lost prematurely
B.
B Maintenance treatments will have to be more frequent
C.
C Bacteria can enter under the lifted overlay and grow, causing infection
D.
D Splitting or breaking of the natural nail plate
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21. What could be the effect to the soft tissue surrounding the nails if the primer were to come into contact with it?
A.
A It could be irritating as it is a corrosive substance
B.
B It could cause the overlay to cure too quickly
C.
C It could cause lifting of the artificial structure
D.
D It could cause the tissues to bond together as it is an adhesive substance
22. 
22. Which of the following chemicals is seldom used in enhancement systems now as it was found to cause a great many allergic reactions and was too aggressive for skin?
A.
A Ethyl methacrylate
B.
B Methyl methacrylate
C.
C Methacrylic acid
D.
D Ethacrylic acid
23. 
23. What can be the cause to the natural nail of overuse of primer?
A.
A Thinning and softening
B.
B Thickening and softening
C.
C Thickening and hardening
D.
D Thinning and hardening
24. 
24. Which of the following is correct regarding application of wraps?
A.
A It is important to leave a small margin at the side walls and cuticle area to avoid lifting
B.
B It is important to leave a small margin at the side walls and cuticle area to ensure the client returns more quickly for maintenance
C.
C It is important to leave a small margin at the side walls and cuticle area to avoid the overlay becoming brittle
D.
D It is not important to leave a small margin at the side walls and cuticle area
25. 
25. What will happen if the therapist tries to fit a tip with a deeper ‘C’ curve on a client with a naturally flatter nail?
A.
A The tip will want to spring back up and regain its natural shape
B.
B The tip will want to curl back up causing problems at the side walls
C.
C It will help to create an illusion of an upper arch that is not there naturally
D.
D It will give the illusion of a continuation of the lower arch
26. 
26. What is the maximum percentage of contact area that a tip should have with the natural nail?
A.
A 20%
B.
B 30%
C.
C 40%
D.
D 50%
27. 
27. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using unblended tips?
A.
A The contact area is smaller so the overlay is stronger
B.
B Unblended tips are quicker to apply and less adhesive is used
C.
C The finished nail will not look quite as clear and defined than a tip with a reduced contact area
D.
D Unblended tips need less buffing and reduce the risk of damage to the clients natural nail plate
28. 
28. Which of the following is an advantage to using a pre blended tip?
A.
A There is a larger contact area for the glue so the overlay is stronger
B.
B Less product is used for the overlay so the overlay is more flexible
C.
C There is a larger contact area for the product so the overlay is stronger
D.
D More product is used for the overlay so the overlay has more rigidity
29. 
29. Which is considered the most appropriate system for repairing a break in a natural nail?
A.
A UV gel
B.
B Liquid and powder
C.
C Sculpting
D.
D Wraps
30. 
30. When using a wrap to repair a split in the natural nail, how much of the nail should be covered before the wrap is 'feathered in' to the natural nail?
A.
A Approximately half of the nail
B.
B Approximately two thirds of the nail
C.
C Approximately three quarters of the nail
D.
D The whole nail
31. 
31. If a client presents with short flaky nails and wanted to grow them, which of the following would be the most appropriate enhancement procedures to suggest?
A.
A Apply a full set of tips with an acrylic overlay
B.
B Apply a full set of liquid and powder sculpted nails
C.
C Apply a full set of natural overlays with either UV gel or wraps
D.
D Apply a full set of full tips with nail adhesive
32. 
32. What is the procedure for repairing lifting in zone 3?
A.
A Saturate cotton wool in acetone and wrap around lifted overlay, wrap in tin foil to encourage heat reaction, prise off overlay with an orange stick, sanitise and dehydrate, apply a thin coat of resin to the nail plate, cut mesh to size and place on resin, wet mesh with resin activate and repeat, buff entire nail smooth
B.
B Buff off entire overlay, sanitise and dehydrate the exposed nail bed, apply a thin coat of resin to the nail plate, cut mesh to size and place on resin, wet mesh with resin activate and repeat as desired, buff entire nail smooth
C.
C Buff out lifted product, dehydrate the exposed nail bed, apply a thin coat of resin to the area, cut mesh to size and place on resin, wet mesh with resin activate and repeat as desired, buff entire nail smooth
D.
D Use nippers to remove lifted product, dehydrate the exposed nail bed, apply a thin coat of resin to the area, cut mesh to size and place on resin, wet mesh with resin activate and repeat as desired, buff entire nail smooth
33. 
33. Which of the following statements is the correct way to treat minor lifting?
A.
A Nip the excess away with cuticle nippers
B.
B Blend the lifted area into the natural nail with acetone
C.
C Apply nail glue under the lifting with an orange stick and press down
D.
D Buff away carefully without over-buffing the nail plate
34. 
34. Which of the following actions might have to be performed if a client kept complaining of breaking her enhancements?
A.
A Reduce the length and reinforce the stress area
B.
B Increase the length and reduce the stress area
C.
C Increase the length and reinforce the stress area
D.
D Reduce the length and reduce the stress area
35. 
35. Which zone is prepared and treated when providing infills for wraps?
A.
A 3
B.
B 1
C.
C 2
D.
D 4
36. 
36. How should nail wrap enhancements be removed?
A.
A By soaking in acetone for approximately 5-8 minutes
B.
B By soaking in acetone for approximately 10-15 minutes
C.
C By soaking in acetone for approximately 20-30 minutes
D.
D By soaking in acetone for approximately 35-40 minutes
37. 
37. Which of the following products should be used to remove nail wrap enhancements?
A.
A By filing it off with a 180 grit nail file
B.
B By soaking in acetone
C.
C By soaking in nail varnish remover
D.
D By buffing it off with a white block
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38. How often should a client be recommended to come for maintenance treatments?
A.
A Weekly
B.
B When they need replacing
C.
C Two to four weeks
D.
D Monthly