Milady Manicuring: Cosmetology Quiz!

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Are you a fan of manicures? A manicure is a beauty and upkeep treatment for fingernails to make them look polished and sophisticated. Manicures can be done at home or in a beauty salon. There is a lot involved with a manicure, including cutting and shaping the nails and trimming the cuticles. An example of a type of manicure is the French manicure. This quiz will provide you with information about manicuring.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    A manicuring table lamp should use a _______incandescent bulb or a fluorescent bulb.
    • A. 

      10-30 watt

    • B. 

      40-60 watt

    • C. 

      70-90 watt

    • D. 

      100-120 watt

  • 2. 
    Fine-grit abrasives are designed for removing very fine scratches and:
    • A. 

      Buffing and polishing

    • B. 

      Smoothing and refining

    • C. 

      Aggressive buffing

    • D. 

      Shortening and shaping 

  • 3. 
    It takes approximately__to properly clean and disinfects implements after each use.
    • A. 

      10 minutes

    • B. 

      20 minutes

    • C. 

      30 minutes

    • D. 

      60 minutes

  • 4. 
    Nail products should be removed from their containers using a:
    • A. 

      Wooden pusher

    • B. 

      Finger

    • C. 

      Plastic or metal spatula

    • D. 

      Cotton swab

  • 5. 
    Which of the following products is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue from the nail plate?
    • A. 

      Moisturizing lotion

    • B. 

      Non-acetone remover

    • C. 

      Acetone remover

    • D. 

      Cuticle remover

  • 6. 
    Success in nail polish application is achieved by using four coats including:
    • A. 

      2 coats of polish color and 2 top coats

    • B. 

      2 base coats,one coat of polish color, and 1 top coat

    • C. 

      1 base coat,2 coats of polish color, and 1 top coat

    • D. 

      1 base coat,1 coat of polish color, and 2 top coats

  • 7. 
    A standard manicuring table:
    • A. 

      Is usually 16-21 inches

    • B. 

      Is usually 24-36 inches

    • C. 

      Has no drawers or shelves

    • D. 

      Does not require cleaning and disinfection 

  • 8. 
    If a single client is going to have both a manicure and a pedicure, how many pairs of gloves will the cosmetologist need?
    • A. 

      None

    • B. 

      1

    • C. 

      2

    • D. 

      3

  • 9. 
    Disinfection containers must have:
    • A. 

      A drain

    • B. 

      A tray

    • C. 

      A drain

    • D. 

      A lid

  • 10. 
    Which of the following is NOT kept in a supply tray?
    • A. 

      Polishes

    • B. 

      Gloves

    • C. 

      Creams

    • D. 

      Polish removers

  • 11. 
    Reusing implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in:
    • A. 

      California,New York, and Oregon

    • B. 

      Every state but Virginia

    • C. 

      Every state but Ohio

    • D. 

      All states

  • 12. 
    The best terry cloth towels for use in a personal service are:
    • A. 

      White

    • B. 

      Gray

    • C. 

      Yellow

    • D. 

      Black

  • 13. 
    Soap is known to remove__of pathogenic microbes from the hands, when hand washing is performed properly.
    • A. 

      Nearly 50

    • B. 

      About 75

    • C. 

      Over 80

    • D. 

      Over 90

  • 14. 
    Compared to non-acetone removers,acetone removers:
    • A. 

      Work more quickly but are poorer solvents

    • B. 

      Work less quickly but are poorer solvents

    • C. 

      Work more quickly are are better solvents

    • D. 

      Work less quickly but are better solvents

  • 15. 
    Which of the following is designed to seal the surface of the skin?
    • A. 

      Nail oil

    • B. 

      Nail cream

    • C. 

      Nail lotion

    • D. 

      Acetone

  • 16. 
    Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe a colored coating applied to the natural nail plate?
    • A. 

      Nail lacquer

    • B. 

      Nail varnish

    • C. 

      Nail bleach

    • D. 

      Nail enamel 

  • 17. 
    Nail hardeners can be applied:
    • A. 

      Only before the base coat

    • B. 

      Only as a top coat

    • C. 

      Either before the base coat or as a top coat

    • D. 

      Neither before the base coat nor as a top coat

  • 18. 
    Blended oils:
    • A. 

      Should only be mixed by those who have studied aromatherapy

    • B. 

      Are not intended to target any specific response from the client

    • C. 

      Should not be used because they are unpleasant for the client

    • D. 

      Are commonly added to products such as body lotion and masks

  • 19. 
    Paraffin wax is:
    • A. 

      Typically heated in a microwave

    • B. 

      A petroleum by-product that holds moisture in the skin

    • C. 

      Applied to the client's skin in block form

    • D. 

      Pleasant for the client, but frequently ruins nail enhancements

  • 20. 
    A spa manicure requires extensive knowledge of:
    • A. 

      Nail care

    • B. 

      Skin care

    • C. 

      Both nail & skin care

    • D. 

      Neither nail nor skin care

  • 21. 
    Which of these terms refers to the tools used to perform your services?
    • A. 

      Implements

    • B. 

      Instruments

    • C. 

      Equipment

    • D. 

      Prods

  • 22. 
    Which of the terms refers to age spots caused by UV radiation?
    • A. 

      Hypotension

    • B. 

      Hypertension

    • C. 

      Hypoppigmentation

    • D. 

      Hyperpigmentation

  • 23. 
    Which massage movement involves a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?
    • A. 

      Petrissage

    • B. 

      Effleurage

    • C. 

      Taptonement

    • D. 

      Vibration

  • 24. 
    Rubbing a file across the sharp edge of another file to prepare it for use is called:
    • A. 

      File prepping

    • B. 

      Sharpening

    • C. 

      Filling

    • D. 

      Buffing

  • 25. 
    Which implement is used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails?
    • A. 

      Metal pusher

    • B. 

      Tweezers

    • C. 

      Nippers

    • D. 

      Nail clippers

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