Basic Manicure Steps Quiz

What is the first step in preparing nail tools for a basic manicure?

• Disinfecting the tools

• Arranging the tools on the table

• Sharpening the nail clippers

• Selecting the nail polish color

Which tool is primarily used for shaping the nails during a manicure?

• Nail buffer

• Nail file

• Cuticle pusher

• Nail clipper

What is the correct sequence for shaping nails?

• File from the center to the sides

• File from the sides to the center

• File in a back-and-forth motion

• File in a circular motion

Which of the following is a method used to soften cuticles before pushing them back?

• Applying nail polish remover

• Soaking in warm water

• Using a nail buffer

• Applying a top coat

What is the purpose of using a cuticle pusher during a manicure?

• To shape the nails

• To remove nail polish

• To push back and remove excess cuticle

• To buff the nails

Which tool is used to buff the nails to a smooth finish?

• Nail file

• Cuticle nipper

• Nail buffer

• Nail clipper

What is the correct technique for buffing nails?

• Buff in a circular motion

• Buff in a back-and-forth motion

• Buff in one direction only

• Buff from the tip to the cuticle

What is the primary purpose of applying a base coat during a manicure?

• To add shine to the nails

• To protect the nails and enhance polish adhesion

• To remove excess oil from the nails

• To speed up the drying process

Which step should be completed before applying the base coat?

• Applying the top coat

• Buffing the nails

• Shaping the nails

• Soaking the nails

What is the recommended technique for applying nail polish?

• Apply in a single thick layer

• Apply in multiple thin layers

• Apply from the tip to the cuticle

• Apply in a circular motion