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WorksheetsElectric File Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 52mins
Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners?
Diamond
Carbide
Swiss carbide
Silicone
What is the suggested speed for surface work?
Slow
No filing
Medium
Fast
Which type of bit is designed with a flat top and is used to shape the top surface of the nail enhancement on small nails at a flat angle?
Tapered barrel
Prepper
French fill
Pedicure
Turn the client's hand to ________ along the sides of the product.
polish
clean
buff
file
________ can occur when the bit is too close to the skin, you are using an improper angle of the bit, or the bit is too large.
Rings of fire
Microshattering
Heat buildup
Grabbing
Which type of bit was designed to use sideways to carve a “V” into the smile line area?
French fill
Prepper
Tapered barrel
Pedicure
Which of the following is true about torque, power, and speed?
High torque = more power = lower speed
Lower torque = more power = higher speed
High torque = less power = higher speed
Lower torque = less power = lower speed
____ 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 services.
a. Heat buildup
b. Grabbing
c. Rings of fire
d. Microshattering
What should you be looking for in your machine when you use MOSTLY enhancement products such as liquid and powder systems or UV/LED hard gel products?
a. The power of the machine doesn't matter as long as the RPMs are high.
b. A more powerful machine, with lower RPMs
c. A more powerful machine, with higher RPMs
d. A less powerful machine, with higher RPMs
What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?
a. The pedal works like the wipers in a car.
b. The pedal works like the engine in a car.
c. The pedal works like the accelerator in a car.
d. The pedal works like the dashboard in a car.
To remove hard gels, you can use a diamond bit with a ________ grit.
hard
medium or fine
fine
What is the range of RPMs for electric files?
a. 10,000–40,000 RPMs
b. 1,000–5,000 RPMs
c. 2,500–20,000 RPMs
d. 5,000–35,000 RPMs
Make sure to keep the ________ parallel to the nail.
flute
file
bit
handpiece
Steph is complaining about dust getting inside her file. What should you tell her?
a. Tell her to get a machine with higher RPMs.
b. Tell her to look into an open-casings handpiece.
c. Tell her to look into a closed-casings handpiece.
d. Tell her to look into her warranty.
What is the suggested speed for cuticle work?
a. Medium
b. No filing
c. Fast
d. Slow
Which size is intended for professional nail bits?
1/16"
1/8"
1/32"
1/24"
Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by __________.
80-90%
70-80%
25-50%
50-75%
Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive electric file. What should you do?
Buy whatever machine you can afford; they all basically work the same.
Purchase a less expensive machine, and invest in a higher-quality machine later.
If you cannot afford a high-quality machine, borrow one until you can purchase your own.
Do not waste your money until you are able to buy a high-quality machine.
Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of using an electric file?
Saves time
Creates more difficulty in refining your work
Allows you to shape the nail more consistently
Allows you to perform more precise maintenance
Hobby tools should NOT be used on which of the following?
Wood
Metal
Nails
Glass
Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits?
Key
Pin
Screw
Chuck
What is the suggested speed for maintenance?
Slow
Fast
Medium
No filing
Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the __________.
bit
file
flute
______ is understood as the power of a machine or its ability to keep turning when you are applying pressure during filing.
Tolerance
Torque
Flute
RPM
Which part of the machine conducts the electricity from the wall plug to the machine?
Box
Motor
Transformer
Handpiece
Which type of bit chips the surface of product when filing and can be used in a back-and-forth motion?
Swiss carbide
Diamond
Silicone
Carbide
Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to enhance filing?
Silicone
Diamond
Swiss carbide
Carbide
If your instructor is teaching about electric files. A student, Belle, asks if it's necessary to use electric files and if she could stick with traditional filing. How might your instructor respond?
______ can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric file.
Microshattering
Grabbing
Rings of fire
Heat buildup
When considering a comfortable handpiece, which of the following should you consider?
Shape
Weight
Weight, size, and shape
Size
Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?
Graduate grits from finest to coarsest.
Graduate grits from coarsest to finest.
Use a hard sanding sleeve.
Use buffing cream prior to using a hand file.
Which of the following is NOT a place listed where electric training can be found?
Trade shows
Industry manufacturers
Workshops
Publicly held classes
Lift the ______ frequently when filing to AVOID causing heat.
flute
file
bit
handpiece
To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a ______ grit.
fine
medium
medium or fine
hard
AVOID applying pressure down when ______; compensate for pressure with speed.
cleaning
polishing
buffing
What is the first step of electric filing for pedicures?
Dry the feet.
Use a medium-grit bit, and run over callused areas.
Clean and disinfect bits.
Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions.
What is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?
Dry the feet.
Clean and disinfect bits.
Use a medium-grit bit and run over callused areas.
Clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions.
Pedicure bits come in varying types and materials. Which is NOT one of them?
Diamond
Sapphire
Ruby
Emerald
What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel or acrylic product?
Low to medium
Medium to high
Medium
Low
Which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser, with grits ranging from coarse to fine?
Swiss carbide
Silicone
Diamond
Carbide
