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ch 9 Nail Tips and Forms

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

2.

Which is the LAST step in preparing the nail for nail extensions?

a)

Applying the nail dehydrator

b)

Applying the nail cleanser

c)

Buffing the nail

d)

Removing the cuticle

3.

How would you make sure nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate?

a)

Use quality nail-enhancement products.

b)

Ensure that the client has not had any type of nail enhancement for 4 to 6 weeks to let the nail heal.

c)

Make sure the nail has been filed properly.

d)

Make sure the nail is clean and free of moisture.

4.

What shape is the apex?

a)

Round

b)

Square

c)

Squoval

d)

Oval

5.

How many ways are there to create a nail extension?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

6.

What type of nail shape would you suggest if your client likes a square nail shape but wants a softer corner?

a)

Squoval

b)

Round

c)

Oval

d)

Ballerina

7.

What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the hand?

a)

Undersides

b)

Apex arch

c)

Stress area

d)

C-curve

8.

How many basic types of forms are there?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

9.

___________ are/is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length.

a)

Forms

b)

Nail adhesive

c)

Overlay

d)

Nail tips

10.

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

11.

What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail technician?

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

12.

What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?

a)

Resin

b)

Enhancement snips

c)

Adhesive

d)

Tip cutter

13.

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

14.

What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty?

a)

Nail enhancement

b)

Nail tip

c)

Nail form

d)

Nail extension

15.

When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.

a)

Nail plate

b)

Proximal nail fold

c)

ventral floor

d)

lateral folds

16.

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

17.

What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?

a)

Forms

b)

Nail adhesive

c)

Overlay

d)

Nail tips

18.

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

19.

Which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count?

a)

Disposable

b)

Reusable

c)

Natural

d)

Recycled

20.

A tip or a form is used to do what?

a)

Created a nail enhancement

b)

Create a nail extension

c)

Create a nail shape

d)

Create a dry manicure

21.

Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what explanation might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?

a)

It can increase the well.

b)

It can gouge the nail plate and damage it.

c)

It creates unnatural looking nails.

d)

It would cause a visible line where the natural nail stops and the tip begins.

22.

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

23.

How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?

a)

Make the nail enhancement pliable.

b)

Make sure the nail enhancement is short.

c)

Round the nail enhancement.

d)

make the nail enhancement thin.

24.

Which nail type resembles a long skinny carrot?

a)

ballerina

b)

stiletto

c)

oval

d)

squoval

25.

Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even?

a)

Index

b)

Middle

c)

Ring

d)

Pinkie

26.

__________ are/is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

a)

Forms

b)

Nail adhesive

c)

Overlay

d)

Nail tips

27.

Which of the following is an advantage of nail forms?

a)

They are strong.

b)

They are easy to keep in place.

c)

They are natural looking.

d)

They are long lasting.

28.

What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge?

a)

Undersides

b)

Apex arch

c)

Stress area

d)

C-curve

29.

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)

Dry

b)

Wet

c)

Basic

d)

Complex

30.

What is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa?

a)

25

b)

35

c)

45

d)

55

31.

Dominique notices a client, whom she has never seen before, walk into the salon. The client asks for a nail extension service but doesn't have an appointment. Dominique has time to assist the client but not as much time as she would like to have. What should Dominique do?

a)

Perform a dry manicure

b)

Ask the client to soak her hands in water while Dominique assists another client.

c)

skip the cuticle removal part of the process

d)

Suggest the client make an appointment for a a basic manicure

32.

Which type of nail form is usually sold in a 10-piece container?

a)

Disposable

b)

Reusable

c)

Natural

d)

Recycled

33.

Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape?

a)

Squoval

b)

Round

c)

Oval

d)

Ballerina

34.

Which of the following is NOT a reason described in this chapter to have a thorough understanding of nail tips and forms?

a)

You will need to prepare the nail so your extensions are long lasting.

b)

You will need to properly size tips to your client’s nails.

c)

You will need to show creativity in artistic nail enhancements.

d)

You will need to know how to properly secure a form to the finger for sculpting extensions.

35.

Identify the type of nail form that can be made of aluminum.

a)

Disposable

b)

Reusable

c)

Mylar

d)

Recycled

36.

Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a _______.

a)

well

b)

dip

c)

crack

d)

divot

37.

The highest point in the nail is known as the what?

a)

Undersides

b)

Apex arch

c)

Stress area

d)

C-curve

38.

In both a dry manicure and a 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.

39.

Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?

a)

partial well

b)

Full coverage

c)

Full well

d)

French tip

40.

Almond nails are similar to what other nail shape?

a)

Squoval

b)

Round

c)

Oval

d)

Ballerina

41.

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

42.

What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?

a)

Nail enhancement

b)

Nail tip

c)

Nail form

d)

Nail extension