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WorksheetsChapter 8 E - filing
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
_______________ is understood as the power of a machine or its ability to keep turning when you are applying pressure during filing.
RPM
Tolerance
Flute
Torque
AVOID applying pressure down when ________; compensate for pressure with speed.
filing
buffing
cleaning
polishing
What comparison is correct with regard to the foot pedal?
The pedal works like the accelerator in a car.
The pedal works like the dashboard in a car
The pedal works like the wipers in a car
The pedal works like the engine in a car.
What is the suggested speed for surface work?
No filing
Medium
Fast
Slow
________________ can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric file.
Heat buildup
Grabbing
Microshattering
Rings of fire
______________ 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.
Heat buildup
Rings of fire
Grabbing
Microshattering
What is the suggested speed for maintenance?
Slow
Fast
No filing
Medium
Lift the ______ frequently when filing to AVOID causing heat.
file
handpiece
bit
flute
Which size is intended for professional nail bits?
1/8''
1/16"
1/32''
1/24''
Which type of bit has grooves called flutes and sometimes has coatings to enhance filing?
Silicone
Carbide
Diamond
Swiss carbide
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?
Silicone
Swiss carbide
Carbide
Diamond
Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?
Graduate grits from finest to coarsest.
Use buffing cream prior to using a hand file.
Use a hard sanding sleeve.
Graduate grits from coarsest to finest.
What is the range of RPMs for electric files?
10,000–40,000 RPMs
5,000–35,000 RPMs
2,500–20,000 RPMs
1,000–5,000 RPMs
Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes of using an electric file?
Allows you to shape the nail more consistently
Creates more difficulty in refining your work
Saves time
Allows you perform more precise maintenance
What is the first step of electric filing for pedicures?
Clean the feet, and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions.
Clean and disinfect bits.
Use a medium-grit bit, and run over callused areas.
Dry the feet.
Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners?
Swiss carbide
Silicone
Diamond
Carbide
Steph is complaining about dust getting inside her file. What should you tell her?
Tell her to get a machine with higher RPMs.
Tell her to look into an open-casings handpiece.
Tell her to look into a closed-casings handpiece.
Tell her to look into her warranty.
To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _______ grit.
medium
medium or fine
hard
fine
Pedicure bits come in varying types and materials. Which is NOT one of them?
Ruby
Emerald
Diamond
Sapphire
Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive electric file. What should you do?
Do not waste your money until you are able to buy a high-quality machine.
If you cannot afford a high-quality machine, borrow one until you can purchase your own
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.
____________ 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.
Grabbing
Heat builldup
Rings of fire
Microshattering
What is the suggested speed for cuticle work?
Fast
No filing
Slow
Medium
To remove hard gels, you can use a diamond bit with a _______ grit
hard
fine
medium or fine
medium
Turn the client's hand to ________ along the sides of the product.
buff
clean
polish
file
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?
Electric files are a necessary tool when offering nail enhancements and pedicures in the salon.
Electric filing is only necessary for those who do not like traditional filing.
Electric filing should only be done by those who cannot get consistent results with traditional filing.
Electric filing requires additional insurance so should only be done by those who are willing to get it.
Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the ______.
bit
file
flute
handpiece
Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits?
Pin
Screw
Chuck
Key
Which type of bit was designed to use sideways to carve a “V” into the smile line area?
Tapered barrel
French fill
Prepper
Pedicure
Which of the following is NOT a place listed where electric training can be found?
Trade shows
Workshops
Publicly held classes
industry manufactures
Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by ______.
50-75%
25-50%
70-80%
80-90%
Make sure to keep the _________ parallel to the nail.
bit
flute
handpiece
file
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?
French fill
Prepper
Tapered barrel
Pedicure
Which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser, with grits ranging from coarse to fine?
Carbide
Swiss carbide
Silicone
Diamond
What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel or acrylic product?
Low
Medium to high
Medium
Low to medium
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 more powerful machine, with higher RPMs
The power of the machine doesn't matter as long as the RPMs are high
A less powerful machine, with higher RPMs
A more powerful machine, with lower RPMs
Which of the following is true about torque, power, and speed?
High torque = less power = higher speed
Lower torque = less power = lower speed
High torque = more power = lower speed
Lower torque = more power = higher speed
What is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?
Clean and disinfect bits.
Clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions.
Use a medium-grit bit and run over callused areas.
Dry the feet
Hobby tools should NOT be used on which of the following?
Glass
Metal
Wood
Nails
When considering a comfortable handpiece, which of the following should you consider?
Shape
Weight, size, and shape
Weight
Size
