DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region III
Division of City Schools
BONIFACIO V. ROMERO HIGH SCHOOL
PulungCacutud, Angeles City
TLE BEAUTY CARE 9
1st Quarter Examination
S.Y. 2018-2019

Name: ___________________________________________ Grade&Section: ______________

DIRECTION: Read the questions below and select the correct answer

1. Which of the following nail disorder has the characteristic of bluish color, may be attributed to
poor blood circulation or heart disorder?
a. Brittle Nails
b. Bruised Nails
c. Blue Nails
d. Eggshell Nails

2. What is the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped?
a. Free Edge
b. Cuticle
c. Lunula
d. Matrix

3. What is the part of the nail that is pearly coloured and crescent shaped?
a. Free Edge
b. Cuticle
c. Lunula
d. Matrix

4. What is the transparent skin, which is called the 'true cuticle',that is removed during the
manicuring process?
a. Free Edge
b. Cuticle
c. Lunula
d. Matrix

5. What nail disorder has the characteristic separates from the nailbed and curves at the free
edge?
a. Brittle Nails
b. Bruised Nails
c. Blue Nails
d. Eggshell Nails

6. What is the other term used for the nail disorder white spot?
a. Pterygium
b. Leconychia
c. Onychatrophia
d. Hangnails

7. What are the benefits of spa?

a. to relax your muscles
b. It can stimulate you mentally and physically
c. It will help you gain weight
d. help eliminate bloating and water retention
8. What must the manicurist not do when massaging arthritic hands?
a. Vigorous massage of joints
b. Circular movement in palm
c. Effleurage strokes on back of hand.
d. Firm stroking of the fingers

9. Which one of the following protects nail polish from chipping?

a. Top coat
b. Dry nail polish
c. Cuticle oil
d. Nail conditioner

10. How does the nail technician dispose of used monomer?

a. Return to original container
b. Pour onto absorbent material and bag
c. Flush down drain with warm water
d. Pour into a trash receptacle

11. To avoid ingrown toenails, it is best to file the nails in which of the following manners?
a. Rounded, starting at the corners
b. Pointed, starting at the nail fold
c. Straight across, rounding slightly at corners
d. In an oval shape, starting at the nail fold

12. Which one of the following will help soften the skin around the nails?
a. Acetone
b. Cuticle oil
c. Pumice powder
d. Cuticle remover

13. All of the following are benefits of a hand and arm massage Except:
a. It relaxes the client
b. It decreases nail growth
c. It increases blood circulation
d. It softens the skin

14. Hangnails may be caused by a dryness of the:

a. Dermis
b. Lunula
c. Cuticle
d. Nail bed

15. To prevent the spread of disease the nail tech should clean up blood spills which product?
a. Alcohol
b. Antiseptic
c. Sterile cotton square
d. Hospital grade disinfectant

16. During the consultation for manicure, the nail technician should consider which one of the
following?
a. Shape of the nail
b. Shape of the arm
c. Shape of the nail file
d. Shape of the orangewood stick
17. How should metal manicuring implements be disinfected?
a. Place in a dry sanitizer
b. Place in a wet sanitizer
c. Wrap in sanitized towels
d. Wash with soap and hot water

18. Which one of the following may result from filing the corners of the nails too deeply?
a. Hard nails
b. Nail ridges
c. Ingrown nails
d. Very long nails

19. A base coat is primarily used to:

a. Fill in ridges
b. Repair nail splits
c. Dehydrate nail plate
d. Make polish adhere better

20 What is used to remove dry skin or keratomas from the feet?

a. Toe nail clipper
b. Toe nail separator
c. Foot file
d. Foot powder

21. What does a disinfectant destroy?

a. Chemicals
b. Heat
c. Bacteria
d. Antiseptics

22. What should be done with manicuring implements before they are used on a client?
a. Cleaned and disinfected
b. Soaked in acetone
c. Washed with warm soapy water
d. Wiped with alcohol

23. What is the first step before begining a client service?

a. Filing nails
b. Client consultation
c. Removing polish
d. Buffing nails

24. The client has evidence of fungus under artificial nails. What protective measure should the
nail technician take when removing artificial nails?
a. Wear protective dust mask
b. Wipe nails with hospital grade disinfectant
c. Wear protective gloves
d. Apply primer to exposed nail plate

25. What is the effect of using oil on the nail and cuticle?
a. Increases the adhesion of the polish
b. Etches the nails
c. Stimulates the matrix
d. Lubricates the skin and nails
26. To avoid loss of time between appointments the nail technician should:
a. Have two sets of disinfected implements
b. Use the same set of towels for every client
c. Wait to sanitize the implements at the end of the day
d. Eliminate the soaking portion of the manicure

27. A base coat is usually applied:

a. To the lunula only
b. To the free edge only
c. After the color polish
d. Before the color polish

28. When finishing an artificial nail, which one of the following should be done?
a. Buffing
b. Soaking
c. Etching
d. Brushing

29. After a manicure, which one of the following should be disinfected?

a. Emery board
b. Nail form
c. Cuticle nippers
d. Orangewood stick

30. When applying nail tips. It is important that the nail well:
a. Covers the entire nail bed
b. Is wider than the nail plate
c. Matches the width of the nail
d. Rest on the cuticle

31. Why is sanitizing is important in nail care services?

a. to avoid any infectious disease that could be acquired from tools to clients.
b. to make sure all tools are clean before use
c. to make sure that all tools in its good condition
d. to prevent the growth of bacteria

32. The main purpose of function of the foot spa machine is to?
a. smoothen and polish the nails on the feet
b. bath and massage the feet during a foot spa
c. soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked skin on feet soak
d. remove calluses and dead skin cells

33. Why is necessary to follow the procedure in using disinfectant or any cleaning agent?
a. to avoid wasting the solution
b. to know how to properly use it
c. to make the concentration accurate and effective
d. None of the choice

34. The following are safety rules that must be followed in storing nail care tools and equipment
except for?
a. Plastic tools should be kept clean and sanitized properly for the next client.
b. Empty bottles and containers are discarded in a covered trash bin
c. Finger bowls must be sanitized before they are used by another client
d. Put back the used implements together with the unused one
35. All Client must be provided with a freshly ___________ towel to avoid any infections or
diseases.
a. Washed
b. Iron
c. Dry
d. Boil

36. In which direction should sculptured nail forms be removed?

a. Upward
b. Downward
c. To the left side
d. To the right side

37. Which medical problem would prevent a massage from being performed during a manicure?
a. Albinism
b. Chloasma
c. A heart condition
d. A thyroid condition

38. When clean the nail during a manicure, brush strokes should be directed:
a. Upward
b. Circular
c. Downward
d. Sideways

39. What is study of healthy skin and skin disorders called?

a. Oncology
b. Dermatology
c. Neurology
d. Histology

40. What can be used by the nail technician to strengthen weak natural nails?
a. Fabric wrap
b. Nail primer
c. Acetone
d. Acrylic liquid

41. Which one of the following results in poor adhesion of polish?

a. Improper beveling of the free edge
b. Oil traces on the nail plate
c. Split cuticles
d. Leuconychia

42. How should the technician reduce furrows in the nail plate?
a. File into nail corners
b. Suggest conditioning manicures
c. Buff nails lightly
d. Apply dark nail enamel

43. What is the main purpose of soap bath?

a. Shines the nails
b. Softens the cuticles
c. Shapes the nails
d. Removes the polish
44. Which one of the following is used to remove nail stains?
a. Soap
b. Alcohol
c. Detergent
d. Hydrogen peroxide

45. What should be used to remove product from a jar?

a. Spatula
b. Fingertip
c. End of a towel
d. Mail brush

46. To avoid ingrown toenails, it is best to file the nails in which of the following manners?
a. Rounded, starting at the corners
b. Pointed, starting at the nail fold
c. Straight across, rounding slightly at corners
d. In an oval shape, starting at the nail fold

47. Which one of the following is an example of sanitizing?

a. Boiling toenail separators
b. Applying disinfectant to a cut
c. Washing hands with soap and water
d. Immersing an orangewood stick in a germicide

48. Hangnails may be caused by a dryness of the:

a. Dermis
b. Lunula
c. Cuticle
d. Nail bed

49. Nails are appendages of the:

a. Hair
b. Skin
c. Oil glands
d. Sweat glands

50. Artificial nails are used to:

a. Cover up a fungus
b. Protect a hangnail
c. Aid circulation
d. Repair bitten nails

Prepared by:

VIRGINIA S. SAAVEDRA
SST 1 TLE