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National Nail Technology Written Practical Examination

Provider
Developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); computer-based testing administered by test administration companies and states upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Written examination of the practical procedures; the published sample items include four-option single-answer multiple-choice questions and image-based items (select all images that apply; select a location on an image)
Exam questions
55 items, of which 45 items are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • I. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (11%) (11%)
    • I. Elements include: 1. Disinfects all work areas completely with product that is EPA-registered disinfectant that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
    • I. Elements include: 2. Sanitizes hands
    • I. Elements include: 3. Universal products are labeled in English
    • I. Elements include: 4. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • II. BASIC WATER MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION (15%) (15%)
    • II. Elements include: 1. Manicure products are labeled in English
    • II. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • II. Elements include: 3. Performs a basic water manicure
    • II. Elements include: 4. Prepares nails and applies colored polish that is distinguishable from the nail plate.
    • II. Elements include: 5. Final appearance of the manicure
    • II. Elements include: 6. Final appearance of polish application
    • II. Elements include: 7. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • III. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (11%) (11%)
    • III. Elements include: 1. Disinfects all work areas completely with product that is EPA-registered disinfectant that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
    • III. Elements include: 2. Sanitizes hands
    • III. Elements include: 3. Universal products are labeled in English
    • III. Elements include: 4. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • IV. FULL-WELL NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING (16%) (16%)
    • IV. Elements include: 1. Nail tip application and blending products are labeled in English
    • IV. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • IV. Elements include: 3. Prepares for nail tip application
    • IV. Elements include: 4. Selects full-well tip and attaches to nail plate of assigned finger
    • IV. Elements include: 5. Trims, shapes, and blends nail tip
    • IV. Elements include: 6. Final appearance of finished nail tip
    • IV. Elements include: 7. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • V. SCULPTURED NAIL (16%) (16%)
    • V. Elements include: 1. Sculptured nail products are labeled in English
    • V. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • V. Elements include: 3. Prepares nail plate for sculptured nail
    • V. Elements include: 4. Sculpts a nail to extend beyond the free edge of assigned finger
    • V. Elements include: 5. Shapes, contours and finishes sculptured nail
    • V. Elements include: 6. Final appearance of sculptured nail
    • V. Elements include: 7. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • VI. REMOVAL OF SCULPTURED NAIL (15%) (15%)
    • VI. Elements include: 1. Sculptured nail removal products are labeled in English
    • VI. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • VI. Elements include: 3. Removes sculptured nail
    • VI. Elements include: 4. Smooths and finishes the natural nail
    • VI. Elements include: 5. Final assessment of sculptured nail removal
    • VI. Elements include: 6. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • VII. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (16%) (16%)
    • VII. Elements include: 1. Blood exposure supplies and materials are labeled in English
    • VII. Elements include: 2. Removes materials from the first aid kit
    • VII. Elements include: 3. Supplies and materials are visibly clean
    • VII. Elements include: 4. Candidate wears gloves
    • VII. Elements include: 5. Cleans injured area with antiseptic
    • VII. Elements include: 6. Covers with dressing that is absorbent and secured
    • VII. Elements include: 7. Disposes of all contaminated supplies
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