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Acrylic Nail Enhancements

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
Nail enhancements, commonly called acrylic nails, are based on mixing a combination of:
a.
powders and resin
c.
liquid and powders
b.
resin and glues
d.
liquids and primer
 

 2. 
Liquid and powder artificial nail enhancements are based on a subcategory of acrylic called:
a.
polyacrylate
c.
methyl
b.
methacrylate
d.
monocyclic
 

 3. 
Acrylic nail enhancements are created by combining monomer liquid with:
a.
polymer adhesive
c.
polymer powder
b.
polymer resin
d.
acrylic powder
 

 4. 
Natural hair bristles absorb and hold liquid monomer like a:
a.
lake
c.
bead
b.
molecule
d.
reservoir
 

 5. 
As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small:
a.
bead of product
c.
synthetic product
b.
dry catalyst
d.
positive reaction
 

 6. 
Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called:
a.
polymorphic
c.
polymerization
b.
screening
d.
adhesion
 

 7. 
Polymer powder is blended with pigments and colorants to produce various:
a.
strengths
c.
shades
b.
molecules
d.
weights
 

 8. 
Additives designed to speed up the chemical reactions of monomers are:
a.
catalysts
c.
primers
b.
stabilizers
d.
dehydrators
 

 9. 
The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is:
a.
hydrogen peroxide
c.
synthetic peroxide
b.
benzoyl peroxide
d.
catalyst booster
 

 10. 
The ratio of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead is called the:
a.
initiator
c.
positive ratio
b.
catalyst
d.
mix ratio
 

 11. 
Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become:
a.
dry and crumbly
c.
brittle and discolor
b.
weak and dry
d.
soft and discolor
 

 12. 
When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture and natural oils left on the nail plate will:
a.
block adhesion
c.
condition nails
b.
improve adhesion
d.
hydrate skin
 

 13. 
To reach their ultimate strength, acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements require:
a.
1 to 10 minutes
c.
10 to 12 hours
b.
30 to 60 minutes
d.
24 to 48 hours
 

 14. 
Preformed nail extensions made from tenite acetate plastic are:
a.
nail forms
c.
gel products
b.
linen wraps
d.
nail tips
 

 15. 
Nail adhesives used for securing nail tips are all based on:
a.
polyacrylate powders
c.
cyanoacrylate monomers
b.
metabolic monomers
d.
ethyl alcohol
 

 16. 
Special containers used to hold monomer and powder to minimize contamination and evaporation are:
a.
liquid dispensers
c.
narrow dishes
b.
dappen dishes
d.
plastic containers
 

 17. 
To protect eyes from flying objects and accidental slashes, the nail technician should wear:
a.
sunglasses
c.
safety eyewear
b.
dust masks
d.
protective gloves
 

 18. 
Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from:
a.
vapors
c.
reactions
b.
filings
d.
synthetics
 

 19. 
A nail supply that is placed under the free edge to form a nail enhancement is a:
a.
nail extender
c.
nail form
b.
silk wrap
d.
synthetic fiber
 

 20. 
For use with acrylic products, the best brushes to use are composed of:
a.
sable hair
c.
synthetic hair
b.
nylon bristles
d.
human hair
 

 21. 
When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use:
a.
the middle portion of the brush
c.
the end of the brush
b.
the tip of the brush
d.
of painting strokes
 

 22. 
The second bead of product placed on the natural nail should be:
a.
of wet consistency
c.
of medium consistency
b.
very heavy
d.
of dry consistency
 

 23. 
Placing enhancement products too close to the skin may cause:
a.
lifting
c.
chipping
b.
spotting
d.
imperfections
 

 24. 
Nail enhancements tapped with the handle of a brush are hard enough to file and shape when they make:
a.
a hollow sound
c.
no sound
b.
a thump sound
d.
a clicking sound
 

 25. 
For natural looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge must be:
a.
thin
c.
thick
b.
soft
d.
dry
 

 26. 
A full and proper rebalance of all artificial nail enhancements should be done every:
a.
month
c.
2 to 3 weeks
b.
other month
d.
4 to 6 weeks
 

 27. 
In a rebalance procedure, the nail is thinned, the apex is removed, and the entire nail enhancement is:
a.
reconstructed
c.
discolored
b.
reduced in thickness
d.
changed in color
 

 28. 
Excessive nipping of loose nail enhancement products can damage the nail plate and perpetuate:
a.
balancing
c.
soaking
b.
lifting
d.
discoloration
 

 29. 
During removal, acrylic (methacrylate) enhancements should be soaked for:
a.
20 to 30 seconds
c.
20 to 30 minutes
b.
5 to 10 minutes
d.
45 to 60 minutes
 

 30. 
When removing softened nail enhancement products, use a wooden or metal pusher and:
a.
pry off with nippers
c.
nip and buff off
b.
remove from the products
d.
gently push off the softened nail
 

 31. 
In general, odorless acrylics must be used with a(n):
a.
medium consistency
c.
wet mix ratio
b.
dry mix ratio
d.
oily bead
 

 32. 
When using an odorless product, for the proper mix ratio with the brush, use:
a.
dragging motions
c.
multiple circular motions
b.
multiple toppings
d.
flat sweeping motions
 

 33. 
Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the:
a.
weakened layer
c.
softened layer
b.
inhibition layer
d.
middle layer
 

 34. 
The tacky layer of odorless nails can be removed by alcohol, acetone, manufacturer recommended products or by:
a.
nonacetone
c.
catalyst
b.
monomer
d.
filing
 

 35. 
To increase your income around the holidays, you should:
a.
charge more for your services
b.
provide additional services that the client does not request
c.
offer gift baskets for sale
d.
require clients to pay a minimum 25 percent tip
 



 
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