Written exam
Colorado Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
PSI National Nail Technician Theory test, given by PSI
The Colorado Nails written exam has 65 questions (60 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs 42 of 60 scored questions to pass, and costs $62. PSI gives it.
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Colorado Nail Tech practice questions
Five questions from the Colorado paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which cleanser setup helps reduce contamination during routine salon hygiene?
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Question 2 of 5
What must happen to a pedicure bowl before applying a chemical disinfectant?
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Question 3 of 5
Which enhancement material can cause sensitization after repeated contact with the hands?
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Question 4 of 5
What is the proper angle for holding a metal pusher against the nail?
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Question 5 of 5
Which treatment gently removes dead cells from the surface of the hands or feet?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 65
- Scored questions
- 60
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- 70 percent, or 42 of 60 scored questions
- Fee
- $62
- Languages
- Not published
- Hands-on exam
- Yes, a separate hands-on exam
What the paper weighs
The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.
| Topic | Share of the paper | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I. Safety and Infection Control | 50% | 30 |
| IV. Nail Care | 22% | 13 |
| II. Client Consultation and Nail Analysis | 18% | 11 |
| III. Skin Care | 10% | 6 |
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Nails written exam in Colorado?
- 65 questions, 60 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 70 percent, or 42 of 60 scored questions
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Colorado, the exam costs $62.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Colorado also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.