Written exam
Maryland Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
PSI National Nail Technician Theory Test, given by PSI
The Maryland Nails written exam has 65 questions (60 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $47. PSI gives it.
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Maryland Nail Tech practice questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which substance produced by the body counteracts poisons released by bacteria and viruses?
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Question 2 of 5
What is the process of repeating a client's desires in your own words?
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Question 3 of 5
What is the body's main barrier against germs?
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Question 4 of 5
Which shape uses long, tapered sides ending in a sharp tip?
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Question 5 of 5
What condition is caused by an infestation of head lice on a customer?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 65
- Scored questions
- 60
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- A score of 75.
- Fee
- $47
- 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 Maryland?
- 65 questions, 60 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A score of 75.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Maryland, the exam costs $47.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Maryland also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.