Written exam
Massachusetts Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
PSI National Manicurist Theory Test, given by PSI
The Massachusetts Nails written exam has 65 questions (60 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs 42 of 60 scored questions to pass, and costs $155. PSI gives it.
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Massachusetts Nail Tech practice questions
Five questions from the Massachusetts paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
During your consultation, you notice redness, swelling, pus, plus painful skin around an ingrown toenail. Which response is appropriate?
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Question 2 of 5
What type of environment allows fungal organisms to grow on the feet?
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Question 3 of 5
If a disinfectant label shows effectiveness against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, what else will the product kill?
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Question 4 of 5
A mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt and debris is
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Question 5 of 5
Why do splinter hemorrhages appear brown or black?
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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
- $155
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
- Hands-on exam
- No 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 Massachusetts?
- 65 questions, 60 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 70 percent, or 42 of 60 scored questions
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Massachusetts, the exam costs $155.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- No. For this license, Massachusetts has only the written exam.