How many questions is the Nails written exam in Missouri?

110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.

What does it cost to take the exam?

In Missouri, the exam costs $90.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

Yes. Missouri also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.

Written exam

Missouri Nail Tech State Board Practice Test

National Nail Technology Theory Examination, given by PROV

The Missouri Nails written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $90. PROV gives it.

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Missouri Nail Tech practice questions

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Which product makes cyanoacrylate harden faster during fabric services?
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What term describes the ability of an electric file machine to keep turning when applying pressure?
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Which surface description applies to metal nail implements approved for immersion disinfection?
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A finger is red, painful, and draining pus. Which additional finding supports refusing a manicure?
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Which disease affects the liver and has forms that spread through infected blood?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PROV
Questions: 110
Scored questions: 100
Minutes: 90
To pass: A score of 75.
Fee: $90
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
Nail Technology Procedures - Nail Enhancement Services	20%	20
Nail Technology Procedures - Manicure and Pedicure Services	18%	18
Scientific Concepts - Infection Control and Safety Practices	15%	15
Scientific Concepts - Anatomy and Physiology	15%	15
Nail Technology Procedures - Nail Service Tools	13%	13
Scientific Concepts - Chemistry of Nail Products	10%	10
Nail Technology Procedures - Pre-service process	5%	5
Nail Technology Procedures - Post-Service Procedures	4%	4

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How many questions is the Nails written exam in Missouri?: 110 questions, 100 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 Missouri, the exam costs $90.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: Yes. Missouri also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.