Written exam
Nevada Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
Nail Technologist, given by Pearson VUE
The Nevada Nails written exam has 60 questions (50 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs 38 of 50 scored questions to pass, and costs $125. Pearson VUE gives it.
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Nevada Nail Tech practice questions
Five questions from the Nevada paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
Which type of nail plate develops from a longer matrix?
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Question 2 of 5
How many sections are included in a standard Safety Data Sheet?
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Question 3 of 5
May a practitioner service an infected finger if a doctor gives permission?
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Question 4 of 5
A thick bead of gel causes a heat spike during curing. Which application change reduces heat buildup?
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Question 5 of 5
What technique involves moving the brush back and forth on the very end of the free edge to reduce chipping?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- Pearson VUE
- Questions
- 60
- Scored questions
- 50
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- 75 percent, or 38 of 50 scored questions
- Fee
- $125
- Languages
- English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rules, regulations and safety (30% to 40%) | 34.15% | 34 |
| Professional services (30% to 40%) | 34.15% | 34 |
| Nail structure and nail analysis (15% to 20%) | 17.07% | 17 |
| Nail enhancements (12% to 18%) | 14.63% | 15 |
Worked out from the published item count, because this state publishes item counts and no percentages.
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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Nails written exam in Nevada?
- 60 questions, 50 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 75 percent, or 38 of 50 scored questions
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Nevada, the exam costs $125.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Nevada also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.