Written exam
New Jersey Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
NIC New Jersey Manicurist Theory Examination, given by Prometric (IQT)
The New Jersey Nails written exam has 115 questions (105 scored), gives you 120 minutes, needs 79 of 105 scored questions to pass, and costs $53. Prometric (IQT) gives it.
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New Jersey Nail Tech practice questions
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During business hours, where must Safety Data Sheets be kept for salon employees?
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What term describes soil that remains on foot-spa surfaces but cannot be seen?
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What is the average natural pH level of human skin and hair?
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The entry of a liquid chemical into the trachea and lower respiratory system is called
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Which ingredient carries extra energy to trigger curing in nail enhancements?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- Prometric (IQT)
- Questions
- 115
- Scored questions
- 105
- Minutes
- 120
- To pass
- 75 percent, or 79 of 105 scored questions
- Fee
- $53
- 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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Questions people ask
- How many questions is the Nails written exam in New Jersey?
- 115 questions, 105 of them scored. You get 120 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 75 percent, or 79 of 105 scored questions
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In New Jersey, the exam costs $53.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. New Jersey also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.