How many questions is the Nails written exam in North Carolina?

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

Which languages can I take it in?

English. You pick the language when you book.

What does it cost to take the exam?

In North Carolina, the exam costs $84.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

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

At a PROV test center. North Carolina has centers in 16 cities.

Written exam

North Carolina Nail Tech State Board Practice Test

Nail Technician written exam, given by PROV

The North Carolina Nails written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 75 to pass, and costs $84. PROV gives it.

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North Carolina Nail Tech practice questions

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A nail technician has a severe cut during a service. What should the technician do?
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What term describes soil that remains on foot-spa surfaces but cannot be seen?
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An abnormal condition that makes the body or its organs incapable of normal function is called a
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What ingredient makes up the adhesive used to secure fabric overlays to the natural nail?
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According to the overexposure principle, what decides whether a chemical will harm you?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PROV
Questions: 110
Scored questions: 100
Minutes: 90
To pass: A scaled score of 75.
Fee: $84
Languages: English
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 North Carolina?: 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: A scaled score of 75.
Which languages can I take it in?: English. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: In North Carolina, the exam costs $84.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: Yes. North Carolina also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.
Where do I take it?: At a PROV test center. North Carolina has centers in 16 cities.