Written exam
Tennessee Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
Nail Tech Theory Test, given by PSI
The Tennessee Nails written exam has 80 questions (70 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs 49 of 70 scored questions to pass, and costs $67. PSI gives it.
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Tennessee Nail Tech practice questions
Five questions from the Tennessee paper. Tap an answer and you see right away if you got it. No account needed.
Question 1 of 5
How can water play a part in nail infections?
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Question 2 of 5
Which service can help a client stop biting their nails?
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Question 3 of 5
What type of adhesive is used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail?
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Question 4 of 5
Which task requires gentle use of metal pushers?
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Question 5 of 5
Which dead tissue becomes strongly adhered to the nail plate and forms an important seal?
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The paper at a glance
- Testing vendor
- PSI
- Questions
- 80
- Scored questions
- 70
- Minutes
- 90
- To pass
- 70 percent, or 49 of 70 scored questions
- Fee
- $67
- Languages
- English, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tennessee?
- 80 questions, 70 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- 70 percent, or 49 of 70 scored questions
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Tennessee, the exam costs $67.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Tennessee also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.