Written exam
Utah Nail Tech State Board Practice Test
Nail Technician, given by PROV
The Utah Nails written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 70 to pass, and costs $105. PROV gives it.
This state's own paper. How many questions, how many minutes, what it takes to pass and what each topic weighs, then a free practice test drawn in those shares.
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Utah Nail Tech practice questions
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Question 1 of 5
After rinsing disinfected metal tools, what needs removal before storage?
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Question 2 of 5
A salon has hard tap water that leaves mineral deposits. What should be used to clean pedicure bowls?
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Question 3 of 5
How can water play a part in nail infections?
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Question 4 of 5
After an acrylic service, why should leftover monomer from a used dappen dish be discarded?
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Question 5 of 5
What is the purpose of applying a top coat over colored polish?
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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 70.
- Fee
- $105
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Utah?
- 110 questions, 100 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
- What do I need to pass?
- A scaled score of 70.
- Which languages can I take it in?
- English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
- What does it cost to take the exam?
- In Utah, the exam costs $105.
- Is there a hands-on exam too?
- Yes. Utah also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.