How many questions is the Nails written exam in Virginia?

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

Which languages can I take it in?

English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.

What does it cost to take the exam?

In Virginia, the exam costs $99.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

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

Written exam

Virginia Nail Tech State Board Practice Test

Nail Technician written exam, given by PROV

The Virginia Nails written exam has 120 questions (110 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a score of 75 to pass, and costs $99. PROV gives it.

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Virginia Nail Tech practice questions

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Mixing equal parts of a primary pigment and its nearest secondary pigment creates what category?
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Question 2 of 5
A landscaper requests short nails with straight tips and rounded corners. Which shape matches this request?
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According to the CDC, what core assumption must be made under Standard Precautions?
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What two substances form when an acid is mixed with an equal amount of alkali?
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What liquid breaks down a solute to create a stable, uniform mixture?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PROV
Questions: 120
Scored questions: 110
Minutes: 90
To pass: A score of 75.
Fee: $99
Languages: English, Korean, Russian, 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
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 Virginia?: 120 questions, 110 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: A score of 75.
Which languages can I take it in?: English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: In Virginia, the exam costs $99.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: Yes. Virginia also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.