How many questions is the Nails written exam in Wisconsin?

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

Which languages can I take it in?

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

What does it cost to take the exam?

In Wisconsin, the exam costs $137.50.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

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

Written exam

Wisconsin Nail Tech State Board Practice Test

National Nail Technology Theory Examination, given by DL Roope Administrations and Iso-Quality Testing (IQT)

The Wisconsin Nails written exam has 110 questions (100 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs a scaled score of 75 to pass, and costs $137.50. DL Roope Administrations and Iso-Quality Testing (IQT) gives it.

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Wisconsin Nail Tech practice questions

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Which ingredients give ultraviolet nail gels their characteristic sticky consistency?
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Before stepping out of the treatment room for lunch, what must a technician do with disposable gloves and gowns?
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Which tool gently moves skin folds beside a toenail so a technician can inspect that area?
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Which metabolic process breaks down complex substances into simple molecules and releases energy?
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Why can porous items, such as emery boards, not be safely disinfected for reuse?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: DL Roope Administrations and Iso-Quality Testing (IQT)
Questions: 110
Scored questions: 100
Minutes: 90
To pass: A scaled score of 75.
Fee: $137.50
Languages: English, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish
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 Wisconsin?: 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, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: In Wisconsin, the exam costs $137.50.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: Yes. Wisconsin also has a hands-on exam for this license, apart from the written one.