← Acrylic & Gel Nails – Nail Technician License Exam Flashcards

Free Acrylic & Gel Nails – Nail Technician License Exam Flashcards Practice Test (2026)

60 questions · 60 min · 70% to pass

60 Questions · 60 Minutes · 70% to Pass

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What is the liquid component used in acrylic nail systems called?

Answer: The liquid component is called monomer. It is typically ethyl methacrylate (EMA) and initiates the chemical reaction when mixed with the powder polymer.

Question 2

Why is methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer prohibited in many states for nail use?

Answer: MMA is prohibited because it can cause permanent nail damage, numbness, and allergic reactions. It creates an extremely hard enhancement that can rip the natural nail off rather than break upon impact.

Question 3

What is the initiator in an acrylic nail system and what does it do?

Answer: The initiator is benzoyl peroxide (BPO), found in the polymer powder. It starts the polymerization reaction when it contacts the monomer.

Question 4

What chemical process occurs when acrylic monomer and polymer are combined?

Answer: Polymerization occurs, a chemical reaction in which small monomer molecules link together to form long polymer chains, creating a hard, durable acrylic nail.

Question 5

What is the powder component used in acrylic nail systems called?

Answer: The powder component is called polymer. It consists of pre-polymerized acrylic beads that combine with monomer to form a hard acrylic enhancement.