STUDY BOOK Questions for Chapter 19

The _____ connects the handle of an airbrush machine to the compressor. a) air hose b) cap c) release line d) pressure regulator

a) air hose

The price you charge for nail art should be based on: a) all of these answers are correct b) the cost of materials c) your time investment d) your level of expertise

a) all of these answers are correct

During the _____ the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure everyone understands them and is able to comply a) briefing b) judging c) application period d) intermission

a) briefing

A spotter brush is also commonly known as a: a) detailer b) striper brush c) fan brush d) round brush

a) detailer

The _____ category includes all freehand painting techniques that are not raised a) flat art b) 3-D art c) fantasy art d) design sculpture

a) flat art

When complementary colors are applied side by side, they: a) make each other stand out b) draw attention from each other c) give the nail a muddy brown look d) give the nail a neutral look

a) make each other stand out

Which term refers to a swirled effect created when you combine two or more colors while wet, and then mix them on the nail? a) marbleizing b) color blocking c) French manicure d) color fading

a) marbleizing

You will NOT need which of the following items when creating crystal art on polish using embellishments? a) nail forms b) top coat c) tweezers d) brush-on adhesive

a) nail forms

When you mix equal parts of two primary colors, you create a(n): a) secondary color b) tertiary color c) complementary color d) intermediate color

a) secondary color

When the product settles and flattens out, it is known as: a) sinking b) leveling c) flash curing d) dotting

a) sinking

The very end of the bristles on a brush, farthest away from the handle, is referred to as the: a) tip b) belly c) ferrule d) heel

a) tip

When applying 3-D art over new polish, you will want the polish to dry for at least: a) 30 seconds b) 3 minutes c) 8 minutes d) 12 minutes

b) 3 minutes

If an embellishment does not have its own adhesive backing, you can adhere it with: a) resin b) All of these answers are correct c) tip adhesive d) a top coat

b) All of these answers are correct

When introducing nail art to clients, it is recommended that you: a) explain the time requirements to them b) all of these answers are correct c) have tools, implements, and supplies ready and easily accessible d) schedule ample time for the service

b) all the these answers are correct

The French Manicure: a) typically costs the same as a standard manicure in most salons b) can be created with various color combinations to create a new look c) is no longer considered a popular form of nail art d) All of these answers are correct

b) can be created with various color combinations to create a new look

When the top of the client's nail is light pink, the bottom is dark pink, and the middle is a combination of the two colors, this is known as: a) color blocking b) color fading c) marbleizing d) a French manicure

b) color fading

When applied correctly, airbrush paint appears: a) bright and powdery b) dull and powdery c) bright and glossy d) dull and glossy

b) dull and powdery

When preparing for a nail competition, it is recommended that you first: a) sketch out your idea b) find out what the theme is c) practice with a model d) put together your competition kit

b) find out what the theme is

A _____ brush has a square tip with long bristles a) liner b) flat c) round d) spotter

b) flat

Which of the following is NOT a primary color? a) red b) green c) yellow d) blue

b) green

Which term refers to the amount of force that an artist applies to the brush while stroking? a) pull b) pressure c) position d) push

b) pressure

When performing a French manicure: a) the smile line should be created at the base of the nail b) seal the tip of the nail with white polish c) you should hold the brush at a 30-degree angle when creating the smile line d) All of these answers are correct

b) seal the tip of the nail with white polish

Red-violet and blue-green are examples of: a) secondary colors b) tertiary colors c) complementary colors d) analogous colors

b) tertiary colors

Which of the following is NOT a secondary color? a) orange b) yellow c) green d) violet

b) yellow

A stylus can be used to create ____ on a client's nails a) bubbles b) eyes c) All of these answers are correct d) polka dots

c) All of these answers are correct

It is recommended that you compete in nail art competitions: a) to increase your knowledge of the industry b) to meet other people in the nail industry c) All of these answers are correct d) to attend trade shows

c) All of these answers are correct

Nail polish looks white when: a) light bends around it b) light is absorbed by it c) all colors of light are reflected d) no light is reflected

c) all colors of light are reflected

A liner brush is NOT specifically recommended for: a) line work b) outlining c) blending d) lettering

c) blending

Which of the following is NOT an example of a versatile design stroke? a) comma b) ribbon c) branch d) teardrop

c) branch

The metal band around the brush that helps to hold the bristles in place is called a: a) mandrel b) chisel edge c) ferrule d) pocket

c) ferrule

The ideal airbrush systems for nail art are designed for _____ paint. a) high-gloss b) fast-drying c) gravity-fed d) All of these answers are correct

c) gravity-fed

Tertiary colors are also known as: a) secondary colors b) analogous colors c) intermediate colors d) complementary colors

c) intermediate colors

The term _____ is a description used for nail art when more than one nail art medium is used to create a design a) flat art b) French twist c) mixed-media d) freestyle

c) mixed-media

When creating crystal art on polish using embellishments, it is recommended that you: a) apply no more than one crystal per nail b) alternate between placing small and large crystals c) place the largest crystals first d)place the smallest crystals first

c) place the largest crystals first

Which of the following is NOT a common nail bed color for a traditional French manicure? a) beige b) peach c) white d) pink

c) white

When using an airbrush machine, most nail professionals work at a pressure between: a) 45 and 55 psi b) 85 and 100 psi c) 15 and 20 psi d) 25 and 35 psi

d) 25 and 35 psi

Any art that protrudes from the nail falls into the _____ nail art category a) fantasy b) design sculpture c) embellishment d) 3-D

d) 3-D

Colors located beside each other on the color wheel are known as: a) intermediate colors b) tertiary colors c) complementary colors d) analogous colors

d) analogous colors

The light we see reflected from a surface is called: a) ultraviolet light b) infrared light c) chromatics d) color

d) color

Which of the following is NOT part of the handle of an airbrush machine? a) trigger b) fluid nozzle c) needle d) compressor

d) compressor

Any element that can be applied to the nail as art is considered a(n): a) adhesive b) type of fantasy art c) decal d) embellishment

d) embellishment

The area in which the bristles meet the ferrule is called the _____ of the brush. a) belly b) crust c) tip d) heel

d) heel

Which term refers to how you hold the brush on the nail? a) pressure b) pull c) push d) position

d) position

The tool used to create the marbleizing effect is called a: a) style rod b) nail pen c) pusher d) stylus

d) stylus

The colors directly resulting from mixing equal parts of one primary color and one of its nearest secondary colors are called: a) pastel colors b) analogous colors c) complementary colors d) tertiary colors

d) tertiary colors