Chapter 8 Infinity quiz: Electric filing

To reduce the amount of heat generated when using an electric file, it is recommended that you:

adjust the sleed of the machine higher

Which of the following is TRUE:

as you press down, the machine speed increases; as you reduce pressure, the speed decreases

Keep longhair tired back so that it does NOT get caught in the _________

bit

French fill bits are made in _______ style only

diamond

Which type of bit chips the surface of products when filing and can be used in a back-and-forth motion?

diamond

What is the suggested speed for surface work?

fast

Which type of bit was designed to use sideways to carve a "V" into the smile line area?

french fill

____________________ can occur when the bit is too close to the skin you are using an improper angle of the bit, or the bit it too large

grabbing

What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel or acrylic product?

low to medium

To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _________ grit

medium or fine

_______________ can be caused by aggressive filing with out without an electric file

microshattering

When using an electric file for surface work, it is recommended that you start:

on the right side of the nail

Which bit is used on the natural nail at the cuticle area prior to enhancement work?

prepper

When disinfecting metal file bits, it is recommended that you ____ after removing any nail enhancement debris with a clean, disinfected nail brush.

rinse the bit with warm water

Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners

swiss carbide

When purchasing an electric file, which of the following should NOT be a factor?

the retail outlet

A nail technician who is adept at using a nail file is likely to avoid:

uneven surface buffing

When using a less powerful electric file, you will typicallly _________ as you shape the nails

work at higher speeds and use more pressure

Which size is intended for professional nail bits?

1/32"

Using your pedicure bit in one direction will reduce calluses by _________

70-80%