Principles of Electricity
Curing Lamp
Electric File
Pedicure Basin/Bowl
Airbrush
100

Most of the everyday electricity you use consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged particles called......

Electrons

100

You need  lamp with ____ ____ to cure gel products

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT(UV)

100

What does RPM stand for?

Revolutions per Minute

100

What is a pedicure basin/bowl used for?

to soak the client's feet during a pedicure service.

100

What is an air brush used for in relation to doing nails?

used to apply paint or polish to the nail without using a brush.

200

Which safety device is reusable?

FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER

CIRCUIT BREAKER

200

The portion of the electromagnetic energy that humans can see is called?

A) Ultraviolet Light   C) Incandescent Light

B) Visible Light        D) Infrared Light

B) Visible Light

200

High Vibration assists in the prevention of hand, wrist, and arm problems.

TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

200

What 3 items tend to be included in a stationary or fixed station?

1. Client Chair

2. Basin

3. Footrest

200

Name the 3 main parts that makeup an airbrush.

1. Compressor

2. Moisture Trap

3. Hose

300

Which electrical safety device is required by building code in any area where water and electricity come in contact?

A)Insulator    B) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

C) Fuse         D) Circuit Breaker

B) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

300

Which type of UV light is appropriate for use in curing lamps?

UVA, UVB, or UVC

UVA

300

Name the 2 Basic parts that makeup the Electric File.

Hand Piece (contains a motor)

Control box

(Electric File Bits are removable parts)

300

Where do you record disinfection information?

in the logbook if required by your area's regulatory guidelines.

300

You must completely clean the paint out before switching to a different color.

TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

400

Describe the difference between INSULATOR and CONDUCTOR.

INSULATOR: Material that doesn't allow a current to pass through it.

CONDUCTOR: Material that transports electricity easily.

400

What percentage is considered strong and durable when light curing, and will not cause allergic reactions?

A) aroung 70%     B) around 30%

C) around 50%     D) around 90%

D) around 90%

400

Torque is the amount of _____ on the e-file.

Resistance

400

What are the two general categories for pedicure basins used?

Non-circulating

Circulating

400

The 2 typical types of airbrushes include single-action and dual-action. What is the third type of airbrush?

GRAVITY-FED AIR BRUSH

500

Safety devices are installed in appliances and buildings to protect against ____and ____ _____.

OVERLOADS; SHORT CIRCUITS

500

What are the 4 factors for a proper cure?

Wavelengths; Intensity; Time; Distance

500

Electric Files are more ergonomic than a hand file due to their prevention of.........

straining hands, arms, and wrists which can lead to  issues like carpal tunnel syndrome

500

Proper disinfection procedures are critical to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungus in the ___ and ___ or other areas of pedicure basins or bowls.

screens; filters

500

Which airbrush type is most ideal for nail art?

A) Single-Action

B) Dual-Action

C) Gravity-Fed

C) Gravity-Fed