North Carolina nail tech practice test

25 questions written to the NIC theory exam outline North Carolina uses, timed at the real exam's pace. Every answer is explained when you finish.

questions
25questions
minutes
21minutes
target score
75%target score

21 minutes is the real North Carolina exam's pace: 110 questions in 90 minutes.

Before you start

No account or email needed. The clock starts when you tap Start, and your answers save on this device if you leave.

What's on it

The same topic mix as the North Carolina written exam.

  • Infection control and safety4 questions
  • Anatomy, disorders and diseases4 questions
  • Chemistry of nail products2 questions
  • Consultation and nail analysis1 question
  • Tools, equipment and products3 questions
  • Manicures and pedicures5 questions
  • Nail enhancements5 questions
  • After the service1 question

How it works

  1. Answer like it's the real thing. You won't see right or wrong until you submit, just like the exam.
  2. Flag anything you're unsure of. Before you submit, the review screen shows what's flagged and what's blank.
  3. See your score by topic. Every answer comes with why it's right and a link to the rule or source behind it.