Iowa Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Iowa Nail Technician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Iowa Nail Technician License terms across 8 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the Iowa Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Infection and hazard control
Disorders and conditions
Product chemistry
Anatomy and physiology
Enhancement procedures
Service tools
Pre-service process
Manicure and pedicure
Sources for these terms (14)
- Ringworm Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Toxicological Review of Methyl Methacrylate (CAS No. 80-62-6) (EPA IRIS, January 1998) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Care Products (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Nail Diseases (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ), Patient Version (NCI) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- National Nail Technology Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC, effective September 1, 2025; revised March 1, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Diabetes and Foot Problems (NIDDK) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Evaluation of Ergonomics, Chemical Exposures, and Ventilation at Four Nail Salons, HHE Report No. 2015-0139-3338 (NIOSH, March 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Biological Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Chemical Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Iowa Administrative Code 481—Chapter 943, Infection Control for Establishments and Schools of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (IAC 9/30/26) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the IA Nail Technician Exam
The Iowa nail technician licensing exam is the NIC national nail technology theory exam, given by Prov. It covers infection control and safety, nail and skin anatomy, nail product chemistry, and nail technology procedures from client consultation through manicures, pedicures, enhancements and post-service care.
Exam sponsor: Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences / Prov. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
75%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. official Iowa nail technician pass rate is not posted by the Board or Prov Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IA Nail Tech vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the IA Nail Tech vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 IA Nail Tech terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the IA Nail Tech terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences / Prov content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many hours of training do I need?
Iowa requires 325 hours of education from a board-licensed barbering and cosmetology school. Graduates of a program that is not nationally accredited or board-approved must have the school send a transcript and curriculum for board review.
What score do I need to pass?
Iowa requires a score of 75% or higher on the NIC national theory nail technology exam. The Prov exam has 110 questions, 10 of them unscored, and a 90-minute limit.