Maryland Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Maryland Nail Technician License Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Maryland Nail Technician License terms across 4 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 Maryland Nail Technician License Vocabulary Game
Infection and hazard control
Client Consultation and Nail Analysis
Skin Care
Nail Care
Sources for these terms (20)
- About OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard communication (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Biological Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health Hazards in Nail Salons: Chemical Hazards (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants (US EPA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nail Care Products (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Ringworm Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hepatitis B Basics (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- About HIV (CDC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Nail Diseases (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Nail Technology Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (NIC) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Evaluation of Ergonomics, Chemical Exposures, and Ventilation at Four Nail Salons, HHE Report No. 2015-0139-3338 (NIOSH, March 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Diabetes and Foot Problems (NIDDK) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Warts (MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Business Occupations and Professions §5-608.1 — Methyl methacrylate liquid monomer (MMA) prohibited (Maryland General Assembly) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- COMAR 09.22.02.03 — Prohibitions (Library of Maryland Regulations) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- COMAR 09.22.02.04 — Sanitation Requirements — General (Library of Maryland Regulations) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- COMAR 09.22.02.06 — Sanitation Requirements — Nail Technician Services (Library of Maryland Regulations) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- COMAR 09.22.01.17 — Citations to Licensees (Library of Maryland Regulations) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the MD Nail Technician Exam
Prepare for Maryland’s PSI nail technician theory and practical examinations with the official four-domain outline, state sanitation rules, client analysis, skin care, nail procedures and five timed practical demonstrations.
Exam sponsor: Maryland Board of Cosmetologists / PSI Services. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
65 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes theory; approximately 90 minutes practical
Passing Score
75%
Exam / Certification Fees
$47 each portion / $77 combined (PSI bulletin effective July 8, 2026; confirm current registration amount)
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Maryland Board of CosmetologistsOfficial licensing agency under the Maryland Department of Labor providing regulations, application forms, and board meeting minutes.
- PSI Maryland Cosmetology Examination PortalOfficial candidate information bulletins, online examination registration, and scheduling portal for Maryland nail technician candidates.
- Current PSI Nail Technician Test Taker GuideVersion 1.1 effective July 8, 2026: theory outline, registration, identification and practical rating criteria.
- Maryland nail-service sanitationOfficial nail-service sanitation, paraffin, electric-file, eyewear and removal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MD 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 MD Nail Tech vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 MD 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 MD Nail Tech terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists / PSI Services content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the current Maryland nail technician theory test format?
The PSI bulletin effective July 8, 2026 specifies 60 scored and 5 unscored experimental questions, 65 presented items total, in 90 minutes. The passing requirement is 75%.
What are the official theory content weights?
Safety and Infection Control is 50%; Client Consultation and Nail Analysis is 18%; Skin Care is 10%; Nail Care is 22%.