BARBER STATE BOARD Q&A 2026
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ After a P.D test, how long should you wait before performing a
waxing service:
a) 30 minutes
b) one hour
c) 24-48 hours
d) 5-7 minutes. Answer: 5-7 minutes
◉ a thickened scar resulting from the excessive growth of fibrous
tissue:
a) scar
b) keloid
c) cicatrix
d) excoriation. Answer: b) keloid
◉ a crack in the skin such as chapped lips/ hands is known as:
a) ulcer
b) cicatrix
c) a scar
,d) fissure. Answer: d) fissure
◉ what effect does an astringent have on the pores:
a) dilation
b) constriction
c) opens them
d) all of the above. Answer: b) constriction
◉ pityriasis refers to:
a) excessive sweating
b) dry skin
c) ingrown nails
d) none of the above. Answer: d) none of the above
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◉ broad spectrum disinfectants were formally known as:
a) Hospital grade
b) multi-sprectrum
c) Hospital level
d) both a and c. Answer: d) both a and c
◉ commonly known as a "birthmark" the medical name is
,a) miasma
b) verruca
c) nevus
d) all of the above. Answer: c) nevus
◉ Which of the following agencies is responsible for approval of
disinfectant solutions:
a) Food and Drug Admin (FDA)
b) Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology
c) State Board cosmetology
d) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Answer: d)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
◉ cutting hair at this elevation produces graduation/ staking and
movement. Answer: medium
◉ Pheomelanin is the melanin responsible for. Answer: red and
blonde hair color
◉ which of the following is contagious:
a) psoriasis
b) onychophagy
c) androgenic Alopecia
, d) none of the above. Answer: d) none of the above
◉ the least common, but most serious form of skin cancer:. Answer:
Malignant Melanoma
◉ type of cancer usually occurring in places on the body receiving a
lot of sun:
a) malignant melanoma
b) squamous cell carcinoma
c) basal cell carcinoma
d) malignant squamous cell carcinoma. Answer: a) malignant
melanoma
◉ Over active sebaceous glands will result in what condition?
a) oily skin
b) dry skin
c) inflamed skin
d) florid skin. Answer: a) oily skin
◉ what is the correct ratio for mixing a Quats solution:
a) 1 : 100
b) 1 : 1,000
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ After a P.D test, how long should you wait before performing a
waxing service:
a) 30 minutes
b) one hour
c) 24-48 hours
d) 5-7 minutes. Answer: 5-7 minutes
◉ a thickened scar resulting from the excessive growth of fibrous
tissue:
a) scar
b) keloid
c) cicatrix
d) excoriation. Answer: b) keloid
◉ a crack in the skin such as chapped lips/ hands is known as:
a) ulcer
b) cicatrix
c) a scar
,d) fissure. Answer: d) fissure
◉ what effect does an astringent have on the pores:
a) dilation
b) constriction
c) opens them
d) all of the above. Answer: b) constriction
◉ pityriasis refers to:
a) excessive sweating
b) dry skin
c) ingrown nails
d) none of the above. Answer: d) none of the above
`
◉ broad spectrum disinfectants were formally known as:
a) Hospital grade
b) multi-sprectrum
c) Hospital level
d) both a and c. Answer: d) both a and c
◉ commonly known as a "birthmark" the medical name is
,a) miasma
b) verruca
c) nevus
d) all of the above. Answer: c) nevus
◉ Which of the following agencies is responsible for approval of
disinfectant solutions:
a) Food and Drug Admin (FDA)
b) Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology
c) State Board cosmetology
d) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Answer: d)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
◉ cutting hair at this elevation produces graduation/ staking and
movement. Answer: medium
◉ Pheomelanin is the melanin responsible for. Answer: red and
blonde hair color
◉ which of the following is contagious:
a) psoriasis
b) onychophagy
c) androgenic Alopecia
, d) none of the above. Answer: d) none of the above
◉ the least common, but most serious form of skin cancer:. Answer:
Malignant Melanoma
◉ type of cancer usually occurring in places on the body receiving a
lot of sun:
a) malignant melanoma
b) squamous cell carcinoma
c) basal cell carcinoma
d) malignant squamous cell carcinoma. Answer: a) malignant
melanoma
◉ Over active sebaceous glands will result in what condition?
a) oily skin
b) dry skin
c) inflamed skin
d) florid skin. Answer: a) oily skin
◉ what is the correct ratio for mixing a Quats solution:
a) 1 : 100
b) 1 : 1,000
