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PSI Barbering Comprehensive Exam Review 2026 –
Questions and Solutions – Barber Licensing Exam
Study Guide
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of PSI
Barbering exam review questions with accurate answers covering
barbering fundamentals, infection control, anatomy and physiology,
chemistry, electricity, skin and scalp disorders, hair structure,
haircutting tools, shampooing, and safety procedures. It is designed
to help barber students prepare for the PSI Barbering licensing
examination by reinforcing key concepts through question-and-
answer practice. The material serves as an effective study guide for
exam preparation and last-minute review.
Exam Questions and Answers
Antitoxins --- correct precise answer ---The body prevents and
controls infections through
Protect your client's health and safety --- correct precise answer ---
As professional barber, your most important responsibility is
to____________
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On the inside of your wrist --- correct precise answer ---As a
precaution, you should always test the water
temperature_________before applying to a client's hair or scalp
5) Blowdyer --- correct precise answer ---What appliance would be
used to perform finishing and styling work on your clients
Functions --- correct precise answer ---Choosing the right
implements or tools for the job will depend on your understanding
of the item's_________
Hard rubber --- correct precise answer ---That type of combs are
slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a
disinfectant over an extended time
Wide-tooth --- correct precise answer ---What type of combs are
preferable for detangling, creating styling effects, or distributing
product through the hair
Hair pick --- correct precise answer ---________is an effective
choice for combing through textured or lightly curled hair
Creating volume --- correct precise answer ---A round brush is used
for___________
Carbon --- correct precise answer ---If you wanted a comb that was
antistatic, what material would it be made from
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Forged --- correct precise answer ---Which shears are made by
working heated metal into a finished shape through the process of
hammering or compression
The tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting ---
correct precise answer ---Barbers often choose the French-style
shear because
Semi-convex --- correct precise answer ---What type of blade
consists of a convex blade that has a bevel ground onto the blade
edge?
Cutting edge --- correct precise answer ---With shear blades, what
part of the blade does the cutting
Tension screw --- correct precise answer ---Which of the following
shear parts controls the distance between the blades?
Offfset --- correct precise answer ---What handle design has a
shorter thumb shank to reduce over extension and is considered
Chunking --- correct precise answer ---_________shears create
patterns and texture in the hair
Relieve pressure on your nerves and tendons --- correct precise
answer ---The finger tang is where your little can rest
to___________
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Lose control of the shears --- correct precise answer ---When hold
shears, do not allow the finger grip to slide past the second knuckle
or you will____________
Cuticle --- correct precise answer ---When holding shears, you
should insert the tip of your thumb into the thumb grip no further
than your___________
Thumb --- correct precise answer ---You should practice opening
and closing shears, using only the_________to manipulate the
moving blade of the shears
Comb the hair --- correct precise answer ---Palming the shears is
when the shears are closed & resting in the palm while you
________________.
Transferring and palming the comb --- correct precise answer ---
What procedure allows the first two fingers of one hand free to
control the hair and the shear hand is then free to cut the hair
section
Outliners --- correct precise answer ---What tool is used for finish
and detail work?
Screws --- correct precise answer ---Adjustable-blade clippers have
adjustable blades that are affixed to the unit with
PSI Barbering Comprehensive Exam Review 2026 –
Questions and Solutions – Barber Licensing Exam
Study Guide
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of PSI
Barbering exam review questions with accurate answers covering
barbering fundamentals, infection control, anatomy and physiology,
chemistry, electricity, skin and scalp disorders, hair structure,
haircutting tools, shampooing, and safety procedures. It is designed
to help barber students prepare for the PSI Barbering licensing
examination by reinforcing key concepts through question-and-
answer practice. The material serves as an effective study guide for
exam preparation and last-minute review.
Exam Questions and Answers
Antitoxins --- correct precise answer ---The body prevents and
controls infections through
Protect your client's health and safety --- correct precise answer ---
As professional barber, your most important responsibility is
to____________
,Page 2 of 54
On the inside of your wrist --- correct precise answer ---As a
precaution, you should always test the water
temperature_________before applying to a client's hair or scalp
5) Blowdyer --- correct precise answer ---What appliance would be
used to perform finishing and styling work on your clients
Functions --- correct precise answer ---Choosing the right
implements or tools for the job will depend on your understanding
of the item's_________
Hard rubber --- correct precise answer ---That type of combs are
slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a
disinfectant over an extended time
Wide-tooth --- correct precise answer ---What type of combs are
preferable for detangling, creating styling effects, or distributing
product through the hair
Hair pick --- correct precise answer ---________is an effective
choice for combing through textured or lightly curled hair
Creating volume --- correct precise answer ---A round brush is used
for___________
Carbon --- correct precise answer ---If you wanted a comb that was
antistatic, what material would it be made from
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Forged --- correct precise answer ---Which shears are made by
working heated metal into a finished shape through the process of
hammering or compression
The tang helps to ensure balance and control during cutting ---
correct precise answer ---Barbers often choose the French-style
shear because
Semi-convex --- correct precise answer ---What type of blade
consists of a convex blade that has a bevel ground onto the blade
edge?
Cutting edge --- correct precise answer ---With shear blades, what
part of the blade does the cutting
Tension screw --- correct precise answer ---Which of the following
shear parts controls the distance between the blades?
Offfset --- correct precise answer ---What handle design has a
shorter thumb shank to reduce over extension and is considered
Chunking --- correct precise answer ---_________shears create
patterns and texture in the hair
Relieve pressure on your nerves and tendons --- correct precise
answer ---The finger tang is where your little can rest
to___________
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Lose control of the shears --- correct precise answer ---When hold
shears, do not allow the finger grip to slide past the second knuckle
or you will____________
Cuticle --- correct precise answer ---When holding shears, you
should insert the tip of your thumb into the thumb grip no further
than your___________
Thumb --- correct precise answer ---You should practice opening
and closing shears, using only the_________to manipulate the
moving blade of the shears
Comb the hair --- correct precise answer ---Palming the shears is
when the shears are closed & resting in the palm while you
________________.
Transferring and palming the comb --- correct precise answer ---
What procedure allows the first two fingers of one hand free to
control the hair and the shear hand is then free to cut the hair
section
Outliners --- correct precise answer ---What tool is used for finish
and detail work?
Screws --- correct precise answer ---Adjustable-blade clippers have
adjustable blades that are affixed to the unit with
