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Michigan Barber EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Michigan Barber Exam
250 MCQ Questions with Rationales
Exam Overview & Licensing Requirements
1. Which agency is responsible for licensing barbers in Michigan?
A) Michigan Department of Health
B) Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL)
C) Michigan Board of Barber Examiners
D) Michigan Department of Labor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL), under the Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), is responsible for licensing barbers in Michigan. The
Board of Barber Examiners, which includes barbers and public members, advises the BPL and
establishes standards for the profession .
2. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a barber license in Michigan?
A) 16 years
B) 17 years
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C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for a barber license in Michigan must be at least 17 years old. Additionally,
they must have completed at least the 10th grade or its equivalent .
3. As of October 2, 2024, which examination is used for initial barber licensure in Michigan?
A) State of Michigan Barber Examination
B) National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) Examination
C) National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Examination
D) Michigan Board of Barber Examiners Practical Test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective October 2, 2024, the Michigan Board of Barber Examiners adopted the
National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) examination, which is developed and scored by
PSI. This replaced the previous state-specific exam .
4. What is the minimum number of theory hours required in the Michigan barber training
curriculum?
A) 150 hours
B) 200 hours
C) 225 hours
D) 250 hours
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.6047, a barber college and
apprenticeship program must follow a curriculum with a minimum of 225 theory hours. While
the total hours for each subject may vary by up to 10%, the total theory hours cannot be less
than 225 .
5. What is the minimum number of practical hours required in the Michigan barber training
curriculum?
A) 1,200 hours
B) 1,400 hours
C) 1,500 hours
D) 1,575 hours
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The curriculum requires a minimum of 1,575 practical hours. The total of theory and
practical hours is 1,800 hours, which is the current standard for barber training in Michigan .
6. A student who completes a barber training program that varies hours by subject must
ensure total theory hours do not fall below:
A) 200 hours
B) 210 hours
C) 220 hours
D) 225 hours
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Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The curriculum may vary within 10% of the hours for each subject, but the total
theory hours must not be less than 225 hours and the total practical hours must not be less
than 1,575 hours .
7. What is the total number of hours currently required for barber college training in
Michigan?
A) 1,500 hours
B) 1,600 hours
C) 1,800 hours
D) 2,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The current requirement for barber college training is 1,800 total hours (225 theory +
1,575 practical). However, pending legislation (House Bill 4927) may reduce this requirement to
1,500 hours .
8. How long is a passing NBCP examination score valid in Michigan?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Michigan Barber EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Michigan Barber Exam
250 MCQ Questions with Rationales
Exam Overview & Licensing Requirements
1. Which agency is responsible for licensing barbers in Michigan?
A) Michigan Department of Health
B) Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL)
C) Michigan Board of Barber Examiners
D) Michigan Department of Labor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL), under the Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), is responsible for licensing barbers in Michigan. The
Board of Barber Examiners, which includes barbers and public members, advises the BPL and
establishes standards for the profession .
2. What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a barber license in Michigan?
A) 16 years
B) 17 years
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C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for a barber license in Michigan must be at least 17 years old. Additionally,
they must have completed at least the 10th grade or its equivalent .
3. As of October 2, 2024, which examination is used for initial barber licensure in Michigan?
A) State of Michigan Barber Examination
B) National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) Examination
C) National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Examination
D) Michigan Board of Barber Examiners Practical Test
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective October 2, 2024, the Michigan Board of Barber Examiners adopted the
National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) examination, which is developed and scored by
PSI. This replaced the previous state-specific exam .
4. What is the minimum number of theory hours required in the Michigan barber training
curriculum?
A) 150 hours
B) 200 hours
C) 225 hours
D) 250 hours
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.6047, a barber college and
apprenticeship program must follow a curriculum with a minimum of 225 theory hours. While
the total hours for each subject may vary by up to 10%, the total theory hours cannot be less
than 225 .
5. What is the minimum number of practical hours required in the Michigan barber training
curriculum?
A) 1,200 hours
B) 1,400 hours
C) 1,500 hours
D) 1,575 hours
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The curriculum requires a minimum of 1,575 practical hours. The total of theory and
practical hours is 1,800 hours, which is the current standard for barber training in Michigan .
6. A student who completes a barber training program that varies hours by subject must
ensure total theory hours do not fall below:
A) 200 hours
B) 210 hours
C) 220 hours
D) 225 hours
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Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The curriculum may vary within 10% of the hours for each subject, but the total
theory hours must not be less than 225 hours and the total practical hours must not be less
than 1,575 hours .
7. What is the total number of hours currently required for barber college training in
Michigan?
A) 1,500 hours
B) 1,600 hours
C) 1,800 hours
D) 2,000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The current requirement for barber college training is 1,800 total hours (225 theory +
1,575 practical). However, pending legislation (House Bill 4927) may reduce this requirement to
1,500 hours .
8. How long is a passing NBCP examination score valid in Michigan?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
