North Dakota Barber Licensing Examination with
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1. What is the primary purpose of disinfecting barbering implements?
A. To make implements look new
B. To reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces
C. To sharpen implements
D. To remove product buildup only
Correct Answer: B. To reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on
surfaces
,Rationale: Disinfection is intended to destroy or inactivate many
pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces and implements.
Proper cleaning must generally occur before disinfection.
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2. What should a barber do immediately after a minor cut occurs during
a service?
A. Continue the service
B. Apply hair spray to the cut
C. Stop the service and follow blood-exposure and sanitation
procedures
D. Wipe the area with a dry towel
Correct Answer: C. Stop the service and follow blood-exposure and
sanitation procedures
Rationale: Any accidental blood exposure requires the service to be
stopped and appropriate protective and sanitation procedures followed
to reduce the possibility of infection.
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3. Which microorganism is generally the smallest of the following?
A. Bacterium
B. Virus
C. Fungus
D. Protozoan
Correct Answer: B. Virus
Rationale: Viruses are generally much smaller than bacteria, fungi, and
protozoa and require a host cell to reproduce.
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4. What is the first step in properly disinfecting a reusable nonporous
implement?
, A. Store it immediately
B. Clean it thoroughly
C. Apply lotion
D. Wrap it in a towel
Correct Answer: B. Clean it thoroughly
Rationale: Cleaning removes visible debris, oils, hair, and other material
that can interfere with the effectiveness of a disinfectant.
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5. Which item is normally considered porous and difficult to disinfect
effectively?
A. Metal comb
B. Glass bowl
C. Wooden applicator
D. Stainless-steel shear
Practice Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. What is the primary purpose of disinfecting barbering implements?
A. To make implements look new
B. To reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on surfaces
C. To sharpen implements
D. To remove product buildup only
Correct Answer: B. To reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms on
surfaces
,Rationale: Disinfection is intended to destroy or inactivate many
pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces and implements.
Proper cleaning must generally occur before disinfection.
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2. What should a barber do immediately after a minor cut occurs during
a service?
A. Continue the service
B. Apply hair spray to the cut
C. Stop the service and follow blood-exposure and sanitation
procedures
D. Wipe the area with a dry towel
Correct Answer: C. Stop the service and follow blood-exposure and
sanitation procedures
Rationale: Any accidental blood exposure requires the service to be
stopped and appropriate protective and sanitation procedures followed
to reduce the possibility of infection.
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3. Which microorganism is generally the smallest of the following?
A. Bacterium
B. Virus
C. Fungus
D. Protozoan
Correct Answer: B. Virus
Rationale: Viruses are generally much smaller than bacteria, fungi, and
protozoa and require a host cell to reproduce.
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4. What is the first step in properly disinfecting a reusable nonporous
implement?
, A. Store it immediately
B. Clean it thoroughly
C. Apply lotion
D. Wrap it in a towel
Correct Answer: B. Clean it thoroughly
Rationale: Cleaning removes visible debris, oils, hair, and other material
that can interfere with the effectiveness of a disinfectant.
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5. Which item is normally considered porous and difficult to disinfect
effectively?
A. Metal comb
B. Glass bowl
C. Wooden applicator
D. Stainless-steel shear
