Nevada State Board of Cosmetology EXAM STUDY
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Description: Complete 100 MCQ practice set covering Nevada law, sanitation, infection
control, and core cosmetology concepts for the Nevada State Board theory and law
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Keywords: Nevada cosmetology exam, state board practice questions, Nevada law test,
infection control, sanitation, licensing requirements
Nevada Law & Licensing
1. Where must a licensee display their license?
A. In a locked drawer at the workstation
B. In plain view of the general public
C. In the manager's office only
D. In the employee break room
Correct Answer: B ✅
2. Can the Nevada State Board suspend a license for failure to pay child support?
A. No, that is outside their jurisdiction
B. Only after a court hearing
,C. Yes, the Board is federally required to suspend for this
D. Only if the licensee works in a school
Correct Answer: C ✅
3. How many classroom hours must a cosmetology student complete before
working on the public?
A. 100 hours
B. 200 hours
C. 300 hours
D. 1,600 hours
Correct Answer: C ✅
4. How many classroom hours must a nail technology student complete before
working on the public?
A. 50 hours
B. 100 hours
C. 150 hours
D. 300 hours
Correct Answer: B ✅
5. What is the passing score for the Nevada cosmetology written exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Correct Answer: B ✅
6. Is it lawful to copy or alter a license issued by the Board?
A. Yes, for personal records
B. Yes, with Board approval
, C. No, it is unlawful to reproduce or alter a license
D. Only if the original is lost
Correct Answer: C ✅
7. What are the minimum requirements to operate a cosmetology establishment in
a private residence?
A. No special requirements
B. Only a business license
C. 8-foot ceiling, sealed from living quarters, private bathroom, street-facing entrance,
and proper zoning
D. Approval from neighbors only
Correct Answer: C ✅
8. How many hours are required for aesthetics students before working on the
public?
A. 100 hours
B. 150 hours
C. 200 hours
D. 300 hours
Correct Answer: B ✅
9. Can a cosmetologist allow another person to use their license temporarily?
A. Yes, for family members
B. Yes, with written permission
C. No, a licensee may never allow another person to use their license
D. Only if the person is also licensed
Correct Answer: C ✅
10. What must every holder of a Board-issued license do when working at multiple
locations?
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
NEWEST VERSION
Description: Complete 100 MCQ practice set covering Nevada law, sanitation, infection
control, and core cosmetology concepts for the Nevada State Board theory and law
exams.
Keywords: Nevada cosmetology exam, state board practice questions, Nevada law test,
infection control, sanitation, licensing requirements
Nevada Law & Licensing
1. Where must a licensee display their license?
A. In a locked drawer at the workstation
B. In plain view of the general public
C. In the manager's office only
D. In the employee break room
Correct Answer: B ✅
2. Can the Nevada State Board suspend a license for failure to pay child support?
A. No, that is outside their jurisdiction
B. Only after a court hearing
,C. Yes, the Board is federally required to suspend for this
D. Only if the licensee works in a school
Correct Answer: C ✅
3. How many classroom hours must a cosmetology student complete before
working on the public?
A. 100 hours
B. 200 hours
C. 300 hours
D. 1,600 hours
Correct Answer: C ✅
4. How many classroom hours must a nail technology student complete before
working on the public?
A. 50 hours
B. 100 hours
C. 150 hours
D. 300 hours
Correct Answer: B ✅
5. What is the passing score for the Nevada cosmetology written exam?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Correct Answer: B ✅
6. Is it lawful to copy or alter a license issued by the Board?
A. Yes, for personal records
B. Yes, with Board approval
, C. No, it is unlawful to reproduce or alter a license
D. Only if the original is lost
Correct Answer: C ✅
7. What are the minimum requirements to operate a cosmetology establishment in
a private residence?
A. No special requirements
B. Only a business license
C. 8-foot ceiling, sealed from living quarters, private bathroom, street-facing entrance,
and proper zoning
D. Approval from neighbors only
Correct Answer: C ✅
8. How many hours are required for aesthetics students before working on the
public?
A. 100 hours
B. 150 hours
C. 200 hours
D. 300 hours
Correct Answer: B ✅
9. Can a cosmetologist allow another person to use their license temporarily?
A. Yes, for family members
B. Yes, with written permission
C. No, a licensee may never allow another person to use their license
D. Only if the person is also licensed
Correct Answer: C ✅
10. What must every holder of a Board-issued license do when working at multiple
locations?
