BARBER PRACTICE STATE BOARD EXAM
350 Practice Questions & Marked Answers
Clear exam-style review covering barbering theory, sanitation, anatomy, hair, chemistry, haircutting,
coloring, texture services, shaving, manicuring, electricity, and professional practice.
1. The appendages of the skin are ________.
ANSWER: Nails
2. The applied science of healthful living is called ________.
ANSWER: Hygiene
3. As a professional barber, it is estimated that about 80 percent of your success will depend on your
________ and ________.
ANSWER: Communication and people skills
4. As the cells of the hair shaft mature, they begin to fill with ________.
ANSWER: Keratin
5. At a job interview, be sure to ________.
ANSWER: Answer questions honestly
6. The atoms of neighboring cysteine amino acids that are joined together by disulfide bonds are
atoms of ________.
ANSWER: Sulfur
7. The atria are called the ________.
ANSWER: Upper chambers of the heart
8. Bacilli often cause ________.
ANSWER: Tuberculosis
9. A barber apprentice in the barbershop must be under the constant supervision of a/an ________.
ANSWER: Licensed barber
10. An altering and interrupted current that produces a mechanical reaction with no chemical effect is
the ________.
ANSWER: Faradic current
11. Amino acids are joined end-to-end by ________ bonds.
ANSWER: Peptide bonds
12. Amino acids joined together by end bonds form a ________.
ANSWER: Polypeptide chain
13. Ammonia is a colorless gas composed of ________ and ________.
ANSWER: Hydrogen and nitrogen
14. Ammonia-free waves are NOT characterized by ________.
ANSWER: Rapid evaporation
15. Among the hair color categories, the one with the largest molecules is ________.
ANSWER: Temporary hair color
16. Anaphoresis is a process that involves ________.
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,ANSWER: A negative pole and an alkaline product
17. Androgenic alopecia does NOT occur as a result of ________.
ANSWER: An autoimmune disorder
18. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not an ________ registered disinfectant.
ANSWER: EPA
19. A. B. Moler is important in the history of barbering because he ________.
ANSWER: Published the first barbering textbook
20. According to current trends, barbers must be prepared to meet a variety of ________ preferences.
ANSWER: Male
21. Acids and alkalis mixed together in equal proportions do what?
ANSWER: Neutralize each other
22. The adjustable lamp on a manicuring table should have a ________ watt bulb.
ANSWER: 40
23. After tools are sanitized, they should be stored in ________.
ANSWER: A clean and closed container
24. Alkalis have a pH above 7 and can ________ and ________ the hair.
ANSWER: Soften and swell
25. What is the process of removing visible dirt, debris, and many microorganisms from a surface?
ANSWER: Cleaning
26. What process uses chemicals to destroy most disease-causing microorganisms on nonporous
surfaces?
ANSWER: Disinfection
27. What process destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?
ANSWER: Sterilization
28. What type of disinfectant is specifically intended for use on hard, nonporous surfaces?
ANSWER: Hospital disinfectant
29. Before a tool can be disinfected, it should first be ________.
ANSWER: Cleaned
30. A disinfectant should be mixed according to the manufacturer's ________.
ANSWER: Directions
31. Reusable implements should be completely immersed in an appropriate disinfectant for the
required ________.
ANSWER: Contact time
32. Single-use items should be ________ after use.
ANSWER: Discarded
33. A clean implement should be stored in a clean, dry, and ________ container.
ANSWER: Covered
34. Blood exposure requires the barber to use appropriate ________ precautions.
ANSWER: Universal
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, 35. What should be worn when there is a reasonable possibility of contact with blood?
ANSWER: Disposable gloves
36. If a barber has an open cut on the hand, it should be covered with a ________ dressing.
ANSWER: Waterproof
37. Used disposable razors should be placed in an appropriate ________ container.
ANSWER: Sharps
38. A disinfectant label provides information about concentration, uses, and required ________ time.
ANSWER: Contact
39. Cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one person or object to
another ________.
ANSWER: Person or object
40. What is the first step after accidentally cutting a client?
ANSWER: Stop the service and put on gloves
41. Why should clean and used implements be kept separate?
ANSWER: To prevent cross-contamination
42. A wet disinfectant container should be labeled with its contents and the required ________.
ANSWER: Concentration
43. What should be done with a disinfectant solution when it becomes visibly contaminated?
ANSWER: Replace it according to label directions
44. A barber should wash hands before and after each ________.
ANSWER: Client service
45. Hand sanitizer should not replace handwashing when hands are visibly ________.
ANSWER: Soiled
46. What is the purpose of a safety data sheet?
ANSWER: To provide hazard and handling information
47. Chemical products should be kept in their original, properly ________ containers.
ANSWER: Labeled
48. Good ventilation helps reduce exposure to ________ vapors.
ANSWER: Chemical
49. Electrical cords should be inspected for damaged insulation before ________.
ANSWER: Use
50. What is the largest organ of the human body?
ANSWER: The skin
51. The outermost layer of the skin is the ________.
ANSWER: Epidermis
52. The deeper layer of the skin is the ________.
ANSWER: Dermis
53. The layer beneath the dermis is commonly called the ________.
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350 Practice Questions & Marked Answers
Clear exam-style review covering barbering theory, sanitation, anatomy, hair, chemistry, haircutting,
coloring, texture services, shaving, manicuring, electricity, and professional practice.
1. The appendages of the skin are ________.
ANSWER: Nails
2. The applied science of healthful living is called ________.
ANSWER: Hygiene
3. As a professional barber, it is estimated that about 80 percent of your success will depend on your
________ and ________.
ANSWER: Communication and people skills
4. As the cells of the hair shaft mature, they begin to fill with ________.
ANSWER: Keratin
5. At a job interview, be sure to ________.
ANSWER: Answer questions honestly
6. The atoms of neighboring cysteine amino acids that are joined together by disulfide bonds are
atoms of ________.
ANSWER: Sulfur
7. The atria are called the ________.
ANSWER: Upper chambers of the heart
8. Bacilli often cause ________.
ANSWER: Tuberculosis
9. A barber apprentice in the barbershop must be under the constant supervision of a/an ________.
ANSWER: Licensed barber
10. An altering and interrupted current that produces a mechanical reaction with no chemical effect is
the ________.
ANSWER: Faradic current
11. Amino acids are joined end-to-end by ________ bonds.
ANSWER: Peptide bonds
12. Amino acids joined together by end bonds form a ________.
ANSWER: Polypeptide chain
13. Ammonia is a colorless gas composed of ________ and ________.
ANSWER: Hydrogen and nitrogen
14. Ammonia-free waves are NOT characterized by ________.
ANSWER: Rapid evaporation
15. Among the hair color categories, the one with the largest molecules is ________.
ANSWER: Temporary hair color
16. Anaphoresis is a process that involves ________.
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,ANSWER: A negative pole and an alkaline product
17. Androgenic alopecia does NOT occur as a result of ________.
ANSWER: An autoimmune disorder
18. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not an ________ registered disinfectant.
ANSWER: EPA
19. A. B. Moler is important in the history of barbering because he ________.
ANSWER: Published the first barbering textbook
20. According to current trends, barbers must be prepared to meet a variety of ________ preferences.
ANSWER: Male
21. Acids and alkalis mixed together in equal proportions do what?
ANSWER: Neutralize each other
22. The adjustable lamp on a manicuring table should have a ________ watt bulb.
ANSWER: 40
23. After tools are sanitized, they should be stored in ________.
ANSWER: A clean and closed container
24. Alkalis have a pH above 7 and can ________ and ________ the hair.
ANSWER: Soften and swell
25. What is the process of removing visible dirt, debris, and many microorganisms from a surface?
ANSWER: Cleaning
26. What process uses chemicals to destroy most disease-causing microorganisms on nonporous
surfaces?
ANSWER: Disinfection
27. What process destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?
ANSWER: Sterilization
28. What type of disinfectant is specifically intended for use on hard, nonporous surfaces?
ANSWER: Hospital disinfectant
29. Before a tool can be disinfected, it should first be ________.
ANSWER: Cleaned
30. A disinfectant should be mixed according to the manufacturer's ________.
ANSWER: Directions
31. Reusable implements should be completely immersed in an appropriate disinfectant for the
required ________.
ANSWER: Contact time
32. Single-use items should be ________ after use.
ANSWER: Discarded
33. A clean implement should be stored in a clean, dry, and ________ container.
ANSWER: Covered
34. Blood exposure requires the barber to use appropriate ________ precautions.
ANSWER: Universal
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, 35. What should be worn when there is a reasonable possibility of contact with blood?
ANSWER: Disposable gloves
36. If a barber has an open cut on the hand, it should be covered with a ________ dressing.
ANSWER: Waterproof
37. Used disposable razors should be placed in an appropriate ________ container.
ANSWER: Sharps
38. A disinfectant label provides information about concentration, uses, and required ________ time.
ANSWER: Contact
39. Cross-contamination occurs when microorganisms are transferred from one person or object to
another ________.
ANSWER: Person or object
40. What is the first step after accidentally cutting a client?
ANSWER: Stop the service and put on gloves
41. Why should clean and used implements be kept separate?
ANSWER: To prevent cross-contamination
42. A wet disinfectant container should be labeled with its contents and the required ________.
ANSWER: Concentration
43. What should be done with a disinfectant solution when it becomes visibly contaminated?
ANSWER: Replace it according to label directions
44. A barber should wash hands before and after each ________.
ANSWER: Client service
45. Hand sanitizer should not replace handwashing when hands are visibly ________.
ANSWER: Soiled
46. What is the purpose of a safety data sheet?
ANSWER: To provide hazard and handling information
47. Chemical products should be kept in their original, properly ________ containers.
ANSWER: Labeled
48. Good ventilation helps reduce exposure to ________ vapors.
ANSWER: Chemical
49. Electrical cords should be inspected for damaged insulation before ________.
ANSWER: Use
50. What is the largest organ of the human body?
ANSWER: The skin
51. The outermost layer of the skin is the ________.
ANSWER: Epidermis
52. The deeper layer of the skin is the ________.
ANSWER: Dermis
53. The layer beneath the dermis is commonly called the ________.
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