EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Licensing Requirements, Application Process, and Reciprocity Agreements
2. Sanitation, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures for Implements and
Work Areas
3. Infection Control, Blood Exposure Protocols, and Contagious Disease
Course Requirements
4. Hair Cutting Techniques, Elevation, and Clipper-over-Comb Procedures
5. Shaving Techniques, Razor Strokes, and the Standard 14 Shaving Areas
6. Facial Massage Techniques, Pressure Guidelines, and Steaming Procedures
7. Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin, Hair, and Scalp
8. Chemical Products, MSDS Documentation, and Safety Handling
9. New York State Barbering Law, Rules, Regulations, and Violation Penalties
10. Professional Appearance, Client Preparation, and Practical Exam Logistics
New York State Department of State – Barber Licensing EXAM
,1. Which New York State government agency is primarily responsible for
administering and regulating the licensing of barbers and barber shops
statewide?
A. New York State Department of Health
B. New York State Department of Education
C. New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
D. New York State Department of Labor
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Barber licensing in New York State is administered by the
Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, not the Department of
Education which handles some other professions 17 18 .
2. What is the minimum age that a person must be to apply for a barber
operator license according to New York State licensing requirements?
,A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 21 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New York State licensing materials clearly state that an applicant
must be at least 17 years old to apply for a barber license 16 17 .
3. How many total hours of training must be completed at a New York State-
approved barber school before an applicant can sit for the licensing
examination?
A. 288 hours
B. 500 hours
C. 600 hours
D. 1,000 hours
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New York requires 500 hours of training at a state-approved
barbering program as the standard licensure pathway 6 13 .
4. Which of the following states has a reciprocity agreement with New York
that may waive the practical examination requirement for licensed barbers?
A. California
B. Texas
C. Maine
D. Florida
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York identifies Maine, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico as
states with reciprocity agreements that may waive the NYS practical exam
requirement 2 14 .
1. Licensing Requirements, Application Process, and Reciprocity Agreements
2. Sanitation, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures for Implements and
Work Areas
3. Infection Control, Blood Exposure Protocols, and Contagious Disease
Course Requirements
4. Hair Cutting Techniques, Elevation, and Clipper-over-Comb Procedures
5. Shaving Techniques, Razor Strokes, and the Standard 14 Shaving Areas
6. Facial Massage Techniques, Pressure Guidelines, and Steaming Procedures
7. Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin, Hair, and Scalp
8. Chemical Products, MSDS Documentation, and Safety Handling
9. New York State Barbering Law, Rules, Regulations, and Violation Penalties
10. Professional Appearance, Client Preparation, and Practical Exam Logistics
New York State Department of State – Barber Licensing EXAM
,1. Which New York State government agency is primarily responsible for
administering and regulating the licensing of barbers and barber shops
statewide?
A. New York State Department of Health
B. New York State Department of Education
C. New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
D. New York State Department of Labor
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Barber licensing in New York State is administered by the
Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, not the Department of
Education which handles some other professions 17 18 .
2. What is the minimum age that a person must be to apply for a barber
operator license according to New York State licensing requirements?
,A. 16 years old
B. 17 years old
C. 18 years old
D. 21 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New York State licensing materials clearly state that an applicant
must be at least 17 years old to apply for a barber license 16 17 .
3. How many total hours of training must be completed at a New York State-
approved barber school before an applicant can sit for the licensing
examination?
A. 288 hours
B. 500 hours
C. 600 hours
D. 1,000 hours
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New York requires 500 hours of training at a state-approved
barbering program as the standard licensure pathway 6 13 .
4. Which of the following states has a reciprocity agreement with New York
that may waive the practical examination requirement for licensed barbers?
A. California
B. Texas
C. Maine
D. Florida
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York identifies Maine, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico as
states with reciprocity agreements that may waive the NYS practical exam
requirement 2 14 .
