Georgia Cosmetology Licensing Exam
Practice Questions with Verified Answers
& Complete Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK
**1. Which Georgia agency is responsible for licensing
cosmetologists?**
A. Georgia Department of Public Health
B. Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers
C. Georgia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation
D. Georgia Department of Education
**Correct answer:** B. Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
and Barbers
**Rationale:** The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and
Barbers is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and
regulating cosmetologists in Georgia. The Board sets the
requirements for licensure, including training hours,
examinations, and fees .
---
,**2. What is the minimum passing score required on both the
written and practical cosmetology examinations in Georgia?**
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
**Correct answer:** B. 70%
**Rationale:** Georgia Rule 240-6-.02(2) states that the
applicant taking the examination shall be required to pass the
practical and written examination with a minimum score of 70%
on each section. Failure to achieve a passing score requires
the applicant to retake the section failed .
---
**3. How many school hours are required for a Master
Cosmetologist license in Georgia?**
A. 1,000 hours
B. 1,200 hours
C. 1,500 hours
, D. 2,000 hours
**Correct answer:** C. 1,500 hours
**Rationale:** The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
requires 1,500 school hours and a minimum of 9 months for
Master Cosmetologist licensure. Alternatively, applicants may
complete 3,000 apprentice hours and a minimum of 18 months
.
---
**4. How many school hours are required for a Nail Technician
license in Georgia?**
A. 300 hours
B. 525 hours
C. 750 hours
D. 1,000 hours
**Correct answer:** B. 525 hours
**Rationale:** The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
requires 525 school hours and a minimum of 4 months for Nail
Technician licensure. Alternatively, applicants may complete
1,050 apprentice hours and a minimum of 8 months .
Practice Questions with Verified Answers
& Complete Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK
**1. Which Georgia agency is responsible for licensing
cosmetologists?**
A. Georgia Department of Public Health
B. Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers
C. Georgia Department of Professional and Occupational
Regulation
D. Georgia Department of Education
**Correct answer:** B. Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
and Barbers
**Rationale:** The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and
Barbers is the regulatory body responsible for licensing and
regulating cosmetologists in Georgia. The Board sets the
requirements for licensure, including training hours,
examinations, and fees .
---
,**2. What is the minimum passing score required on both the
written and practical cosmetology examinations in Georgia?**
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
**Correct answer:** B. 70%
**Rationale:** Georgia Rule 240-6-.02(2) states that the
applicant taking the examination shall be required to pass the
practical and written examination with a minimum score of 70%
on each section. Failure to achieve a passing score requires
the applicant to retake the section failed .
---
**3. How many school hours are required for a Master
Cosmetologist license in Georgia?**
A. 1,000 hours
B. 1,200 hours
C. 1,500 hours
, D. 2,000 hours
**Correct answer:** C. 1,500 hours
**Rationale:** The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
requires 1,500 school hours and a minimum of 9 months for
Master Cosmetologist licensure. Alternatively, applicants may
complete 3,000 apprentice hours and a minimum of 18 months
.
---
**4. How many school hours are required for a Nail Technician
license in Georgia?**
A. 300 hours
B. 525 hours
C. 750 hours
D. 1,000 hours
**Correct answer:** B. 525 hours
**Rationale:** The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
requires 525 school hours and a minimum of 4 months for Nail
Technician licensure. Alternatively, applicants may complete
1,050 apprentice hours and a minimum of 8 months .
