BARBERING WRITTEN EXAM PRACTICE
EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of sanitation in a barbershop?
A. To improve service speed
B. To prevent the spread of disease
C. To reduce styling time
D. To make the client more comfortable
Sanitation helps to eliminate or reduce harmful microorganisms that can cause
disease, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
2. Which disinfectant is most commonly used in barbershops?
A. Soap and water
B. EPA-registered disinfectant
C. Vinegar solution
D. Alcohol-based spray
,EPA-registered disinfectants are approved for use in professional settings to kill
bacteria, viruses, and fungi effectively.
3. Which level of decontamination is the highest?
A. Cleaning
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization
D. Sanitation
Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores, making it the highest
level of decontamination.
4. What should be done with a razor blade after each client?
A. Clean it with soap
B. Dispose of it in a sharps container
C. Wipe it with alcohol
D. Store it in a drawer
Disposable blades must be placed in a sharps container to prevent injury and
contamination.
5. How often should towels be laundered in a barbershop?
A. Weekly
B. Every two days
C. After each use
D. Monthly
Towels must be washed after each use to avoid cross-contamination and
maintain hygiene.
, 6. What is the correct motion for shaving with a straight razor?
A. Horizontal
B. Vertical
C. Diagonal with the grain
D. Circular
Shaving should follow the direction of hair growth to reduce irritation and razor
bumps.
7. What term refers to the scientific study of hair?
A. Cosmetology
B. Dermapathy
C. Trichology
D. Follicology
Trichology is the study of hair and scalp, including disorders and treatments.
8. Which muscle draws the scalp backward?
A. Frontalis
B. Buccinator
C. Occipitalis
D. Masseter
The occipitalis muscle pulls the scalp back and is located at the base of the skull.
9. What layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Cuticle
EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the primary purpose of sanitation in a barbershop?
A. To improve service speed
B. To prevent the spread of disease
C. To reduce styling time
D. To make the client more comfortable
Sanitation helps to eliminate or reduce harmful microorganisms that can cause
disease, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
2. Which disinfectant is most commonly used in barbershops?
A. Soap and water
B. EPA-registered disinfectant
C. Vinegar solution
D. Alcohol-based spray
,EPA-registered disinfectants are approved for use in professional settings to kill
bacteria, viruses, and fungi effectively.
3. Which level of decontamination is the highest?
A. Cleaning
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization
D. Sanitation
Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores, making it the highest
level of decontamination.
4. What should be done with a razor blade after each client?
A. Clean it with soap
B. Dispose of it in a sharps container
C. Wipe it with alcohol
D. Store it in a drawer
Disposable blades must be placed in a sharps container to prevent injury and
contamination.
5. How often should towels be laundered in a barbershop?
A. Weekly
B. Every two days
C. After each use
D. Monthly
Towels must be washed after each use to avoid cross-contamination and
maintain hygiene.
, 6. What is the correct motion for shaving with a straight razor?
A. Horizontal
B. Vertical
C. Diagonal with the grain
D. Circular
Shaving should follow the direction of hair growth to reduce irritation and razor
bumps.
7. What term refers to the scientific study of hair?
A. Cosmetology
B. Dermapathy
C. Trichology
D. Follicology
Trichology is the study of hair and scalp, including disorders and treatments.
8. Which muscle draws the scalp backward?
A. Frontalis
B. Buccinator
C. Occipitalis
D. Masseter
The occipitalis muscle pulls the scalp back and is located at the base of the skull.
9. What layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Stratum corneum
D. Cuticle
