Nevada Barber State Board Exam 2025 350+
Practice Questions and Correct Verified Answers/
Nevada State Board Barber Practice Test Questions
with Accurate Answers covering the recent
questions taken in the exam
This all-in-one practice test is tailored for Nevada barbering students and
apprentices preparing for their state board written exam in 2025. With over
350 highly relevant questions, the resource dives deep into core competencies
required by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology—covering theory, safety,
and legal responsibilities. Each question comes with a verified correct answer,
allowing you to test your knowledge and build real exam confidence. Built from
actual exam trends and updated guidelines, this tool is trusted by students
aiming to pass on the first try and start their barbering careers.
Which of the following is true of soft tempered razors?
a) easy to sharpen
b)does not hold a sharp edge a long time
c)both a and b
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Both a and b
The most popular size razor is
a) 4/8
b) 5/8
c) 6/8
d)7/8 - CORRECT ANSWER-5/8
When pressing hair, if the hair is smoking:
a) use more pressing oil, the hair is burning
b) use more heat
c) wait to proceed until hair cools
d) use less pressing oil - CORRECT ANSWER-D) use less pressing oil
,A verruca is more commonly known as:
a) a boil
b) a pimple
c) a wart
d) a macule - CORRECT ANSWER-B) a wart
Any strain of the Staphylococci Bacteria having evolved immunity to most antibiotics:
a) MRSA
b) Methicillin-retardant Staphloccus aureus
c) AIDS
d) Methicillin-resistant staphloccus aereus - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Methicillin-resistant staphloccus
aereus
The more common name for alopecia is
a) Baldness/hair loss
b) lice
c) Gray hair
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-a) baldness/ hair loss
the more common name for Barba is:
a) mens hair stylists
b) beard
c) goatee
d) eyebrow - CORRECT ANSWER-b) beard
hair "density" refers to:
a) hairs per sq inch
b) hair thickness
c) hair texture
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-a) hairs per square inch
,hair "diameter" refers to:
a) hairs per sq inch
b) thickness/diameter of the individual hair shaft
c) hair texture
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b) thickness/ diameter of the individual hair shaft
there are _____ pints of blood in the average human body:
a) 6-8
b) 8-10
c) 10-12 - CORRECT ANSWER-b) 8-10
hyperhidrosis refers to:
a) excessively bad/ foul smelling sweat
b) excessively high/heavy amount of sweat
c) the inability to sweat
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b) excessively high/heavy amounts of sweat
skin exfoliation would e contra-indicated when the following conditions exist:
a) inflamed tissues
b) cold sores
c) broken capillaries
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d) all of the above
excessively heavy sweat or perspiration is known as:
a) hypohydrosis
b) hyperhydrosis
c) anhidrosis
d)bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-b) HYPERhidrosis
excessively foul smelling sweat or perspiration is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-bromhydrosis
, bromhidrosis refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-excessively foul smelling sweat or perspiration
sebaceous glands are found everywhere in the body except:
a) palms of hands
b) scalp
c) face
d) palms of the hand and soles of feet - CORRECT ANSWER-d) palms of the hand and soles of the
feet
products used in hair-coloring designed to even out porosity and avoid uneven color:
a) azo dyes
b) protonators
c) both a and b
d) fillers - CORRECT ANSWER-d) fillers
Tesla high-frequency current is also known as:
a) blue ray
b) violet ray
c) white light
d) ultra violet light - CORRECT ANSWER-b) violet ray
if a hair cutting client has a red patchy skin with silvery white scales you should:
a) refuses the service
b) recommend they see a dermatologist
c) continue service, psoriasis isn't contagious
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) continue service, psoriasis isn't contagious
which electrical modality is contra-indicated for women who are pregnant:
a) faradic
b) tesla/ high frequency/ violet ray
Practice Questions and Correct Verified Answers/
Nevada State Board Barber Practice Test Questions
with Accurate Answers covering the recent
questions taken in the exam
This all-in-one practice test is tailored for Nevada barbering students and
apprentices preparing for their state board written exam in 2025. With over
350 highly relevant questions, the resource dives deep into core competencies
required by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology—covering theory, safety,
and legal responsibilities. Each question comes with a verified correct answer,
allowing you to test your knowledge and build real exam confidence. Built from
actual exam trends and updated guidelines, this tool is trusted by students
aiming to pass on the first try and start their barbering careers.
Which of the following is true of soft tempered razors?
a) easy to sharpen
b)does not hold a sharp edge a long time
c)both a and b
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Both a and b
The most popular size razor is
a) 4/8
b) 5/8
c) 6/8
d)7/8 - CORRECT ANSWER-5/8
When pressing hair, if the hair is smoking:
a) use more pressing oil, the hair is burning
b) use more heat
c) wait to proceed until hair cools
d) use less pressing oil - CORRECT ANSWER-D) use less pressing oil
,A verruca is more commonly known as:
a) a boil
b) a pimple
c) a wart
d) a macule - CORRECT ANSWER-B) a wart
Any strain of the Staphylococci Bacteria having evolved immunity to most antibiotics:
a) MRSA
b) Methicillin-retardant Staphloccus aureus
c) AIDS
d) Methicillin-resistant staphloccus aereus - CORRECT ANSWER-D) Methicillin-resistant staphloccus
aereus
The more common name for alopecia is
a) Baldness/hair loss
b) lice
c) Gray hair
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-a) baldness/ hair loss
the more common name for Barba is:
a) mens hair stylists
b) beard
c) goatee
d) eyebrow - CORRECT ANSWER-b) beard
hair "density" refers to:
a) hairs per sq inch
b) hair thickness
c) hair texture
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-a) hairs per square inch
,hair "diameter" refers to:
a) hairs per sq inch
b) thickness/diameter of the individual hair shaft
c) hair texture
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b) thickness/ diameter of the individual hair shaft
there are _____ pints of blood in the average human body:
a) 6-8
b) 8-10
c) 10-12 - CORRECT ANSWER-b) 8-10
hyperhidrosis refers to:
a) excessively bad/ foul smelling sweat
b) excessively high/heavy amount of sweat
c) the inability to sweat
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-b) excessively high/heavy amounts of sweat
skin exfoliation would e contra-indicated when the following conditions exist:
a) inflamed tissues
b) cold sores
c) broken capillaries
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d) all of the above
excessively heavy sweat or perspiration is known as:
a) hypohydrosis
b) hyperhydrosis
c) anhidrosis
d)bromhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-b) HYPERhidrosis
excessively foul smelling sweat or perspiration is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-bromhydrosis
, bromhidrosis refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-excessively foul smelling sweat or perspiration
sebaceous glands are found everywhere in the body except:
a) palms of hands
b) scalp
c) face
d) palms of the hand and soles of feet - CORRECT ANSWER-d) palms of the hand and soles of the
feet
products used in hair-coloring designed to even out porosity and avoid uneven color:
a) azo dyes
b) protonators
c) both a and b
d) fillers - CORRECT ANSWER-d) fillers
Tesla high-frequency current is also known as:
a) blue ray
b) violet ray
c) white light
d) ultra violet light - CORRECT ANSWER-b) violet ray
if a hair cutting client has a red patchy skin with silvery white scales you should:
a) refuses the service
b) recommend they see a dermatologist
c) continue service, psoriasis isn't contagious
d) none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-c) continue service, psoriasis isn't contagious
which electrical modality is contra-indicated for women who are pregnant:
a) faradic
b) tesla/ high frequency/ violet ray
