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,ALL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
1.
Question: What is the primary purpose of disinfecting tools and
implements in a barber shop?
a. To remove visible hair and debris
b. To eliminate or reduce pathogens on surfaces and implements
c. To make tools shine and look new
d. To soften skin and hair before service
Correct Answer: b. To eliminate or reduce pathogens on surfaces and
implements
Rationale: Disinfection is intended to destroy or inactivate
microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that could transmit infections
from one client to another. Cleaning (removing debris) must precede
disinfection, but the core goal is pathogen control for client safety and
regulatory compliance.
2.
Question: Which agency/licensing authority regulates sanitation and
infection-control standards for barbers in Virginia?
a. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
c. Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
(DPOR) / Board for Barbers & Cosmetology
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Correct Answer: c. Virginia DPOR / Board for Barbers & Cosmetology
Rationale: In Virginia, licensing of barbers and regulation of barber
shops (including infection control and sanitation standards) is carried
,out by the Board for Barbers & Cosmetology under DPOR. While EPA,
OSHA and CDC provide guidelines or standards, the regulatory oversight
and licensing authority in Virginia falls under DPOR.
3.
Question: An implement accidentally contacts visible blood during a
haircut/shave. What must you do before using it again?
a. Wipe it off with a towel and reuse it
b. Soak it in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant per
manufacturer instructions
c. Rinse with warm water and air dry
d. Spray with alcohol and place in a UV sanitizer
Correct Answer: b. Soak in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant
per manufacturer instructions
Rationale: When tools contact blood or potentially infectious material,
high-level disinfection is required. In many jurisdictions this means an
EPA-registered disinfectant capable of bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
(and often tuberculocidal) performance, used according to instructions
(dilution, contact time). Simply wiping or alcohol spray is insufficient
when blood exposure occurs.
4.
Question: According to Virginia regulations, how often must a barber or
cosmetologist renew their license?
a. Every year
b. Every 2 years
, c. Every 3 years
d. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: b. Every 2 years
Rationale: Virginia’s Board for Barbers & Cosmetology specifies renewal
periods for practitioner licenses. Understanding the renewal interval is
part of the law/regulations section of the exam. (Note: Always double-
check current regulation, as renewal periods may change with new
legislation.)
5.
Question: Which of the following is considered the best method of
sterilizing metal implements in the barber shop?
a. Disinfectant spray only
b. Ultrasonic cleanser
c. Autoclave (steam under pressure)
d. Soap and warm water rinse
Correct Answer: c. Autoclave (steam under pressure)
Rationale: Autoclaving is a form of sterilization (eliminates all forms of
microbial life, including spores) and is considered the gold standard
when sterilization—not just disinfection—is required. Disinfection
sprays or rinsing are simpler but do not attain the sterilization level
required for certain tools or exposures.
6.
Question: In haircutting, which technique removes bulk from the hair
lengths while creating movement rather than a blunt line?
FULL TESTBANK | RATED GRADE A|MULTICHOICES | DETAILED
RATIONALES|LATEST UPDATE| GUARANTEED PASS| 100% PASS
Virginia Barber State Board Written Exam & Complete U.S. Barber
Licensing Test Bank + ALL BARBER STATE BOARD EXAMS
,ALL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
1.
Question: What is the primary purpose of disinfecting tools and
implements in a barber shop?
a. To remove visible hair and debris
b. To eliminate or reduce pathogens on surfaces and implements
c. To make tools shine and look new
d. To soften skin and hair before service
Correct Answer: b. To eliminate or reduce pathogens on surfaces and
implements
Rationale: Disinfection is intended to destroy or inactivate
microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that could transmit infections
from one client to another. Cleaning (removing debris) must precede
disinfection, but the core goal is pathogen control for client safety and
regulatory compliance.
2.
Question: Which agency/licensing authority regulates sanitation and
infection-control standards for barbers in Virginia?
a. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
c. Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
(DPOR) / Board for Barbers & Cosmetology
d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Correct Answer: c. Virginia DPOR / Board for Barbers & Cosmetology
Rationale: In Virginia, licensing of barbers and regulation of barber
shops (including infection control and sanitation standards) is carried
,out by the Board for Barbers & Cosmetology under DPOR. While EPA,
OSHA and CDC provide guidelines or standards, the regulatory oversight
and licensing authority in Virginia falls under DPOR.
3.
Question: An implement accidentally contacts visible blood during a
haircut/shave. What must you do before using it again?
a. Wipe it off with a towel and reuse it
b. Soak it in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant per
manufacturer instructions
c. Rinse with warm water and air dry
d. Spray with alcohol and place in a UV sanitizer
Correct Answer: b. Soak in an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant
per manufacturer instructions
Rationale: When tools contact blood or potentially infectious material,
high-level disinfection is required. In many jurisdictions this means an
EPA-registered disinfectant capable of bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal
(and often tuberculocidal) performance, used according to instructions
(dilution, contact time). Simply wiping or alcohol spray is insufficient
when blood exposure occurs.
4.
Question: According to Virginia regulations, how often must a barber or
cosmetologist renew their license?
a. Every year
b. Every 2 years
, c. Every 3 years
d. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: b. Every 2 years
Rationale: Virginia’s Board for Barbers & Cosmetology specifies renewal
periods for practitioner licenses. Understanding the renewal interval is
part of the law/regulations section of the exam. (Note: Always double-
check current regulation, as renewal periods may change with new
legislation.)
5.
Question: Which of the following is considered the best method of
sterilizing metal implements in the barber shop?
a. Disinfectant spray only
b. Ultrasonic cleanser
c. Autoclave (steam under pressure)
d. Soap and warm water rinse
Correct Answer: c. Autoclave (steam under pressure)
Rationale: Autoclaving is a form of sterilization (eliminates all forms of
microbial life, including spores) and is considered the gold standard
when sterilization—not just disinfection—is required. Disinfection
sprays or rinsing are simpler but do not attain the sterilization level
required for certain tools or exposures.
6.
Question: In haircutting, which technique removes bulk from the hair
lengths while creating movement rather than a blunt line?
