BARBER PRACTICE STATE BOARD EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Sanitation is defined as - correct answer-Significantly
reducing the number of pathogens on a surface
2. Scabies is caused by what? - correct answer-An animal
Parasite
3. Scalp preparations for dry hair and scalp include: - correct
answer-Moisturizing and emollient agents
4. The scientific study of bones, their structure, and their
functions is called _________. - correct answer-Osteology
5. Semipermanet hair color may be used as an: - correct
answer-Non-peroxide toner on pre lightened hair
,6. The sense of smell is controlled by the ________ nerve. -
correct answer-Olfactory
7. A shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs for the
treatment of dandruff are - correct answer-Therapeutic
medicated shampoos
8. Shears or razors can be disinfected with ______ isopropyl
alcohol - correct answer-99%
9. A short neck may be lanced with a haircut that is _________.
- correct answer-Tapered
10. Short Rod-shaped bacteria are called: - correct answer-
Bacilli
11. Slithering is a thinning method performed with what tool? -
correct answer-Shears
,12. Some secondary skin lesions are characterized by a
collection of ________ on the skin. - correct answer-Material
13. Spirilla cause what infection? - correct answer-Syphilis
14. Stage 1 of HIV infection is characterized by what? -
correct answer-No symptoms
15. State barber board members are appointed by whom? -
correct answer-The governor
16. Stimulating nerves cause the muscles to: - correct answer-
Expand and Contract
17. Strips of material or thread to which hair is sewn for a
hairpiece are called ____________. - correct answer-Wefts
18. The styling guidelines for an oblong face are to add
________ to the top. - correct answer-Height
, 19. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not an __________ registered
disinfectant . - correct answer-EPA
20. A.B Moler is important in the history of barbering because
he: - correct answer-Published the first barbering textbook
21. According to current trends, barbers must be prepared to
meet a variety of _________ preferences. - correct answer-
Male
22. Acids and alkalis mixed together in equal proportions do
what? - correct answer-Neutralize each other
23. The adjustable lamp on a manicuring table should have a
_______ watt bulb. - correct answer-40
24. After tools are sanitized, they should be stored in: - correct
answer-a clean and closed container
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Sanitation is defined as - correct answer-Significantly
reducing the number of pathogens on a surface
2. Scabies is caused by what? - correct answer-An animal
Parasite
3. Scalp preparations for dry hair and scalp include: - correct
answer-Moisturizing and emollient agents
4. The scientific study of bones, their structure, and their
functions is called _________. - correct answer-Osteology
5. Semipermanet hair color may be used as an: - correct
answer-Non-peroxide toner on pre lightened hair
,6. The sense of smell is controlled by the ________ nerve. -
correct answer-Olfactory
7. A shampoo containing special chemicals or drugs for the
treatment of dandruff are - correct answer-Therapeutic
medicated shampoos
8. Shears or razors can be disinfected with ______ isopropyl
alcohol - correct answer-99%
9. A short neck may be lanced with a haircut that is _________.
- correct answer-Tapered
10. Short Rod-shaped bacteria are called: - correct answer-
Bacilli
11. Slithering is a thinning method performed with what tool? -
correct answer-Shears
,12. Some secondary skin lesions are characterized by a
collection of ________ on the skin. - correct answer-Material
13. Spirilla cause what infection? - correct answer-Syphilis
14. Stage 1 of HIV infection is characterized by what? -
correct answer-No symptoms
15. State barber board members are appointed by whom? -
correct answer-The governor
16. Stimulating nerves cause the muscles to: - correct answer-
Expand and Contract
17. Strips of material or thread to which hair is sewn for a
hairpiece are called ____________. - correct answer-Wefts
18. The styling guidelines for an oblong face are to add
________ to the top. - correct answer-Height
, 19. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not an __________ registered
disinfectant . - correct answer-EPA
20. A.B Moler is important in the history of barbering because
he: - correct answer-Published the first barbering textbook
21. According to current trends, barbers must be prepared to
meet a variety of _________ preferences. - correct answer-
Male
22. Acids and alkalis mixed together in equal proportions do
what? - correct answer-Neutralize each other
23. The adjustable lamp on a manicuring table should have a
_______ watt bulb. - correct answer-40
24. After tools are sanitized, they should be stored in: - correct
answer-a clean and closed container
