TEXAS BARBER WRITTEN EXAM
PREP 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called
bacteria - ANSWER-Bacteriology
one-celled microorganisms that exists almost everywhere also
known as germs and microbes - ANSWER-bacteria
pathogenic bacteria that causes abscesses, pustules, pimples
and boils - ANSWER-staphylococci
bacteria that is round shaped - ANSWER-cocci
bacteria that is rod shaped and is the cause of tuberculosis -
ANSWER-bacilli
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bacteria that is corkscrew- shaped - ANSWER-spirila
how cells grow and reproduce - ANSWER-mitosis
the body's ability to resist invasion and destroy bacteria -
ANSWER-immunity
harmful disease producing bacteria - ANSWER-pathogenic
Harmless or beneficial bacteria, known as saprophytes? -
ANSWER-nonpathogenic
Non-motorized items such as combs shears emery boards are
known as? - ANSWER-implements
electrically powered items such as clippers and trimmers -
ANSWER-tools
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barber chairs, steam towels also knows as - ANSWER-
equipment
can be used to spread relaxer creams or for detailing -
ANSWER-wide- toothed handle comb
position that the hone is held in the hand - ANSWER-firm and
flat
how do you test a honed razor - ANSWER-on a moist
thumbnail
blow-dryer attachments include - ANSWER-Comb, brush and
air diffuser attachments.
the technique used to hold shears in a safe manner while
combing through hair - ANSWER-palming
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because they remove oil astringents should not be used on this
type of skin - ANSWER-dry skin
the outermost protective layer of the skin - ANSWER-epidermis
AKA cuticle or scarf skin (contains no blood vessels)
the inner most layer of the skin - ANSWER-dermis AKA derma,
corium, cutsis, or true skin
the portion of the hair found beneath the skin surface -
ANSWER-root
The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that
contains the hair root is the: - ANSWER-follicle
club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root -
ANSWER-hair bulb
the cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair follicle -
ANSWER-derma papilla