Barbering PSI Exam Prep – Practice Questions
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4)Set guidelines for use of equipment - correct answerFederal and state agencies
regulate the practice of barbering. State agencies
OSHA standards - correct answerWhat standards address issues relating to your right
to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how
to avoid these hazards?
Rules - correct answer_____establish specific standards of conduct and can be
changed or uploaded frequently
Non compliance - correct answerIgnorance of the law is not an acceptable reason or
excuse for________
The EPA - correct answerWhat agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used
in the United States
Regulatory Agencies - correct answerLaws are written by
Disinfectants - correct answerWhich for the following are chemical products that destroy
most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
Safety Data Sheet - correct answerBoth federal and state laws require that
manufacturers supply a(n) _______________ for all chemical products manufactured
and sold.
Bacterial spores - correct answerdisinfection is not effective against
Staphylococci - correct answerWhat type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in
clusters like bunches of grapes
Pneumonia - correct answerDiplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and
causes diseases such as _________
Cocci - correct answerWhat type of bacteria rarely demonstrate self-movement and
transmitted in the air, dust or within the substance in which they settle
Viruses - correct answerA disinfectant that is a fungicidal is capable of destroying
________
,Sanitizing - correct answerWhich of the following is a mechanical process (scribbling)
using soap and water or detergent and water
Divide - correct answerDuring the inactive stage certain bacteria can ________
redness, heat, swelling, pain - correct answerAn inflammation is characterized
by________
Bacteria - correct answerWhich of the following are single called microorganisms that
have both plant and animal characteristics
Viruses - correct answerWhich of the following is capable of replication only through
taking over the host cell's reproductive function
Food poisoning - correct answerStaph bacteria is responsible for________
Ringworm - correct answerA common contagious disease that would prevent a barber
from servicing a client would be ______
Binary fission - correct answerWhen bacteria reach their largest size in the active
phase, they divide into two new cells. What is this cell division called
Systemic - correct answerWhat type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed
itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - correct answerAll of the following
are bacterial infections, that without proper treatment, can become systemic and can
have devastating consequences that can result in death
The body's defense mechanisms - correct answerOne action of the biofilm community is
to resist
Pathogentic - correct answerWhat type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can
cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
Biofilms - correct answerWhich of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory
state that is painful and inhabits healing
bacterial infection - correct answerThe presence of pus is a sign of _________
Antibiotics - correct answerWhich of the following can prevent viruses from growing in
the body
The skin is broken - correct answerIn the barbershop, the spread of blood borne
pathogens is possible whenever ________
, Liver - correct answerHepatitis is a blood borne virus that causes disease and can
damage what body organ
Hepatitis - correct answerWhich of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a
surface outtside the body for long periods of time
Immune - correct answerAIDS is a disease that breaks down the body's________
Body Fluids - correct answerHIV is spread from person to person through blood and
less often through _________
Unprotected Sexual Contact - correct answerHIV is spread mainly through the sharing
of needles by intravenous drug users and by
Sterilization - correct answer__________is the process that destroys all microbial life,
including spores
Pesticides - correct answerDisinfectants are_________and can be harmful if absorbed
through the skin
Autoclave - correct answerEffective sterilization typically requires the use of
a(n)_____________
Cleaning - correct answerThe vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be
removed from the surface of tools and implements through proper_______
Contact - correct answerThe time as listed on the product label required for the
disinfectant to be visibly moist to be effective against pathogens is called______time
Detergents - correct answerWhat should you never mix with bleach
10 Minutes - correct answerAn item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for
________________ unless the product label specifies differently.
Phenolic disinfectants - correct answerWhich of the following are a form of
formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
Heat and light - correct answerBleach must stored away from________
Phenolics - correct answerWhich of the following are known carcinogens
UV light units - correct answer_____________________ do not disinfect or sterilize
Quats - correct answerTowel, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly dried may
grow_________
& Study Guide | Latest Update 2026 | Graded
A+
4)Set guidelines for use of equipment - correct answerFederal and state agencies
regulate the practice of barbering. State agencies
OSHA standards - correct answerWhat standards address issues relating to your right
to know about any potentially hazardous ingredients contained in the products and how
to avoid these hazards?
Rules - correct answer_____establish specific standards of conduct and can be
changed or uploaded frequently
Non compliance - correct answerIgnorance of the law is not an acceptable reason or
excuse for________
The EPA - correct answerWhat agency registers all types of disinfectants sold and used
in the United States
Regulatory Agencies - correct answerLaws are written by
Disinfectants - correct answerWhich for the following are chemical products that destroy
most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
Safety Data Sheet - correct answerBoth federal and state laws require that
manufacturers supply a(n) _______________ for all chemical products manufactured
and sold.
Bacterial spores - correct answerdisinfection is not effective against
Staphylococci - correct answerWhat type of bacteria are pus-forming and grow in
clusters like bunches of grapes
Pneumonia - correct answerDiplococci are spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and
causes diseases such as _________
Cocci - correct answerWhat type of bacteria rarely demonstrate self-movement and
transmitted in the air, dust or within the substance in which they settle
Viruses - correct answerA disinfectant that is a fungicidal is capable of destroying
________
,Sanitizing - correct answerWhich of the following is a mechanical process (scribbling)
using soap and water or detergent and water
Divide - correct answerDuring the inactive stage certain bacteria can ________
redness, heat, swelling, pain - correct answerAn inflammation is characterized
by________
Bacteria - correct answerWhich of the following are single called microorganisms that
have both plant and animal characteristics
Viruses - correct answerWhich of the following is capable of replication only through
taking over the host cell's reproductive function
Food poisoning - correct answerStaph bacteria is responsible for________
Ringworm - correct answerA common contagious disease that would prevent a barber
from servicing a client would be ______
Binary fission - correct answerWhen bacteria reach their largest size in the active
phase, they divide into two new cells. What is this cell division called
Systemic - correct answerWhat type of infection is it where the pathogen has distributed
itself throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - correct answerAll of the following
are bacterial infections, that without proper treatment, can become systemic and can
have devastating consequences that can result in death
The body's defense mechanisms - correct answerOne action of the biofilm community is
to resist
Pathogentic - correct answerWhat type of bacteria are harmful microorganisms that can
cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body
Biofilms - correct answerWhich of the following keep the body in a chronic inflammatory
state that is painful and inhabits healing
bacterial infection - correct answerThe presence of pus is a sign of _________
Antibiotics - correct answerWhich of the following can prevent viruses from growing in
the body
The skin is broken - correct answerIn the barbershop, the spread of blood borne
pathogens is possible whenever ________
, Liver - correct answerHepatitis is a blood borne virus that causes disease and can
damage what body organ
Hepatitis - correct answerWhich of the following bloodborne viruses can live on a
surface outtside the body for long periods of time
Immune - correct answerAIDS is a disease that breaks down the body's________
Body Fluids - correct answerHIV is spread from person to person through blood and
less often through _________
Unprotected Sexual Contact - correct answerHIV is spread mainly through the sharing
of needles by intravenous drug users and by
Sterilization - correct answer__________is the process that destroys all microbial life,
including spores
Pesticides - correct answerDisinfectants are_________and can be harmful if absorbed
through the skin
Autoclave - correct answerEffective sterilization typically requires the use of
a(n)_____________
Cleaning - correct answerThe vast majority of contaminants and pathogens can be
removed from the surface of tools and implements through proper_______
Contact - correct answerThe time as listed on the product label required for the
disinfectant to be visibly moist to be effective against pathogens is called______time
Detergents - correct answerWhat should you never mix with bleach
10 Minutes - correct answerAn item must remain submerged in the disinfectant for
________________ unless the product label specifies differently.
Phenolic disinfectants - correct answerWhich of the following are a form of
formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes
Heat and light - correct answerBleach must stored away from________
Phenolics - correct answerWhich of the following are known carcinogens
UV light units - correct answer_____________________ do not disinfect or sterilize
Quats - correct answerTowel, linens, and capes that are not thoroughly dried may
grow_________
