Texas Barber State Board Review 2026 | Sanitation, Safety,
Haircutting & Texas Laws | Graded A+
1. The Material Safety Data Sheet is supplied by the:
Employee
Supervisor
Federal government
Safety committee
Supplier of the controlled product
2. Electricity has what kind of effect on tissue?
Chemical
Mechanical
Thermal
All of the above
3. The primary objective of the barber-styling license law is to:
limit the number of barber-stylists
create jobs for board members
protect the public
raise revenue for the state
4. What feature is typically absent in German type shears?
A curved handle
A finger rest
, A tension adjustment screw
A removable blade
5. If a client has limited movement in their orbicularis oris muscle, how might this
affect their experience during a haircut or shave?
It will enhance their ability to express satisfaction with the service.
It may cause discomfort during the haircut.
It will have no impact on their experience.
It may affect their ability to communicate their preferences
effectively.
6. What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead in the human skull?
Frontal bone
Temporal bone
Occipital bone
Parietal bone
7. If a barber is using electrotherapy for a client with oily skin, which electrode
should be used to help reduce oiliness, and why?
The anode, because it is the positive electrode that attracts negative
ions.
The cathode, because it is the negative electrode that helps to
reduce oiliness.
The cathode, because it is the positive electrode that attracts negative
ions.
Either electrode can be used interchangeably.
,8. What is the term used to describe hair that is styled using a curling iron?
Wave
Curl
Twist
Braid
9. If a client requests a uniform layered cut but has uneven hair growth, how
should the barber approach the haircut?
The barber should cut the hair in layers of varying lengths to add
volume.
The barber should assess the hair and cut all strands to the same
length while ensuring a balanced look.
The barber should only cut the longer strands to match the shorter
ones.
The barber should suggest a different style that accommodates
uneven growth.
10. What is the term used for the process of lightening hair before applying
color?
Dyeing
Toning
Bleaching
Highlighting
11. Describe the rationale behind applying hair color to the mid-lengths and
ends first during a virgin hair color application.
, The tips are applied first to avoid damage to the hair.
The scalp area is the only part that needs color.
The mid-lengths and ends are applied first because they usually
require more processing time than the roots.
The roots are applied first to ensure even color distribution.
12. What are the appendages of the skin?
epidermis and dermis
hair, nails, and glands
muscles and ligaments
blood vessels and nerves
13. What is the primary objective of the barber license law?
To protect the public health and safety.
To ensure barbers make a profit.
To limit the number of barbers in a region.
To promote barbering as an art form.
14. A condition that involves the fifth cranial nerve is called
sciatica.
trigeminal neuralgia.
phrenic nerve palsy.
Bell's palsy.
15. Describe the significance of dividing the face into shaving areas for barbers.
Haircutting & Texas Laws | Graded A+
1. The Material Safety Data Sheet is supplied by the:
Employee
Supervisor
Federal government
Safety committee
Supplier of the controlled product
2. Electricity has what kind of effect on tissue?
Chemical
Mechanical
Thermal
All of the above
3. The primary objective of the barber-styling license law is to:
limit the number of barber-stylists
create jobs for board members
protect the public
raise revenue for the state
4. What feature is typically absent in German type shears?
A curved handle
A finger rest
, A tension adjustment screw
A removable blade
5. If a client has limited movement in their orbicularis oris muscle, how might this
affect their experience during a haircut or shave?
It will enhance their ability to express satisfaction with the service.
It may cause discomfort during the haircut.
It will have no impact on their experience.
It may affect their ability to communicate their preferences
effectively.
6. What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead in the human skull?
Frontal bone
Temporal bone
Occipital bone
Parietal bone
7. If a barber is using electrotherapy for a client with oily skin, which electrode
should be used to help reduce oiliness, and why?
The anode, because it is the positive electrode that attracts negative
ions.
The cathode, because it is the negative electrode that helps to
reduce oiliness.
The cathode, because it is the positive electrode that attracts negative
ions.
Either electrode can be used interchangeably.
,8. What is the term used to describe hair that is styled using a curling iron?
Wave
Curl
Twist
Braid
9. If a client requests a uniform layered cut but has uneven hair growth, how
should the barber approach the haircut?
The barber should cut the hair in layers of varying lengths to add
volume.
The barber should assess the hair and cut all strands to the same
length while ensuring a balanced look.
The barber should only cut the longer strands to match the shorter
ones.
The barber should suggest a different style that accommodates
uneven growth.
10. What is the term used for the process of lightening hair before applying
color?
Dyeing
Toning
Bleaching
Highlighting
11. Describe the rationale behind applying hair color to the mid-lengths and
ends first during a virgin hair color application.
, The tips are applied first to avoid damage to the hair.
The scalp area is the only part that needs color.
The mid-lengths and ends are applied first because they usually
require more processing time than the roots.
The roots are applied first to ensure even color distribution.
12. What are the appendages of the skin?
epidermis and dermis
hair, nails, and glands
muscles and ligaments
blood vessels and nerves
13. What is the primary objective of the barber license law?
To protect the public health and safety.
To ensure barbers make a profit.
To limit the number of barbers in a region.
To promote barbering as an art form.
14. A condition that involves the fifth cranial nerve is called
sciatica.
trigeminal neuralgia.
phrenic nerve palsy.
Bell's palsy.
15. Describe the significance of dividing the face into shaving areas for barbers.
