TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing
& Regulations Exam) Verified
Questions & Answers With Rationales
2027 MUST PASS
SECTION 1: SANITATION, DISINFECTION & SAFETY RULES
1. At the end of each day of use, equipment, tools, and materials shall be cleaned by manually
scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected by one of the
following methods:
A.) Soap and Water
B.) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
C.) Complete immersion in a high-level disinfectant chlorine bleach solution
D.) B and C
CORRECT ANSWER: B.) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal,
and virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
2. All wax pots shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations and no applicators shall be left standing in the wax at any time and wax
may not be reused under any circumstances.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
CORRECT ANSWER: A.) TRUE
3. How often does the TDLR department inspect a beauty salon, dual shop, mini-salon, or
mini-dual shop?
A.) At least twice a year
B.) Just one time
,C.) At least once every four years
D.) Every three months
CORRECT ANSWER: C.) At least once every four years
4. If an inspector discovers a violation in a business, he/she shall provide a written notice of
the violation to the license, certificate, or permit holder on:
A.) A form prescribed by the department
B.) A piece of paper
C.) A letter by mail
D.) An e-mail
CORRECT ANSWER: A.) A form prescribed by the department
5. Can a business have Barber and Beauty Shop license?
A.) No, you can only have 1 license
B.) Always
C.) Never
D.) Only if you apply for license and pay fee
CORRECT ANSWER: D.) Only if you apply for license and pay fee
6. How soon can a student take the written exam for cosmetology?
A.) 750 hours
B.) 900 hours
C.) 800 hours
D.) 1200 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: B.) 900 hours
7. Metal instruments:
A.) Must be sanitized before use
B.) Must be washed before use
, C.) Must be clean, disinfected and sterilized with an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer
D.) Must be disinfected
CORRECT ANSWER: C.) Must be clean, disinfected and sterilized with an autoclave or dry
heat sterilizer
8. Licensees shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty (30) days
of the change.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
CORRECT ANSWER: A.) TRUE
9. When can your license be denied, suspended, or revoked?
A.) If you engage in malpractice
B.) Knowingly continue to practice while having an infectious or contagious disease
C.) False or deceptive statement in advertising and/or uses another person's name or trade
name
D.) All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: D.) All of the above
10. How often is a specialty shop inspected?
A.) Every 6 months
B.) Every two years
C.) Once a year
D.) Twice a year
CORRECT ANSWER: B.) Every two years
11. Can an individual get a duplicate license?
A.) No, you can only get 1 license
B.) Only if you pay the required fee
& Regulations Exam) Verified
Questions & Answers With Rationales
2027 MUST PASS
SECTION 1: SANITATION, DISINFECTION & SAFETY RULES
1. At the end of each day of use, equipment, tools, and materials shall be cleaned by manually
scrubbing with soap and water or adequate methods, and then disinfected by one of the
following methods:
A.) Soap and Water
B.) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
C.) Complete immersion in a high-level disinfectant chlorine bleach solution
D.) B and C
CORRECT ANSWER: B.) Complete immersion in an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal,
and virucidal disinfectant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
2. All wax pots shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations and no applicators shall be left standing in the wax at any time and wax
may not be reused under any circumstances.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
CORRECT ANSWER: A.) TRUE
3. How often does the TDLR department inspect a beauty salon, dual shop, mini-salon, or
mini-dual shop?
A.) At least twice a year
B.) Just one time
,C.) At least once every four years
D.) Every three months
CORRECT ANSWER: C.) At least once every four years
4. If an inspector discovers a violation in a business, he/she shall provide a written notice of
the violation to the license, certificate, or permit holder on:
A.) A form prescribed by the department
B.) A piece of paper
C.) A letter by mail
D.) An e-mail
CORRECT ANSWER: A.) A form prescribed by the department
5. Can a business have Barber and Beauty Shop license?
A.) No, you can only have 1 license
B.) Always
C.) Never
D.) Only if you apply for license and pay fee
CORRECT ANSWER: D.) Only if you apply for license and pay fee
6. How soon can a student take the written exam for cosmetology?
A.) 750 hours
B.) 900 hours
C.) 800 hours
D.) 1200 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: B.) 900 hours
7. Metal instruments:
A.) Must be sanitized before use
B.) Must be washed before use
, C.) Must be clean, disinfected and sterilized with an autoclave or dry heat sterilizer
D.) Must be disinfected
CORRECT ANSWER: C.) Must be clean, disinfected and sterilized with an autoclave or dry
heat sterilizer
8. Licensees shall notify the department in writing of any name change within thirty (30) days
of the change.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
CORRECT ANSWER: A.) TRUE
9. When can your license be denied, suspended, or revoked?
A.) If you engage in malpractice
B.) Knowingly continue to practice while having an infectious or contagious disease
C.) False or deceptive statement in advertising and/or uses another person's name or trade
name
D.) All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: D.) All of the above
10. How often is a specialty shop inspected?
A.) Every 6 months
B.) Every two years
C.) Once a year
D.) Twice a year
CORRECT ANSWER: B.) Every two years
11. Can an individual get a duplicate license?
A.) No, you can only get 1 license
B.) Only if you pay the required fee
