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Texas Class B Barber License EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST
RELEASED
Texas Class B Barber License Exam – 250 MCQ Questions with Answers and Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Exam Structure & Requirements – 100 questions, 2-hour time limit, 70–75% passing
score, administered by PSI. Class B license is limited to haircutting only (no
shaving/beard services) .
2. Texas Barbering Laws & TDLR Regulations – Licensing requirements, renewal
procedures (every 2 years), shop permits, and TDLR rules .
3. Haircutting Theory & Techniques – Clipper work, fading, tapering, scissor-over-comb,
shear cutting, texturizing, and finishing .
4. Sanitation, Infection Control & Safety – Disinfection procedures, bloodborne pathogens,
tool sterilization, and shop safety .
5. Hair & Scalp Science – Hair structure, growth cycles, scalp conditions, hair porosity, and
texture analysis .
6. Chemical Services – Hair coloring, lightening, relaxing, permanent waving, and chemical
safety. Class B barbers may perform limited chemical services .
7. Shaving & Facial Hair – While shaving is typically restricted to Class A barbers, Class B
barbers must understand basic facial hair design concepts .
8. Barbershop Management – Business law, professional ethics, client consultation, and
recordkeeping .
9. Tools & Equipment – Proper use and maintenance of shears, clippers, razors, combs,
brushes, and other implements .
10. Client Care & Professional Practices – Draping procedures, consultation techniques,
safety protocols, and professional standards .
1. What is the primary agency responsible for barber licensing in Texas?
A) Texas State Board of Barber Examiners
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B) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C) Texas Health and Human Services Commission
D) Texas Department of Public Safety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TDLR, through its enforcement of Chapter 1603 of the Texas Occupations Code, is
responsible for barber licensing. The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners was the previous
governing body, but authority has been consolidated under TDLR .
2. How many hours are required to complete a barbering course for a Texas Class B barber
license?
A) 500 hours
B) 1000 hours
C) 1500 hours
D) 2000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas requires 1500 hours for a barbering course. However, there is a reported
discrepancy, with some sources indicating 1000 hours may be current for Class A, while 1500
hours appears in some practice materials. The curriculum includes theory, infection control,
haircutting techniques, shaving, and chemical services .
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3. How often must a barber license be renewed in Texas?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas barber licenses must be renewed every two years. The renewal fee is
approximately $50, and continuing education is required .
4. What is the minimum age requirement for a Texas barber license?
A) 16 years old
B) 16.5 years old
C) 17 years old
D) 18 years old
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum age requirement for a Texas Class A Barber license is 17 years old. This
is slightly older than some other states .
5. What is the scope of practice for a Texas Class B barber license?
A) Full barbering services including shaving
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B) Haircutting only (no shaving or beard services)
C) Chemical services only
D) Cosmetology services only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Historically, Class B barbers were restricted to haircutting only—they were not
permitted to shave or trim beards. This is a key distinction between Class A and Class B licenses .
6. What is required to be attached to the original Texas barber license?
A) A recent photo
B) Fingerprint card
C) Birth certificate
D) High school diploma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A recent photo is required to be attached to the original license. This helps with
identification and verification .
7. What is the delinquency fee for late renewal of a Texas barber certificate or license?
A) $15 for each year or part of a year
B) $25 for each year or part of a year
Texas Class B Barber License EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST
RELEASED
Texas Class B Barber License Exam – 250 MCQ Questions with Answers and Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Exam Structure & Requirements – 100 questions, 2-hour time limit, 70–75% passing
score, administered by PSI. Class B license is limited to haircutting only (no
shaving/beard services) .
2. Texas Barbering Laws & TDLR Regulations – Licensing requirements, renewal
procedures (every 2 years), shop permits, and TDLR rules .
3. Haircutting Theory & Techniques – Clipper work, fading, tapering, scissor-over-comb,
shear cutting, texturizing, and finishing .
4. Sanitation, Infection Control & Safety – Disinfection procedures, bloodborne pathogens,
tool sterilization, and shop safety .
5. Hair & Scalp Science – Hair structure, growth cycles, scalp conditions, hair porosity, and
texture analysis .
6. Chemical Services – Hair coloring, lightening, relaxing, permanent waving, and chemical
safety. Class B barbers may perform limited chemical services .
7. Shaving & Facial Hair – While shaving is typically restricted to Class A barbers, Class B
barbers must understand basic facial hair design concepts .
8. Barbershop Management – Business law, professional ethics, client consultation, and
recordkeeping .
9. Tools & Equipment – Proper use and maintenance of shears, clippers, razors, combs,
brushes, and other implements .
10. Client Care & Professional Practices – Draping procedures, consultation techniques,
safety protocols, and professional standards .
1. What is the primary agency responsible for barber licensing in Texas?
A) Texas State Board of Barber Examiners
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B) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C) Texas Health and Human Services Commission
D) Texas Department of Public Safety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TDLR, through its enforcement of Chapter 1603 of the Texas Occupations Code, is
responsible for barber licensing. The Texas State Board of Barber Examiners was the previous
governing body, but authority has been consolidated under TDLR .
2. How many hours are required to complete a barbering course for a Texas Class B barber
license?
A) 500 hours
B) 1000 hours
C) 1500 hours
D) 2000 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas requires 1500 hours for a barbering course. However, there is a reported
discrepancy, with some sources indicating 1000 hours may be current for Class A, while 1500
hours appears in some practice materials. The curriculum includes theory, infection control,
haircutting techniques, shaving, and chemical services .
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3. How often must a barber license be renewed in Texas?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas barber licenses must be renewed every two years. The renewal fee is
approximately $50, and continuing education is required .
4. What is the minimum age requirement for a Texas barber license?
A) 16 years old
B) 16.5 years old
C) 17 years old
D) 18 years old
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum age requirement for a Texas Class A Barber license is 17 years old. This
is slightly older than some other states .
5. What is the scope of practice for a Texas Class B barber license?
A) Full barbering services including shaving
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B) Haircutting only (no shaving or beard services)
C) Chemical services only
D) Cosmetology services only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Historically, Class B barbers were restricted to haircutting only—they were not
permitted to shave or trim beards. This is a key distinction between Class A and Class B licenses .
6. What is required to be attached to the original Texas barber license?
A) A recent photo
B) Fingerprint card
C) Birth certificate
D) High school diploma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A recent photo is required to be attached to the original license. This helps with
identification and verification .
7. What is the delinquency fee for late renewal of a Texas barber certificate or license?
A) $15 for each year or part of a year
B) $25 for each year or part of a year
