age 1 of 204
CALIFORNIA PSI BARBER EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR.pdf
SECTION 1: SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
(87 Questions – 29% of Exam)
Disinfection and Sanitation Procedures
1. After tools are sanitized, they should be stored in:
A) An open container on the counter
B) A clean and closed container
C) A drawer with other tools
D) A UV sanitizer box
Answer: B) A clean and closed container
,age 2 of 204
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Section 978 requires
that clean, non-electrical tools be stored in closed, clean
cabinets, drawers, or containers to prevent contamination after
disinfection. Open storage exposes sanitized tools to airborne
pathogens and environmental contaminants.
2. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not an __________ registered
disinfectant.
A) EPA
B) FDA
C) OSHA
D) CDC
Answer: A) EPA
,age 3 of 204
Rationale: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers
disinfectants and requires specific efficacy testing. While 99%
isopropyl alcohol has some antimicrobial properties, it is not an
EPA-registered disinfectant and should not be used as the
primary method for disinfecting barber tools.
3. Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
A) UV light box
B) Barbicide jar
C) Autoclave
D) Boiling water
Answer: C) Autoclave
, age 4 of 204
Rationale: An autoclave uses steam under pressure to achieve
sterilization, killing all microorganisms including spores. It is the
only method listed that achieves true sterilization rather than
disinfection. UV light boxes and chemical disinfectants achieve
disinfection, not sterilization.
4. What is the proper way to wash hands?
A) Wet, lather, rinse, dry
B) Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
C) Apply sanitizer only
D) Rinse with hot water only
Answer: B) Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
CALIFORNIA PSI BARBER EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR.pdf
SECTION 1: SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
(87 Questions – 29% of Exam)
Disinfection and Sanitation Procedures
1. After tools are sanitized, they should be stored in:
A) An open container on the counter
B) A clean and closed container
C) A drawer with other tools
D) A UV sanitizer box
Answer: B) A clean and closed container
,age 2 of 204
Rationale: California Code of Regulations Section 978 requires
that clean, non-electrical tools be stored in closed, clean
cabinets, drawers, or containers to prevent contamination after
disinfection. Open storage exposes sanitized tools to airborne
pathogens and environmental contaminants.
2. 99% isopropyl alcohol is not an __________ registered
disinfectant.
A) EPA
B) FDA
C) OSHA
D) CDC
Answer: A) EPA
,age 3 of 204
Rationale: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registers
disinfectants and requires specific efficacy testing. While 99%
isopropyl alcohol has some antimicrobial properties, it is not an
EPA-registered disinfectant and should not be used as the
primary method for disinfecting barber tools.
3. Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
A) UV light box
B) Barbicide jar
C) Autoclave
D) Boiling water
Answer: C) Autoclave
, age 4 of 204
Rationale: An autoclave uses steam under pressure to achieve
sterilization, killing all microorganisms including spores. It is the
only method listed that achieves true sterilization rather than
disinfection. UV light boxes and chemical disinfectants achieve
disinfection, not sterilization.
4. What is the proper way to wash hands?
A) Wet, lather, rinse, dry
B) Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
C) Apply sanitizer only
D) Rinse with hot water only
Answer: B) Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
