BARBER STATE BOARD MOCK EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which step of the following examples would occur first if you encounter a bleeding
wound? - Answer-Place a clean cloth and gloved hand over the bleeding or wound?
Which of the following steps should be taken first when it's believed a person might be
choking? - Answer-determine if the victim can speak or cough
In case of a chemical injury to the eye, what steps are recommended? - Answer-Flush
the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes
If you purchase a barbershop how many days do you have to apply for a new permit? -
Answer-30
A person may not perform or offer or attempt to perform any act of barbering unless the
person holds an appropriate: - Answer-certificate, license, or permit
The state shall periodic inspections of school and barber shop at least once every: -
Answer-2 Years
A applicant for a Class A barber certificate must be at least ____ years old. - Answer-16
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on: - Answer-Tools and multi use supplies
The following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants: - Answer-Purchase
chemicals in small quantities; tightly cover and label all containers; and store in a cool,
dry area
Disinfected tools or nonporous supplies are stored in what type of container? - Answer-
open
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before: - Answer-immersing
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: - Answer-
tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and
viruses on nonporous surfaces are called: - Answer-disinfectants
Destroying or killing all microbes is: - Answer-Sterilization
, Cleaning is the first level of: - Answer-Decontamination
Complete immersion means: - Answer-The entire tool is covered by the liquid
disinfectant
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n): - Answer-Puncture-proof
container
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed? - Answer-As
directed by manufacturer
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - Answer-immediately prior to a chemical service
Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following - Answer-
Removing tangles; stimulating blood circulation; removing dust and dirt
When brushing the client's hair you should begin: - Answer-From the ends first, then
toward the scalp
The following statements are true about draping? - Answer-Performed prior to hair care
service; performed after client removes jewelry; protects client's skin and clothing
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or: - Answer-furuncles
The technical name for fever blister is: - Answer-Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Hydrogen bonds are physical bonds that are weakened or broken by water or: -
Answer-Heat
The higher the wattage in a blow dryer: - Answer-The faster it dries the hair.
The three components of a pincurl - Answer-Base, Stem (arc) and Circle
What blow dryer attachment focuses the airflow to a small, precise area? - Answer-
concentrator
What happens when the tool is positioned further off the base? - Answer-the volume
and base strength decrease
Why are shorter lengths considered higher maintenance? - Answer-Shorter lengths
require more-frequent haircuts
The apex refers to what part of the head? - Answer-Top
The type of shears that consist of one straight blade and one notched blade is called: -
Answer-Taper shears
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which step of the following examples would occur first if you encounter a bleeding
wound? - Answer-Place a clean cloth and gloved hand over the bleeding or wound?
Which of the following steps should be taken first when it's believed a person might be
choking? - Answer-determine if the victim can speak or cough
In case of a chemical injury to the eye, what steps are recommended? - Answer-Flush
the eyeball with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes
If you purchase a barbershop how many days do you have to apply for a new permit? -
Answer-30
A person may not perform or offer or attempt to perform any act of barbering unless the
person holds an appropriate: - Answer-certificate, license, or permit
The state shall periodic inspections of school and barber shop at least once every: -
Answer-2 Years
A applicant for a Class A barber certificate must be at least ____ years old. - Answer-16
A disinfectant is acceptable for use on: - Answer-Tools and multi use supplies
The following statements are precautions regarding disinfectants: - Answer-Purchase
chemicals in small quantities; tightly cover and label all containers; and store in a cool,
dry area
Disinfected tools or nonporous supplies are stored in what type of container? - Answer-
open
All tools must be thoroughly cleaned before: - Answer-immersing
An approved EPA-registered hospital disinfectant is required for use when: - Answer-
tools come in contact with blood or body fluids
Chemical products used to destroy most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and
viruses on nonporous surfaces are called: - Answer-disinfectants
Destroying or killing all microbes is: - Answer-Sterilization
, Cleaning is the first level of: - Answer-Decontamination
Complete immersion means: - Answer-The entire tool is covered by the liquid
disinfectant
Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in a(n): - Answer-Puncture-proof
container
How often should the solution in disinfectant containers be changed? - Answer-As
directed by manufacturer
Avoid performing a scalp treatment: - Answer-immediately prior to a chemical service
Brushing the hair prior to a shampoo service accomplishes all of the following - Answer-
Removing tangles; stimulating blood circulation; removing dust and dirt
When brushing the client's hair you should begin: - Answer-From the ends first, then
toward the scalp
The following statements are true about draping? - Answer-Performed prior to hair care
service; performed after client removes jewelry; protects client's skin and clothing
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or: - Answer-furuncles
The technical name for fever blister is: - Answer-Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Hydrogen bonds are physical bonds that are weakened or broken by water or: -
Answer-Heat
The higher the wattage in a blow dryer: - Answer-The faster it dries the hair.
The three components of a pincurl - Answer-Base, Stem (arc) and Circle
What blow dryer attachment focuses the airflow to a small, precise area? - Answer-
concentrator
What happens when the tool is positioned further off the base? - Answer-the volume
and base strength decrease
Why are shorter lengths considered higher maintenance? - Answer-Shorter lengths
require more-frequent haircuts
The apex refers to what part of the head? - Answer-Top
The type of shears that consist of one straight blade and one notched blade is called: -
Answer-Taper shears
